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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

Celebrating the victory of the game, junior Yusef Iskandrani hugs his mother. Iskandrani played throughout the varsity soccer season while observing Ramadan. "The most challenging aspect of Ramadan is being really thirsty. I cramp so much during the games because my muscles have no water or nutrition to last me my whole game. It's extremely challenging but I know god will help me through out the way."

FEATURE: Fueled By Faith

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the horizon on the night of March 10, junior Yusef Iskandrani and his family began Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Throughout this month,...

Illustration by Kouri Demelash

FEATURE: Look into Kitchen Staff’s Routine

Evie Chancy, News Planning Team March 28, 2024

As students make their way through the lunch line every day, they are met with the same faces behind the counter. Despite how well acquainted many are with these familiar figures, what they don't see is...

Archived photo by Mallory Thompson

SPORTS: Lady Firebirds Swinging to Continue a Legacy

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter March 28, 2024

During the past few years, the varsity softball team has set winning standards on the field and has nurtured several players who proceeded to play the sport at a college level. This year, ambitious senior...

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor March 22, 2024

Golf player up to strike.

SPORTS: Golfers Aim For Gold

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter March 20, 2024

Returning to the season with five varsity players, the boy’s golf team is packed with a group of experienced high school golfers. With the experience the team holds, the team is set to keep their eyes...

Varsity Volleyball players cheer at a game.

SPORTS: Change of the Game

Arianna Waller, Reporter March 20, 2024

For years, volleyball setters have trained their hands to avoid getting called on double contact. Now, the recent removal of the rule has set off discussion among players on how much the sport will change. “[Players]...

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter March 10, 2024

When the cameras flashed to Travis Kelce yelling and shoving coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl LVIII, millions of viewers saw the negative emotions football can evoke in its players. During his early years...

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