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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

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
Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024

On Oct. 1, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department announced that area law enforcement radios will no longer alert emergency radios, including...

NEWS: Do You Want a Ticket?
NEWS: Do You Want a Ticket?
September 30, 2024
Visitors stroll through decked out buildings in a variety of costumes. Since the festival’s beginnings, everyone was encouraged to dress up for the weekend’s theme. “I like walking and looking at people’s outfits,” sophomore Emmett Henry said, “it feels like in modern day, we don’t get to experiment as much with older styles of dressing”.
FEATURE: Once Upon a Festival
Ebi Hegeman, Reporter • October 16, 2024

Walking through the fair grounds, attendees are surrounded by fairies, knights in shining armor, and crowds of hoop skirts. Each festival is...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
FEATURE: Justice Journey
October 7, 2024
FEATURE: Art Blooms
FEATURE: Art Blooms
October 3, 2024
VIDEO: Powderpuff Football
VIDEO: Powderpuff Football
Nathan Kramer, Video Team Co-Manager • September 27, 2024

STUCO hosted Powderpuff Football on Sept. 25, 2024. In the final round, the juniors beat the seniors 12-6.

During the cross country campout, senior Greta Barnett runs the Rim Rock Course. Every year the cross country team travels to Rim Rock to run the course and promote team bonding. “The campout is such a great way to start the season and first build the [Free State Cross Country] community,” Barnett said.
FEATURE: A Night at Rim Rock
September 27, 2024
OPINION: Letter from the Editor
OPINION: Letter from the Editor
Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2024

Dear Reader, As the first issue of the year lands at the end of September, it arguably hits the busiest month of the school year. The first...

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