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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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Black Box Theatre Festival Director Profiles

Nisa Khosh and Natasha Torkzaban September 15, 2021

  Mary Kate Shultz, senior What’s the title of your show? What’s it about? “My play is titled jackpot, it takes place in a small town. The protagonist is a teenager who works...

Filling out his custom character sheet, junior Max Coleman discusses strategy with his team mates.

Dungeons and Dragons Club provides creative escape

Chris Pendry, Reporter January 19, 2017

After rolling a two out of twenty for intelligence, freshman Greta Hayden was understandably disappointed. Ten hours later, Hayden and her group are deep into their game, or “campaign,” of the role-playing...

Erb and Flynn watch Shi and Pultz-Earle present their argument on student debt.

Young Democrats and Young Republicans Clubs hold first debate

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief November 22, 2016

More than 100 students crowded the Black Box Theater on Nov. 3 to watch the first ever debate between the Young Democrats Club and Young Republicans Club. For almost an hour and a half, debate teacher...

Possible Repurposing of Black Box

Possible Repurposing of Black Box

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2016

During a faculty meeting on April 7, the administration announced plans to repurpose the Black Box into a flexible space during school hours. Currently, the Black Box serves as theater classroom and English...

Sophomore Josh Eisenhauer plays a teen addicted to his phone in the comedy "Dependence."

Black Box Theater Festival directors scrutinize scripts

kyra haas, editor-in-chief April 24, 2014

On a Wednesday afternoon, junior B. Adams sits atop a desk in Room 152, watching her cast read through their half-memorized script. At sporadic intervals, she descends from her perch and moves around the...

“It’ll Be Alright” in the Limelight

catherine prestoy, reporter April 19, 2013

From April 18-20, Free State thespians are taking over the Black Box. Students write, direct and act in plays that range from comedic to dramatic genres. “It’ll Be Alright,” a play written and...

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