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Senior Maya Lee anticipates the ball as she serves. Although this is Lee’s final year with Free State, her tennis journey has not yet reached an end. “I am playing in college and intend to coach to make money during school as well.” Lee said.

SPORTS: Lee Sisters State Tennis

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor October 30, 2023

On Oct. 14, the Lee sisters capped off an impressive performance at state, with senior Maya Lee and sophomore Cami Lee finishing fifth and tenth respectively. Through harsh conditions and even battling...

May 12-13 2023, the blackbox theater held a production of “A Midsummer Nights Dream.”

FEATURE: Students Shined in Black Box Theatre Festival

Meredith Shryock, Reporter October 27, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 21, Free State Theatre held their annual Black Box Theatre & Film Festival. Black Box Theatre is a showcase of student written and directed one-acts or short films. Students who...

Students are faced with new policies and consequences related to being tardy or absent to class. These policies were put in place by the district in an attempt to reduce tardies and absences.

NEWS: Passing Period Rush

Evie Chancy October 26, 2023

With the administration's implementation of a new tardy plan, it's been necessary for students to adjust their habits in getting to school and from class-to-class.   The new tardy policy states that...

Senior Cella Allison is pictured above at a debate event, Pumpkins and PJ's, last fall.

FEATURE: Trueblue Student of the Week

Ava Talbott, Reporter October 26, 2023

After 4 years of forensics, senior Cella Allison won the KSHSAA Trueblue Student of the Week award. This award is given to students who go above and beyond in their preferred activity and are as involved...

After being head coach of the Free State boys basketball team last year, KU Alum, Sherron Collins resigned and former Hayden high boys basketball head coach, Dwayne Paul took the position.

SPORTS: New Basketball Coach Dwayne Paul

Mason Lester, Reporter October 25, 2023

After last year's season did not end the way they wanted it to, the Boys Basketball team is looking to come back better than last year and make many changes. Coming with some of these changes is a new...

REVIEW: For All the Dogs

REVIEW: For All the Dogs

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor October 25, 2023

Favorite Song(s): Daylight, First Person Shooter, What Would Pluto Do At 36, Drake has risen to become one of the world’s most popular artists and has influenced culture in both the streets and in...

To commemorate the final day of Fat Bear Week, biology teacher Sara Abeita presents the bears in the championship matchup. After learning about the factors that cause brown bears to gain weight, her students each voted for their favorite bear. “It’s a cool way to connect with wildlife that’s not here in Kansas,” Abeita said.

FEATURE: Katmai National Park’s 2023 Fat Bear Week

Jayne Landers, News Managing Editor October 24, 2023

Alaska’s Katmai National Park has hosted an annual competition on their brown bear population's “fatness” since 2014. Katmai’s Fat Bear Week is not a scientific tournament -winners are decided...

REVIEW: Futurama Reboot

REVIEW: Futurama Reboot

Greyson Heiman, Yearbook Copy Editor October 15, 2023

It’s been a long 10 years for fans of Matt Groening’s hit adult cartoon series, Futurama. After years of protesting from fans, Hulu took notice and ordered a new 20 episode season, picking up where...

Senior Hank Fuchs hugs junior Bralin Preston after Preston scores a touchdown at the City Showdown on Oct 13.

SPORTS: Football falls to Lawrence High

Chloe Cook, Photo Editor October 14, 2023

Last night, the Lawrence High Lions defeated the Free State Firebirds in overtime, 31-24. Chances were looking in favor for the Firebirds as they held a perfect season record of 6-0 coming into the game.  Every...

Two hands exchange money, signifying the Writers Guild of America and their strike for increased pay and improved working conditions.

FEATURE: The End of the Hollywood Writers Strike

Claire Heinritz, Reporter October 12, 2023

The almost 150 day long writers strike is coming to an end after the settlement agreement on Wednesday, Sept. 27.  The Writers Guild of America [WGA] boundary was seen outside of Paramount, CBS, Netflix...

Daisy Lee Vintage, a clothing store, opened a new location in downtown Lawrence Sept 23. Owned by Caleb and Cortney Fangman, they strive for cute affordable clothes while battling against fast fashion. “It was cool to see the different styles that they have,” junior Elinor Russo said.

NEWS: Daisy Lee Vintage Welcomed to the Downtown Lawrence Vintage Scene

Simon Williams October 12, 2023

Since 2017, a local business endeavor which found its foothold in the Crossroads District of Kansas City has had its doors open to the public. This vintage storefront, Daisy Lee, recently opened its doors...

Trying to cheat, a student tries to access the AI program “ChatGPT” on their iPad. Cisco Umbrella removes students' abilities to access some websites such as Social Media platforms, Video games, AI programs and more.

NEWS: District Implements New AI Program to Monitor Students’ Technology

Maura Langland October 12, 2023

Within the next 40 to 60 days the AI program Gaggle will be used to monitor all district issued technology, the program will watch all technology that's loaned to students whether it’s iPads or computers....

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