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Theater teacher Ms. Waller is new to Free State this year. She led her class with enthusiasm.

New Theater Teacher Debuts

DeeDee Zolman, Reporter October 6, 2017

Ericka Waller, the new theater teacher, is now in her tenth year of teaching. Waller knew she wanted to teach after connecting with her theater teacher in high school. “He inspired me, so I went on...

A group of protesters gather outside the Trump Tower located in New York City in protest of the DACA decision. The protesters made signs of cardboard with slogans showing their disapproval with the President’s decision.

DACA: A Recap in Perspective in 280 Words or Less

Chris Pendry, Editor in Chief October 4, 2017

As President Donald Trump plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA, many young immigrants who have been here for a large majority of their life, but remain undocumented,...

Dancing to the Cha Cha Slide, students filled the gym for a thrilling bookend to Homecoming week.

Ready, Set, GLOW!

Jori Rudisell, Reporter October 3, 2017

Walking into the “Glow with the Flow” Homecoming dance was quite the scene. Neon shirts radiating, faces illuminated by fluorescent paint, and glow-in-the-dark sticks broken and splattered across...

Evan and Will destroy their school issued laptops after a hard week of predictions and self-reflection.

Firebird Fantasy: Week 4

Will Cook and Evan Cornell October 2, 2017

As the NFL entered week 4 last week, we decided to take a break from start/sit lists. Last week, Evan and I showed some weakness in our predictions. Currently, I am 7 for 12 and Evan is 4 for 12 on correct...

Fighting for the ball, senior Darik Dudley strives to overcome his opponent.

Physicality defines rivalry soccer game against LHS

Evan Cornell, Designer October 1, 2017

The boys soccer team had high hopes going into the crosstown rivalry game against Lawrence High. They quickly went up 1-0 with a goal from Charlie Newsome, who had trouble describing the feeling it gave...

Celebrating a win against the sophomore team, seniors Maggie Ziegler and Grace Patchen chest bump. The seniors fell short one point to the juniors in the championship.

Juniors dominate Powderpuff Football

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter September 22, 2017

With under a minute left in the 2017 Powderpuff football championship, junior Brittany Hoffman took the ball on a reverse for a touchdown. This would end up being the final play of the game and the juniors...

Will Cook and Evan Cornell hammer in the essentials of fantasy football to the class. Cook made no wrong decisions on his starts and sits last week.

Firebird Fantasy: Week 2

Evan Cornell and Will Cook September 17, 2017

Will’s Starts: Ty Montgomery: Facing the Atlanta Falcons this week, Montgomery is going to be a top 10 RB this week again. The Falcons clearly are not ready for the receiver-running back type of...

Coach Kelly Barah speaks with the team before the game begins. The Firebirds won 5-4 in overtime.

Boys varsity soccer dedicates overtime win to Keith Loneker

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief September 12, 2017

After a strong first half, the boys varsity soccer team climbed their way back from a point deficit to win in overtime against De Soto Monday night. The game was dedicated to Keith Loneker Sr., a longtime...

Junior Jax Dineen tries to avoid his opponent. Dineen scored multiple touchdowns.

Firebirds win first home game 49-0

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter September 10, 2017

Since the beginning of last week, the Free State linebackers were locked in on shutting down the Shawnee Mission South offense. They succeeded. “Monday we came in and coach came up to us and said,...

Standing firm in the hallway, Evan Cornell and Will Cook create the perfect play.

Firebird Fantasy: Week 1

Evan Cornell and Will Cook September 9, 2017

Evan Cornell and Will Cook discuss their initial starts and sits. Will’s Starts: Dalvin Cook: Check out this stud rookie. Playing for a team that relies heavily on the run-game, this is a solid...

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