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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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In celebration, senior Zion Bowlin hugs sophomore Kameron Lake. Lake kicked the winning field goal against Washburn Rural

Varsity football stops short of State

Juna Murao, Copy Editor December 1, 2016

Stepping off of the field, the varsity football players held their heads low after losing 21-49 on the road against defending State champion Derby, ending their post-season. The locker room was filled...

Erb and Flynn watch Shi and Pultz-Earle present their argument on student debt.

Young Democrats and Young Republicans Clubs hold first debate

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief November 22, 2016

More than 100 students crowded the Black Box Theater on Nov. 3 to watch the first ever debate between the Young Democrats Club and Young Republicans Club. For almost an hour and a half, debate teacher...

The Breakfast Club popup provides service at the College and Career Center and the district office.

Culinary student run popup “Breakfast Club” hits legal obstacle

Darby Gililand, Copy Editor November 20, 2016

At the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, the Lawrence College and Career Center‘s Advanced Culinary class decided to form a breakfast pop up stand called the Breakfast Club. Every Wednesday morning,...

Political signs are prominently displayed in local neighborhoods for community members to show their support for their candidate of choice. This was a particularly divisive election with Clinton winning the popular vote but Trump winning the presidency.

Journalism staff stresses using political voice

Darby Gililand, Online Editor November 17, 2016

As members of our staff reach the age of voter eligibility, we ask ourselves a question that young people throughout the nation have been asking themselves this year: Do our votes matter? In Lawrence,...

Subjects in the Technology 1 to 1 program can use the laptops for any of their classes.

Students in Technology 1 to 1 Program trade tablets for laptops

Riley Paradise, Reporter November 10, 2016

PCs have been used at this school since it was founded. Now, laptops have become a commodity. It’s been six and a half years since Apple sold their first iPad which spawned the use of tablets for work...

Gowns sit on a hanger in the Black Box. Seniors can avoid additional fees by using their siblings garments.

Editor reviews the costs of graduating high school

Darby Gilliland, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

Parents watch with tearful eyes as their child shakes the principal’s hand, takes their diploma and flips their tassel over their cap. Graduation tends to be an emotional day for students and their families,...

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...

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...

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 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'.
Leah Wethington, Grace Patchen, Kate Odgers, Isabel Carey, Maggie Ziegler, Erin Cushing, Kylie Hawkins, Sydni Beeley and Caroline Kirk pose for a team photo. The junior team claimed victory after the sophomore team forfeited.

Powder Puff Football dominated by junior team

October 4, 2016

Hoards of girls huddle around their classmates. They are preparing to get down and destroy a game of football. For the first time in three years, StuCo has organized Powder Puff Football during Homecoming...

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