Chloe Cook, Yearbook Photo Editor
• November 1, 2023
Free State was able to hold Garden City back on a 42-0 lead until the fourth quarter when Garden City scored their first touchdown. The Firebirds were able to come back strong in both defense and offense...
Symbolized by a purple ribbon, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month which brings attention to abusive relationships and victims. According to the Department of Justice Domestic violence is harmful...
Statistically, 39% of all high schoolers are chronically absent, and 49% of seniors face chronic absenteeism every year. According to Unified Insights, any student with less than 90% attendance is defined...
For those familiar with the thrifting and second-hand shopping scene in downtown Lawrence, Arizona Trading Company [ATC] is usually a well-known spot. The store, one of three local storefronts under the...
Across America, high school football brings together players, fans and communities. Home games become especially important, as student sections rally in support of their teams. Most often, the students...
Sports betting has found its way into Free State. With access to betting sites, students look to gain some cash quickly.
Sports betting is a form of gambling that involves the prediction of a team,...
Throughout the past quarter, students have been hard at work in their art classes. From ceramics with Jacob Lewis and Don Stevanov, photography with Sarah Podrasky, and drawing with Rachel Downs, many...
On Oct. 14, the Lee sisters capped off an impressive performance at state, with senior Maya Lee and sophomore Cami Lee finishing fifth and tenth respectively. Through harsh conditions and even battling...
Ember Klein, News Managing Editor
• October 27, 2023
To continue their success from last year, the debate team plans their annual home tournament and prepares for one of the first national circuit tournaments of the year.
The home tournament, organized...
On Thursday, Sept. 21, Free State Theatre held their annual Black Box Theatre & Film Festival. Black Box Theatre is a showcase of student written and directed one-acts or short films. Students who...
With the administration's implementation of a new tardy plan, it's been necessary for students to adjust their habits in getting to school and from class-to-class.
The new tardy policy states that...
After 4 years of forensics, senior Cella Allison won the KSHSAA Trueblue Student of the Week award. This award is given to students who go above and beyond in their preferred activity and are as involved...
![Perusing the racks, junior Selma Rüttgers checks out a $1 sweater. After visiting ATC for the first time, Rüttgers was impressed with the dollar rack. “It was awesome because you can buy very cheap [clothing] there and it was fun to look at all the cool clothes,” Rüttgers said.](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Russo-ATC-05-1200x800.jpg)
