Falcon Fuel Cafe: brewing skills and building community at Freedom High
This article was published in The Press on October 31st, 2025
Excerpt: At Freedom High School, the Falcon Fuel Cafe is more than just a coffee shop. Run by the school’s Lifeskills students, the cafe serves as a learning environment that teaches Freedom students with special needs lessons in entrepreneurship, communication, and responsibility.
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Your Gut, your Health: Boosting your Digestive System
This article was published in The Press on September 5th, 2025
Excerpt: Our digestive system is much more than just a food processor. It’s a powerful engine that fuels nearly every aspect of our health. It breaks down everything we eat into essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are absorbed and used by our bodies to produce energy, repair cells, and keep us strong.
It also plays a major role in regulating our immune system, metabolism, and other bodily functions. Clearly, taking care of our digestive system is crucial, but how can we take action to do this?
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iPS Cells Revolutionizing Organ Transplants
This article was published in The Press on June 27th, 2025
Excerpt: Organ transplantation has been a life-saving treatment for patients with organ failure, but it faces significant challenges such as risk of rejection and long waitlists for transplants. However, there is hope for the future because the field of stem cell research has opened new doors for regenerative medicine and organ transplantation. Stem cells are cells that can develop into any type of specialized cell, such as heart and nerve cells, as defined by The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine. One groundbreaking advancement has been the development of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a specific kind of stem cell that can be created simply from a skin or blood cell sample. In my previous article, “An arcane acronym that’s creating a scientific revolution,” I introduced iPSCs and the roles they play in medicine and research. For patients who suffer from organ failure, iPSCs could revolutionize organ transplantation by potentially reducing wait times and the risk of rejection.
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Freedom's AP Environmental Science class prepares students for the future
This article was published in The Press on June 6th, 2025
Excerpt: As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, Freedom High School’s AP/ROP Environmental Science students are prepared for this summer and beyond with the vast skills and knowledge they have gained throughout the year. This Advanced Placement (AP) class is part of the Regional Occupational Program funded by the Contra Costa County Office of Education. It is the first Environmental Science class in the East Contra Costa region that serves as both an AP and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) class, offering both college-level coursework and practical career-oriented training to prepare students for jobs, internships, and everyday life.
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A Scientific Revolution; What are iPSCs?
This article was published in The Press on January 31st, 2025
Excerpt: For many years, critical health issues and diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, were considered incurable. Even now, we face many challenges. However, this could change soon. Induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs for short, are revolutionizing the world of medicine and regenerative therapies. They have opened up new avenues for scientific research and potential treatments for these diseases that were once thought untreatable. But what exactly are iPSCs, and what role might they play in the future?
Exploring top college opportunities – Ivy league school visits Freedom High
This article was published in The Press on January 31st, 2025
Excerpt: Students at Freedom High School had the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the college application process and life at one of the nation’s most renowned universities.
A Yale University admissions ambassador, who is a Freedom alum, presented at the College and Career Center on Jan. 8 to explain the benefits and affordability options offered by Yale University and to encourage the students to explore a wider range of educational opportunities.
The Yale admissions ambassador’s presentation covered key topics, including Yale’s unique residential college system, academic opportunities, athletics, and available financial aid resources. Originally planned for 30 students, the event ended up attracting over 50 students from all grades.
Are Protein Bars Actually Good for Teens?
This article was published in The Press on December 5th, 2024
Excerpt: Protein bars, marketed as a convenient option for fueling active lifestyles and supporting muscle growth, have become a popular snack among teens. Are they actually good for teens, though? A closer look reveals that protein bars might not be the healthiest choice for growing teens, and their overconsumption could harm teen health.
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