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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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Miles Beaty

Miles Beaty, Photographer

Miles is a senior and a photographer for Free State Journalism. Outside of journalism, he is involved in orchestra, band and theatre. In his free time, Miles likes to attend concerts, go to as many photo events as possible and play volleyball with his friends.

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Rebecca Gale, junior, plays violin in Philharmonic Orchestra during the fall concert.

[Photo] RECORDING: Fall Orchestra Concert

Nathan Kramer, Videographer
October 8, 2025
In the final round of Powderpuff, the seniors won against the freshmen 20-12.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Homecoming Week Recap

Nathan Kramer and Julia Velasco
September 30, 2025
Laughing together, seniors Owen Gerrish and Anders Benson look through photos at Jayhawk Media Workshop.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Camps

Julia Velasco and Nathan Kramer
August 18, 2025
Arm in arm, the Varsity Baseball team celebrates their win at 6A Kansas State Championship. They won 7-1 against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, May 30.

[Photo] SPORTS: Firebird Glory

Rakshan Ossen and Griffin McDonnell
August 18, 2025
Shooting the ball, girls junior varsity basketball player plays ball.

[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Sports

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor
March 5, 2025
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[Photo] SEASON IN REVIEW: Girl’s Volleyball

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor
October 27, 2024
HOCO PARADE: Free State’s annual homecoming parade was held on Sept. 27. Clubs and athletic teams created elaborate floats and tossed candy to community members along the parade route.

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: StuCo Events

Kinsey Lake, Digital Illustrator, Podcast Team
December 3, 2024
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[Photo] VIDEO: Behind the Marching Firebirds’ Competition Success

Quinton Hice, Videographer
November 15, 2024
Seniors Liv Brack and Vivi Riffel and freshman Cadence Mayfield look over a book report in Free State’s adaptation of Footloose.

PHOTO GALLERY: Footloose

Kinley Gigous, Miles Beaty, Baila Love, and Eli Roust
November 14, 2024

VIDEO: Marching Firebirds compete at Southern Plains Marching Festival

Miles Beaty and Nathan Kramer
November 1, 2024
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[Photo] RECORDING: Marching Firebirds Halftime Show “On Broadway”

Nathan Kramer, Videographer
October 26, 2024
Checking the X page, a student looks at the Lawrence Police Scanner. Due to the Lawrence Police Department encrypting their radio station, the Police Scanner is now nonfunctioning.

[Photo] NEWS: Say Goodbye to the Scanner

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2024
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