As the last bell rang and signaled the start of summer break, many seniors set out to explore new cities, states and countries as one last summer of fun. Among them was senior Mimi Wood, who began...

On May 30, the Firebird varsity baseball team capped off a historic campaign with a state championship victory by defeating tournament underdogs, Shawnee Mission West Vikings, 7-1, solidifying their third...

With no schoolwork to focus on and an abundance of free time, students may find themselves glued to their phones or digital devices during summer break. According to an Instagram poll on @fsjournalism,...

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From April through November, the Lawrence Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 7:30 –11:30 a.m. with the mission to grow both food and community, according to the Market’s website. As a 501c3,...

With another record-breaking throw from the previous record holder, sophomore discus thrower Sadie Reynolds has once again broken the school record for longest throw. She currently holds the record for...

As many have seen on social media platforms, people around the country are reviving the ice bucket challenge, renamed the University of South Carolina's #SpeakYourMIND Challenge. In the trend, people dump...

After growing out of the Lawrence Hidden Valley Girl Scout camp’s younger camper program, junior Megan Green decided to return to work with the younger girls. Responsibilities as an aide at Girl Scout...

Editor's Note: This story discusses eating disorders and body insecurity With summer around the corner, many students are relieved of stresses such as long papers, test prepping and nightly homework....

Jay Wisler Written by Simon Williams Senior Jay Wisler plans to spend the 2025–2026 academic year working and managing his family's property before attending Johnson County Community College in Fall...

Free State alum of 2015 Ally Waller was recently featured in the trending music video “Anxiety” by Doechii as a backup dancer. Waller began competitive dance at age five, and she graduated from the...

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...