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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

Free Press Online
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NEWS: Board of Education Passes New Cell Phone Policy 7-0
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Checking the X page, a student looks at the Lawrence Police Scanner. Due to the Lawrence Police Department encrypting their radio station, the Police Scanner is now nonfunctioning.

NEWS: Say Goodbye to the Scanner

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REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar

REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar

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Laughing together, journalism staff members Katie Campbell, Lauren Rosen and Jaehee Kim try items off of the Starbucks holiday menu.

REVIEW: Starbucks Holiday Menu

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NEWS: Lawrence Opens Doors for Winter
NEWS: Lawrence Opens Doors for Winter
Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor • January 9, 2025

Exposure to low temperatures is associated with deadly risks like hypothermia or frostbite, which, according to the National Coalition for the...

NEWS BRIEF: NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championship
NEWS BRIEF: NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championship
December 19, 2024
NEWS: Board of Education Passes New Cell Phone Policy 7-0
NEWS: Board of Education Passes New Cell Phone Policy 7-0
December 19, 2024
Digital Illustration by Jaehee Kim
INFOGRAPHIC: ‘Tis the Season
December 19, 2024
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Digging through materials, students organize donations for teachers for the teacher supply drive.
FEATURE: Honor Society Provides
Odelia Colvin, Reporter • February 4, 2025

With over 200 participants, the National Honor Society teacher supply drive gave school supplies to over 80 teachers. The drive occurred on January...

Holding a highlighter, a student highlights their lines for the winter play, "You Can't Take It With You".
FEATURE: Double Casted Show
January 13, 2025
Sitting in the commons, Mr. Lewis attends the award ceremony for Lucas Fearn.
FEATURE: The Student Who Saved Mr. Lewis’ Life
January 13, 2025
Digital Illustration by Lucas Smith
FEATURE: The Balancing Act
December 3, 2024
Sports
NEWS: Chiefs beat Bills 32-29 to make third straight super bowl
NEWS: Chiefs beat Bills 32-29 to make third straight super bowl
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • January 26, 2025

A dance between two of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, always brings about fireworks.  During the AFC...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith.
SPORTS: The Road to the College Football Championship
January 17, 2025
Digital Illustration by Lucas Smith
FEATURE: The Balancing Act
December 3, 2024
Gathering between plays, the girls JV soccer team meets for a time out.
SPORTS: The Participation Dilemma
November 5, 2024
Opinion
A neon green light titled "Delta" shines out the window of the Lawrence Tobacco and Vape Shop located at 8. W 9th St. The store is located a block away from downtown Lawrence, easily able to pick up foot traffic during the day. "There are a lot in town but I know some smoke shops that won't ask for my ID from me or my friends when we go. I go to the ones that will get me what I want, plus most are cheap and easy," an anonymous senior said.
OPINION: Selling Addictions
Maria Mosconi and Phoebe Morris • February 4, 2025

In the middle of Kansas, Lawrence is known for being an eclectic and open minded town, especially when it comes to smoking. Given this...

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REVIEW: The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow
February 4, 2025
Hanging on the wall, the mosaic sign for Cleo And Leo's bakery is on display inside of the restaurant.
REVIEW: Cleo & Leo on Elm Street
January 13, 2025
REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar
REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar
December 13, 2024
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Flipping burgers, Chef Warren from Burgers by Biggs finishes making a menu special, the Jay Hog Burger.
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