Hair has been used as a symbol of identity in many African cultures around the globe, rooting in the 1960’s when the ‘Natural hair movement’ came to be. Supported by activists Marcus Garvey and Angela...

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...

With just the click of a button and a few hits, weed pens can be used to get high at any time or place. Different from traditional forms of marijuana, they are portable, rechargeable and produce only a...

In response to allegations of racism and sexism following previous Grammys, this year’s event publicly proved that The Recording Academy tried to display musicians talent, but failed to accurately represent...

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...

Released in Oct. 2021 but popularized in Jan. 2022, Wordle was a hit phenomenon, taking the world by storm and counting up over two million players by the end of January. Wordle is a web-based word game...

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

According to the Children’s Health Council, a recent survey found that 75% of high school students reported negative feelings about their school. A new club is trying to help students who may be experiencing...

As spring sports begin, student athletes juggle school work while missing classes for their sports. Athletes play up to 19 games per season, half being away games, meaning students are having to miss classes...

For students, snow days can offer a unique opportunity for students to focus on their personal lives and enjoy a day to themselves. So far, the Lawrence school district has had four snow days in 2024....

With the previous caucus in Iowa and the primary in New Hampshire, the 2024 election season has officially begun. Students who will be 18 next Nov. have a lot on their minds when it comes to the election. “Since...

On Jan. 20, Junior Grayson Hagen recorded his 100th win as a Free State wrestler. Hagen joins only five previous firebirds to accomplish this impressive feat. Three of those wrestlers, Matthew Marcum,...