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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 2015-2016

Boys Wrestling

December 3, 2015

After School is a free app that can be downloaded on iOS or Android. Much like Yik Yak but for high school, After School creates a place to post feelings, comment on and like other posts anonymously.

After School app gives platform to bullies

Mariah Houston, Reporter December 2, 2015

Apps that allow students to gossip anonymously create an easy and stress-free way for people to say how they feel. These apps are unfortunately gaining in popularity. After School is an app connecting...

Pumpkin filling, cinnamon whipped cream, caramel, toasted marshmallow and roasted herbs are just a few ingredients in the pumpkin pie waffles at the Waffle Iron. Owner Sam Donnell says they only use local ingredients in their waffles. For Donnell, it is all about getting a perfect combination of flavors for that delicious taste.

Reporter visits remodeled breakfast spot

Allie Knapp, Reporter December 2, 2015

Waffle Iron has officially opened back up after its recent remodel. My family and I decided to take a trip downtown to try it out. Prior to this adventure, the idea I had of the restaurant was based...

Students and teachers prepare for annual talent show

Juna Murao, Reporter December 2, 2015

Free State's third annual talent show will allow students to showcase their various abilities, including anything from singing Korean pop to Native American dance and reciting poetry. The show will be...

As junior Kahler Wiebe leads the the crowd in “the roller coaster,” she gets them hyped up during the Homecoming game. Earlier this year, Wiebe reinstated Hype Club to get more students involved in school spirit. “It’s still 

starting out but with the help of Hype Club it will help build up 

the school spirit more,” Wiebe said.

Club aims to increase school spirit

December 2, 2015

Excited students fill the stands, ready to watch a football atmosphere in the student section. Junior Kahler Wiebe looks around for other Hype Club students so they can start a cheer and create a good...

Reporter shares thoughts on SRO video

Maya Hodison, Reporter December 1, 2015

A student’s violent arrest was captured on video by a classmate at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, South Carolina on October 26. The video went viral, sparking widespread outrage around the country. According...

Special education teacher Will Severson walks Zoe the service dog up to school. He brings his dog to school every day.

School therapy dog provides support for students

Sydney Gard, Editor November 30, 2015

Zoe Severson is just like the average staff member. She comes to school every day, is featured on the staff page of the yearbook and supports students. However, there is one big difference between Zoe...

Hala Hamid is a reporter and copy editor for The Free Press and has been on staff for three years. While she was born in the U.S., her parents immigrated from Iraq 24 years ago.

Advocates push for change to 2020 census to include Arab-American option

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor November 30, 2015

As I sat at my computer, filling out college applications, I scanned the race categories and hesitated. Black? No. White? No. Asian? Pacific Islander? American Indian? No, no and no. White is the closest...

Ultimate Frisbee players come together as a team. The team practices every Monday Wednesday and Friday after school.

Ultimate frisbee players defend their sport

Evan Frook, Reporter November 30, 2015

Senior Kardal Hart spends every Monday, Wednesday and Friday running up and down a field, making plays for the end zone. As an ultimate frisbee player, he knows that some people may assume he plays football,...

Editors Trenna Soderling and Sydney Gard discuss their guilty pleasures.

Editors in chief discuss weird interests

Sydney Gard, Trenna Soderling November 28, 2015

Sydney Gard Since I can remember, I’ve always considered myself to be a pretty boring person. I can’t juggle or sing or do any other cool things, I’m terrible at anything involving athleticism...

As the school year progresses students become more aware of their grades. For some students, checking Skyward on the app or on a computer becomes an addiction.

Staffers discuss their skyward habits

Elizabeth Patton and Darby Gilliland November 28, 2015

  Elizabeth Patton I’m not a fan of stereotypes, but I am the definition of one. I’m the first born and female. I’m as Type A as you can get and extremely competitive. Grades have been...

Athletes balance practices, games, schoolwork

Juna Murao and Trenna Soderling November 28, 2015

Freshman Emma Yackley has a full schedule of all advanced classes, including two math classes. Additionally, she’s a dedicated soccer player. In order to juggle school and sports, she often stays up...

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