Mustache Madness

emma machell
October 28, 2010

Few things separate the men from the boys in the world; how capable one is in growing facial hair is one of them. This month gives those who have not yet participated in this art a chance to grow that sweet mustache they’ve always wanted free from judgment. Or perhaps they can grow that full Albus... Read more »

Parents in the Student Section?

kim c
October 27, 2010

There’s something about football season. Tailgating, the changing weather, the new stadium and last but not least, the student section. A sacred space, where we can get uncomfortably close to one another and scream in support of our team. But, is it just me, or does the student section seem... Read more »

Can I Kick It?

ryan loecker
October 20, 2010

Amanda Moyer is not only cheering for Free State football, she is putting points on the scoreboard as well. After attending nine full practices; three in full gear and six without, Moyer has become the kicker for the junior varsity football team. When senior kicker Colin Philips shattered his colllar... Read more »

The Secret Life of the American Father

October 19, 2010

Girls, get pregnant in high school, and your life is over. According to the CDC 50% of girls who become pregnant between the ages of 15 and 19 will not have a high school diploma by the time they are 22. This message has been received, but the public seems to forget about the dads. Teenage fathers are... Read more »

What Has Stuco Been Doing?

allison morte
October 19, 2010

After the controversy last year, Student Council has made its transition from Stuco’s traditional role to its new, consolidated job which has changed how school activities are run and what Stuco has been doing in class this year. Despite previous criticism, Stuco members say it has been effectively... Read more »

Parental Persistance

austin fisher and katherine corliss
October 19, 2010

Over the past century, the structure of the average American family has drastically changed. Modern technology allows people to contact each other at almost any time or place, something once considered an impossibility. Numerous sources tell parents to be a big part of their child’s education, but... Read more »

Technology Takeover

amani safadi
October 15, 2010

When students dive onto the computer they usually know what they want to do. Usually it’s entertainment, but more and more teachers are starting to ask their students to sign on for school. Although many students already have a Facebook or Twitter account it can seem as if teachers are requiring them... Read more »

Guests of Honor

emma machell
October 13, 2010

           Usually the start of the year involves new classes, new teachers, new school books, etc. but for some students that’s not all that’s new. They ready their house for the new school year, fixing up their guest bedroom or cleaning up their bathroom for a year-long visitor. “[Rebekka... Read more »

Insane In The Membrane

chris allmon
October 13, 2010

What’s Up Fever, headache, stiff neck; some of the symptoms of meningitis. A viral strand of meningitis has been slowly spreading around local schools this fall. Only one case has been reported at Free State thus far and two at South West Junior High “[Viral meningitis] is fairly easy to spread... Read more »