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SPORTS: Varsity Girls Soccer beats Lawrence High 4-0

SPORTS: Varsity Girls Soccer beats Lawrence High 4-0

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor May 6, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, the Free State girls Varsity Soccer team faced off against Lawrence High School at home. The Firebirds won the annual city showdown 4-0, leaving the Lions unable to score.  Coming...

NEWS: United States Department of Justice files lawsuit against Apple

NEWS: United States Department of Justice files lawsuit against Apple

Elliot Skillman, Assistant Copy Editor May 2, 2024

On March 21, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the tech giant Apple, with Jonathan Kanter leading the case, claiming that the company has been violating antitrust laws. This...

NEWS: Canning for a Cause

NEWS: Canning for a Cause

Conrad Hill, Reporter May 1, 2024

Student Council, in collaboration with Just Food, hosted a food drive just before March Madness. To add a fun twist, STUCO members decided to combine the participation of March Madness with the food drive. “Everyone's...

Photo collected by Lucy Velte.

SPORTS: Competitions Overlap

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

In the realm of high school sports, competition is what brings athletes together to showcase their skills and hard work in a driven environment. While most high school athletes tend to compete with their...

In shock, senior Tehya Jacobs receives a hug from Lawrence High School senior Aubrie Magnuson after Jacobs is announced as Prom Royalty alongside senior Nolan Craig.

FEATURE: Elite Event

Delaney Bayliss, Reporter April 30, 2024

For many seniors, prom is the highlight of their high school years. It serves as a symbol of four years of friendship, memories and school spirit. Juniors interested in sharing the prom experience, however,...

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor April 30, 2024

Before settlers arrived in Kansas, the Wakarusa Wetlands occupied 17,800 acres of land. Currently, only 927 acres remain. On March 5, Lawrence city commissioners approved the proposed New Boston Crossing...

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EDITORIAL: Join the Jerds

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2024

Filling out the journalism application and then shakily answering interview questions led me to a new community I had no idea existed within the school.  The environment is different from any other...

OPINION: The Caitlin Clark Effect

OPINION: The Caitlin Clark Effect

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor April 29, 2024

“I got kicked out of P.E. class because I was too competitive,” Clark told ESPN.  The Indiana Fever’s No. 1 overall pick, Caitlin Clark, was not an ordinary child. The day that her older brother...

REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department

REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department

Baila Love, Photographer April 26, 2024

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department came out on April 19, contrasting from any album she’s released with the new direction she went in. Coming from a dedicated fan of Taylor Swift, this album...

Junior Anwen Williams working on debate.

FEATURE: Premier of Success

Emi Stone, Reporter April 26, 2024

Junior Anwen Williams recently received the highest award that can be received in speech and debate. In order to win the highest award, The Premier of Distinction, Williams must receive 1500+ points by...

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