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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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Senior Cameron Clark warms up before the game. "Playing hard, smart and together is one of the mentalities we keep in mind," he said. With teammate Garret Luinstra's help the two players scored 18 of the team's 23 points in the first half.

[Photo] Firebirds advance to state semifinals for second time in school history

Jax Egan, Will Davis, Kaya Shafer, and Sam Spencer
March 9, 2017
Standing in front of Freddy the Firebird for the last time, Brittany Swearingen says goodbye to Free State at semester, making the decision to complete her high school education through the Lawrence Virtual School.

[Photo] In the current social climate, what is going unseen at Free State?

Brittany Swearingen, Photographer
December 21, 2016
At the front of Allen Field House, the statue of Phog Allen stands to remind citizens of the history of basketball in Lawrence. Allen Field House is the home of Kansas basketball and has seen players like Danny Manning, Wilt Chamberlain and Mario Chalmers.

[Photo] City basketball showdown to be played at Allen Fieldhouse

Reagan Sullivan
December 16, 2016
Senior Wyatt Stevens anticipates the final home football games of his senior year. One of the only times Wyatt has missed a home game was because of an ACT session the following morning

[Photo] Senior football fan attends his final home game

October 17, 2016
Senior Wyatt Stevens anticipates the final home football games of his senior year. One of the only times Wyatt has missed a home game was because of an ACT session the following morning

[Photo] Senior football fan attends his final home game

Jake Clark and Kaya Shafer
October 17, 2016
A battery-powered bot assembled by Robotics Team. The team scored second in the regional tournament.

[Photo] Robotics Team Exceeds Expectations

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
April 28, 2016
eSports enthusiasts will often spend hours gripping their video game controllers as they work towards the next level. In recent years eSports has reached a larger audience of both amateurs and professionals.

[Photo] “eSports” prove popular among student body

Jackson Barton
March 29, 2016
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[Photo] Students share their cultures at annual Diversity Assembly

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor
February 12, 2016
Editors Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling use devices to access social media.

[Photo] Editors discuss complications with online presence

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
February 2, 2016
During fourth hour, Williams explains a concept to Spanish 3 student, sophomore Kaya Shafter. Williams has created a new homework system for her classes, focusing on student activities rather than bookwork.

[Photo] Spanish three classes take new approach on foreign language education

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter
October 24, 2015
Bystanders gather to learn about the prairie restoration project behind Free State.

[Photo] Prairie restoration project connects KU and Free State

Libby Stanford, Co-Online Editor in Chief
September 4, 2015
The offices are currently under construction but are planned to be finished by the 2015-2016 school year.

[Photo] New construction will increase school security

Kenneth Palmer, Reporter
May 5, 2015
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[Photo] Five e-readers available for check out

Maame Britwum, Reporter
March 10, 2015
The Lied Center is often used by middle and high school students to showcase their talents. With the help of Anthea Scouffas, Director of Education and Engagement, The Lied Center is able to once again host events that young adults enjoy. "We're going to go looking for specific artists that we think will speak to middle school aged or to high school students," Scouffas said.

[Photo] New donations expand middle, high school programs

Trenna Soderling, Reporter
February 10, 2015
Usually turning to her water bottle, senior, Brianna Adams, takes a reluctant sip out of the school drinking fountain. Students have been questioning the school's water quality. "It's not convent. One time it was cloudy and foggy," Adams said.

[Photo] Clear reason exists for cloudy fountain water

Evan Frook, Reporter
February 9, 2015
Construction continues on new additions to the Ninth and Delaware Cultural Arts District. While some residents resists the development, their protests have not hindered the project. "I'm happy to see we can develop older properties instead of just tearing them down," said Patrick Kelly, cultural arts district task force member.

[Photo] Lawrence Cultural Arts District construction continues

Maame Britwum, Reporter
February 8, 2015
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