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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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Pivotal moments change students’, teacher’s lives

February 26, 2016

Ana Donley A year ago, someone walking around the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints would have seen senior Anastasia Donley seated in the pews. Now, on Sundays she foregoes her...

Unlike most sports, the bowling holds their practice across town at Royal Crest Lanes. The team has preformed well so far and hopes to go to state.

Bowlers discuss the sport and their season

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor February 19, 2016

Every day after school, each member of the bowling team drives 15 minutes across town to Royal Crest Lanes and prepares to practice hitting targeted pins, spares and playing full games. Senior Avery...

First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

Chloe Board, Reporter February 18, 2016

On Jan. 29, students put together the first Free State Fashion Show. In the past the show was combined with the Talent Show but this year it was on its own and there were more participants. “This...

The 2015 girls swimming team dives into the pool during a meet. With the loss of a strong senior class,  the team has to work hard to be successful.

Girls Swim and Dive team prepares for a successful season

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor February 17, 2016

The Free State Girls Swim and Dive team has two State Championships under their belt in the last six years. Naturally, that means the last six years have been months of hard work for team members across...

Students share their cultures at annual Diversity Assembly

Students share their cultures at annual Diversity Assembly

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor February 12, 2016

On January 28th, Free State gathered for a Diversity Assembly to accompany the activities of diversity week, spanning January 25th-29th. The assembly included dances from many cultures, a step team...

Abigale Williams, who grated after first semester, left for a five month trip to Eutin, Germany.

Senior leaves America for new life in Germany

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor February 4, 2016

While most seniors’ adventures will begin after graduation, Abigale Williams’ started January 6. The December graduate departed for Germany, where she will live with friends of her family for the next...

Making music, sophomore Teagan Ryan plays his cello alongside his classmates. Ryan is in concert orchestra, under the direction of one of the new music teachers, Mr. Shaw. "It's a lot of fun, he's really nice," Ryan said.

Musicians prepare for district and state competitions

Mariah Houston, Reporter February 4, 2016

Every school day, students bustle through the halls with their earbuds blasting, completely captivated by their choice of music. If at any given moment every song playing were suddenly exposed, it is highly...

Students can communicate online using a variety of devices. Whether they use phones, computers or tablets, students access social media throughout the school day.

Constant communication affects students, teachers in different ways

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Sydney Gard, and Hala Hamid January 29, 2016

Cropping, editing and adding filter to her mirror selfies and singing videos, senior Marcya Floyd takes pride in her Instagram with over 25,000 followers. While social media, such as Twitter,...

After the Firebirds score a touchdown, senior Bryce Torneden celebrates with a fist pump.

Free State senior chosen to play in Kansas high school all-stars game

Jackson Barton and Sydney Gard January 29, 2016

After his strong final season as quarterback, senior Bryce Torneden has been invited to play in the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl. The Shrine Bowl is a game with team rosters of the best high schoolers, selected...

The end of the semester can feel overwhelming as workloads increase.

Middle of school year affects students in different ways

Sydney Gard and Darby Gilliland January 23, 2016

As the first semester draws to a close, students and teachers can feel stuck in the middle. While many feel stuck in Kansas, some appreciate its simplicity. Others are somewhere between a friendship and...

Nontraditional areas on political spectrum put students ‘in the middle’

Sydney Gard, Editor January 23, 2016

As the first semester draws to a close, students and teachers can feel stuck in the middle. While many feel stuck in Kansas, some appreciate its simplicity. Others are somewhere between a friendship...

Senior Carlyn Hartsock, sophomore Maleena Hatfield and senior Jalen Galloway understand the pain of being middle children.

Middle children discuss birth order stereotypes

Darby Gilliland, Reporter January 23, 2016

As the first semester draws to a close, students and teachers can feel stuck in the middle. While many feel stuck in Kansas, some appreciate its simplicity. Others are somewhere between a friendship...

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