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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

Free State Homecoming 2012

Free State Homecoming 2012

darian koenig, photographer/designer January 10, 2013

photo credit to phil roeder

Setting Down My Phone

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief January 10, 2013

I follow 664 people on Twitter and I’ve  tweeted over 1,400 times. I have 234 contacts in my phone, most of whom I’ve never called, texted or talked to more than a couple of times. I activated my...

Located fittingly between the art room and the library, the newly created Chalk Wall encourages students to share their thoughts in art and writing.

Renaissance Committee Goes Old-School with Schoolwide Blackboard

katie guyot January 7, 2013

Across from the middle stairwell, the writing on the wall says it all: “You create what you are. You imitate what you wish to be.” Or perhaps: “Let’s make it a great day, Free State!” Or...

Junior Josie Naron begins to prepare for her SAT, which she will take later this month.

Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests

hannah moran, reporter January 4, 2013

Kaplan Test Prep and the Lawrence Public Library are teaming up once again to offer a series of practice SAT/ACT tests. Students should call the Teen Zone at the Lawrence Public Library to register. SAT...

Double Sided Coin of Abortion- Pro Choice

ryan liston, reporter December 18, 2012

I am a guy who believes people should be given choices. I believe that, when posed with a difficult situation, people should have the right to make their own decision. I believe in the right to privacy....

One Stroke of Inspiration

One Stroke of Inspiration

catherine prestoy, reporter December 14, 2012

Walking into the art room at 6 p.m. on a Thursday night greeted by an enthusiastic group of artsy, inspired teenagers, Rachel Downs begins to explain the wintery woods inspired backdrop for the winter...

Creative Works That Change Lives

maria mckee, reporter December 14, 2012

Tegan and Sara "So Jealous Tegan and Sara’s “So Jealous” is the album that I can come closest to labeling as life-changing. The Canadian folk-rock sisters are able to embrace new-wave fusions...

Holiday Volunteering

Holiday Volunteering

grace oliver December 11, 2012

With winter break almost upon us, students are winding down, packing for road trips and getting ready to settle down for a carefree week-and-a-half of freedom. However, in the midst of all this flurry...

Holiday Volunteers Brave the Cold for Charity

Holiday Volunteers Brave the Cold for Charity

grace oliver, reporter December 10, 2012

With winter break almost upon us, students are winding down, packing for road trips and getting ready to settle down for a carefree week-and-a-half of freedom. However, in the midst of all this flurry...

Dear Free State: A Short Story for the Holidays

Dear Free State: A Short Story for the Holidays

katie guyot, co-editor-in-chief December 10, 2012

In honor of the inspiration issue, I decided I’d spare you my usual sarcasm and write a short story instead. The first draft was too depressing to be read during the season of several major holidays,...

photo by: national museum of american history

Personality Profile – Jason Springer

ciara sayler, reporter December 10, 2012

Straight after earning his undergraduate degrees, teacher Jason Springer set off to join the Peace Corps. Funded by the United States government, the Peace Corps is an organization whose goals are to...

photo courtesy of alex cataudella

Students Turn Dreams Into Reality

hannah reussner and rosemary newsome, reporters December 10, 2012

Backstage in the wings, she hears her name being introduced. She’s on. It’s time. Senior Alena Ivanov thrives in the spotlight. With each comedy act she performs, she furthers the realization that...

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