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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Interfaith group Justice Matters presents solutions to racial injustice in schools

Chris Pendry, Reporter April 10, 2017

Photos of tonight's meeting will be included as soon as they are available.  On March 30, the Lied Center was packed with local religious leaders, churchgoers and curious students and adults, all...

Some gender queer students face confusion when entering school restrooms. "The bathroom is for everyone, and anyone can go in there," Senior Leo Loving said. Gender neutral restrooms aim to be more inclusive.

LHS gender neutral bathroom sparks conversation across city

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter April 7, 2017

Loving is non-binary, they do not identify with either end of the traditional male to female gender spectrum. This is just one identity falling under the umbrella term of genderqueer, which applies to...

Native American students reflect on experiences, mascots

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 31, 2017

After recent controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Shawnee Mission North mascot, the Native American has made it their goal to discuss these issues and make the experiences of Native...

Clubs team up to fundraise for DAPL protestors

Clubs team up to fundraise for DAPL protestors

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 16, 2017

The Environmental Club and Young Democrats Club have teamed up to spread awareness about the Dakota Access Pipeline and raise funds to help arrested protesters with legal aid. The pipeline was proposed...

Civics teacher Laura Henderson gives a lecture to her Civics 9 class. "[Civics is] a mix of a bunch of different things and it's based out of the state government standards." Henderson said.

AP Environmental Science evaluated, Civics no longer required

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 7, 2017

From offering reduced scheduling to underclassmen to new career pathways, many things are changing in USD 497 high schools. Starting next year, civics will not be a required course for freshmen; it will...

The Supreme Court ruling was announced Thursday afternoon

KS Supreme Court rules school funding inadequate

Jake Clark and Darby Gilliland March 3, 2017

Yesterday, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state funding to the district’s schools is inadequate and the Legislature must rework the s finance formula by June 30. “The state’s public financing...

Working on an essay, junior Orson Becker types away on his MacBook Air. “An iPad is very limited in what it can do where a MacBook is more versatile,” Becker said.

MacBooks chosen as technology for 1:1 student access

Mia Peters, Reporter March 1, 2017

Teachers are responsible for much more than just lecturing and assigning homework. It is their responsibility to ensure that their students have the tools necessary in order to succeed. At the start of...

Junior Maddison Smith and counselor Joel Frederick discuss a schedule for senior year. Currently, only seniors are eligible for reduced schedule.

Possibility of reduced schedules for underclassmen

Maddy Johnson, Reporter March 1, 2017

Exhausted after seven semesters of work, senior Justin Siler is excited to have a reduced schedule this spring. “I feel like it’s a right as a senior because you have to wait and get that privilege,”...

Happy from the recent news, Bowlin smiles in the commons. Bowlin has played Baseball since his freshman year.

Senior Zion Bowlin receives Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Award

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter February 27, 2017

When Senior Zion Bowlin won the Boys and Girls Club Youth of Year award he had no doubts about upholding its expectations. “You just do what you're supposed to do to the best of your ability,”...

Adorned with Wonder Woman and a bright American flag, protestors in Washington, D.C. gather.

Women’s March encourages political activism in community, nation

February 16, 2017

Women and men marched through the streets across the world, carrying signs protesting the violation of women’s rights and the latest president elect. Social studies teacher Jordan Boyd was present at...

Margaret Uhler and Kahler Wiebe harmonize. "You have to work on your range and harmonies," Uhler said. "Like you have to learn how to sing close harmonies around people that you don’t normally sing with."

Singers sacrifice schedules for annual Encore audition

Mia Peters, Reporter February 7, 2017

160 Juniors and Seniors enrolled in the Free State choral program spent the entire month of January preparing solos and ensembles for an audition on Feb. 5th. They auditioned for the annual choir concert,...

Margaret Clark and Bailey Culbertson wait for first hour to start. There are currently 28 students enrolled in IPS.

Intrapersonal Skills returns to traditional curriculum

Chris Pendry, Reporter February 3, 2017

With a new teacher at the head of the class, Intrapersonal Skills has changed in structure and style. Senior Paige Bowers enrolled in IPS for the first time this semester. Even though Bowers was never...

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