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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
Students hobbies laid out. Photo by Nathan Kramer and Mallory Thompson.
FEATURE: Breaking The Mold
Arianna Waller, Meredith Shryock, Maria Mosconi, Lauren Jackson, Evie Chancy, and Ember Klein April 8, 2025

At Free State, dozens of clubs, organizations and activities go on throughout the year to support social and academic engagement. However, hundreds...

Posing, members of CanWeTalk sit on the learning stairs.
FEATURE: Let’s Talk
March 12, 2025
On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.
SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks
Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest,...

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.
SPORTS: Hoops and Heart
February 21, 2025
Panera Bread opened near Free State on March 10.
REVIEW: Panera Bread
Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter • April 7, 2025

Panera Bread recently opened a new location near Free State on Bauer Farm Dr. and 6th Street. Panera offers more food options to students. Here’s...

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Maya is a part of the Social Media Team for the 2024-2025 school year. In school, she is a member of the wrestling team, the tennis team, and plans to...

Volunteers at Deerfield Elementary help to spread mulch and prepare gardens for planting later in the spring.
PHOTO GALLERY: National Honor Society Fourth Quarter Meeting
April 2, 2025
SEASON IN REVIEW: Girls Wrestling
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Grappling, women's wrestlers get ready to wrestle.
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Sports
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Members of the cast recognize the techs in the booth at the end of the show.
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