The spreading cold of the winter season isn’t stopping winter sports from heating up. Memories of disappointing seasons past and hopes for a chance to reach state-level drive our athletes to improve....

Everyone has seen the effects, but very few actually know the cause. Student of the week, student of the month, the neon sign hanging in the commons; all fruits of the Renaissance program. The Renaissance...

From “Mean Girls” to “The Breakfast Club”, stereotypes are the backbone of almost every teen movie. For the most part, high school students in these movies fall into one stereotype, and they fulfill...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

           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...