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How Music Helps Kids with School

Katie Diaz, Multimedia Reporter October 5, 2017

Review: Mass. St. Fish House

Sam Mohanty, Reporter January 24, 2017

  Walking into The Fish House, I thought it would be one of those fancy places where a high school student couldn’t afford anything on the menu. Noticing the fancy lighting, fish bar and jazz...

"Don't Breathe" earned a total of 107 million USD at the box office. The movies entire budget was only 9.9 million USD.

Review: “Don’t Breathe”

Jake Clark, Reporter September 26, 2016

Horror and thriller films in the past few years have been infamous for their bad performances, predictability and disconnected characters. The recent film release “Don’t Breathe” is no different....

Walking into Basil Leaf, customers are greeted by a pleasant ambiance. Basil Leaf has been in the rustic building since 2013 and has attracted customers from all over.

Editor reviews Basil Leaf Cafe

Sam Spencer, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2016

My first impression of Basil Leaf Cafe was that it was closed. When I drove by, the lights were so dim they didn’t look like they were on. My next step after realizing the restaurant was open...

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...

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