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

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

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Emi Stone

Emi Stone, Podcast Editor

Emi is a senior and a Podcast Editor for Free State Journalism’s Talon Talk. Her goals for the school year are to keep students informed and connected through Free State Journalism!. Outside of journalism, she is a part of theatre, chamber choir, varsity gymnastics, varsity cheer, National Honor Society, and National English Honor Society. Outside of school, Emi likes to practice piana and go to work as a gymnastics coach.

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[Video] PODCAST: Let’s Talk Prom

Emi Stone and Kinsey Lake
April 18, 2025
Junior Anwen Williams working on debate.

FEATURE: Premier of Success

Emi Stone, Reporter
April 26, 2024
Senior Jake Loos and other members of the track team run during practice. Archived photo from Addie Driscoll.

SPORTS: Run Firebirds, Run!

Emi Stone, Reporter
April 1, 2024
The Bachelor Season 28 Aired February 12.

REVIEW: The Bachelor

Emi Stone, Reporter
February 28, 2024

NEWS: From Love to Loss

Emi Stone, Reporter
February 15, 2024
Seniors Allison Mayhew and Mallory Qualseth review a chamoy pickle kit they ordered off TikTok Shop. Photo collected from Allison Mayhew.

NEWS: TikTok Shop

Emi Stone, Reporter
January 25, 2024
REVIEW: The Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie

REVIEW: The Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie

Emi Stone, Reporter
November 13, 2023
Running towards the ball, junior Delaney Bruhns works to win a point against her opponent.

SPORTS: New Varsity Roster

Emi Stone
September 18, 2023
While working clay into shapes, ceramics teacher Jacob Lewis demonstrates rolling slabs. Lewis enjoys seeing his students succeed in the studio. “My favorite part of teaching is what I call the ‘AHA Moment.’ It is when they put the pieces together independently, and realize their own power to succeed and rely on their knowledge and experience to express themselves creatively,” Lewis said.

FEATURE: New Ceramics Teacher Jacob Lewis

Emi Stone, Reporter
September 1, 2023
Senior Ben Williams and Keith Popiel are going to be working in the pool cleaning business once again this summer. After Popiel joined his family's pool cleaning business he invited Williams along the way.

FEATURE: Students Prepare for Summer Job

Emi Stone
May 17, 2023
On Feb. 18, 13 Free State students headed to Wichita to perform at the KSHSAA State Piano Solo Festival. After all receiving “ones” at regionals, these students performed again two weeks later, with 11 out of 13 receiving top scores.

FEATURE: Students Find Keys To Success at State Piano Festival

Emi Stone
March 21, 2023
Sophomore Merrit Hale was frustrated with the problems surrounding Ticketmaster when trying to buy tickets for her favorite artist. "Its super frustrating because of how fast they sold out and how expensive they are, and Ticketmaster didn't help with that," Hale said.

NEWS: Ticketmaster? More Like Ticket Disaster.

Emi Stone
February 20, 2023
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