Rewards in Store for Students who Soar
miranda davis
March 31, 2011
Seniors Kelly Phipps and Savannah Franz have spent the past three months writing a thirty page paper in their spare time. The paper is something they have chosen to do for DECA, a business club at school. While most high school kids may choose to watch TV or hang out with their friends in their spare... Read more »
Appreciation of the Arts
jacob caldwell
March 31, 2011
Our school was well represented at the recent protest against the move to replace the Kansas Arts Commission with a private, nonprofit organization. Several students including Liza Farr, Alec Fitzgerald, Clair Murphy-Beach, Amy Stahl, Keil Eggers and Alan O’Neal played an important role in opposing... Read more »
Snow Day Swap
katie guyot
February 21, 2011
The school district is currently working to find a suitable way to make up Douglas County’s five snow days. The Kansas State Department of Education requires school to be in session for 1,116 hours per year. According to Julie Boyle, Director of Communications for Lawrence Public Schools, only the... Read more »
Have Heart
katie guyot
February 9, 2011
Teacher and volleyball coach Nancy Hopkins is building Free State a cardio fitness center that is quickly packing on the pounds in exercise equipment. “When the school was built, we had a weight room facility, but no cardio fitness equipment,” Hopkins said. “I felt like there was a need for that... Read more »
New Year’s Revolution
allison morte and chris allmon
January 14, 2011
With what seems like a million changes rumored to be planned for next year, things may seem a little confusing. The schedule changes have been finalized and veteran Free State students are in for a change. With shorter classes and more of them, students will have the opportunity to take more electives. But... Read more »
Students Excel on PSAT
kim carter
November 9, 2010
Everyone knows that Free State has its fair share of unique and smart students. From the debate team to the sports teams, the fine arts to the diverse clubs, the school is full of gifted kids. But recently two students’ academic ingenuity has given them honors. Senior Paige Robinson, a member... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Doctor for a Day
allison harwood
September 21, 2010
On September 13, ten seniors attended KU Medical Center’s Doctor for a Day program to help further their knowledge in careers in the medical field. Students in Jane Rock’s Pre-Med had to write an essay for a chance to go visit KU Medical Center for a day to learn more about medical school admissions,... Read more »
Healthy Habits
amani safadi
September 3, 2010
Newer, tougher snack regulations have students buzzing. Lawrence schools are no longer allowed to sell carbonated beverages or those with high sugar content before 2 p.m. This effects sales at the Bird’s Nest, lunchroom, or in any of the vending machines. As far as snacks, the school has to carry healthy... Read more »
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