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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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March Madness begins

hala hamid, reporter March 19, 2014

Selection Sunday is over; the brackets have been set, and the games are about to start. As is the case every year, the tournament is unpredictable. Some teams are underseeded, some overseeded. Others got...

Free State faces crosstown rival LHS; unites for common cause

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief March 1, 2014

Scoring 12 unanswered points to start off the game, the Free State girls basketball team beat cross-town rival Lawrence High School 60-51 Friday, Feb. 28. The Firebirds led by around 10 points most of...

"Jayhawkers" movie review

“Jayhawkers” movie review

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief February 28, 2014

After a long drive from Philadelphia, Wilt Chamberlain sat down in a restaurant just outside of Lawrence. A waitress comes to his table and tells him he must eat in the kitchen or leave. At first, Chamberlain...

Madison Piper

Madison Piper

rosemary newsome, copy editor October 10, 2013

When freshman Madison Piper says she “looks up to her dad,” you may not know whether she is speaking literally or not. As a forward for the 1988 University of Kansas national championship team, Chris...

Check Yourself Before You Rec Yourself

Check Yourself Before You Rec Yourself

kyra haas, reporter April 1, 2013

Due to the scarcity of recreational facilities in Lawrence, many student athletes find themselves driving further than they would like to get to practice during the off season   Junior Andrea Stewart,...

Jake’s March Madness Blog

Jake Stegall, Reporter March 14, 2013

Selection Sunday is coming up and the tension of whos getting a one seed is mounting. This is the last chance for a low ranked team to show their true colors, because this sunday the dice are cast and...

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Jake’s March Madness Blog

jake stegall, reporter March 5, 2013

Man, what a season! The year is far from over but the regular season is over teams. There were a few great seasons... and a few pathetic ones. Most of them, however, were just somewhere in the middle. Grambling...

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March Madness–Riley’s Predictions

March 1, 2013

March Madness is almost here. That means it's time to start filling out your brackets and wearing your teams colors. I'm here with my college basketball expertise to help you fill out your bracket. Keep...

March Madness--Jake's Predictions

March Madness–Jake’s Predictions

March 1, 2013

One shining moment. Confetti falling overhead. A trip to the White House. These glorious images are what every NCAA basketball player strives for. Soon, the time is coming when dreams come true, and hopes...

Taking Flight: Firebirds Girls Varsity Basketball Team Break Record

Taking Flight: Firebirds Girls Varsity Basketball Team Break Record

jake stegall, reporter February 28, 2013

In the middle of a game during the three-day-long Winter Classic, senior A’liyah Rogers stood up from the bench, and casually removed the ACE bandage that had been wrapped around her thigh. Fortunately,...

Taking Flight: Lady Firebirds Soar Above Competition

Jake Stegall, Reporter February 28, 2013

  In the middle of a game during the three day long Winter Classic, senior A’liyah Rogers stood up from the bench, lowered her shorts, and casually removed the ACE bandage that had been...

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