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Joining in a chant during the weekly protest on Easter Sunday, Kelly Barth protests the importance of democracy. “We need to stop this rogue presidency, and the people need to rise up,” Barth said.
Cleaning out a raised bed at the West Middle School garden, junior Felix Mueller, senior Elinor Russo and junior Annah Steele complete one of the various garden preparation tasks at Growing Food Growing Health on March 10.
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Protesting, a group of individuals join together on Easter to continue their weekly Sunday protest. “Our constitution is being decimated by the Trump administration. They only care about their billionaire friends,” Anda Arms said.
NEWS: Students Protest the Trump Administration
Baila Love, Online Managing Editor • May 16, 2025

Since President Donald J. Trump began enacting his discriminatory policies in February, Lawrence citizens have been protesting on Massachusetts...

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BREAKING NEWS: Soft Lock-In
May 7, 2025
Giving a speech, juniors Julia Velasco and Kyle Sikes explain their policies.
BREAKING NEWS: Vanquishing The Votes
May 2, 2025
During work time, English teacher Josie Clark helps junior Katie Campbell, her teacher aide.
NEWS: Clark Says Goodbye
May 2, 2025
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FEATURE: Somebody Free State Used To Know
Eula Heriford, Reporter • May 13, 2025

Free State alum of 2015 Ally Waller was recently featured in the trending music video “Anxiety” by Doechii as a backup dancer. Waller began...

Cleaning out a raised bed at the West Middle School garden, junior Felix Mueller, senior Elinor Russo and junior Annah Steele complete one of the various garden preparation tasks at Growing Food Growing Health on March 10.
FEATURE: Rooted in Health
April 25, 2025
Located behind the football field, the Free State Prairie is cared for by Environmental Science teacher Julie Schwarting and KU ecology specialist Dr. Helen Alexander.
FEATURE: Preserving Our Prairies
April 25, 2025
Smiling for the camera, future environmentalist and sophomore Sofia del Valle sits on a bench.
FEATURE: Down In The Dirt
April 25, 2025
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Huddling up, senior Connor MacFarland and the rest of the boys indoor volleyball team prepare for practice on March 25.
SPORTS: Spiking New Beginnings
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

After playing club volleyball for three years, senior Connor MacFarland decided that it was time for the school to establish a men’s team for...

On the mound, senior Cayman Cook pitches during a varsity baseball game against Sioux Falls Lincoln.
SPORTS: Baseball Aims For Gold
April 23, 2025
On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.
SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks
March 31, 2025
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March 17, 2025
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Baila Love, Online Managing Editor • May 1, 2025

When I initially saw this release coming up, I never planned on writing a review because usually live albums aren’t very different from their...

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April 25, 2025
Standing in a field, senior and Editor-in-Chief Lilly Wall poses.
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