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Senior Madeline Chestnut balances an apple on her head during The Pajama Game. Chestnut played the role of Babe Williams, the head of the Grievance Committee.

“The Pajama Game” review

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief December 5, 2013

As the lights dimmed in the auditorium, I thought, “This will probably be a cheesy play all about pajamas.” I soon found out that I was dead wrong. “The Pajama Game” was much more than a simple...

A Different Perspective on Free State Culinary Courses

Kenneth Palmer, Reporter November 12, 2013

 The smells of baked goods and desserts waft through the air as students wander past culinary teacher Kerri Hess’s classroom, a place that many speculate to be filled to the brim with incessant snacking...

Behind the Doors of In School Suspension

Kenneth Palmer, Reporter November 12, 2013

The idea of in school suspension may not seem appealing, but for ISS officer Danny Speicher, it is an opportunity to enrich the kids who have to be there for the day. “My thing in here is academics...

Comfortable seating and other accommodations are available to students at Anschutz Library.

Lawrence Study Locations

kenneth palmer, reporter October 31, 2013

Mr. E the Motivator

Mr. E the Motivator

rosemary newsome, copy editor October 15, 2013

During Late Arrival on Thursday, Oct. 10, Mr. E the Motivator, an engagement specialist for students, parents, and teachers, came and spoke to Free State. Sponsored by Free State’s Can We Talk club and...

AP Test Scores

kyra haas, online co-managing editor August 7, 2013

AP Test Scores | Infographics

Dante Colombo/Teanna Totten

catherine prestoy, reporter May 14, 2013

The day begins as students file into Room 115 for their first hour yearbook class. Chatter bounces around the room like a dodgeball while the voices of Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake buzz in the...

Savannah Reeb

catherine prestoy, reporter May 14, 2013

When clicking on the the Twitter profile “@getmeabible”, a picture of Savannah Reeb pops up with an overlapping word background that says “I Want More of Jesus”. Scrolling down, there is an abundance...

Lauren Comella

catherine prestoy, reporter May 14, 2013

When Lauren Comella first walked through the front doors of Free State near the end of her junior year, her initial thought was that the school was a bit bigger than the little Kansas school she had imagined. Before...

Jessica Babler

Jessica Babler

sydney moreano, reporter May 14, 2013

For junior Jessica Babler, being involved is an understatement. From her 0-7 schedule to her three sports, to her NHS membership, one might say she constantly remains busy. “I’m a mess. I’m always...

“It’ll Be Alright” in the Limelight

catherine prestoy, reporter April 19, 2013

From April 18-20, Free State thespians are taking over the Black Box. Students write, direct and act in plays that range from comedic to dramatic genres. “It’ll Be Alright,” a play written and...

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@FSGrowUp: How Anonymous Accounts Are Harming Students

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief April 9, 2013

Many students seem to be under the impression that, “If you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, just say it anonymously on Twitter.” So, this is where we’re headed. Hiding behind more...

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