While the creation of a Professional Plan Period, which is used as a time for the teachers to meet with other teachers and plan lessons and exams, was well-received by most teachers, the large class sizes...

During American Wetlands Month this May, the Baker Wetlands is surrounded by both praise and concern. According to the Association of State Floodplain Managers, wetlands in America have the unique position...

Project Pickup held its final meeting of the school year on Earth Day, which was April 22. The club met every two weeks on Wednesday after school to clean up trash around the school property and the local...

After transitioning from middle school track, many underclassmen have made an impact on the track program this season. These underclassmen had an opportunity to make their mark at home in the varsity and...

While still in high school, many debate and forensics students not only work with assistant coaches to improve their speaking skills but also help coach underclassmen to prepare for tournaments. This tradition...

Colin McRoberts has a message for young people: head to the polls. McRoberts is a Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kansas’ first congressional district against Republican incumbent...

Student Council is hosting Great Green Help to provide juniors with an opportunity to volunteer in the community on April 29. According to junior Ewa Adedipe, Great Green Help allows students to give...

Beginning this year, Free State Orchestra founded the Fifth Grade Strings program, which teaches orchestra to fifth graders at Langston Hughes Elementary School. Around 40 fifth-grade students meet with...

As film studios continue adapting classic literature for modern audiences, the value of literary adaptations has been called into question. The conversation resurfaced online after the release of Emerald...

When Free State first opened to students in 1997, the Firebird mascot had no name until the first person wore the suit. Although the Firebird is often portrayed as male, the name “Freddy” came from...

Stocking supply closets and running fundraisers are responsibilities of the new Honor Moon board members, following the graduation of the founders from Free State and Lawrence High last spring. Honor Moon,...

Set to debut in the summer of 2026, the Kansas City Diamonds are one of seven teams in the new Professional Softball League. The team will play at Legends Park in Kansas City, KS, with its first game on...