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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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Digital Illustration by Kinsey Lake.

FEATURE: Compassion in Action

Meredith Shryock, Reporter April 1, 2024

For over 25 years, 100 Good Women has been supporting and building a strong community in Lawrence. Through the collective effort of its members, the non-profit has met the gap that other social services...

Archived photo by Chloe Cook

FEATURE: Kicking It Into Gear

Arianna Waller, Reporter April 1, 2024

Following the loss to Garden City in overtime last year, Girls Soccer is heading back into the game. The girls are focusing on their strength, resilience and leadership to bring a new look to the program.  Senior...

Placed off to the side of the commons, a fiddle-leaf fig resides to beautify the school.

FEATURE: Plants Beautify the School

Jonah Frye, Reporter April 1, 2024

What started as a way to create space in the greenhouse has become a source of beauty, collaboration and health throughout the halls. During first semester, students noticed plants starting to pop up around...

A student scrolls through Instagram while hiding their phone in a book. Many students employ similar tactics to get out of reading.

FEATURE: No One Reads Anymore

Meredith Shryock, Reporter April 1, 2024

There is an increasing concern in The Student Library Advisory Board about declines in reading among teenagers. According to a study done by the American Psychological Association, less than 20% of high...

At the front of the class, math teacher Annette McDonald teaches AP Calculus BC to sophomores, juniors and seniors. McDonald prepares students for the AP exam by giving them practice tests and review problems. “Mrs. McDonald encourages us daily to try new strategies to study and prepare,” junior Adele Buren said. “She always lets us ask peers for help if we need it [too].”

FEATURE: Lock In

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter April 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, many Advanced Placement [AP] students find themselves changing the ways they study for the end-of-year exam. Although the thought of retaining and recalling a year’s...

With a bigger location comes a bigger kitchen, and Executive Chef Ross Petrozz expresses excitement over bringing in new foods and focusing on Ramen Bowls original dishes. " I am most excited to work on the original menu, go back to our classics and bring in new food that is on par with it. I feel like the sky is the limit with this kitchen," Petrozz said.

FEATURE: Ramen Reboot

Ava Talbott, Reporter March 29, 2024

Ramen Bowls is a popular Lawrence restaurant, bringing in many people every week. They recently closed their doors on Mass St. and on Feb. 29 reopened its doors at a new location about twice as big.  This...

Illustration by Allison Mayhew.

FEATURE: Rise in Instagram Reels

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2024

What started as an attempt to mimic popular app TikTok’s continuous short-video platform style has now gained its popularity– According to LinkedIn, 30% of the time spent on Instagram’s platform...

With the large quantity of games during March Madness, restaurants and bars schedule workers more to account for the influx in customers March Madness brings.

FEATURE: Working Through March Madness

Claire Heinritz, Reporter March 29, 2024

During March Madness, sports bars and restaurants fill with customers eager to watch their favorite teams play.  With long waitlists at sports bars, working high school students rush to clear tables...

Celebrating the victory of the game, junior Yusef Iskandrani hugs his mother. Iskandrani played throughout the varsity soccer season while observing Ramadan. "The most challenging aspect of Ramadan is being really thirsty. I cramp so much during the games because my muscles have no water or nutrition to last me my whole game. It's extremely challenging but I know god will help me through out the way."

FEATURE: Fueled By Faith

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the horizon on the night of March 10, junior Yusef Iskandrani and his family began Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Throughout this month,...

Illustration by Kouri Demelash

FEATURE: Look into Kitchen Staff’s Routine

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team March 28, 2024

As students make their way through the lunch line every day, they are met with the same faces behind the counter. Despite how well acquainted many are with these familiar figures, what they don't see is...

Golf player up to strike.

SPORTS: Golfers Aim For Gold

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter March 20, 2024

Returning to the season with five varsity players, the boy’s golf team is packed with a group of experienced high school golfers. With the experience the team holds, the team is set to keep their eyes...

A student drives without a license, something that has become increasingly popular and is a growing concern. This problem in our high school and many others around the United States can have dire consequences as inexperienced teen drivers attempt to navigate the road.

FEATURE: Driving Unlicensed

Delaney Bayliss, Reporter March 8, 2024

If you’ve ever had to spend hours at the DMV to get your driver’s license, you’ve probably wondered if you could just leave without it and drive anyway. It turns out, teenagers driving unlicensed...

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