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

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A movie slate to represent book to film adaptations. Digital illustration by Jaime Stone.

FEATURE: Trust the Text

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor March 30, 2026

As film studios continue adapting classic literature for modern audiences, the value of literary adaptations has been called into question. The conversation resurfaced online after the release of Emerald...

As a student works on their class work, their book gets ignored.

FEATURE: Reading Around the Clock

Grace Mosconi, Reporter October 27, 2025

School, extracurriculars, jobs and hobbies have made reading more challenging to fit into a schedule, according to students. Senior Megan Green is involved in various extracurriculars, including theater...

Five e-readers available for check out

Five e-readers available for check out

Maame Britwum, Reporter March 10, 2015

When sophomore William Lenz checked out a Kindle from the school library, he was able to use it with ease. “It’s really simple, really easy to use,” Lenz said. “It makes reading easier.” Lenz...

Review: Eleanor & Park

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor November 20, 2014

At a camp I went to this year, someone posed the question: “Who is your fictional dream boy?” Girls around me screamed, “Augustus Waters!” or, “Edward Cullen!” I replied with “Holden Caulfield.” See,...

Creative Works That Change Lives

maria mckee, reporter December 14, 2012

Tegan and Sara "So Jealous Tegan and Sara’s “So Jealous” is the album that I can come closest to labeling as life-changing. The Canadian folk-rock sisters are able to embrace new-wave fusions...

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