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Ascent club members are shown a model wind turbine during a field trip.

New Ascent club plans to construct wind turbine

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter January 4, 2018

Over the past summer, senior Ascent club president Sandhya Ravikumar had an idea to build a wind turbine. The Ascent club is new to Free State this year. The club is an outreach program for underrepresented...

Shannon Clarke attempts a layup over a LHS defender. Clarke scored 16 points for the firebirds Friday night at the Allen Field House.

Photo Gallery: Basketball City Showdown at Allen

Rylee Roberts, Online Photo Editor December 20, 2017

Open lunch interactive infographic

Open lunch interactive infographic

Erin Fagan, Caitlin McAndrew-Beckman, and Sam Mohanty December 13, 2017
The Free Press investigates the numbers behind how many students take advantage of open lunch and where they tend to go.
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...

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....

Teaser for “Anything Goes”

Kameren Prather, Multimedia Editor November 15, 2017

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,...

Firebirds suffer crushing loss in State semi-finals

Firebirds suffer crushing loss in State semi-finals

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter November 13, 2017

Following last week’s victory against Junction City, the Firebirds knew that they had an enormous challenge facing them in the quarterfinals. The challenge was none other than the two time state champions,...

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