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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

Posing, teacher Stuart Strecker stands with his bike. Most mornings, Strecker rides his bike to school. "Bikes are really good for people to get out, move, just self propel," Strecker said.
NEWS: Finishing The Loop
Morgan Sponholtz, Yearbook Managing Editor • March 28, 2025

According to Patterson Legal Group, nearly 300 Kansans are injured in bicycle accidents each year, and 21% of those accidents are caused by failure...

With Free State's 1,800 students, the parking lot remains full on any given day. Students can purchase a parking pass for their vehicle at the beginning of the school year or any time later in the finance office for $10.
NEWS: Pardoned Parking
March 11, 2025
On stage, juniors Baila Love and Felix McGowan practice alongside their director senior Cooper Hefty for Black Box Theatre Festival.
FEATURE: Theater and Flicks
Baila Love, Online Managing Editor • March 26, 2025

Straight from spring break, Black Box Theatre Festival is in its final week as the shows come closer and closer. BBTF is entirely student-made...

Posing, members of CanWeTalk sit on the learning stairs.
FEATURE: Let’s Talk
March 12, 2025
SPORTS: March Madness Mania
SPORTS: March Madness Mania
Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor • March 17, 2025

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.
SPORTS: Hoops and Heart
February 21, 2025
Coming up for air, sophomore Sebastian Iversen swims the freestyle at the Senior Night meet on Jan. 16.
SPORTS: Swimming to State
February 17, 2025
Paddington Bear explores his original home of Peru. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith
REVIEW: Paddington in Peru
Elliot Skillman, News Copy Editor • March 11, 2025

After a seven year hiatus, Paddington Brown, voiced by Ben Whishaw, has returned to theaters in time for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Following...

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Rakshan Ossen
Rakshan Ossen
Sports Editor

Rakshan Ossen is a Junior at Free State and is the sports editor for FSJ. At school he is a member of the Track and Field program, Team STEAM robotics,...

SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
March 21, 2025
SEASON IN REVIEW: Boys Wrestling
SEASON IN REVIEW: Boys Wrestling
March 18, 2025
Grappling, women's wrestlers get ready to wrestle.
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Sports
March 5, 2025
Members of the cast recognize the techs in the booth at the end of the show.
PHOTO GALLERY: You Can’t Take It With You
February 7, 2025
Gathered around, the bowling team celebrates their win.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowling Senior Night
February 7, 2025