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

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

Free Press Online

Posing, teacher Stuart Strecker stands with his bike. Most mornings, Strecker rides his bike to school. "Bikes are really good for people to get out, move, just self propel," Strecker said.
NEWS: Finishing The Loop
Morgan Sponholtz, Yearbook Managing Editor • March 28, 2025

According to Patterson Legal Group, nearly 300 Kansans are injured in bicycle accidents each year, and 21% of those accidents are caused by failure...

With Free State's 1,800 students, the parking lot remains full on any given day. Students can purchase a parking pass for their vehicle at the beginning of the school year or any time later in the finance office for $10.
NEWS: Pardoned Parking
March 11, 2025
Strumming on her guitar, musical therapist Tonya Wahl plays the "Welcome Song."
FEATURE: Music Therapy Harmonizes Education
Phoebe Morris and Maria Mosconi April 3, 2025

Editor's note: Following Kansas Department of Education protocol, we were unable to get consent for an interview with an IEP student currently...

Posing, members of CanWeTalk sit on the learning stairs.
FEATURE: Let’s Talk
March 12, 2025
On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.
SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest,...

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.
SPORTS: Hoops and Heart
February 21, 2025
Paddington Bear explores his original home of Peru. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
REVIEW: Paddington in Peru
Elliot Skillman, News Copy Editor • March 11, 2025

After a seven year hiatus, Paddington Brown, voiced by Ben Whishaw, has returned to theaters in time for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Following...

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Nate is a freshman and a photographer on staff. In school, he is a part of the forensics team and drumline. Outside of school, he likes to cook and take...

Volunteers at Deerfield Elementary help to spread mulch and prepare gardens for planting later in the spring.
PHOTO GALLERY: National Honor Society Fourth Quarter Meeting
April 2, 2025
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Boys Wrestling
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Grappling, women's wrestlers get ready to wrestle.
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Sports
March 5, 2025
Members of the cast recognize the techs in the booth at the end of the show.
PHOTO GALLERY: You Can’t Take It With You
February 7, 2025