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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 2016-2017

Varsity Basketball

January 6, 2017

Undiagnosed students typically acquire focus stimulants from their friends.

Illegal focus stimulants common during finals

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief January 5, 2017

Late nights, constant anxiety and review material are all commonplace in student life during the closing days of every semester. Adderall, one of the most commonly prescribed treatment for students with...

Standing in front of Freddy the Firebird for the last time, Brittany Swearingen says goodbye to Free State at semester, making the decision to complete her high school education through the Lawrence Virtual School.

In the current social climate, what is going unseen at Free State?

Brittany Swearingen, Photographer December 21, 2016

  It seems our safety should be indisputable—of course we are safe at school, and when we aren’t we always have someone to turn to for help. The reality, however, is that students in our school...

At the front of Allen Field House, the statue of Phog Allen stands to remind citizens of the history of basketball in Lawrence. Allen Field House is the home of Kansas basketball and has seen players like Danny Manning, Wilt Chamberlain and Mario Chalmers.

City basketball showdown to be played at Allen Fieldhouse

Reagan Sullivan December 16, 2016

Bright lights illuminate the court. Sneakers squeak against a floor that has seen All Stars to D Roses, Chamberlain to Chalmers over the past 61 years. On Friday Dec. 16, Allen Fieldhouse will host an...

The colors of the Kenyan flag, adopted in 1963, represent blood, natural wealth and peace. With a population of around 3 million, the capital Nairobi has dense urban areas as well as a large game reserve that protects endangered animals such as black rhinos.

Hype club helps student raise money for funeral in Kenya

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter December 13, 2016

On Oct. 30, David Mburu Nganga passed away due to a sudden onset of Pancreatic cancer. His last wish was to be laid to rest in Kenya. As soon as students heard the Nganga family needed help with money...

Wrestling

December 6, 2016

Girl’s Basketball

December 6, 2016

Basketball

December 6, 2016

Students and customers dine in "Spin!"'s incandescent interior. "Your server will bring your beverages right over, and your food won’t be far behind. It’s pretty darn quick to the table." "Spin!"'s website said.

Review: “Spin!: Neapolitan Pizza”

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter December 5, 2016

On the drive to "Spin!: Neapolitan Pizza", a slight debate took place in the back of my mother’s Toyota Corolla. My entire family was hungry, except for my mother. I made the suggestion for her to just...

In celebration, senior Zion Bowlin hugs sophomore Kameron Lake. Lake kicked the winning field goal against Washburn Rural

Varsity football stops short of State

Juna Murao, Copy Editor December 1, 2016

Stepping off of the field, the varsity football players held their heads low after losing 21-49 on the road against defending State champion Derby, ending their post-season. The locker room was filled...

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