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Ten ways to complete New Years resolutions

sarah whipple, design editor January 31, 2014

We’ve all seen the magazines, the motivational posters on Pinterest and the emails from various gyms, claiming that with the new year can come a new person. It seems that everyone these days wants to...

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie Review

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Movie Review

Evan Frook, Reporter December 11, 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire attempts to enthrall viewers while setting up the story line's finale, but the actors aren't directed in a manner that encompasses the emotion of the Hunger Games books,...

Debunking the Bacteria

Evan Frook, Reporter December 4, 2013

Jeff Vigneron and the rest of the custodial staff have to work exponentially harder every winter. The common cold spreads most rapidly during the winter months because it thrives in low humidity and because...

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Lawrence Public Library cancels its fall book sale due to bed bug infestation

hannah reussner, reporter November 14, 2013

While bed bugs usually feed strictly on blood, the ones in Lawrence have taken a new dietary interest: library book donations. A sign reading “we are not yet accepting donations” is posted on Lawrence...

Teachers Participate in Tough Mudder

November 8, 2013

     Once someone recites the Tough Mudder pledge, they have agreed to a mental, physical and emotional commitment. The first statement, “I understand that Tough Mudder is not a race but a challenge,”...

Bird’s Word: Halloween Plans

maria carrasco, social media editor October 30, 2013

a dedicated diet

hala hamid, reporter October 29, 2013

Every day after school this fall, sophomore Claire Sanner laces up her running shoes and heads to cross country practice. During the winter, she piles on the layers to stay warm. In the spring, she puts...

A cluster of students blur into a mass of excitement and fun during the Homecoming dance.

Homecoming Dance

nick popiel, photographer October 15, 2013

On Sept. 28, FYI Leadership Club hosted the Homecoming Dance. Featuring a live DJ, door prizes and bouncy houses, the Olympic theme permeated the small gym.

Four students turn down Homecoming nominations

hala hamid, reporter September 24, 2013

Being a part of Homecoming court can be an exciting event in one’s high school career, but for three seniors, walking onto the football field during the Homecoming game to find out who is going to be...

career technical education

career technical education

sarah lieberman, copy editor September 11, 2013

Life after high school is a daunting subject, but the Career Technical Education program is working to make transitions into the future much easier. CTE increases graduates’ career and post-secondary...

Buzz Beach Ball

Maria Carrasco, Social Media Editor August 24, 2013

This end of summer extravaganza includes Phoenix, Alt-J, Awolnation, Cage the Elephant, Daughter and Atlas Genius. This bash starts at 2:30 p.m. at Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park on Sept. 27. If purchased...

Photo by John Prinzo, on www.suburbanapologist.com/

Best Coast

Maria Carrasco, Social Media Editor August 24, 2013

Los Angeles made, indie rock duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno, performs at the Lawrence Granada on Sept 18, 2013. Touring with famed bands such as the Decemberists and Greenday,and with hits such...

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