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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 2023-2024

In shock, senior Tehya Jacobs receives a hug from Lawrence High School senior Aubrie Magnuson after Jacobs is announced as Prom Royalty alongside senior Nolan Craig.

FEATURE: Elite Event

Delaney Bayliss, Reporter April 30, 2024

For many seniors, prom is the highlight of their high school years. It serves as a symbol of four years of friendship, memories and school spirit. Juniors interested in sharing the prom experience, however,...

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

NEWS: Lawrence Crosses into Wetlands

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor April 30, 2024

Before settlers arrived in Kansas, the Wakarusa Wetlands occupied 17,800 acres of land. Currently, only 927 acres remain. On March 5, Lawrence city commissioners approved the proposed New Boston Crossing...

A sign telling people to join journalism

EDITORIAL: Join the Jerds

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2024

Filling out the journalism application and then shakily answering interview questions led me to a new community I had no idea existed within the school.  The environment is different from any other...

OPINION: The Caitlin Clark Effect

OPINION: The Caitlin Clark Effect

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor April 29, 2024

“I got kicked out of P.E. class because I was too competitive,” Clark told ESPN.  The Indiana Fever’s No. 1 overall pick, Caitlin Clark, was not an ordinary child. The day that her older brother...

REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department

REVIEW: The Tortured Poets Department

Baila Love, Photographer April 26, 2024

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department came out on April 19, contrasting from any album she’s released with the new direction she went in. Coming from a dedicated fan of Taylor Swift, this album...

Junior Anwen Williams working on debate.

FEATURE: Premier of Success

Emi Stone, Reporter April 26, 2024

Junior Anwen Williams recently received the highest award that can be received in speech and debate. In order to win the highest award, The Premier of Distinction, Williams must receive 1500+ points by...

PHOTO GALLERY: Prom Assembly

PHOTO GALLERY: Prom Assembly

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor April 25, 2024

Archived photo from Chloe Cook

SPORTS: Draft Day

Grant Lincoln, Reporter April 23, 2024

The first round of the NFL Draft is set to take place April 25, 2024 and will be hosted by Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.  University of Southern California star quarterback,...

By the office, students can see the attendance leaderboard hanging on the wall. As the school year comes to an end there has been a decrease in seniors attending their classes.

NEWS: Senior Slump

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team April 22, 2024

By the time seniors step into their classes for the second semester they have already completed 25 semesters of school. Seniors only have approximately 4.8% left of high school by their last semester. For...

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