Lawrence Board of Education selects new superintendent
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lewis has been selected as the next superintendent of Lawrence schools effective July 1 according to a press release sent out Monday morning. Lewis previously served as an assistant superintendent in the Kansas City, Missouri school district. “I am extremely humbled and grateful to...
Junior declared Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
January 29, 2018
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After three student speeches and three standing ovations inside Liberty Hall Thursday evening, junior Ruth Gathunguri was recognized as the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. Just short of the award, Lawrence High School junior Hasiya Asuku and Free State senior Christian LaPointe were also recognized...
District hosts second Community Conversation, administrators absent
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
January 19, 2018
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Around 50 students, parents, teachers and staff packed the auditorium at the Lawrence Public Library on Dec. 14 for a Community Conversation. It was the second of two opportunities for community members to provide input on issues marginalized students and their families face in local schools. The event ...
New Ascent club plans to construct wind turbine
Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter
January 4, 2018
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Over the past summer, senior Ascent club president Sandhya Ravikumar had an idea to build a wind turbine. The Ascent club is new to Free State this year. The club is an outreach program for underrepresented women and minorities in STEM fields according to Ravikumar. Ravikumar and club sponsor Julie...
Band students gifted new instruments, scholarships from Band of Angels
Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2017
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Marching into band class, junior Gabriel Leverette had no idea it was one of the last times he would play his old trumpet, the instrument he started with and played for the past five years. “I never thought I would have enough money to get a trumpet on my own,” Leverette said. “I’m just so...
Women’s Restroom Opened to All Genders
Jori Rudisell, Reporter
December 4, 2017
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On Monday October 23, Free State opened the first multi-stall gender neutral bathroom. The bathroom is a converted girl's restroom because of the stalls that provide privacy. While there were already plans in place to renovate current bathrooms during the 2019 construction for Free State, the Gender-Sexuality Alliance went to principal Myron Graber asking for their t...
District Maps Out Construction Plans
Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter
November 29, 2017
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Beginning in 2019, Free State will undergo a $15 million renovation. The proposed renovations include adding of at least seven classrooms, expanding the library, building new facilities for the growing wrestling program and expanding the special education program. One main focus of the renovation...
Art Club raises money, donations for Humane Society
Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter
November 20, 2017
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The Free State Art Club launched a donation drive and fundraiser on November 16 for the Lawrence Humane Society. The club is selling handmade buttons in efforts to raise money for the non-profit shelter. They will also be collecting donations such as Oxyclean, towels, litter, foods and blankets. Jun...
Dominic Scavuzzo
Sam Mohanty, Reporter
November 18, 2017
Filed under News, Recent, The Spotlight
Dominic Scavuzzo is a moderate Conservative running as a Republican. “I believe that my message overall is creating better dynamic,” Scavuzzo said. “By creating a youthful point-of-view, I could attract both the old and young.” Scavuzzo believes that voters from all age groups will be...
Interview: Senior opening for rapper Ugly God
Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2017
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With a single email, senior Jackson "King Jamz" Mason was instantaneously elevated from the status of SoundCloud rapper to opening act. Mason, along with senior Paul Jesse and three other performers, will open for popular rapper "Ugly God" tonight at 8:00 p.m at the Granda Theater. Barton: What's you...
Community members protest Burger King after senior’s controversial firing
Grace Porter, Reporter
November 8, 2017
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Editor's’ Note: We have replaced the use of a racial slur in the following story. Having a job is not unusual to a lot of students, but few expect to work under a supervisor who casually uses racial slurs on social media. For senior Orandae Wilson, this was what being a black employee at the Bauer Fa...
Hurricanes affects students, families
October 17, 2017
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“When my family in Texas went to go grocery shopping, it took them hours to get there and back,” senior Genevieve Gilbert-Cavender said. “All they could buy from the store were some grapes, one gallon of 2% milk and some bread. It was pretty depressing.” Gilbert-Cavender’s aunt...
