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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 2023-2024

Bowing a bass, senior Sawyer Janssen practices for all-state auditions. Getting the results back, Janssen placed 6th in the state on double bass. “I really enjoy playing music,” Janssen said. “I love the sound of string instruments and classical music.”

FEATURE: Schedule-Maxing

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team January 17, 2024

  As each year of high school is finished and more credits are completed, students are left with an increasing amount of freedom in how they fill those empty spaces in their schedule. Seniors,...

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NEWS BRIEF: College Football Championship

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor January 11, 2024

The undefeated BIG10 Champions Michigan Wolverines re-established themselves as a dominant in college football with a commanding victory over undefeated PAC12 opponents, the Washington Huskies, during...

These truffles are the perfect, easy, no-bake treat for holiday loving bakers. The combination of a crunchy chocolatey coating and the refreshing hint of peppermint makes for a chilled wintery delight. By using these ingredients and measuring with your heart, all can enjoy this recipe during the holiday season!

FEATURE: Oreo Peppermint Truffles Recipe

Amelia Wiles, Photographer December 14, 2023

Ingredients (makes 28-32 truffles) 36 oreo cookies 8 oz softened cream cheese 12 oz of your favorite chocolate chips ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil crushed peppermint Instructions ...

Senior Rachel Bruffett scrolls Amazon, while tempted by holiday season big sales.

FEATURE: Impulsive Spends

Arianna Waller, Reporter December 14, 2023

In the midst of the holiday season, shoppers are presented with big sales and spending. With Black Friday, Cyber Weekend and Cyber Monday, many students struggle with overspending while navigating through...

Smiling in the street, junior Olivia Hemker is surrounded by hundreds of other Spirit of America dancers from across the country. Photo collected from Olivia Hemker.

FEATURE: Olivia Hemker Dances in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Meredith Shryock, Reporter December 14, 2023

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been an iconic staple in many people's turkey day routine since 1924. While many students may have watched the parade on television, junior Olivia Hemker experienced...

 Filled with candies from the past, an old-fashioned boat sets the scene for customers as they walk in the door. Squishington’s has a nautical theme, complete with an octopus mascot, Squish.

REVIEW: Squishing-Tons of Candy

Simon Williams, Reporter December 14, 2023

What speaks to the holiday season more than sweet treats? For many holidays celebrated in this season, food often takes center stage in the festivities. Often, the most highly anticipated being the sweet...

Taking advantage of open lunch, sophomore Miles Beaty walks to Taco Bell. Taco Bell is a popular choice among students because it is close to the school and has reliably fast service. “I enjoy having the choice of open lunch because it is a nice opportunity for students to get some space and fresh air.” Beaty said.

NEWS: Clearing Up Open Lunch Rumors

Maria Mosconi, Reporter December 14, 2023

By now, videos of fights in the Starbucks parking lot have circulated through the student body several times. Everyone’s heard teachers’ lectures about habitual tardiness following lunch and reports...

Inside the building's auditorium are the lines of poem commemorating the fallen soldiers who went to LMCMS during WWI. LMCMS, which was originally constructed as a memorial, will be turned into a magnet school in the fall of 2024.

NEWS: Central Middle School Curriculum Change

Maria Mosconi December 12, 2023

On Monday, Dec. 1, the USD497 Board of Education unanimously voted to make Liberty Memorial Central Middle School a 'magnet school,' or a public school with a unique curriculum. The accepted curriculum...

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NEWS: Wartime Doom Scrolling

Evie Chancy, Allison Mayhew, and Maria Mosconi December 12, 2023

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Yael Gillath’s brother was fighting in Israel. This article has been corrected online to reflect that Gillath’s cousins are...

On Friday, Dec 1, Free State administration sent the building into a "soft lockdown," meaning teachers were told to lock their doors and continue teaching. For classes like choir, this posed a problem as the auditorium doors don't lock, so they were forced to move into the shop nearby.

NEWS BRIEF: Soft Lockdown

Lilly Wall and Allison Mayhew December 1, 2023

This morning at 10:26 a.m. the school entered an eight minute “soft lockdown” due to a potential security threat that was dismissed. According to Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle, the...

Freshman Isla Gnojek has been performing ballet since pre-school. They dance locally through the Lawrence Art Center.

OPINION: Pay to Play

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023

$883. On average, a family spends $883 on their child’s youth sport every year, according to Aspen Institute. That’s roughly $73 a month, leveling out at around $20 a week. That’s enough to cover...

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