Lawrence, KS, one of many midwest cities currently trapped inside a heat zone, has broken its own heat index record twice in the span of a week with index temperatures reaching up to 135 F. Small, everyday...
Following Kansas University’s dominant 5-0 start to the season, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network [ESPN] chose KU to be the host “College GameDay” before their game against Texas Christian...
Filling the shoes of last year's athletic director, while also taking on the role of assistant principal, Jered Shaw takes on the challenge of juggling both roles with excitement and ambition as a new...
The FireLions gymnastics team is in danger of being shut down, according to executive director of communications Julie Boyle. The proposal is in part to make up for the district’s $2 million budget...
Led by seniors Allison Babbit and Ben Shryock with the highest scoring runs, cross country went to state. This season is the 18th time that boys have qualified and 19th for girls. Girls came in an...
This year, after winning their sub-state title, varsity volleyball fought their way to make an appearance at the state championship.
This being volleyball's third year in a row going to state, the...
COVID-19 threw a wrench into teams’ routines during the fall season.
Athletes and coaches found themselves wondering what their season would look like or if they would have one at all after spring...
The Free State Girls' Gymnastics team competed on Oct. 15 at Mill Creek Activity Center in Olathe, Kansas. The Firebirds went on to become 2020 state champions.
Lola Stuhlsatz is a senior and designer for the Free State Journalism program. She enjoys all things art, true crime, DnD, bubble tea, and hanging out with her friends. Outside of school you can find her...
