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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

Archives 2013-2014

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David Glauner and Cadence Learned explain their bisexuality

becca moran and hala hamid February 17, 2014

  When senior David Glauner first told his mom, she didn’t believe him. The two were shopping at Plato’s Closet for khaki shorts, when Glauner got “a little too picky” about the clothing. “She...

Do Teachers use Technology?

Evan Frook, Reporter February 17, 2014

Later this semester, teachers will receive some type of mobile device, be it laptop, tablet, or otherwise. Given that some teachers still struggle with using their SMART Boards, there’s some concern...

Java Break offers a wide variety of food and drink items. They even have a cereal bar where people can mix toppings and cereals.

Battle of the coffee shops: Editor tries Lawrence’s local blends

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief February 12, 2014

Recently, I pitted three of Lawrence’s popular coffee houses against each other to find the tastiest home brewed coffee and the best atmosphere. Best Coffee: I began my search at La Prima Tazza. When...

Bowlers form strong bonds and sportsmanship through competition

hala hamid, reporter February 7, 2014

Whether it’s being at tournaments, practicing or going to Chick-fil-A after tournaments, the bowling team’s companionship and togetherness is apparent. “The varsity guys, when they’re up bowling,...

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Nelson Mandela: A Mentor and Leader

catherine prestoy, reporter February 4, 2014

Feb. 11, 1990, Kelly Barah glued his eyes to the television, along with various other friends and family members, to watch Nelson Mandela’s first public speech as free man after 27 years in prison as...

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Philomena Movie Review

catherine prestoy, reporter February 4, 2014

My mother dragging me to Liberty Hall on a freezing afternoon was irksome enough but, when I learned I was headed to an hour-and-a-half installment of a run-of-the-mill sob story, I prepared for the worst....

Review: "Frozen"

Review: “Frozen”

rosemary newsome, copy editor February 3, 2014

“Frozen” was on fire. Okay, so the plot takes place in an icy wonderland, but the movie, despite its lack of hype prior to release, was a hit. “Frozen” follows the tale of two young sisters (Disney...

Covered in snow, the walkway to Free State's doors become treacherous as winter weather arrives.

The slippery slope

sarah lieberman, copy editor February 3, 2014

On Monday Jan. 7, junior Maddie Hill celebrated her extra day of freedom.  But her excitement was accompanied by relief. Because her house sits on a hill, the winter weather makes it nearly impossible...

Art teacher and student crash in parking lot prior to winter break

fiona mcallister, reporter February 3, 2014

A totaled red Jeep. Debris. An ambulance, a resource officer and two tow trucks.This is what students and faculty observed on the last day of finals after the bell rang. Before winter break on the last...

The Art of Aversion — Blow-off Classes

Evan Frook, Reporter February 2, 2014

According to a sample group, two thirds of Free State students recognize the existence of blow-off classes. In an anonymous student survey, 66 percent said Physical Education or art classes were the easiest...

Stereotypes

Stereotypes

rosemary newsome and kenneth palmer, copy editor and reporter January 31, 2014

  With his swooped black hair and red plaid pants, sophomore Caleb Woodard admits he is often judged. However, the pot-smoking, scene-affiliated, hooky-playing punk stereotype begins and ends with...

Two teens kiss on a river bank in 1973.

Students, psychologist discuss teenage relationships

becca moran, reporter January 31, 2014

Bad or good news depending on your gender: the teenage relationship paradigm still favors guys. “Despite seeing themselves a much more liberated in their expression of relationships and sexuality, I...

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