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FEATURE: Early Bird Gets the Produce
Maya Wuthrich, Reporter • August 27, 2026
A blue and red Kansas represents the fight between Democrats and Republicans to gain a political majority during the upcoming midterm elections through voters.
NEWS: Casting The Future
Dara Adedipe, Reporter • August 27, 2026
Smiling, News Editor-In-Chiefs junior Grace Mosconi and senior Ceci Bennett pose for the photo
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: Summer Issue
Ceci Bennett and Grace Mosconi • August 27, 2026
In a classroom, students pack together to fit with limited space while the teacher starts the lesson. Digital illustration by Kinley Gigous and Ceci Bennett.
FEATURE: Reflecting on Changes
Lucas Sherwood, Yearbook Managing Editor • May 28, 2026
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A blue and red Kansas represents the fight between Democrats and Republicans to gain a political majority during the upcoming midterm elections through voters.
NEWS: Casting The Future
Dara Adedipe, Reporter • August 27, 2026

Eligible Kansas voters have until Oct. 13 to register for this fall’s midterm elections. Amid what students and educators describe as a changing...

Near South Park, Liberty Memorial Central Middle School is located on Massachusetts Street.
NEWS: Hidden Hazards
May 28, 2026
Digital illustration by Hannah Billen.
NEWS: Changing Equality
May 27, 2026
Digital illustration by Hannah Billen.
NEWS: The Future of Space
May 27, 2026
Feature
Displayed, flowers and wreaths are hung and placed at a booth at the Lawrence Farmers Market
FEATURE: Early Bird Gets the Produce
Maya Wuthrich, Reporter • August 27, 2026

Becoming the oldest operating farmers market in Kansas, the Lawrence Farmers Market had its 50th birthday in June 2026. To commemorate the occasion,...

In a classroom, students pack together to fit with limited space while the teacher starts the lesson. Digital illustration by Kinley Gigous and Ceci Bennett.
FEATURE: Reflecting on Changes
May 28, 2026
Located on the south side of Lawrence, the Baker Wetlands includes over 11 miles of boardwalks and hiking trails available to the public.
FEATURE: Welcoming Our Wetlands
May 28, 2026
After picking up trash, freshmen Elena Salazar, Rosella Betancourt and Avery Koester walk back to the school after a Project Pickup meeting.
FEATURE: Cleanup Crew
May 27, 2026
Sports
A member of the c-team softball team lays on the bench. Digital illustration by Allison McCall.
SPORTS: A Short Season
Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor • May 27, 2026

After not having a C-team in 2025, the decision to keep more players for the 2026 season came with challenges. Although having three teams can...

Digital illustration by Harper Finck.
SPORTS: Running for All
May 18, 2026
A basketball in the spotlight with a soccer ball and googles sit to the side. Digital illustration by Harper Finck.
SPORTS: Empty Bleachers
May 18, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy in a stadium. Digital illustration by Jaime Stone.
SPORTS: Kicking It Up a Notch
May 12, 2026
Opinion
Smiling, News Editor-In-Chiefs junior Grace Mosconi and senior Ceci Bennett pose for the photo
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: Summer Issue
Ceci Bennett and Grace Mosconi • August 27, 2026

Hey Firebirds! Teenagers in the United States spend up to 35 hours a week in school. From August to May, high school students spend the majority...

Digital illustration by Ariza Noscal.
OPINION: Passing the Trash
May 27, 2026
Standing together, the 2026-2027 news editoral staff, Leona Randall, Ceci Bennett, Kyla Meikle, Collette Colvin, Abbie Veeder, Stella Dorssom, Grace Mosconi, Jaime Stone and Layla Afani Coburn, welcome you to their first issue.
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: Issue 8
May 18, 2026
A plane traveling around the globe. Digital illustration by Kinley Gigous.
OPINION: Diversity in Adversity
May 11, 2026
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