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Working on the set, members of the Addams Family crew paint tomb stones.

FEATURE: Behind the Screams

Kinley Gigous, Online Managing Editor October 13, 2025

Working every Saturday from late August to early November, the set crew of “The Addams Family” creates a backdrop for the fall musical. During the week, the stagecraft classes work on the set. Theatre...

Brainstorming with the class, senior Kouri Demelash leads a discussion about the next project for Video Production III.

FEATURE: Behind the Camera

Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter September 26, 2025

With only days between receiving the list of candidates, writing the script and filming, creating the annual homecoming video is a serious undertaking for the Video Team. Creating the videos that introduce...

New counselor Kelsey Spencer hugs new therapy dog Apollo.

FEATURE: A Helping Paw

Eula Heriford, Reporter September 26, 2025

Kicking off the school year with some extra loving help in the building, new counselor Kelsey Spencer has brought in her therapy dog, Apollo. Spencer adopted Apollo after a co-worker, who was leaving...

Singing “I’m Free,” senior Colby Stutler dances with fellow seniors and Free State alumni Vivi Riffel and Liv Brown during the “Footloose”

FEATURE: The Winner Takes It All

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter September 26, 2025

During a staff meeting on Aug. 13, the Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Director, Bill Faflick and Assistant Executive Director, Megan Hagaman, joined administration for a surprise...

Stephanie Harris holding a pagaent crown. Photo by Eden Weber. Design by Baila Love.

FEATURE: From Classroom to Crown

Michael Harding, Reporter September 25, 2025

Women from all over the Sunflower State gather in Pratt, Kan. in an attempt to take home the title of Miss Kansas each year. This year, Free State math teacher Stephanie Harris took on the role of executive...

At the climax of her piece, junior Megan Sedich performs her prose piece.

FEATURE: Fall Forensics Prep

Lucas Sherwood, Reporter September 23, 2025

Preparing four months early, members of the forensics team participate in debate class in the fall in order to better prepare themselves for the spring forensics season. Forensicators are preparing to...

Brainstorming, seniors Jacob Wang and Pryce Brinkheroff discuss their film.

FEATURE: Sketches and Short Films

Rae Cordova, Reporter September 22, 2025

As students get back into the routine of school, they begin to prepare for the Black Box Theater Festival which is held twice a year for those interested in theater production. Throughout the process,...

Performing a scene, freshman Olivia Frits and sophomore Cleo Green act in "Home Hunters" at Black Box Theatre Festival.

FEATURE: Breaking Into Black Box

Grace Mosconi, Reporter September 18, 2025

Students have auditioned, and the plays have been cast for Black Box Theater. An annual spring and fall show allows students to write, direct, and act in their own short films and plays for Black Box Theater...

Behind a camera, senior Liam Smith and junior Liam Butler film the football team during a game.

FEATURE: From Production to Punt

Kyla Meikle, Reporter September 16, 2025

Kicking off their season, the football team spends hours practicing for each game – but there’s a group of students supporting the team from the inside. The football production team attends practices...

Sophomore Moses Minor participating in the ultramarathon. Design by Lucas Smith.

FEATURE: Pushing the Limits

Rakshan Ossen, News Managing Editor September 14, 2025

At the peak of night, navigating through the rugged terrain of the Clinton Lake North Shore Trails, sophomore Moses Minor competed in his first 35-mile ultramarathon, the Night Hawk, on June 28. At 15...

The skyline of London, U.K. Photo collected from Mimi Wood. Design by Baila Love.

FEATURE: On The Road

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor August 18, 2025

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...

Arm in arm, the Varsity Baseball team celebrates their win at 6A Kansas State Championship. They won 7-1 against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, May 30.

SPORTS: Firebird Glory

Rakshan Ossen and Griffin McDonnell August 18, 2025

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...

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