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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

The NBA's viewership has declined almost 45 percent since the early 2010's.

NEWS: Decline in Viewership

Thomas Patton, Reporter April 22, 2024

Over the years, basketball has changed and evolved in many ways. Scoring has increased, the utilization of the three-point line has skyrocketed, and the pace has climbed back up. With all these improvements...

Album covers from releases in March.

REVIEW: March Music Mania

Baila Love, Photographer April 22, 2024

Though not known for having many releases each year, March was a huge month for music. Despite the many A-List albums in March, there was a wide array of music released this month. One of the biggest...

PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2024

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor April 20, 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: State Music Large Group Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: State Music Large Group Festival

Nathan Kramer, Videographer/Photographer April 18, 2024

Student scrolls on banned TikTok.

NEWS: TikTok Stops Ticking

Claire Heinritz, Reporter April 18, 2024

Many students have used or been affected by Tiktok as the trends and audios have become a part of many students' lives. But there is a proposed ban on the app that has, according to cnn.com, passed the...

Individual getting into their car in the Free State parking lot.

FEATURE: Protecting The Parking Lot

Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team April 17, 2024

For many students, earning a license means independence. However, with this newfound freedom come new responsibilities and liabilities, especially in the school parking lot. According to the National...

FEATURE: Avoiding Burnout in Athletics

FEATURE: Avoiding Burnout in Athletics

Jonah Frye, Reporter April 17, 2024

As hard as it is to avoid psychological burnout, it can be even harder for an athlete to understand their burnout. According to an article from the NCAA, the most proven way to come back from psychological...

NEWS: Canning for Madness

Conrad Hill, Reporter April 16, 2024

Student Council, in collaboration with Just Food, hosted a food drive just before March Madness. To add a fun twist, STUCO members decided to combine the participation of March Madness with the food drive. “Everyone's...

Like many students, junior Amelia Wiles uses a variety of accessories in her car as an avenue of self-expression. Wiles said that many of the trinkets hold sentimental value and are daily visual reminders of family, friends and happy memories.

FEATURE: Students Reflect on Car Decorations

Isabella Bobey, Reporter April 15, 2024

For many students, their cars often become more than just modes of transportation, they also become canvases for self-expression. From bumper stickers to bobbleheads, the art of car decoration allows students...

Graphic made by Allison Mayhew

NEWS: Facebook Blocks Kansas Reflector links and removes them from the platform

Elliot Skillman, Assistant News Copy Editor April 15, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, after the Kansas Reflector posted a column that was critical of Facebook, now known under the rebranded name Meta, removed every post made by the publisher on the platform. The news...

PHOTO GALLERY: Solar Eclipse

PHOTO GALLERY: Solar Eclipse

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor April 15, 2024

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