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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

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Girl’s Volleyball

September 26, 2019

Hangout Spots

Hangout Spots

Katie Diaz, Videographer October 23, 2018

Powerschool Tutorial

Powerschool Tutorial

Katie Diaz, Videographer October 22, 2018

Alternative Paths

January 31, 2018

As the last semester of high school rolls around, seniors make decisions to secure their plans for next year. Though college is the expected route, many seniors have decided to take a different course. Charlie...

Girls Basketball

January 30, 2018

What is DACA?

October 4, 2017

DACA was created under former President Barack Obama to protect children brought here illegally by their parents from deportation and allows them to work, as many immigrants cannot. It was created...

DACA In Our Schools

October 4, 2017

Some of the recipients go to school here, potentially in danger of deportation. A Middle Eastern student, who chose to remain anonymous, believes Trump’s decision on DACA creates a serious problem...

A chocolate cream pie in the display case cooler. Because of their staggered production scheduled, this pie took four days to complete.

The pie

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

When Ladybird Diner first opened in summer of 2014, Heriford had modest expectations for the popularity of her homemade pie. “I thought ‘Okay we’re gonna make eight pies a day.’ And I thought...

A blackberry pie sits on the counter. All fruit fillings were made in house at Ladybird.

The philosophy

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

Heriford does not just want her homemade food to be good, she wants her customers to be reminded of a time when someone took the time to make meals for them from scratch. She feels that the extra time...

Ladybird's industrial mixer is important in maintaining a constant output of pie dough. "Building the bakery was key to a more seamless operation," Heriford said.

The bakery

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief June 14, 2017

Being a popular spot for students, families and older folks equally, Ladybird Diner can be a chaotic location on the weekends. But amidst the chaos upstairs, downstairs in the cozy confines of stone and...

Senior Nate Stathman winds up for the pitch. The Firebirds finished 19-4 last year.

Baseball

March 13, 2017

After a second-place finish at the state tournament last year, the team looks to have another impactful season. “[We are going to] do everything we can to try to win a state championship,” Senior...

Tennis

March 13, 2017

The team has high hopes for the season following an eighth-place finish at the state tournament last year. The team’s first meet is on April 1 at Emporia.

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