CanWeTalk is a student-led club aimed at giving a voice to students of color who feel unable to speak out against injustices in school. The group, which has been a club at Free State for 15 years,...
Having seen a Confederate flag in the school parking lot, Can We Talk held a meeting in the black box theater to have an open discussion about the Confederate flag and what it meant to them personally.
Junior...
“Who all has been affected by racism?” Sophomore Garrett Swisher asks the group of 7th graders in the West Middle School auditorium. About 20-25 teachers and students raise their hands. He points out...
After spending 20 years serving in the military and supervising Lansing Correctional Facility, law enforcement is security guard Charles Thomas’ forte; however, he possesses another skillset: leading...
During Late Arrival on Thursday, Oct. 10, Mr. E the Motivator, an engagement specialist for students, parents, and teachers, came and spoke to Free State. Sponsored by Free State’s Can We Talk club and...
Charles Thomas, a driven Free State security guard, has transformed Can We Talk from a small group of 15 minority males, to a strong, united team of over 150 students.
“The group is founded on and based...
sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief
• January 11, 2013
This Monday, January 14, Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins will be at Free State to talk to any Can We Talk members and other students that want to attend. Collins, a KU grad, will speak...
Can We Talk means more to its members than clubs usually do. It provides a venue for students to de-stress and discuss important issues. For many students this club might not sound familiar because last...
