After two years of iPads as the primary device, the USD 497 School Board announced that the two high schools would be returning to updated MacBook Airs in April of 2025. While some students had access...

As the last bell rang and signaled the start of summer break, many seniors set out to explore new cities, states and countries as one last summer of fun. Among them was senior Mimi Wood, who began...

With no schoolwork to focus on and an abundance of free time, students may find themselves glued to their phones or digital devices during summer break. According to an Instagram poll on @fsjournalism,...

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Whether it be lead singles, full albums or even live recordings, April was filled with an overwhelming amount of incredible new music. Even after I narrowed it down to my favorite eight songs, simply deciding...

After nearly three decades as the voice and face of Lawrence Public Schools' communications, Julie Boyle announced her retirement according to a district news release.  Boyle, who joined the district...

With another record-breaking throw from the previous record holder, sophomore discus thrower Sadie Reynolds has once again broken the school record for longest throw. She currently holds the record for...

The University of Kansas Relays, a long-term tradition in American track and field dating back to 1923, took center stage once again this year for a three-day spectacle from April 17–19 at Rock Chalk...

Student Frankie Fergus, 15, and his family have relied on the Home and Community Based Technology Assisted Waiver to qualify for Medicaid; however, a recently passed house budget resolution targets $880...

While listening to the announcer list the roster of the boys soccer team, none of us can recall a time when the boys’ team was referred to as the “Gentleman Firebirds.” The same cannot be said for...