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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

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 Senior Laila Robinson smiles as another club member shares an idea. Many of the Young Dems meetings are discussion-oriented, giving students a chance to share their ideas and opinions.

Young Democrats Club promotes voter education

Brooke Burgess, Reporter November 12, 2019

Students this year are more involved in politics than ever before. The Young Democrats Club gives them the opportunity to discuss local and national elections, as well as contemporary issues such as...

Administration releases new dress code

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2019

On November 7, USD 497 Board of Education released an updated dress code draft. More lenient than past policies, the administration seeks to define more open guidelines of appropriate attire.  According...

Photo Gallery: Trunk or Treat

Photo Gallery: Trunk or Treat

Isis Norris, Maya Pavlyak, and Emma Hardesty, Photo Editor, Photo Editor, and Photographer November 5, 2019

After dressing and lighting the candle, Pratt places their hands on the cauldron and concentrates on their intent to be happy.

Dispelling Myths About Witchcraft

Zanna Ingram, Reporter November 1, 2019

In past decades, a common theme in pop culture has been stories depicting  witchcraft. Years of movies, television shows, music and fashion surrounding Wiccan culture have led to a multitude of stigmas....

Photo Gallery: Gymnastics

Photo Gallery: Gymnastics

Elana Ho, Photographer October 30, 2019

Discussion of In-School Racism 2019

Discussion of In-School Racism 2019

Sabrina Castle, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2019

Next meeting: November 7

Movie Review: Joker

Movie Review: Joker

Anthony Barberena, Reporter October 28, 2019

First teased last April, the film "Joker" has since been surrounded by extreme curiosity from movie enthusiasts. The movie serves as an origin story for the classic Batman villain, following a failed stand-up...

Photo Gallery: Pink Out

Photo Gallery: Pink Out

Baya Burgess and Elana Ho, Photographer October 24, 2019

Playoff Prep: Football team makes progress towards state

Playoff Prep: Football team makes progress towards state

Chase Overton, Sports Reporter October 21, 2019

Free State’s varsity football squad kicked off the season with six wins and one loss, ranking them tied for second in the Sunflower League. Currently, the team is still adjusting to new head coach Kevin...

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday

Evan Sutton, Videographer October 15, 2019

Photo Gallery: Boys Soccer

Photo Gallery: Boys Soccer

Elana Ho and Baya Burgess, Photographer October 14, 2019

Freshman Emma Joseph writes on a new desk. Teachers feel the transition in space has been positive but challenging. “The space was not designed to be a special education classroom.” SpEd teacher Marie Wheeler said. “We had to be super creative with where we were setting up work stations.”

SpEd classroom upgrade makes students more comfortable

Zanna Ingram, Reporter October 10, 2019

  One word can sum up the most notable aspect of the 2019-2020 school year: construction. With new chairs and tables in the cafeteria, a modern library with glass pods for individual studying and...

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