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Filling the Expocentre, Trump supporters find their seats to catch a clear view of signs advertising "Promises Made, Promises Kept". The arena was filled to capacity of 10,000, forcing some viewers to stand in the back and some to be denied entry to the event.

Trump’s MAGA rally supporting Kobach draws protesters

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2018

After receiving a text message from Trump’s campaign advertising his “Make America Great Again” rally in Topeka, Kansas, people were able to make requests online for a free ticket to attend the event....

Standing with superintendent Anthony Lewis, principal Myron Graber, and Truity Bank representative Tim Mock, math teacher Alyssa Barratt recieves a check for two hundred and fifty dollars.

Math teacher Alyssa Barratt receives district level Horizon Award

Corinne Scales, Reporter November 15, 2018

Going above and beyond her fellow first year teachers, Alyssa Barratt was awarded the district Horizon Award for Secondary Teachers. Not all teachers have opportunity to receive this award—only teachers...

Technology takes over classrooms

Technology takes over classrooms

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter October 28, 2018

As virtual learning becomes more popular, the Lawrence School District voted in 2017 to give students personal laptops which they can use for the duration of the school year.  By using certain tools...

Teachers and District at Impasse

Teachers and District at Impasse

Sabrina Castle, Reporter September 18, 2018

On August 23, a mass email titled “From The Table” was sent to over 950 teachers in the Lawrence school district. The message contained a summary of what had been decided at the August 9 negotiations...

Tired of the Culture: Part 3

Sabrina Castle and Grace Porter May 19, 2018
Students and staff take action to bring awareness to sexual violence within the school

Tired of the Culture: Part 2

Sabrina Castle, Reporter May 19, 2018

As sexual assault allegations are surfacing against prominent men in our society, rape culture has become a frequently discussed topic. Since the public's attention has become focused on the issue of sexual...

Tired of the Culture: Part 1

Sabrina Castle, Reporter May 19, 2018

Anonymous  “I was with someone for a long time, for like a year. We broke up in September and that was kind of hard on me. I just felt really stuck, so I turned to drinking on the weekends and parties...

Letting the vapor seep through her lips, a student vapes. “I think that vaping is a good social activity and can help bring people together. However, I think that if someone chooses to vape they should do their own research about the health effects and other consequences because there are some,” The student said.

Too Juul For School

Sabrina Castle, Reporter February 13, 2018

As one of the most recent trends to gain popularity, the illegal use of e-cigarettes and "Juuls" has become common among the school’s underage population. The use of vape products—vaping for short—was...

Freshman Payton Krug reviewing her online classes at home after leaving school at the end of fourth hour. This is her first semester taking classes online.

Online classes growing in popularity

Grace Porter, Reporter February 1, 2018

The rise of technology based education has made online schooling an easier option for some students. Students can get a full education online through the school district or choose to take only some of...

A photo of Dr. Anthony Lewis included with the district press release.

Lawrence Board of Education selects new superintendent

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief January 30, 2018

Dr. Anthony Lewis has been selected as the next superintendent of Lawrence schools effective July 1 according to a press release sent out Monday morning. Lewis previously served as an assistant superintendent...

Ruth and Chris pose with some of their mentors and LHS candidate Hasiya Asuku. 

Names L to R...
Ruth, Monica Dittmer (one of Ruth’s mentors), Kendra Noll-Schierer, Laura Wagner (one of Ruth’s mentors), Colby Wilson, Chris, Lindsay Simms (one of Chris’s mentors), Hasiya Asuku (candidate from LHS), Amy Hill and Trei Dudley.

Junior declared Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief January 29, 2018

After three student speeches and three standing ovations inside Liberty Hall Thursday evening, junior Ruth Gathunguri was recognized as the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. Just short of the award,...

Interim superintendent Dr. Anna Stubblefield opens the evening conversation with district accomplishments since the previous conversation last January. Attendees were handed sticky notes to write an issue they wanted discussed on.

District hosts second Community Conversation, administrators absent

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief January 19, 2018

Around 50 students, parents, teachers and staff packed the auditorium at the Lawrence Public Library on Dec. 14 for a Community Conversation. It was the second of two opportunities for community members...

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