Letter to the Editor
October 28, 2011
One of the rudest things someone can do is put words in another person’s mouth and assume that their opinion is a definite way. You cannot, in any way, say that the senior class does not want the freshmen to be a part of Free State. The reality of it is, they are here, they aren’t leaving, why would... Read more »
Seniors Moving Out….
amani safadi, managing editor
October 27, 2011
The major things on many high school students’ minds are school, after-school activities, friends and family, while certain students are now starting to think about paying for rent, getting jobs to help support themselves financially, and being on their own. “I want to move out [second semester]... Read more »
Fall Sports Wrap-Up
emma machell, social media editor
October 27, 2011
Though most of us probably don’t want to admit it, winter is fast approaching. This means no more autumn leaves, late night bonfires and fall sports. As the fall season sports winds down, here’s an introspective look back to the best and the worst moments. Cross Country– You’ve probably... Read more »
Free State Scouts Making a Difference
kyle freese, reporter
October 27, 2011
For every 100 boys that enter Boy Scouts, only four manage to reach the level of Eagle Scout. For those who do, the accomplishment serves as a great resource for resumes and general life experiences. Free State junior Joe Waisner started Boy Scouts back when he was in second grade and has stuck with... Read more »
1 in 1000: Ryan Henley
allison morte
October 27, 2011
When attending a football game a junior or senior might see a familiar face on the field. Former Free State football player Jake Henley graduated last year and this year it’s his sophomore brother, Ryan Henley’s, time to perform–not as a football player but with the band. The brothers’ similarities... Read more »
Bullying, Hazing, Terrorizing…It’s All the Same
hannah moran, reporter
October 27, 2011
“JAMIE IS STUPID, GAY, FAT ANND UGLY. HE MUST DIE!” one post said. Another read, “I wouldn’t care if you died. No one would. So just do it It would make everyone WAY more happier!” Suffering constant bombardment of cruel messages was simply a part of life for 14 year... Read more »
T’RYAN #4: FEMALE
ryan loecker, co-editor in chief
October 27, 2011
To those freshmen I walked past on Thursday Oct. 20: No, I am not a transvestite, I just decided to dress as a girl for a day. Well, more like half a day. I could only handle wearing the bra, makeup, skirt and fake Ugg boots for so long. Recommended by the girls in my newspaper class, pretending to... Read more »
Miranda’s Column: Tech Troubles
October 27, 2011
You know when you go places with your parents and they run into old friends they haven’t seen in a while? Our generation will never have that. Ever since Facebook became popular, we have added every single person we are, or at one time were, friends with. Does that strike anyone else as weird? We will... Read more »
Two women. Countless acts of courage
sarah whipple, reporter
October 24, 2011
Jana Mackey was known by her friends as a 25 year-old law student at the University of Kansas. She was known for her fun, “party-girl personality” and had many friends. Two years ago, she was a college student with life at her fingertips. Behind that persona was someone who was fulfilling her potential... Read more »
Free State Music Scene
Sam Boatright, Reporter
October 20, 2011
“Keep your ears open, and go to shows. No matter what.” This is a crucial tidbit of information that senior John Fitzgerald is letting us in on, and one that all Free State students should know. Free State has a thriving and diverse music scene with something for everyone to like, and it’s only... Read more »
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