As easy as it is to get caught up in our daily lives, Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show those we love how much we care. While gift-giving isn't everyone's “love language,” a little...
According to the Children’s Health Council, a recent survey found that 75% of high school students reported negative feelings about their school. A new club is trying to help students who may be experiencing...
The Free State forensics team has been state champions for the past four straight years. With their season fast approaching, students work to prepare for another hopefully successful year.
Some ways...
As spring sports begin, student athletes juggle school work while missing classes for their sports. Athletes play up to 19 games per season, half being away games, meaning students are having to miss classes...
For the usual Free State coffee-drinker, their first option is Starbucks. It’s close and claims to have great coffee. However, the prices are quite steep. Free State has introduced a new option. During...
For students, snow days can offer a unique opportunity for students to focus on their personal lives and enjoy a day to themselves.
So far, the Lawrence school district has had four snow days in 2024....
On Saturday, Jan. 13, 21 orchestra members attended state auditions. The results came back soon after; 11 students from Free State were selected to play and one was selected as an alternate on the harp....
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1. Femininomenon - Chappell Roan
This song is one of my favorite lead tracks for an album. It encapsulates how it feels to get out of a long slump and I thought...
With the previous caucus in Iowa and the primary in New Hampshire, the 2024 election season has officially begun. Students who will be 18 next Nov. have a lot on their minds when it comes to the election.
“Since...
This past Monday, Jan. 22., the Lawrence School Board met in order to decide on what new graduation requirements they are going to implement.
Initially, this decision became part of the committee’s...
On Jan. 20, Junior Grayson Hagen recorded his 100th win as a Free State wrestler. Hagen joins only five previous firebirds to accomplish this impressive feat. Three of those wrestlers, Matthew Marcum,...
Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team
• February 1, 2024
On Jan. 25, senior La’Ron Williams was awarded the 2024 Lawrence Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club. This was Williams' second year competing for Youth of the Year which is awarded...
