Suicide prevention month draws attention to mental health, suicide survivors and the question of how to stay safe and support those around you. Reaching out might seem scary, and having resources created...
Imagine a class where math crosses with real world situations, not only solving for X, but creating it too. Requested by woodworking teacher Amanda Torbett and backed by math teacher Laura O’Neil, a...
After three teachers in three years, the Orchestra program looks toward the future with their newest teacher, Dawn Herron. This is Herron’s 17th year teaching and first time teaching in Kansas. Previously,...
The Penguin Project started five years ago in Lawrence and is a part of over 50 chapters nationwide. The project aims to allow neurodiverse kids to participate in theatre and express themselves within...
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief
• August 26, 2024
Linebacker Parker Moore, entering his senior season, has gained the interest of college football coaches around the country and has narrowed his options down, landing on a verbal commitment to the University...
Mother’s Day takes on a special meaning for photography teacher and mom Sarah Podrasky after struggling with infertility for years. She and her five year old son, Phil, now share a tight bond.
Sarah...
As finals approach and grades grow closer to being finalized, many students have turned to cheating to maintain their good grades. According to an Instagram poll on @fsjournalism, 76% of the 142 voters...
With initial plans to be in Lawrence only for a short period of time, JV soccer coach, West Middle School basketball coach and occasional substitute teacher Daniel Schoettemer was prepared with escape...
As the year comes to an end, math teacher Annette McDonald is preparing to retire after more than 20 years of teaching and coaching at Free State. Since McDonald was young, she knew that she wanted to...
For many seniors, prom is the highlight of their high school years. It serves as a symbol of four years of friendship, memories and school spirit. Juniors interested in sharing the prom experience, however,...
Junior Anwen Williams recently received the highest award that can be received in speech and debate. In order to win the highest award, The Premier of Distinction, Williams must receive 1500+ points by...
On March 16, the Kansas City Current unveiled their latest soccer stadium, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The 117 million dollar project promised a picturesque stadium by the Kansas City...
![Working on a project, sophomore Skyler Hansen examines one of the walls. Hansen explained that Geometry and Construction is usually divided up between two periods. “You do an hour of either geometry or construction, depending on what the teachers want to do at the beginning. Then the next hour, you do whatever you didn’t do in the first hour,” Hansen said. “In geometry, you’ll learn a specific set of [information], and in construction, you use that after you learn the geometry.”](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Roust_GeoinCon8_27_24-3-1200x800.jpg)
![Playing the violin, Ms. Herron, the new orchestra teacher, demonstrates to her class how to play a piece. “I was a little nervous going into [the first day], of course, but it was just so much fun and so welcoming from the students,” Herron said.](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-06-at-3.03.28 PM-1200x800.png)
