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Giving a speech, juniors Julia Velasco and Kyle Sikes explain their policies.

BREAKING NEWS: Vanquishing The Votes

Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter May 2, 2025

The votes are in! Juniors Julia Velasco and Kyle Sikes are Free State's student body presidents as of May 2. Julia Velasco, a junior, runs for the Free State cross country and track & field teams,...

During work time, English teacher Josie Clark helps junior Katie Campbell, her teacher aide.

NEWS: Clark Says Goodbye

Arianna Waller, Yearbook Mods Editor May 2, 2025

With the end of the school year around the corner, English teacher Josie Clark is leaving the nest to make her move back to Missouri, ultimately concluding her final year at Free State, and her fifth year...

Digital illustration by Kouri Demelash.

REVIEW: “Live at Revolution Hall” by Adrianne Lenker

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor May 1, 2025

When I initially saw this release coming up, I never planned on writing a review because usually live albums aren’t very different from their original releases. However, as soon as I put in my earbuds...

Joining in a chant during the weekly protest on Easter Sunday, Kelly Barth protests the importance of democracy. “We need to stop this rogue presidency, and the people need to rise up,” Barth said.

NEWS: Weekly Sunday Protests Continue

Jonah Frye, Reporter May 1, 2025

The crowd seen at Ninth and Massachusetts streets every Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. was first organized by Robin Gingerich and her husband in response to actions taken by the Trump administration. Since...

Cleaning out a raised bed at the West Middle School garden, junior Felix Mueller, senior Elinor Russo and junior Annah Steele complete one of the various garden preparation tasks at Growing Food Growing Health on March 10.

FEATURE: Rooted in Health

Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor April 25, 2025

15 years ago, Growing Food Growing Health was established by Nancy O’Connor with the goal of strengthening the community and empowering young people through a local garden at West Middle School with...

Monarchs preparing for migration. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

NEWS: Monarch Watch

Phoebe Morris, News Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2025

Beginning around the second week of September, hundreds of monarch butterflies from Canada will migrate through Kansas to Mexico during the winter months. Monarch Watch, a local migration biology program,...

Located behind the football field, the Free State Prairie is cared for by Environmental Science teacher Julie Schwarting and KU ecology specialist  Dr. Helen Alexander.

FEATURE: Preserving Our Prairies

Eula Heriford, Reporter April 25, 2025

Environmental Science teacher Julie Shcwarting and KU ecology specialist Dr. Helen Alexander founded the Free State prairie 14 years ago. The prairie began as an experiment started by Schwarting, Alexander,...

Photo by Elinor Russo. Design by Bella Lylo.

NEWS: Federal Land Workers Experience Extensive Staffing Cuts

Jonah Frye, Reporter April 25, 2025

On Feb. 14, as part of an extensive budget cut, the Trump Administration directed numerous layoffs in the National Parks Service and US Forest Service. According to The Guardian, 3,400 U.S. Forest Service...

The carbon footprint of AI. Digital Illustration by Harper Finck

EDITORIAL: Generative AI’s Environmental Footprint

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2025

The introduction and advancements of AI have undeniably arrived, as it’s stationed a foothold in the door of the world. ChatGPT has 300 million users worldwide, and there are no signs of slowing down...

Smiling for the camera, future environmentalist and sophomore Sofia del Valle sits on a bench.

FEATURE: Down In The Dirt

Elle Bisby, Reporter April 25, 2025

Sophomore Sofia del Valle was first introduced to her love for ecology through her childhood TV screen, watching shows like National Geographic, Wild Kratts and Octonauts, which would all eventually influence...

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