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Copy editor shares her experience at Genovese

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Copy Editor March 7, 2016

When walking downtown, you don’t really notice certain restaurants. Usually I’m not willing to spend more than $10 on a meal, simply because I’m practically a starving student, even though my parents...

Sitting silently in the library, sophomore Reagan Sullivan reads "The 5th Wave."

Reporter reviews “The 5th Wave” book before the release of the movie

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter January 29, 2016

When I first saw the movie trailer for “The 5th Wave,” I thought it looked like an interesting plot and set of characters. Also, the amount of action in the trailer made my heart start to pound. The...

The sign at Port Fonda's.

Editor reviews Lawrence’s newest Mexican restaurant

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor January 28, 2016

Much to my surprise, Port Fonda is not Spanish for ‘hipster.’ Located on the corner of 9th and New Hampshire, Port Fonda is Lawrence’s newest Mexican restaurant. I walked in at 1:45 on a Saturday...

Reporter shares her experience at new restaurant, Jazz

Darby Gilliland, Reporter January 7, 2016

Compared to Lawrence, the deep south has a culture of its own. Within Louisiana, New Orleans is a different world complete with unique foods, music and architecture. Lawrence Restaurant, Jazz, attempts...

Ray Goren is an up and coming artist that gave the Free Press his album to review.

Reporter reviews “Songs for You” by Ray Goren

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Reporter December 16, 2015

When I was first handed the album “Songs for You” by Ray Goren, I had no idea what to think. The three yellow, red and blue dots on the cover reminded me of Rock Band. Due to not owning a CD player...

Copy Editor reviews interactive Lawrence Arts Center play

Lauren Brittain, Copy Editor December 14, 2015

A dead bride leads me down a pitch black hallway, covered in cobwebs and smoke. Her face is a shock of white and she sings like a lost lover as we pass other creatures of the night. Wolves howl, black...

Pumpkin filling, cinnamon whipped cream, caramel, toasted marshmallow and roasted herbs are just a few ingredients in the pumpkin pie waffles at the Waffle Iron. Owner Sam Donnell says they only use local ingredients in their waffles. For Donnell, it is all about getting a perfect combination of flavors for that delicious taste.

Reporter visits remodeled breakfast spot

Allie Knapp, Reporter December 2, 2015

Waffle Iron has officially opened back up after its recent remodel. My family and I decided to take a trip downtown to try it out. Prior to this adventure, the idea I had of the restaurant was based...

Students and teachers prepare for annual talent show

Juna Murao, Reporter December 2, 2015

Free State's third annual talent show will allow students to showcase their various abilities, including anything from singing Korean pop to Native American dance and reciting poetry. The show will be...

Students show school spirit by participating in Homecoming activities

Libby Stanford, Online Editor October 12, 2015

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Lavender,chamomile,honey and lemon create the popular "Garden Party" doughnut, sold at Ladybird Diner in Downtown Lawrence. A new kitchen was made downstairs, where the staff creates the different flavored doughnuts to be put out each day.

Editor visits Ladybird Diner after recent reopening

Trenna Soderling, Editor in Chief September 30, 2015

As I walked up to 721 Massachusetts St. on a Sunday afternoon, I groaned a little bit. Not because I wasn’t excited about the food; I felt the opposite. However, college students and families were rushing...

Senior AJ Zarnowiec

The road to Encore

Libby Stanford, Reporter March 10, 2015

For two months, 175 of Free State’s best performers spend day and night preparing for Encore, the school’s annual music variety show. Singers form groups as early as winter break, polishing their act...

50 Shades of Grey movie poster

Review: 50 Shades of Grey

Lauren Brittain, Reporter March 5, 2015

Beyonce’s remixed “Crazy in Love” plays in the background of the “50 Shades of Grey” trailer, infused with the same tension as a rubber band. I wish the actual “50 Shades of Grey” movie...

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