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Blocked and Reported: Inaccessible websites restrict curriculum

Blocked and Reported: Inaccessible websites restrict curriculum

Ridwan Firman, Reporter October 9, 2019

Whether in ceramics or ball sports, the internet is an extensive resource that both teachers and students utilize. However, in recent years the full freedom of the web has been restricted as certain websites...

Open parking receives mixed feedback

Open parking receives mixed feedback

Brooke Burgess, Reporter October 8, 2019

In past years, the school’s parking spots have been separated by grade, giving seniors priority to the spots near the front. This year, the lot is open to all grades, giving students who come to school...

School Redesign Part 3: Restorative practices predicted beneficial to students

Jack Bellemere, Reporter May 17, 2019

When a student gets in trouble at Free State, teachers traditionally “write up” that student, and send them to the office where administrators will dole out their punishment. However, english teacher...

School Redesign Part 2: Teachers emphasize need for student feedback

Jack Bellemere, Reporter May 17, 2019

“I don’t believe that teachers should have desks in their classroom,” said special education teacher Patrick Dipman. “I believe that what that creates is squatters rights.” Dipman is explaining...

School Redesign Part 1: Plan approved by staff, efforts begin

Jack Bellemere, Reporter May 17, 2019

“We customize everything everything,” graphic design teacher Michelle Salmans said. “We customize our phones, our laptops [and] our clothing. Why can't we customize our education? Salmans is referring...

Teachers value maternity/paternity leave

Teachers value maternity/paternity leave

Daulton Meadows, Reporter May 15, 2019

Having a child is time consuming and expensive, which is why paid maternity is so crucial to new parents who teach. The Lawrence School District recognizes this and therefore offers paid maternity leave,...

Photo by Isabel Janssen (Left: Spencer Yost-Wolf; Right: Max Lillich)

Seniors Max Lillich and Spencer Yost-Wolf take debate State title

Jack Bellemere, Reporter April 22, 2019

Seniors Spencer Yost-Wolf and Max Lillich are competing the finals round of the Kansas state debate championship at Garden City High School. It’s midnight on January 13, and they have been debating for...

Head choir director Hilary Morton announces resignation

Head choir director Hilary Morton announces resignation

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

After being head director of the school’s choir program for 13 years, Hilary Morton has announced her resignation from the position after this school year. Living in Lawrence her entire life, Morton...

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Brooke Burgess, Reporter March 19, 2019

In an effort to raise awareness for eating disorders, Student Council gave out purple ribbons at lunch during the last week of February. They encouraged everyone to wear purple on Thursday, February...

As an expression of her individual faith, Sara Pavlyak wears a rosary bracelet representing her Christian values.

Students express religion through accessories

Brooke Burgess, Reporter February 18, 2019

Faith can be expressed through having or wearing something that represents a religion. For these three students, these items serve as a symbol of their values and a reminder of their beliefs. Kaitlyn...

Student Spotlight: Rita Joseph

Student Spotlight: Rita Joseph

January 25, 2019

Photo: Baya Burgess; Design: Emily Zeller

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