I love love. Really, I do. There are so many different types. Toddler love, bromance love, fresh out of the oven love...the list could go on forever. But there is one kind of love that should be banished...

“People tell me I’m weird.” For sophomore Braden Clements things have always been a little different. “I was three when I learned how to use the potty.” This, however, has not stopped him....

A lot of work went into developing the Free State Firebird that graces the front of yearbooks, t-shirts and our school today.  In February of 1996, a committee consisting of a Lawrence High student, junior...

During lunch, while most kids have the tough decision choosing between the chicken nuggets and the pepperoni pizza some kids can skip right to the pb&j sandwich and salad bar. But not every student...

Traditions are important to the high school experience. Yet every once in a while a tradition, even one as vital to high school as Homecoming, needs some alterations. During this year’s Homecoming nominations,...

Torn muscles, ripped ligaments, and dislocated appendages are only a few of the injuries Free State athletes have sustained mere weeks into the year. Junior Tim Turner re-injured his shoulder on September...

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...

Can We Talk means more to its members than clubs usually do. It provides a venue for students to de-stress and discuss important issues. For many students this club might not sound familiar because last...

Vampire Weekend / Beach House / The Very Best - October 2 @ Starlight, Kansas City ($32) Although most students are aware of Vampire Weekend, I recommend attending this concert just to see the two opening...

If there is strength in numbers, this year’s cross country team has strength in surplus. The Free State cross country team is the largest it’s ever been. With over 80 members, the team has more...