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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 2012-2013

Kimberly's March Madness Blog

Kimberly’s March Madness Blog

kimberly messineo, reporter March 28, 2013

Success is sweet, and the Sweet 16 is set to begin in just a few hours. This year’s tournament has definitely been the madness that everyone expects with March Madness. If someone were to tell me that...

Snack Swaps

Snack Swaps

catherine prestoy, reporter March 28, 2013

The Best Meals I've Ever Had

The Best Meals I’ve Ever Had

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief March 28, 2013

The best meals should be epiphanies, revelations of flavors upon your taste buds that mold memories and establish favorite dishes. The best meals leave you craving for more. The best meals are marvels....

Barah's Workouts

Barah’s Workouts

rosemary newsome, reporter March 28, 2013

If one happened to witness the 50-plus people shoveling the soccer field in preparation for the girls’ upcoming season, it would be evident that Free State soccer is more than just another sports program--it’s...

one of basil leaf's delicious creations

A Hidden Lawrence Gem

gavin spence, reporter March 28, 2013

Lawrence is a unique destination for the empty stomach. Dining establishments range from your typical fast food places and a few other nicer places such as Pisanos. What some people may not realize is...

photo by: mag3737

Movie Review: “Food Inc.”

kerrie leinmiller-renick March 28, 2013

If you are a food nut, do not see this movie. If you like what you eat, do not see this movie. If you do not like the truth, do not see this movie.   From Upton Sinclair’s novel, “The Jungle,”...

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Kimberly’s March Madness Blog

kimberly messineo, reporter March 21, 2013

The bracket for the 2013 NCAA tournament has been solidified. Kansas has regained their one seed with a win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament. Other one seed teams are Louisville, Gonzaga and...

Jake’s March Madness Blog

Jake Stegall, Reporter March 14, 2013

Selection Sunday is coming up and the tension of whos getting a one seed is mounting. This is the last chance for a low ranked team to show their true colors, because this sunday the dice are cast and...

Encore Exhaustion

maria mckee, reporter March 14, 2013

Encore is Free State’s annual choir showcase. Juniors and seniors participate in a variety of songs, rehearsing all quarter long, although they begin even sooner, in the fall, picking out songs to sing....

The Willow Domestic Violence Center And The Renaissance Committee

The Willow Domestic Violence Center And The Renaissance Committee

becca moran March 12, 2013

Relationships and self respect are two issues teenagers struggle with every day. The new Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program by Lawrence’s Willow Domestic Violence Center desires to address both...

ffa members alongside advisor, laura priest

FFA and the School Garden

ciara sayler, reporter March 12, 2013

Senior Markus Roberts knows a lot about farming and participating in today’s agriculture. From the business aspects of sales and profits to the nitty gritty of planting, the treasurer of Future Farmers...

District Plans to Make up Snow Days

District Plans to Make up Snow Days

sydney moreano, reporter March 11, 2013

Although students appreciated a few days off due to the winter storms, the puzzling question of how USD497 will make up the snow days remained. The board meeting for this important question will be held...

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