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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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The Spotlight

Gowns sit on a hanger in the Black Box. Seniors can avoid additional fees by using their siblings garments.

Editor reviews the costs of graduating high school

Darby Gilliland, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

Parents watch with tearful eyes as their child shakes the principal’s hand, takes their diploma and flips their tassel over their cap. Graduation tends to be an emotional day for students and their families,...

Our Scene hopes to incorporate buddies into the Lawrence music community and provide a sense of security for individuals in need at events.

‘Our Scene’ invites underrepresented youth to safely engage in music community

Sam Spencer, Online Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2016
For the first time, the trend of of aggressive male audience members is facing an organized opposition in the form of a LGBTQ+ advocating, minority inclusive, safe space supporting group, 'Our Scene'.
Senior Isabelle Krones displays their word, Inspired

Art installation describes students in one word

Maya Hodison, Online Editor October 4, 2016

As junior Kade Traffas and senior Kalena Nichol sat in their second hour class one late August morning, they tuned into their AP Biology teacher. Little did they know, they would soon be asked to do...

Pokemon GO players plan trips downtown to catch pocket monsters and battle other trainers. “There were groups of fifty people at each intersection at 3 a.m. after the bars let out, Frager said.

Pokemon GO catches attention of students, community

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2016
Over the summer, the nation was suddenly engulfed by the largest “Pokémania” since 1999. The international phenomena to “catch ‘em all” reached students and teachers alike.
A battery-powered bot assembled by Robotics Team. The team scored second in the regional tournament.

Robotics Team Exceeds Expectations

Maame Britwum, Online Editor April 28, 2016
The Free State Robotics Team persevered through a tough start and placed second at the regional tournament

Reminiscing about past brings back elementary, middle school memories

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling March 29, 2016

On the playground of Deerfield Elementary School, a third grader stood dressed in knee high socks and a tutu. After surveying the scene, she noticed a fellow classmate and decided to bite her. From...

Forensics builds students’ confidence

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter March 24, 2016

Junior Meredith Shaheed has been practicing for the last week, standing on a stage she prepares to perform her event for the Forensics Team. Forensics is a series of talking events including speeches,...

During Concert Chorale, Hilary Morton conducts her students as they sing White House. Morton has been a choir director at Free State for nine years. I have Chamber Singers Monday nights, Feminist Club every other Wednesday and now with Encore, I work Wednesday and Thursday nights and come to rehearsals throughout the weekend, Morton said.

Choir Director juggles nodules, busy schedules

Maya Hodison, Reporter March 15, 2016

Nodules are small blisters formed on the thin folds of the vocal cords caused by overuse of the speaking voice, improper singing, a prolonged cold or just weak vocal cords to begin with. Choir...

“Snowzilla” traps students in Washington D.C.

Maame Britwum, Online Editor March 1, 2016

When senior Alain Marquez stepped outside of his Washington D.C. hostel on Jan. 22, he was met with nearly two feet of snow left from Winter Storm Jonas. “We just decided to go outside make a snowman,...

Pivotal moments change students’, teacher’s lives

February 26, 2016

Ana Donley A year ago, someone walking around the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints would have seen senior Anastasia Donley seated in the pews. Now, on Sundays she foregoes her...

Lack of Oscars diversity leads to concerns, boycotts 

Sydney Gard, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2016

When the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the 2016 Oscars nominees on Thursday, January 14, Twitter users were outraged at the names they saw. For the second year in a row, all...

First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

Chloe Board, Reporter February 18, 2016

On Jan. 29, students put together the first Free State Fashion Show. In the past the show was combined with the Talent Show but this year it was on its own and there were more participants. “This...

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