
Have you ever blankly stared into space, yearning for a way out, but there is no way out? Staring at the bleak brown door with the FDR logo on it, wanting to leave the class and escape the teacher's...

Congratulations to senior Kristina Sanchez for being the Cougar of the Month! When Kristina was applying for High School, FDR wasn't her first choice. However, she’s now glad FDR is the place that took...

A Holiday Season without toys is like a cake without candles! Incomplete. Add some joy into a child's heart, during this season of gift giving. Please donate new and packaged toys to Ms. Hurd in room 119....

We have many dedicated teachers and staff in our school building here at FDR. Their work comes with a lot of responsibility and not enough acknowledgment. The New Dealer was lucky enough to have an inside...

FDR has countless numbers of clubs and activities for its students. Clubs and afterschool activities are a vital part of the high school experience. The New Dealer was lucky enough to interview Ms. Zuckerberg,...

Have you heard of Marathons? If so, have you ever run in one? In 490 B.C., Pheidippides, a soldier ran the first marathon in history from a battlefield near Marathon, Greece, to Athens. According to legend,...

My name is Avery Ali, and we’re joined by Coach Daiello of the previously 3x Undefeated City Champions, one of the only undefeated dynasties in the PSAL, as well as one of 2, in FDR HS's Athletics History. FDR is home to many...

The 2022-2023 Girls Basketball season officially kicked off on December 7th! Last year, the team played 12 games. This year, the team is looking forward to having a successful season. The New Dealer was lucky to have an interview...

The Boys Badminton Varsity team had a great season coming in second in their division with a 9-1 record. Coach Hellman said the squad was young but dedicated. They showed they're dedicated by putting in time to work on their game...

The title says it all, no need to explain. I’m sorry if I don’t include a song you like, there’s a lot of them, I’m only one person. 😔 Oh, in case it wasn’t clear, this is totally biased,...

Welcome to the Top Ten List! Each edition we break down a Top Ten List. This edition will focus on the Top 10 Rarest Things found on Earth! Our ranking is based on popular opinion and votes. 1. Bismuth...

Each culture around the world has many different styles for its buildings. Each style is inspired by its respective era. Religion, environment, functionality, and aesthetics influence it as well. With...

Kwanzaa is a holiday that is celebrated from December 26 to January 1st. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and honors the seven principals of African heritage. During Kwanzaa, families come together...

Hanukkah is celebrated for 8 days to commemorate the battle between the Jewish and Greek armies. The word Hanukkah means dedication. During Hanukkah, adults give children gifts, money, and play a game...

Have you ever heard the story about “The Elf on the Shelf”? It is a wonderful tale and perfect for the upcoming holidays! Grab your hot cocoa with a nice warm blanket and begin reading the story of...

All I Want For Christmas Is You, by Mariah Carey. I believe many people already know this song by now. If not, how? Every year around the holidays there is a specific song that always appears. And that...

NATO has vehemently opposed the invasion of Ukraine, condemning Russia's brutal and unprovoked war against the Ukraine. Although Ukraine is not a NATO member, it is a close friend of Ukraine and has good...

The IEM Rio Major 2022 is probably one of the most remarkable and mindblowing Majors in CS:GO history. As the saying goes, when there are fans who laugh, there will also be fans who cry. The IEM Rio...

The majority of us are familiar with the internet and use it every single day. If the internet is a frequent part of your routine,...

On August 15th, 2021. The Taliban entered Kabul after taking over the entire country of Afghanistan. The war ended as it had begun,...

Have you ever been scrolling through your phone on social media when you see how well every post matches your interests? You could...

After the end of the Victorian era, with the death of Queen Victoria, the Edwardian era spanned from 1901 to 1910. Throughout...

With all of the social media that we intake every single day, we are constantly distracted with the latest drama or news. Because...

This month, Mahmood Ahmad, has created a political cartoon looking at our nation's leadership. Faizan Afroz expresses his point...

Starting life in a new place can be overwhelming, especially a place you have never been to or visited before. New places mean...

Lake Mead, as of November 15, 2022, sits at a staggering 1,044 feet of water depth, way below the level it was at during November...

If You Could See the Sun, is a Young Adult Novel, written...

The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, tells...

I wake up to the smell of eggs. The aroma fills my...

I've never told you how much I fear this darkness. I...