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

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The special education classroom sits baren.
NEWS: Special Education Funding Crisis
Morgan Sponholtz, Yearbook Managing Editor • April 22, 2025

After deliberation over multiple sessions, the Kansas Senate passed the 2025-2026 school budget on March 27. The Kansas State Board of Education...

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NEWS: New Centegix System In Use
April 18, 2025
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NEWS: End DEI Portal Launched
April 14, 2025
Posing, teacher Stuart Strecker stands with his bike. Most mornings, Strecker rides his bike to school. "Bikes are really good for people to get out, move, just self propel," Strecker said.
NEWS: Finishing The Loop
March 28, 2025
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Standing with his Student of the Quarter certificate, junior Noah Place is honored.
FEATURE: Conquering The Quarter
Penny Coleman, Reporter • April 22, 2025

This quarter, numerous students have been nominated as Student of the Quarter. Students are chosen based on their behaviors in the classroom,...

A community college building surrounded by plants and greenery. Digital Illustration by Allison McCall.
FEATURE: Committed To Community
April 15, 2025
Students hobbies laid out. Photo by Nathan Kramer and Mallory Thompson.
FEATURE: Breaking The Mold
April 8, 2025
Strumming on her guitar, musical therapist Tonya Wahl plays the "Welcome Song."
FEATURE: Music Therapy Harmonizes Education
April 3, 2025
Sports
On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.
SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest,...

67 games, one winner. Who ya got? Design by Baila Love.
SPORTS: March Madness Mania
March 17, 2025
Looking at the referee, senior Blaine Larkin prepares to continue his match at KSHSAA 6A State Competition on March 1.
SPORTS: Grapplers at State
March 10, 2025
Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.
SPORTS: Hoops and Heart
February 21, 2025
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OPINION: The Price of Talent
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

The college sports recruiting process is no easy venture — it has always been fiercely competitive and demands that athletes  not only excel...

Cover of Lucy Dacus' latest album, Forever Is a Feeling.
REVIEW: Forever Is a Feeling
April 12, 2025
Panera Bread opened near Free State on March 10.
REVIEW: Panera Bread
April 7, 2025
Paddington Bear explores his original home of Peru. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
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March 11, 2025
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Junior Jonah Frye glances at his rival during the steeple chase event.
PHOTO GALLERY: KU Relays
April 22, 2025
USD 497 bakery in Pinckney Elementary
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