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Livestream: Band of Angels surprise

Livestream: Band of Angels surprise

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief December 12, 2017

Junior Gabriel Leverette uncases his new trumpet for the first time. Purchasing the instrument himself would have been impossible according to Leverette.

Band students gifted new instruments, scholarships from Band of Angels

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief December 12, 2017

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...

At girls basketball tryouts on November 14 the head coach, Ted Juneau talks to the girls. This year the varsity team only has one senior player. The fact that theyre young has nothing to do with a lack of experience so thats the good thing, Juneau said.

Girls varsity basketball prepares for season with one senior

Will Davis, Sports Reporter December 11, 2017

The beginning of a season presents new challenges for every team. It could be a new coach, an athlete not yet sure about their role on the team, or a lack of experience and leadership. The girls basketball...

Previously, students uncomfortable using gendered restrooms have had availability to staff restrooms as an alternate. Now, an all-gender bathroom has created equal access for all.

Women’s Restroom Opened to All Genders

Jori Rudisell, Reporter December 4, 2017

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...

After school, students use the library for a quiet place to study, but with the proposed construction plan this could change. The proposal suggests to change the name to Learning Commons.

District Maps Out Construction Plans

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter November 29, 2017

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...

Tyler Ruzich adresses an audience member while answering a question. Ruzich describes himself as a Republican because his parents were able to go to college without government assistance.

Tyler Ruzich

Sam Mohanty, Reporter November 28, 2017

Tyler Ruzich, a conservative Republican, is campaigning to bring new ideas into the state government. “Those ideas are something that we really need right now,” Ruzich said. “We need cooperation...

Pins sold by Art Club during lunch which went to support the Humane Society. The pins were designed by members of the club

Art Club raises money, donations for Humane Society

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter November 20, 2017

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....

Standing at the podium, Dominique Scavuzzo talks about his views. He is a moderate conservative running as a rebublican.“We need cooperation and not moving left or right, but moving forward.” Scavuzzo said.

Dominic Scavuzzo

Sam Mohanty, Reporter November 18, 2017

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...

Ethan Randleas stands before the crowd at the assembly on October 19th. He is a libertarian running on a republican ticket. “Not a lot of people are going to agree with me, and I am okay with that.” Randleas said.

Ethan Randleas

Sam Mohanty, Reporter November 16, 2017

Ethan Randleas is a Libertarian running on a Republican ticket. “They call [my ideas] very ‘out there’,” Randleas said. “Not a lot of people are going to agree with me, and I am okay with...

Teaser for “Anything Goes”

Kameren Prather, Multimedia Editor November 15, 2017

At the assembly on October 19th, Alexander Clae talks to the crowd. He describes himself as a libertarian and is running on the democratic ticket. Economically I am a libertarian, socially I would describe myself as a liberal and i do believe in the realpolitik of my world it is efficient and more effective to have a manic position, Clae said.

Jack Bergersen and Alexander Clae

Sam Mohanty, Reporter November 14, 2017

Jack Bergerson is a liberal Democrat and points out his policies about his health care system and minimum wage. “I'm sure a lot of Democrats agree, but no one ever talks about it,” Bergerson said. While...

All four candidates agree to legalize medical marijuana. I think that in the states that they have legalized it, recreationally or medically it has reaped a lot of benefits, junior Izabella Fletcher said.

Teens throw their hat in election ring

Sam Mohanty, Reporter November 14, 2017

Unlike many other states, the Kansas Constitution does not have an age limit when it comes to running for governor. Ethan Randleas, Dominic Scavuzzo, Tyler Ruzich and Jack Bergerson, all 16 years old,...

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