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NEWS: End DEI Portal Launched

Eula Heriford, Reporter April 14, 2025

On Feb. 27, the U.S. Department of Education launched an End DEI portal, a resource for parents, students and teachers to report acts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within public schools. This can...

Cover of Lucy Dacus' latest album, Forever Is a Feeling.

REVIEW: Forever Is a Feeling

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor April 12, 2025

Lucy Dacus explores a new sound for her music with her latest release. On March 28, Dacus released her first album since 2021, “Forever Is a Feeling.” This album marks a significant change in her style,...

Students hobbies laid out. Photo by Nathan Kramer and Mallory Thompson.

FEATURE: Breaking The Mold

At Free State, dozens of clubs, organizations and activities go on throughout the year to support social and academic engagement. However, hundreds of students participate in non-school affiliated hobbies...

Panera Bread opened near Free State on March 10.

REVIEW: Panera Bread

Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter April 7, 2025

Panera Bread recently opened a new location near Free State on Bauer Farm Dr. and 6th Street. Panera offers more food options to students. Here’s a review of a few must-try items on the menu. Overall...

Strumming on her guitar, musical therapist Tonya Wahl plays the "Welcome Song."

FEATURE: Music Therapy Harmonizes Education

Phoebe Morris and Maria Mosconi April 3, 2025

Editor's note: Following Kansas Department of Education protocol, we were unable to get consent for an interview with an IEP student currently in music therapy. Every Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30...

Standing with his award, journalism advisor Jared Shuff is congratulated for his efforts.

BREAKING NEWS: Shuff Success

Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor April 3, 2025

This morning, journalism advisor Jared Shuff was celebrated by his students in the commons during ECT for winning the Sunflower Award for his performance as an adviser. The Sunflower Award is coordinated...

On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.

SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest, and he soon started playing pickleball beyond just...

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QUIZ: Which Free State Pet Are You?

Eula Heriford and Baila Love March 31, 2025

Ranging from some scaly critters in Ms. Schwarting's room to a beloved fluffy dog who wanders the halls, there are so many pets owned by Free State teachers. If you want to know which one you are, take...

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