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,...

According to Verywell Health, 80% of people consume caffeine on a daily basis of which 73% are children. One energy drink typically contains 500 mg of caffeine, which is equivalent to 14 cans of soda....

Throughout USD 497, teachers in various departments are large contributors to student success, and take on sizable chunks of responsibility. AP Art and Design and drawing teacher Rachel Downs is amongst...

Summing up her outstanding work for four straight years, star debater Sophie Racy’s high school career comes to a close being nationally recognized with the NSDA’s degree of premier distinction. The...

Many nurses begin training for their careers as students, taking classes to become certified nursing assistants. Being a CNA gives students the unique opportunity to work under registered nurses and with...

  As each year of high school is finished and more credits are completed, students are left with an increasing amount of freedom in how they fill those empty spaces in their schedule. Seniors,...