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Seniors Jenalee Dickson and Naomi Hickman rest between a set. During the post-season, the Firebirds toppled undefeated and no. 5 national seed Blue Valley West

Varsity volleyball competes at state

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter November 7, 2016

After a long season of preparation the girls volleyball team aimed to take state. For eight seniors, it was their last time competing in the postseason. Though the team’s season has ended, the memories...

Condom dispenser encourages safer sex, raises parental concerns

Condom dispenser encourages safer sex, raises parental concerns

Sam Spencer, Online Editor-In-Chief November 6, 2016

Starting this month, safe sex could take a matter of seconds. The Douglas County Health Department and Lawrence Public Schools have implemented a dispenser making free condoms available for students...

Lawrence High Senior Crosby Dold recounts her experiences as a member of the LGBT community during high school. She explained that participating in musicals helped her discover her true identity

School board hosts LGBTQ+ panel, shares plan of action

Rowan Plinsky and Jackson Barton November 2, 2016

LGBTQ+ students in the Lawrence public schools deal with ignorance concerning their sexualities and preferred pronouns. On Oct. 18, nine members of the Lawrence public schools LGBTQ+ community sat down...

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Kaya Shafer, Riley Paradise, and Jackson Barton November 1, 2016

Girl’s varsity tennis has placed seventh at state this year. Freshman Anna Peard, sophomores Kate Piper and Gabby Gorman, senior Andrea Chen and junior Alexandra Dodd all competed in the state competition....

Senior Jordan Portela talks with a teammate before practice. Portela has been swimming competitively for seven years

Varsity athletes make early verbal commitments

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter October 24, 2016

Senior Madison Piper committed to play basketball at Santa Clara University in California, while senior Jordan Portela has committed to swim at the University of Minnesota. “I decided on Santa Clara...

Senior Wyatt Stevens anticipates the final home football games of his senior year. One of the only  times Wyatt has missed a home game was because of an ACT session the following morning

Senior football fan attends his final home game

Jake Clark and Kaya Shafer October 17, 2016

Showing up early to get a spot at the front of the student section,, jumping and shouting “Pump that firebird spirit up” and throwing baby powder at kick-off. This is what senior Wyatt Stevens has...

Homecoming Week 2016

October 17, 2016

Senior Blake Hoffman, Cooper McHatton and Aaron Funk cheer for Owen Kapfer during the city showdown.

High schools unite to support Kapfers

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2016

“Today represents more than just a rivalry between Lawrence High and Free State,” senior Jaja Wang said. “We [came] together to support our Free State family…” The soccer city showdown was...

'Our Scene' hopes to incorporate 'buddies' into the Lawrence music community and provide a sense of security for individuals in need at events.

‘Our Scene’ invites underrepresented youth to safely engage in music community

Sam Spencer, Online Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2016
For the first time, the trend of of aggressive male audience members is facing an organized opposition in the form of a LGBTQ+ advocating, minority inclusive, safe space supporting group, 'Our Scene'.

Homecoming 2016

October 5, 2016

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