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FEATURE: (Pen)demic

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024

With just the click of a button and a few hits, weed pens can be used to get high at any time or place. Different from traditional forms of marijuana, they are portable, rechargeable and produce only a...

In 1861, Kansas was established as a Free State. Now the school carries the namesake, however many feel the history is left unrecognized. Photo illustration by Allison Mayhew and Gregory Mayhew.

OPINION: Is Free State Living up to its Name?

Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team February 29, 2024

Free State High School opened in 1997, approximately a century and a half after Kansas joined America as a “free state,” or a state where slavery was illegal. At the heart of this movement was Lawrence,...

Illustration by Mallory Thompson

FEATURE: Grammy Fallout

Phoebe Morris, News Planning Team February 28, 2024

In response to allegations of racism and sexism following previous Grammys, this year’s event publicly proved that The Recording Academy tried to display musicians talent, but failed to accurately represent...

The Bachelor Season 28 Aired February 12.

REVIEW: The Bachelor

Emi Stone, Reporter February 28, 2024

On Feb. 12, the first episode of The Bachelor Season 28, an infamous romance reality television show, aired. In the episode, the viewers got a little glimpse of every woman up for Joey Graziadei, our bachelor....

With a 3-2 vote made August 8. 2023, the City of Lawrence announced a plan to ban plastic bags at the beginning of March. Some local business owners worry a wave of new costs associated with this change could affect them.

NEWS: Lawrence’s recently adopted ban on plastic bags might be blocked

Elliot Skillman, Assistant Copy Editor February 28, 2024

The Lawrence City Commission decided to place a ban on single-use plastic bags in August 2023 with City Ordinance No. 9996. The prohibition was originally set to be implemented on Jan. 1, 2024, but after...

A student looks through the clothing resources available in the Charles Thomas Clothing Closet.

NEWS: The Nest Request

Nomso Enyinnaya, Reporter February 21, 2024

Located at the start of the 400 hallway of Free State, many students pass by the Charles Thomas Clothing Closet, but what’s the main reason that the clothing closet is there? Started in 2022 by security...

Wearing their medals and holding their trophy, FSHS students after their success at Battle of the Brains.

NEWS BRIEF: FSHS Success in Battle of the Brains

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2024

After months of preparation, a group of students set their sights on a Science City exhibit for competition at Battle of the Brains on Jan. 23. The students won second place, earning $25,000 for the school. The...

FEATURE: World Cup in Kansas City

Grant Lincoln, Reporter February 19, 2024

Kansas City has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup has three host countries: America, Canada and Mexico. Kansas City will host the group stages in the middle of June, the...

OPINION: Back on the Ballot

OPINION: Back on the Ballot

Simon Williams, Online Managing Editor February 19, 2024

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe V. Wade, the historic benchmark case that protected abortion rights in the United States for nearly half a century.  Seven months before...

Opening an acceptance letter, senior Nina Chieu expresses interest in attending the University of Kansas. Chieu has prepared for college by taking AP classes and doing dual-enrollment through Barton Community College. “[Taking college courses while in highschool] is nice because it will lighten up my course load in college, so when I join college, I can start my major specific courses,” Chieu said.

NEWS: It All Comes to an End

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter February 16, 2024

The senior year of high school is often spotlighted as one of the most important years in one’s high school career. It’s the year of applying to colleges, the year of settling standardized test scores,...

A student plays the New York Times game “Wordle” on their phone. Many students have stopped playing the game since it has faded.

FEATURE: Where’s Wordle?

Arianna Waller, Reporter February 16, 2024

Released in Oct. 2021 but popularized in Jan. 2022, Wordle was a hit phenomenon, taking the world by storm and counting up over two million players by the end of January. Wordle is a web-based word game...

NEWS BRIEF: Shooting During Chiefs Parade

NEWS BRIEF: Shooting During Chiefs Parade

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team February 14, 2024

A shooting at the end of the Chiefs victory parade killed at least one person and injured upwards of 22 people as of Feb. 14. First responders were sent in as fans evacuated from Union Station and the...

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