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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 2017-2018

Kicker Kameron Lake sleeps on LHS after nailing the game winning field goal.

Nerve-Racking City Showdown Completes an Undefeated Season

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 27, 2017

When junior kicker Kameron Lake lined up for the potential game winning field goal, there wasn’t much that was not on the line. Not only would this kick win the game versus crosstown rival LHS, but...

Sophomore Bella Crawford-Parker and senior Kate Odgers run past a dog. Crawford-Parker finished in 23:38.

Cross Country rocks Rim Rock

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 24, 2017

Infamous for its hills and two covered bridges, Rim Rock Farm is a notoriously challenging cross-country course. This posed no problem for junior Julia Larkin, who paced the girls cross-country team with...

Firebird Fantasy Week 7

Evan Cornell and Will Cook October 22, 2017

Will’s Starts: Adrian Peterson: Peterson looked like he was playing back 2012 last week; this stud rushed for 134 and 2 TDs last week. I have faith that he will do the same against the Rams defense...

Sophomores Jordan Collins and Fiona Swaggerty sharing a secret. If students have something they need to share they can speak to an adult such as the school nurse.

Current State of Sexual Assault and Consent Issues

Sam Mohanty, Reporter October 18, 2017

Every 98 seconds somebody is sexually assaulted, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. In the time it takes you to read this story, one person in the U.S. will have been sexually assaulted. Considering...

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma compared

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma compared

Elise Gard and Evan Cornell October 18, 2017

Elise Gard, Evan Cornell

Storm surges seep into an office complex in Houston. Over 6 days, the storm dumped 27 trillion gallons of rain over Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricanes affects students, families

Katy Coats and Jackson Barton October 17, 2017

  “When my family in Texas went to go grocery shopping, it took them hours to get there and back,” senior Genevieve Gilbert-Cavender said. “All they could buy from the store were some grapes,...

Jax, Joe, Jay and Jet Dineen pose for a family photo. Jax Dineen is a junior who plays running back for the firebirds

Dineen Dynasty: Jax carries family legacy

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 12, 2017

Like both his brothers before him, junior running back Jax Dineen is one of the football team’s major playmakers. Jax Dineen is the third in line of four brothers to come through the football program....

Firebird Fantasy: Week 5

Firebird Fantasy: Week 5

Will Cook and Evan Cornell October 11, 2017

Will’s Starts: Ben Roethlisberger: This may seem like a bad start because the Jaguars are one of the most brutal defenses on paper this year. Just take a few seconds to look at the offenses the Jaguars...

Before the second half started, the soccer team huddled together. The firebirds ended the first half with the opposing team scoreless.

Soccer Team Puts on a Show for Senior Night

Evan Cornell, Designer October 7, 2017

For their senior night, the boys’ soccer team matched up against Olathe West. Going against the new Olathe school, the Firebirds dominated the game and won 3-0, with senior Darik Dudley and juniors Ashton...

Theater teacher Ms. Waller is new to Free State this year. She led her class with enthusiasm.

New Theater Teacher Debuts

DeeDee Zolman, Reporter October 6, 2017

Ericka Waller, the new theater teacher, is now in her tenth year of teaching. Waller knew she wanted to teach after connecting with her theater teacher in high school. “He inspired me, so I went on...

How Music Helps Kids with School

Katie Diaz, Multimedia Reporter October 5, 2017

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