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These truffles are the perfect, easy, no-bake treat for holiday loving bakers. The combination of a crunchy chocolatey coating and the refreshing hint of peppermint makes for a chilled wintery delight. By using these ingredients and measuring with your heart, all can enjoy this recipe during the holiday season!

FEATURE: Oreo Peppermint Truffles Recipe

Amelia Wiles, Photographer December 14, 2023

Ingredients (makes 28-32 truffles) 36 oreo cookies 8 oz softened cream cheese 12 oz of your favorite chocolate chips ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil crushed peppermint Instructions ...

Senior Rachel Bruffett scrolls Amazon, while tempted by holiday season big sales.

FEATURE: Impulsive Spends

Arianna Waller, Reporter December 14, 2023

In the midst of the holiday season, shoppers are presented with big sales and spending. With Black Friday, Cyber Weekend and Cyber Monday, many students struggle with overspending while navigating through...

Smiling in the street, junior Olivia Hemker is surrounded by hundreds of other Spirit of America dancers from across the country. Photo collected from Olivia Hemker.

FEATURE: Olivia Hemker Dances in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Meredith Shryock, Reporter December 14, 2023

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been an iconic staple in many people's turkey day routine since 1924. While many students may have watched the parade on television, junior Olivia Hemker experienced...

Photo collected from Sarah Podrasky.

FEATURE: Can We Comeback?

Nomso Enyinnaya, Reporter November 30, 2023

Founded during the 2000s, the African/African-American diversity group known as ‘Can We Talk’ [CWT] started its way into becoming a stepping stone for cultural awareness within the school but as members...

FEATURE: Hang12 Brings Art to the Community

FEATURE: Hang12 Brings Art to the Community

Maria Mosconi, Reporter November 28, 2023

This year, Hang12, a teen curatorial board, gave art accessibility and youth perspective to their art shows and other events. Throughout the year, the teens worked with emerging artists to put on shows...

Student songwriters senior Natalie Riley and senior Ayden Tindall partnered up to create their single "Right Side." Photo collected from Natalie Riley.

FEATURE: Classroom Melodies

Phoebe Morris, Reporter November 17, 2023

High school songwriters often feel they are able to add components that many other professionals can't speak on. Not only do their lyrics defer from those at a professional standpoint, but it also incorporates...

Studying math, sophomore Willow Marable takes notes using her iPad and stylus. While Marable misses having a laptop, she still prefers taking notes online instead of on paper. “I would use my iPad to take notes, because it’s easier to organize and faster to edit than pen and paper, and it also has autocorrect,” Marable said.

FEATURE: After the Transition

Conrad Hill, Reporter November 14, 2023

After the announcement last semester, students, teachers and parents were initially very critical of the movements from laptops to iPads (Stella Mosier’s editorial could be linked here or mentioned)....

Security guard Demetrius Kemp poses with Free state therapy dog Wayne and new addition Marlo along with students at the Trunk-or-Treat.

FEATURE: Dog Tales

Isabella Bobey, Reporter November 14, 2023

On Oct. 16, Marlo was brought to school by security guard Demetrius Kemp. Students have enjoyed this newest addition to the school and hope to see a lot more of Marlo. “Having a therapy dog in our...

Melissa Smith holds her Lied Center award. Smith has been working in music education for the last 32 years, and teaches at both Free State and West Middle School currently.

FEATURE: Impactful Individual

Claire Heinritz November 9, 2023

Every year, an exceptional teacher is awarded the Impact Award from the Lied center; this year, assistant band director Melissa Smith won the award. The award has been given to educators and musicians...

Sophomore Cami Lee hits tennis ball at a varsity tennis meet. Cami Lee started playing with her older sister, senior Maya Lee, 5 years ago.

FEATURE: Sibling Expectations

Phoebe Morris, Reporter November 9, 2023

When tensions rise, students look to those they idolize, especially siblings to relieve stress. Starting from day one, siblings are constantly put in situations to compete against each other. And sometimes...

Sister Cities exchange student Lotta Schünemann stands next to Firebird statue

FEATURE: Life as an American Teen

Lotta Schünemann November 8, 2023

Life as an American Teen I am a German exchange student with the Sister Cities program between Lawrence and Eutin, I visited Free State High School for three weeks. While here, I lived with a host family...

Perusing the racks, junior Selma Rüttgers checks out a $1 sweater. After visiting ATC for the first time, Rüttgers was impressed with the dollar rack. “It was awesome because you can buy very cheap [clothing] there and it was fun to look at all the cool clothes,” Rüttgers said.

FEATURE: Surfing the Dollar Rack

Simon Williams, Reporter October 30, 2023

For those familiar with the thrifting and second-hand shopping scene in downtown Lawrence, Arizona Trading Company [ATC] is usually a well-known spot. The store, one of three local storefronts under the...

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