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

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Rachel Bruffett

Rachel Bruffett, Photographer

Rachel Bruffett is a senior and a photographer for Free State Journalism. She is involved in tennis, track, LINK Crew, National Honor Society, Pre-Med Club, and Fiberbirds. In her free time, she likes to travel, cook, play with dogs, take pictures, and hang out with friends.

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Ms. McDonald retires after more than 20 years of teaching at Free State.

[Photo] FEATURE: Decades of Dedication

Maura Langland, Reporter
May 14, 2024
By the office, students can see the attendance leaderboard hanging on the wall. As the school year comes to an end there has been a decrease in seniors attending their classes.

[Photo] NEWS: Senior Slump

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team
April 22, 2024
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[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: JV Track & Field teams win home meet

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor
April 5, 2024
At the front of the class, math teacher Annette McDonald teaches AP Calculus BC to sophomores, juniors and seniors. McDonald prepares students for the AP exam by giving them practice tests and review problems. “Mrs. McDonald encourages us daily to try new strategies to study and prepare,” junior Adele Buren said. “She always lets us ask peers for help if we need it [too].”

[Photo] FEATURE: Lock In

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter
April 1, 2024
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[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor
March 22, 2024
Opening an acceptance letter, senior Nina Chieu expresses interest in attending the University of Kansas. Chieu has prepared for college by taking AP classes and doing dual-enrollment through Barton Community College. “[Taking college courses while in highschool] is nice because it will lighten up my course load in college, so when I join college, I can start my major specific courses,” Chieu said.

[Photo] NEWS: It All Comes to an End

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Sitting in the corner of classrooms, some staff say their recycling bins go untouched by groundsmen.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Recycling System Reboot

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2024
Bowing a bass, senior Sawyer Janssen practices for all-state auditions. Getting the results back, Janssen placed 6th in the state on double bass. “I really enjoy playing music,” Janssen said. “I love the sound of string instruments and classical music.”

[Photo] FEATURE: Schedule-Maxing

January 17, 2024
On her phone, senior Cydnee Price looks through the lineup roster for her fantasy football team.

[Photo] OPINION: Fantasy Football

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
Serving the ball, senior Ava Holt attempts to win a point against a girl from Olathe West. Holt had a rough start to the match, however she was able to catch up to her opponent and win the game. “I couldn't have done it without all the amazing support from the sidelines,” Holt said.

[Photo] SPORTS: New Varsity Roster

Emi Stone
September 18, 2023
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