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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 2014-2015

Sport’s Score

November 10, 2014

Let’s take a couple selfies

Kyra Haas, Editor in Chief November 4, 2014

You’re so vain you probably think this column’s about you. From full-length mirror point-and-shoot flash photography to front-facing iPhone snapshots, selfies devour social media feeds—human faces...

iPhone 6 review

Ryan Liston, Online Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2014

On Friday, Sept. 19, I ripped open a package I received in the mail. Inside I found my new iPhone 6, the one I had anxiously awaited since last December when I dropped my iPhone 4 on my stairs, shattering...

Sport’s Score

November 3, 2014

Obi, and the Release of Their New Album

Obi, and the Release of Their New Album

Evan Frook, Reporter November 1, 2014

Gathered in their small basement practice space, Obi plays through their show set, afterwards playfully tossing around jokes and profanities. Obi is composed of bass guitarist sophomore Atticus VonHolten,...

The marching band performs new half time show based on Disney's Pixar movie, "The Incredibles." Marching band member Steele Jacobs played the new and improved "Mr. Incredible" and said while he missed marching, "when Mr. Fillmore asked me if I would be a character, I gladly obliged."

FSHS Marching Band Performs New Show

Juliana Hill, Reporter October 31, 2014

Inspired by Pixar’s “The Incredibles,” the new marching band show focuses on the climatic battle between the Incredibles and the Omindroid. Incorporating the movie’s characters and soundtrack,...

School snack shop closed due to new policy

Ryan Liston and Trenna Soderling October 30, 2014
With the shutters down and the door locked, a room which used to contain a plethora of snack items sits vacant near the Commons' south doors. According to marketing teacher Phil Roth...
November Midterm Elections close on all fronts

November Midterm Elections close on all fronts

Kenneth Palmer and Libby Stanford, Copy Editor and Reporter October 27, 2014

The Kansas midterm elections are approaching like a storm. This is atypical— considering Kansas is usually a safely Republican state—especially in the Senate contest in which a non-Republican has a...

Seniors Jacob Allen and Joel Spain help a teammate to his feet during the varsity Homecoming game against Leavenworth.

Free State athletes recount concussions, close calls

Maddie Birchfield and Lauren Brittain October 27, 2014

Hoping to secure a spot on the varsity team, senior Briceson Junge plays hard on the last day of soccer tryouts. As Junge goes for a hitter, the goalie’s fist collides with his face. Junge immediately...

Senior Sydney Moreano and sophomore Payton Gannaway jump to block a spike from Bishop Miege during a match on Oct. 15.

Renovated gym meets KSHSAA standards despite rumors

Fiona McAllister, reporter October 27, 2014

Walking into the large gym for the first home varsity volleyball game on Thursday, Sept. 25, it’s easy to understand why one might be impressed. With a refurbished floor, polished and professional,...

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