Recently the University of Kansas [KU] football team faced off against the Oklahoma Sooners, the number six seed in the AP polls (9/23). After KU came off of a not so great game against Oklahoma State,...
Eli Roust, Photographer/Reporter
• November 10, 2023
After months of preparation and work, the theater department put on “Bright Star.” For director Bryce Jones, being able to get as many people involved was one of the number one goals.
“The biggest...
The Lawrence Youth Symphony program has been in place since 1969; the program halted its activity this fall semester since they weren’t able to provide the necessary insurance the school district requires...
Every year, an exceptional teacher is awarded the Impact Award from the Lied center; this year, assistant band director Melissa Smith won the award.
The award has been given to educators and musicians...
When tensions rise, students look to those they idolize, especially siblings to relieve stress. Starting from day one, siblings are constantly put in situations to compete against each other.
And sometimes...
After the record-breaking success of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, Swifties moved on from flooding stadiums to flooding movie theaters. The tour’s large-scale success resulted in ticket prices, averaging...
On Tuesday, elections took place for three positions on the City Commission and five on the School Board, with a 25% voter turnout rate according to the Lawrence Times.
Candidates Brad Finkeldei and...
Chloe Cook, Yearbook Photo Editor
• November 1, 2023
Free State was able to hold Garden City back on a 42-0 lead until the fourth quarter when Garden City scored their first touchdown. The Firebirds were able to come back strong in both defense and offense...
Symbolized by a purple ribbon, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month which brings attention to abusive relationships and victims. According to the Department of Justice Domestic violence is harmful...
Across America, high school football brings together players, fans and communities. Home games become especially important, as student sections rally in support of their teams. Most often, the students...
Sports betting has found its way into Free State. With access to betting sites, students look to gain some cash quickly.
Sports betting is a form of gambling that involves the prediction of a team,...
Throughout the past quarter, students have been hard at work in their art classes. From ceramics with Jacob Lewis and Don Stevanov, photography with Sarah Podrasky, and drawing with Rachel Downs, many...
![Practicing in the orchestra room, sophomore Annah Steele runs through some scales. Steele plays the string bass for the Symphonic and Chamber orchestras. “I love the unity of [orchestra]. I love everyone working together to put together a single and unified result. Working together to make beautiful music is our common goal,” Steele said.](https://www.fsfreepressonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Benson_Youth-Symphony-2023-1200x800.jpg)
