When I asked Reilly Moore if I could shadow her for a day, I had only a slight idea of what I was getting myself into. I knew she was our student body president, a member of Chamber Choir, Chamber...
Severely Multiply Handicapped, or SMH, teacher Robert Rhodes spends his days teaching about fractions, baking pies and playing dominoes; or at least that is what he was doing on November 21.
Rhodes works...
Although it takes six tardies before a student can get suspended, and it’s acceptable to be late or absent a couple times a semester, the only person hurt is the student missing class.
Chances are,...
When an American soldier takes an oath to protect and defend our nation and is killed while upholding that oath, the last thing his father should suffer at the funeral is messages defaming his son, his...
The spreading cold of the winter season isn’t stopping winter sports from heating up. Memories of disappointing seasons past and hopes for a chance to reach state-level drive our athletes to improve....
Everyone has seen the effects, but very few actually know the cause. Student of the week, student of the month, the neon sign hanging in the commons; all fruits of the Renaissance program.
The Renaissance...
From “Mean Girls” to “The Breakfast Club”, stereotypes are the backbone of almost every teen movie. For the most part, high school students in these movies fall into one stereotype, and they fulfill...
Everyone knows that Free State has its fair share of unique and smart students. From the debate team to the sports teams, the fine arts to the diverse clubs, the school is full of gifted kids....
Few things separate the men from the boys in the world; how capable one is in growing facial hair is one of them.
This month gives those who have not yet participated in this art a chance to grow...
There’s something about football season.
Tailgating, the changing weather, the new stadium and last but not least, the student section. A sacred space, where we can get uncomfortably close...
Amanda Moyer is not only cheering for Free State football, she is putting points on the scoreboard as well.
After attending nine full practices; three in full gear and six without, Moyer has become the...
Girls, get pregnant in high school, and your life is over.
According to the CDC 50% of girls who become pregnant between the ages of 15 and 19 will not have a high school diploma by the time they are...
