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Free Press Online

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

Free Press Online

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

Free Press Online

Monarchs preparing for migration. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
NEWS: Monarch Watch
Phoebe Morris, News Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2025

Beginning around the second week of September, hundreds of monarch butterflies from Canada will migrate through Kansas to Mexico during the winter...

Cleaning out a raised bed at the West Middle School garden, junior Felix Mueller, senior Elinor Russo and junior Annah Steele complete one of the various garden preparation tasks at Growing Food Growing Health on March 10.
FEATURE: Rooted in Health
Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor • April 25, 2025

15 years ago, Growing Food Growing Health was established by Nancy O’Connor with the goal of strengthening the community and empowering young...

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FEATURE: Go Greek?
April 25, 2025
Huddling up, senior Connor MacFarland and the rest of the boys indoor volleyball team prepare for practice on March 25.
SPORTS: Spiking New Beginnings
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

After playing club volleyball for three years, senior Connor MacFarland decided that it was time for the school to establish a men’s team for...

The carbon footprint of AI. Digital Illustration by Harper Finck
EDITORIAL: Generative AI’s Environmental Footprint
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2025

The introduction and advancements of AI have undeniably arrived, as it’s stationed a foothold in the door of the world. ChatGPT has 300 million...

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GAME: Birdle, April 25
Baila Love, Online Managing Editor • April 25, 2025

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PHOTO GALLERY: Earth Day
April 25, 2025
Junior Jonah Frye glances at his rival during the steeple chase event.
PHOTO GALLERY: KU Relays
April 22, 2025
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PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2025
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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
Girls Wrestling: Season in Review.
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
March 21, 2025