In a far off world, wizards and witches battle in a game known as Quidditch. Using flying broomsticks, they soar through the firmament in hopes of catching a golden ball known as the golden snitch. The...
Although Lawrence has hosted many German students through the high school exchange program, this year's students have an advantage over their predecessors: they met their hosts several months ago, when...
With all the attention on Mitt Romney and Barack Obama for president in Washington, D.C, we often overlook our own local political celebrities right here in Lawrence.
Much like Obama’s kids, Sasha and...
“My religion is why I am who I am,” sophomore Anna Hansen said. “It gives me guidelines on how to live my life.”
Hansen is Mormon, a religion that believes the Godhead is three separate beings,...
At this time of year, you’ll notice a dramatic increase in Facebook notifications. Three-hundred and fifty-eight seniors are graduating, which means it’s graduation party season. While there will...
As exemplified in many television shows and movies, the senior year of high school is the most exciting year and many seniors want to make the most out of it by completing a full senior year.
However,...
Games
Draw Something: Remember that childhood game Pictogram? A player draws a picture on a piece of paper and their opponent tries to guess what the drawing is. Imagine that game on the screen of an...
When senior Lucas Mehl was first diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he was in sixth grade. Still a young boy, he didn’t know what to think.
“I was diagnosed and I really didn’t know what...
It’s no secret that many students are involved in after school activities, but one outgoing senior has been involved in one particular club since she was in Kindergarten.
“I’ve been a member of...
Who We Are:
Young Democrats
Every Monday of each month, roughly five to 10 young democrats gather in Linda Wedge’s classroom for a hearty conversation about politics.
“It’s more of a discussion...
When seniors think about graduation, they think about walking across the stage and seeing all of their family waving and cheering for them. One senior this year, however, will not be.
Camila Barbosa,...
It’s that time of the year again. Time to drink hot chocolate, go sledding, wrap presents and dress up the inside and outside of the house. There’s something special about wrapping strands of lights...
