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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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One Stroke of Inspiration

One Stroke of Inspiration

catherine prestoy, reporter December 14, 2012

Walking into the art room at 6 p.m. on a Thursday night greeted by an enthusiastic group of artsy, inspired teenagers, Rachel Downs begins to explain the wintery woods inspired backdrop for the winter...

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What Students Want in College

sarah lieberman, reporter November 14, 2012

Aspen Brunner,10 What is your dream school: I really want to go to BYU (Brigham Young University) to get a major in something, and I want to be a pediatrician.  So, then after that, I’m going  to...

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The Sun Finally Sets on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn–Part Two”

sean chilcoat, reporter November 14, 2012

Every 10 year-old girl wants that fake, stupid, sappy love story with the guy of their dreams. Typically, the guy of most girls’ dreams is human. Recently, the man of teenage girls’ dreams has become...

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Why Weighted Grades Should Determine Our Valedictorian

the editors November 14, 2012

“Person A” breezed through high school by taking foods, lifetime sports and geology. They got As in all classes and eventually dropped hours unnecessary come their final semester. “Person B,”...

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“The Real World: College”

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief November 13, 2012

“You can be whatever you want to be when you get older.” We’ve all heard this line before; from our parents, from our teachers, from anyone older than the person receiving the message. And for so...

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Scholarships Require Citizenship

grace oliver, reporter November 13, 2012

Senior Cecilia Quintana has studied in the United States as an international student since she was nine years old. Quintana knew no English when she came from Paraguay to America in fifth grade. Determined...

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The Road After High School

kyra haas and ryan liston, reporters November 13, 2012

Mary Gregory Sophomore Mary Gregory doesn’t want to be here for the rest of her life.  She would cry if she couldn’t go somewhere else for college. Her grandparents want her to go to school...

Kolbe, of The College Board

Kolbe, of The College Board

maria mckee, reporter November 13, 2012

Senior Kolbe Murray travels across the country, staying in fancy hotels and meeting important people. These are perks of being a high achieving student. Murray is a member of the College Board’s Advisory...

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Academic Dishonesty

rosemary newsome, reporter November 9, 2012

Cheating isn’t just for slackers anymore. With constant evaluation from peers, teachers, parents and coaches, students feel extreme pressure to fulfill expectations. “[I feel] pressure from everyone...

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Commitment for Success

hannah reussner, reporter November 8, 2012

Kennedy Kirkpatrick: Basketball  Senior Kennedy Kirkpatrick is home free. To start off year next year as a freshman in college, she is signing for a division one basketball school at Bowling Green University...

Diversity vs Discrimination

Diversity vs Discrimination

kimberly messineo, reporter November 8, 2012

For most, college is the time of their lives. It’s where they begin the path of being an adult. Many students have dream schools where they would like to see themselves pursuing a degree of their choice. However,...

What Makes A Good Teacher

What Makes A Good Teacher

catherine prestoy, reporter November 1, 2012

For teachers, showtime begins at 8 a.m. However, outside the typical 8-3 p.m. workday, teachers spend many hours preparing lectures, grading homework and creating powerpoints. Teachers have accompanied...

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