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...
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...
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...
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...
Senior Markus Roberts knows a lot about farming and participating in today’s agriculture. From the business aspects of sales and profits to the nitty gritty of planting, the treasurer of Future Farmers...
Due to inclement weather, Diversity Club’s annual Martin Luther King Assembly was cancelled. The big extravaganza is now a small get together for all students, families, and friends. Since they couldn't...
For the first time since 2007, the boys varsity basketball team will be heading to state in Wichita on Wed., March 6.
In the boys’ sub-state finals against Olathe East--the game that allowed the team...
Last year sophomore Alison Prather filled in the bubbles on her Matchmaker form and turned it in with minimal expectation. A few days after Valentine’s Day, Prather logged onto Facebook to find a message...
katie guyot, co-editor-in-chief
• January 31, 2013
The first task I accomplished over winter break was to misplace my cell phone.
At least, I assume I lost it on the first day of break. It could have been the day before, or the day before the day before,...
When math teacher Danira Flores sees cell phones glowing on her classroom desks, she doesn’t confiscate them. In fact, she encourages them. That’s because she knows her Algebra and Pre-Calculus students...
Gymnastics is full of death-defying leaps, tangling twists and intricate routines on skinny beams. Gymnasts throw themselves through the air and catapult at neck-breaking speeds.
So, it' s not a surprise...
