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Facing away, an actor looks over the stage before a big performance.

FEATURE: Under the Spotlight

Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter February 6, 2025

To calm their nerves before a big performance, some students have special rituals to get over their stress before going on stage. Performing in the winter play, “You Can’t Take It With You,” Freshman...

A neon green light titled "Delta" shines out the window of the Lawrence Tobacco and Vape Shop located at 8. W 9th St. The store is located a block away from downtown Lawrence, easily able to pick up foot traffic during the day.

"There are a lot in town but I know some smoke shops that won't ask for my ID from me or my friends when we go. I go to the ones that will get me what I want, plus most are cheap and easy," an anonymous senior said.

OPINION: Selling Addictions

Maria Mosconi and Phoebe Morris February 4, 2025

In the middle of Kansas, Lawrence is known for being an eclectic and open minded town, especially when it comes to smoking. Given this culture, it’s not surprising that during the 2003 school...

'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Album Cover

REVIEW: The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2025

In the final installment of his modern trilogy and last project as The Weeknd, singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye cemented himself as one of the 21st century’s greatest Pop/R&B megastars with the release...

Flipping burgers, Chef Warren from Burgers by Biggs finishes making a menu special, the Jay Hog Burger.

PHOTO STORY: Restaurant Week

Nate Willems, Photographer February 4, 2025

Digging through materials, students organize donations for teachers for the teacher supply drive.

FEATURE: Honor Society Provides

Odelia Colvin, Reporter February 4, 2025

With over 200 participants, the National Honor Society teacher supply drive gave school supplies to over 80 teachers. The drive occurred on Jan. 21, and was the first ever NHS school supply drive.  According...

Lawrence Virtual School senior Jesse Johnson, Free State High senior Anwen Williams and Lawrence High senior Juan Casimiro-Mendoza pose for a photo after the ceremony.

PHOTO GALLERY: MLK Celebration

Nate Willems, Photographer February 3, 2025

NEWS: Chiefs Beat Bills 32-29 to Make Third Straight Super Bowl

NEWS: Chiefs Beat Bills 32-29 to Make Third Straight Super Bowl

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2025

A dance between two of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, always brings about fireworks.  During the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo...

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