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...
Across America, high school football brings together players, fans and communities. Home games become especially important, as student sections rally in support of their teams. Most often, the students...
Sports betting has found its way into Free State. With access to betting sites, students look to gain some cash quickly.
Sports betting is a form of gambling that involves the prediction of a team,...
Throughout the past quarter, students have been hard at work in their art classes. From ceramics with Jacob Lewis and Don Stevanov, photography with Sarah Podrasky, and drawing with Rachel Downs, many...
Ember Klein, News Managing Editor
• October 27, 2023
To continue their success from last year, the debate team plans their annual home tournament and prepares for one of the first national circuit tournaments of the year.
The home tournament, organized...
On Thursday, Sept. 21, Free State Theatre held their annual Black Box Theatre & Film Festival. Black Box Theatre is a showcase of student written and directed one-acts or short films. Students who...
After 4 years of forensics, senior Cella Allison won the KSHSAA Trueblue Student of the Week award. This award is given to students who go above and beyond in their preferred activity and are as involved...
The fall semester brings upon many important things for high school seniors, one of which being college applications. For those who intend to pursue a higher education in the form of college, deciding...
Jayne Landers, News Managing Editor
• October 24, 2023
Alaska’s Katmai National Park has hosted an annual competition on their brown bear population's “fatness” since 2014. Katmai’s Fat Bear Week is not a scientific tournament -winners are decided...
After former band director Randall Fillmore announced his retirement last year, Eric Bradshaw was hired to take over the program. Since starting Free State, he has added newer music and marching patterns...
The almost 150 day long writers strike is coming to an end after the settlement agreement on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The Writers Guild of America [WGA] boundary was seen outside of Paramount, CBS, Netflix...
For students around the globe, building a relationship with both their peers and teachers is an important aspect of developing as a person. According to their website, Character Strong wants to help with...
![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.](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Russo-ATC-05-1200x800.jpg)
