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The colors of the Kenyan flag, adopted in 1963, represent blood, natural wealth and peace. With a population of around 3 million, the capital Nairobi has dense urban areas as well as a large game reserve that protects endangered animals such as black rhinos.

Hype club helps student raise money for funeral in Kenya

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter December 13, 2016

On Oct. 30, David Mburu Nganga passed away due to a sudden onset of Pancreatic cancer. His last wish was to be laid to rest in Kenya. As soon as students heard the Nganga family needed help with money...

Students and customers dine in Spin!s incandescent interior. Your server will bring your beverages right over, and your food won’t be far behind. It’s pretty darn quick to the table. Spin!s website said.

Review: “Spin!: Neapolitan Pizza”

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter December 5, 2016

On the drive to "Spin!: Neapolitan Pizza", a slight debate took place in the back of my mother’s Toyota Corolla. My entire family was hungry, except for my mother. I made the suggestion for her to just...

In celebration, senior Zion Bowlin hugs sophomore Kameron Lake. Lake kicked the winning field goal against Washburn Rural

Varsity football stops short of State

Juna Murao, Copy Editor December 1, 2016

Stepping off of the field, the varsity football players held their heads low after losing 21-49 on the road against defending State champion Derby, ending their post-season. The locker room was filled...

Erb and Flynn watch Shi and Pultz-Earle present their argument on student debt.

Young Democrats and Young Republicans Clubs hold first debate

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief November 22, 2016

More than 100 students crowded the Black Box Theater on Nov. 3 to watch the first ever debate between the Young Democrats Club and Young Republicans Club. For almost an hour and a half, debate teacher...

The Breakfast Club popup provides service at the College and Career Center and the district office.

Culinary student run popup “Breakfast Club” hits legal obstacle

Darby Gililand, Copy Editor November 20, 2016

At the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, the Lawrence College and Career Center‘s Advanced Culinary class decided to form a breakfast pop up stand called the Breakfast Club. Every Wednesday morning,...

A typically private matter, the discussion about menstrual products is being made public by the Young Feminist Club. The club decided to create the Menstrual Product Drive to raise awareness about menstruation and also provide products to those who need them. I think it is very important for our generation to be aware of who they are and how society treats certain issues, senior Natalie Adams-Menendez said. Its important to help our generation be more accepting of not only women but also ideas by providing products and helping those in need.

Club launches drive shedding light on periods

Chris Pendry and Sam Spencer, Reporter and Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2016

Young Feminists Club is spearheading a Menstrual Products Drive to help those in need and to help normalize periods. The Gay-Straight Alliance has also put their full support into the drive. All products...

Political signs are prominently displayed in local neighborhoods for community members to show their support for their candidate of choice. This was a particularly divisive election with Clinton winning the popular vote but Trump winning the presidency.

Journalism staff stresses using political voice

Darby Gililand, Online Editor November 17, 2016

As members of our staff reach the age of voter eligibility, we ask ourselves a question that young people throughout the nation have been asking themselves this year: Do our votes matter? In Lawrence,...

Its easy to be distracted by the airship igniting before crashing to the ground.

Review: “Battlefield 1”

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief November 15, 2016

“What follows is frontline combat. You are not expected to survive,” a title card says, seconds before the player is thrusted into the shoes of an American soldier in northern France during World War...

Subjects in the Technology 1 to 1 program can use the laptops for any of their classes.

Students in Technology 1 to 1 Program trade tablets for laptops

Riley Paradise, Reporter November 10, 2016

PCs have been used at this school since it was founded. Now, laptops have become a commodity. It’s been six and a half years since Apple sold their first iPad which spawned the use of tablets for work...

Gowns sit on a hanger in the Black Box. Seniors can avoid additional fees by using their siblings garments.

Editor reviews the costs of graduating high school

Darby Gilliland, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

Parents watch with tearful eyes as their child shakes the principal’s hand, takes their diploma and flips their tassel over their cap. Graduation tends to be an emotional day for students and their families,...

Seniors Jenalee Dickson and Naomi Hickman rest between a set. During the post-season, the Firebirds toppled undefeated and no. 5 national seed Blue Valley West

Varsity volleyball competes at state

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter November 7, 2016

After a long season of preparation the girls volleyball team aimed to take state. For eight seniors, it was their last time competing in the postseason. Though the team’s season has ended, the memories...

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