Among college bound students the ACT and SAT are a source of great stress. Many students, like junior Liesel Reussner, are studying hard and paying a ton of money to pass one important test.     "I...

Luckily for current students, most have managed to remain unaffected by the recent changes in drivers license requirements.  Those who were already "in the system," (had received their learner's permit,...

Going into my senior year I kept telling myself that it was going to be the best year yet. Ill be front row at all the sporting events, take easy classes, not take finals, and maybe even see a musical....

Madison Boulton is a fifteen year old sophomore at Free State High school. This is her second year being in public school after nine years of being home-schooled. She first started at West Junior High...

Starting a business in today's economy is very risky, especially straight out of high school. But that didn't stop Free State Graduate Lisa Willard. For about six months, Willard and her family have been...

The Students of Free State may soon experience a new found desire to do well in school.   The administration is currently considering a program in which students would receive rewards based on performance...

While music plays an important role in most people's lives, not very many people are as involved as sophomore Kainen Spooner. After trying the viola, then the guitar, Spooner has finally found his fit...

Jackie McCullough is a 16-year-old junior. She is a member of the National Honor Society and works to keep a 4.0 GPA. She is a leader in the Social Awareness club at Free State and enjoys spending time...

Jon Fitzgerald was born on March 21, 1994. He is the second of three children. Despite being the middle child he does not fade into the background. He makes sure that the world knows who he is. Or at least,...

Starting out at a new school is difficult enough, it's even harder when it's your first year at public school and your a foot taller than almost everyone else. Josh May moved to Lawrence from Derby, Kansas...