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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

NEWS: Conclusions Clash
NEWS: Conclusions Clash
Simon Williams and Ember Klein November 14, 2024

This summer, following a teacher petition in June and updated cell-phone policies in surrounding districts, the USD497 school board decided to...

Graphic designed by Katie Campbell.
FEATURE: Staff Spotlights
Eula Heriford, Ebi Hegeman, Phoebe Morris, and Mallory Thompson November 15, 2024

In the district, hundreds of staff members from teachers to paraeducators to administrators work daily to contribute to student success. To uplift...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
FEATURE: Justice Journey
October 7, 2024
Digital illustration by Willow Marable
FEATURE: Art Blooms
October 3, 2024
Gathering between plays, the girls JV soccer team meets for a time out.
SPORTS: The Participation Dilemma
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024

In the past, female athletic programs at Free State have maintained steady participation; however, recent involvement in girls sports has become...

EDITORIAL: Who is to Blame?
EDITORIAL: Who is to Blame?
Maria Mosconi, News Managing Editor • November 27, 2024

On Sept. 4, just weeks after students and staff returned for the new school year, America was again burdened by gun violence in classrooms. 14-year-old...

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REVIEW: Chromakopia
November 18, 2024
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Seniors Liv Brack and Vivi Riffel and freshman Cadence Mayfield look over a book report in Free State’s adaptation of Footloose.
PHOTO GALLERY: Footloose
November 14, 2024
Each wearing their own school choir colors, over 200 students join together in song on October 9, 2024.
PHOTO GALLERY: Middle School Choir Invitational
October 10, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Pat Grezenda Triathalon
PHOTO GALLERY: Pat Grezenda Triathalon
May 15, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Baseball Beats Lawrence High School in City Showdown
PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Baseball Beats Lawrence High School in City Showdown
May 7, 2024
SPORTS: Varsity Girls Soccer beats Lawrence High 4-0
SPORTS: Varsity Girls Soccer beats Lawrence High 4-0
May 6, 2024