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Firebirds' Favorite Couples

Firebirds’ Favorite Couples

Katie Diaz, Videographer February 15, 2019

Album Review: "Origins" by Imagine Dragons

Album Review: “Origins” by Imagine Dragons

Nick Burket, Photographer/Reporter February 7, 2019

The newest Imagine Dragons album “Origins” is interesting, in that some may categorize it as a rock, but I think it fits more into an alternative category. It has interesting songs, but it really doesn’t...

Siblings vs. Only Children

Siblings vs. Only Children

Walker Koberlein, Reporter January 26, 2019

Big or small, each family is unique. Whether coming from a family with many siblings, or having lived their lives being an only child, each person’s home life affects their perspective in many ways....

"9 to 5" Musical censored after parent complaints

“9 to 5” Musical censored after parent complaints

Alex Decker, Reporter January 22, 2019

Upon opening night of Thespian Club’s production of “9 to 5”, originally a movie featuring Dolly Parton as lead female role, parents expressed discomfort towards multiple scenes in the musical. Acknowledging...

Club Profile: Ascent

Club Profile: Ascent

Alex Decker, Reporter January 9, 2019

Providing helpful connections and resources to students, Ascent Club is an all-inclusive space to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Based off of student run projects, Ascent...

A Coach's Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

A Coach’s Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

Jax Egan, Sports Editor December 18, 2018

It’s not common for one person to stay at one job for 22 consecutive years. It’s even less common for one person to live in one place their entire life. But don’t tell Bob Lisher that. After...

Filling the Expocentre, Trump supporters find their seats to catch a clear view of signs advertising "Promises Made, Promises Kept". The arena was filled to capacity of 10,000, forcing some viewers to stand in the back and some to be denied entry to the event.

Trump’s MAGA rally supporting Kobach draws protesters

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2018

After receiving a text message from Trump’s campaign advertising his “Make America Great Again” rally in Topeka, Kansas, people were able to make requests online for a free ticket to attend the event....

Album Review: "Among the Living" by Anthrax

Album Review: “Among the Living” by Anthrax

Nick Burket December 2, 2018

The album “Among the Living” by Anthrax is absolutely amazing. I cannot describe how pure metal it is. One of the many things I truly love about this album is that it’s relentless, and the writing...

Game Preview: Free State vs. Manhattan

Game Preview: Free State vs. Manhattan

Ahmed Jakmouj, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

Following a 51-27 victory over Haysville Campus in the second round, the 10-0 Firebirds look to take down the 9-1 Manhattan Indians. Last season, Free State was eliminated in this round of the playoffs...

Female students relate to new student resource officer Shelby Frazier

Female students relate to new student resource officer Shelby Frazier

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2018

Having been on the police force her entire career, Officer Shelby Frazier has experienced many years of rigorous training and hazardous situations while working on the street. Despite her dedication...

Technology takes over classrooms

Technology takes over classrooms

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter October 28, 2018

As virtual learning becomes more popular, the Lawrence School District voted in 2017 to give students personal laptops which they can use for the duration of the school year.  By using certain tools...

Album Review: "Trench" by 21 Pilots

Album Review: “Trench” by 21 Pilots

Nick Burket, Reporter October 19, 2018

From 21 Pilots new album “Trench”, I was expecting the softer, grungier tone and sound of previous songs such as “Heathens” or “Stressed Out” from their last album “BlurryFace”. The opener,...

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