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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

Archives 2010-2011

Insane In The Membrane

Insane In The Membrane

chris allmon October 13, 2010

What’s Up Fever, headache, stiff neck; some of the symptoms of meningitis. A viral strand of meningitis has been slowly spreading around local schools this fall. Only one case has been reported at Free...

Bailey’s Backyard Barbeque

bailey schaumburg September 24, 2010

I love love. Really, I do. There are so many different types. Toddler love, bromance love, fresh out of the oven love...the list could go on forever. But there is one kind of love that should be banished...

1 in 1000: Braden Clements

September 24, 2010

“People tell me I’m weird.” For sophomore Braden Clements things have always been a little different. “I was three when I learned how to use the potty.” This, however, has not stopped him....

Rising From The Ashes

allison morte September 24, 2010

A lot of work went into developing the Free State Firebird that graces the front of yearbooks, t-shirts and our school today.  In February of 1996, a committee consisting of a Lawrence High student, junior...

1 in 1000: Erin Riley

September 24, 2010
“I feel like I can go to a new place and it’s not scary because I can meet people without many problems and blend in well.”

Eating Alternatives

emma machell September 24, 2010

During lunch, while most kids have the tough decision choosing between the chicken nuggets and the pepperoni pizza some kids can skip right to the pb&j sandwich and salad bar. But not every student...

Courting Change

miranda davis September 23, 2010

Traditions are important to the high school experience. Yet every once in a while a tradition, even one as vital to high school as Homecoming, needs some alterations. During this year’s Homecoming nominations,...

Tears, Sprains, And Boo-Boos

chris allmon September 22, 2010

Torn muscles, ripped ligaments, and dislocated appendages are only a few of the injuries Free State athletes have sustained mere weeks into the year. Junior Tim Turner re-injured his shoulder on September...

Doctor for a Day

allison harwood September 21, 2010

On September 13, ten seniors attended KU Medical Center’s Doctor for a Day program to help further their knowledge in careers in the medical field. Students in Jane Rock’s Pre-Med had to write an...

Same Club But a Different Name

amani safadi September 21, 2010

Can We Talk means more to its members than clubs usually do. It provides a venue for students to de-stress and discuss important issues. For many students this club might not sound familiar because last...

Lawrence Guide Dos

ryan loecker September 21, 2010

Vampire Weekend / Beach House / The Very Best - October 2 @ Starlight, Kansas City ($32) Although most students are aware of Vampire Weekend, I recommend attending this concert just to see the two opening...

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Course

chris allmon September 21, 2010

If there is strength in numbers, this year’s cross country team has strength in surplus. The Free State cross country team is the largest it’s ever been. With over 80 members, the team has more...

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