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

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REVIEW: “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2”
Arianna Waller, Reporter • December 19, 2025
Embracing one another, freshman Mary Swartzlander and sophomore Genevieve Williams pose as Strawberry leads in the “Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet” production at the Lawrence Arts Center annual holiday performance held on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. The classical ballet is focused on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story and set in Kansas during the Civil War. Flip to page 8-9 to read more about Free State students’ involved in the “Nutcracker’s” production.
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Evie Chancy and Maria Mosconi • December 16, 2025
After a tackle, University of Kansas running back Leshon Williams and the rest of the Jayhawks celebrate during a football game against Iowa State on Nov. 22. The Jayhawks lost 38-14.
OPINION: Hawk Highlights
Rakshan Ossen and Lucas Sherwood • December 16, 2025
Posing as Wizard from Clash Royale, senior Silas Frost smiles. Design by Ava Talbott
FEATURE: Royale Dominator
Lauren Rosen, News Copy Editor • December 16, 2025
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Preparing for kick-off, senior Greysen Rawls ponders at an away game against Shawnee Mission West on Sept. 19.

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Costumed as mechanical dolls, juniors Oren Davidson-Gnojek and Allie Gates strike a pose in front of a wintery Kansas backdrop. Photo by Nathan Kramer, Design by Abbie Veeder
NEWS: A Novel Nutcracker
Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter • December 15, 2025

The Lawrence Arts Center hosted its annual performance of "The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet" this past weekend, Dec. 12-14. The cast is made up...

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NEWS: Open to Opinions
December 10, 2025
A deck of cards with one representing President Donald J. Trump as the king card. Digital illustration by Elizabeth Puah.
NEWS: Crowning the People
November 21, 2025
A press pass of a journalist barred from the White House. Digital Illustration by Baila Love.
NEWS: Pushed out of Pentagon
November 21, 2025
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Posing as Wizard from Clash Royale, senior Silas Frost smiles. Design by Ava Talbott
FEATURE: Royale Dominator
Lauren Rosen, News Copy Editor • December 16, 2025

In recent months, the Supercell game Clash Royale has become popular among students. According to a poll from @fsjournalism Instagram, 45% of...

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FEATURE: Farewell Free State
December 15, 2025
Signing his name, senior Braden Wilmes officially commits to playing football at Clemson University. The signing was located in the main gym on Dec. 3.
FEATURE: Sticking with Sports
December 15, 2025
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FEATURE: A Healing Sky
December 15, 2025
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After a tackle, University of Kansas running back Leshon Williams and the rest of the Jayhawks celebrate during a football game against Iowa State on Nov. 22. The Jayhawks lost 38-14.
OPINION: Hawk Highlights
Rakshan Ossen and Lucas Sherwood • December 16, 2025

Swaying, senior Corinne Kingsley performs with the winter sports athletes.
SPORTS: Spirit on Display
December 15, 2025
Lifting her arms with a smile, senior Emi Stone performs a floor exercise. Design by Kinley Gigous
SPORTS: KSHAA Cuts Down
November 21, 2025
Hitting the ball, senior Cami Lee plays against Shawnee Mission South on Sept. 9.
SPORTS: Tennis Serves at State
November 21, 2025
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REVIEW: “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2”
Arianna Waller, Reporter • December 19, 2025

After a two year wait, “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2” was released in theaters on Friday, Dec. 5. Many fans had mixed hopes for the sequel:...

After a tackle, University of Kansas running back Leshon Williams and the rest of the Jayhawks celebrate during a football game against Iowa State on Nov. 22. The Jayhawks lost 38-14.
OPINION: Hawk Highlights
December 16, 2025
The title screen of Stranger Things. Design by Ava Talbott.
REVIEW: Stranger Than Ever
December 16, 2025
Glinda and Elphaba from "Wicked" standing back to back outside of emerald city. Digital illustration by Ava Talbott.
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Smiling and singing, seniors Owen Börk and Mimi Wood dance during the song “Move Towards the Darkness” in “The Addams Family: School Edition.”
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Embracing one another, freshman Mary Swartzlander and sophomore Genevieve Williams pose as Strawberry leads in the “Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet” production at the Lawrence Arts Center annual holiday performance held on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. The classical ballet is focused on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story and set in Kansas during the Civil War. Flip to page 8-9 to read more about Free State students’ involved in the “Nutcracker’s” production.
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Making their grand entrance through the inflatable tunnel, Free State varsity football players enter the field ready to play against Olathe North. The players emerging from the tunnel are highlighted in green in contrast to the black and white background to spotlight the varsity players. Similarly, you can flip to page 10-11 to hear the highlights of our history in athletics. Photo by Kinley Gigous and design by Evie Chancy
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