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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Archives 2012-2013

Clean Living: Day 2

Clean Living: Day 2

March 4, 2013

There’s nothing like one of Leochner’s freshly baked cookies at 8:34 in the morning. My jeopardy team worked hard to emerge with the win in 1920s bingo last week, and we were to be rewarded for...

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March Madness–Kimberly Messineo

kimberly messineo, reporter March 4, 2013

The regular season for college basketball is not officially over, but we have reached the month of March. That only means one thing: March Madness. Joe Lunardi has been finalizing the bracket as Selection...

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March Madness–Sean’s Predictions

sean chilcoat, reporter March 4, 2013

March Madness--no offense to Christmas--really is the best time of the year. There is no clear cut favorite on who will cut down the nets in April. This makes for an even better NCAA tournament, which...

My lunch today consisted of a pile of assorted leafy vegetables, pear slices, mushrooms, avocado, and hard boiled egg.

Clean Living: Day 1

March 3, 2013

Today marks the first of eating “clean.” And let me tell you, I am hungry. Sarah Whipple, longtime best friend and fitness guru, has graciously agreed to be my nutritionist for a week. She has...

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March Madness–Riley’s Predictions

March 1, 2013

March Madness is almost here. That means it's time to start filling out your brackets and wearing your teams colors. I'm here with my college basketball expertise to help you fill out your bracket. Keep...

March Madness--Jake's Predictions

March Madness–Jake’s Predictions

March 1, 2013

One shining moment. Confetti falling overhead. A trip to the White House. These glorious images are what every NCAA basketball player strives for. Soon, the time is coming when dreams come true, and hopes...

Taking Flight: Firebirds Girls Varsity Basketball Team Break Record

Taking Flight: Firebirds Girls Varsity Basketball Team Break Record

jake stegall, reporter February 28, 2013

In the middle of a game during the three-day-long Winter Classic, senior A’liyah Rogers stood up from the bench, and casually removed the ACE bandage that had been wrapped around her thigh. Fortunately,...

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

sarah lieberman, reporter February 28, 2013

Last year sophomore Alison Prather filled in the bubbles on her Matchmaker form and turned it in with minimal expectation. A few days after Valentine’s Day, Prather logged onto Facebook to find a message...

Taking Flight: Lady Firebirds Soar Above Competition

Jake Stegall, Reporter February 28, 2013

  In the middle of a game during the three day long Winter Classic, senior A’liyah Rogers stood up from the bench, lowered her shorts, and casually removed the ACE bandage that had been...

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Compare and Contrast: Romantic Comedies

kerrie leinmiller-renick February 27, 2013

American Film Institute (AFI) top 10 Romantic Comedies: 1.City Lights 1931 Charlie Chaplin in his classic duck step falling for a blind flower girl. 2.Annie Hall 1977 The nervous romance directed...

On Love

On Love

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief February 27, 2013

When I was in third grade, I gave my crush a basketball card as a gift for Valentine’s Day. And it wasn’t just any basketball card, it was a Magic Johnson basketball card. Right now, you’re probably...

Blissful Thinking

Blissful Thinking

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief February 27, 2013

I do not know if any you readers are followers of the brilliantly witty and kooky NBC show “Parks and Recreation,” but recently I watched a particularly moving episode. On a spur-of-the-moment decision,...

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