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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Student artists promote work on social media

Student artists promote work on social media

Brooke Burgess, Reporter March 29, 2019

Finding new ways to display content via social media, artists are able to share their creations more easily than ever. Instagram can be a useful tool for any artist, as it allows them to present their...

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Student Council brings awareness to eating disorders within the school

Brooke Burgess, Reporter March 19, 2019

In an effort to raise awareness for eating disorders, Student Council gave out purple ribbons at lunch during the last week of February. They encouraged everyone to wear purple on Thursday, February...

Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Jax Egan, Sports Editor March 9, 2019

While maybe not as easily as in previous seasons, for the third consecutive year Coach Sam Stroh took his Firebirds to the state tournament, this time as the eighth seed. After a seemingly endless...

Photo Gallery: Bowling

Photo Gallery: Bowling

Maya Pavlyak, Photographer February 26, 2019

As an expression of her individual faith, Sara Pavlyak wears a rosary bracelet representing her Christian values.

Students express religion through accessories

Brooke Burgess, Reporter February 18, 2019

Faith can be expressed through having or wearing something that represents a religion. For these three students, these items serve as a symbol of their values and a reminder of their beliefs. Kaitlyn...

Firebirds' Favorite Couples

Firebirds’ Favorite Couples

Katie Diaz, Videographer February 15, 2019

Album Review: "Origins" by Imagine Dragons

Album Review: “Origins” by Imagine Dragons

Nick Burket, Photographer/Reporter February 7, 2019

The newest Imagine Dragons album “Origins” is interesting, in that some may categorize it as a rock, but I think it fits more into an alternative category. It has interesting songs, but it really doesn’t...

Siblings vs. Only Children

Siblings vs. Only Children

Walker Koberlein, Reporter January 26, 2019

Big or small, each family is unique. Whether coming from a family with many siblings, or having lived their lives being an only child, each person’s home life affects their perspective in many ways....

"9 to 5" Musical censored after parent complaints

“9 to 5” Musical censored after parent complaints

Alex Decker, Reporter January 22, 2019

Upon opening night of Thespian Club’s production of “9 to 5”, originally a movie featuring Dolly Parton as lead female role, parents expressed discomfort towards multiple scenes in the musical. Acknowledging...

Club Profile: Ascent

Club Profile: Ascent

Alex Decker, Reporter January 9, 2019

Providing helpful connections and resources to students, Ascent Club is an all-inclusive space to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Based off of student run projects, Ascent...

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