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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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Shoveling mulch, junior Piper Rogers fills up wheel barrells to be carried to flower beds. Around 100 juniors volunteered for Great Green Help. “My favorite part was seeing all of the smiles and hard work that people put in despite the rain,” Rogers said.

[Photo] Great Green Help builds awareness of community

May 12, 2017
Shoveling mulch, junior Piper Rogers fills up wheel barrells to be carried to flower beds. Around 100 juniors volunteered for Great Green Help. “My favorite part was seeing all of the smiles and hard work that people put in despite the rain,” Rogers said.

[Photo] Great Green Help builds awareness of community

Sam Mohanty, Reporter
May 12, 2017
Undiagnosed students typically acquire focus stimulants from their friends.

[Photo] Illegal focus stimulants common during finals

January 5, 2017
Undiagnosed students typically acquire focus stimulants from their friends.

[Photo] Illegal focus stimulants common during finals

Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
January 5, 2017
Students and customers dine in "Spin!"'s incandescent interior. "Your server will bring your beverages right over, and your food won’t be far behind. It’s pretty darn quick to the table." "Spin!"'s website said.

[Photo] Review: “Spin!: Neapolitan Pizza”

Rowan Plinsky, Reporter
December 5, 2016
In celebration, senior Zion Bowlin hugs sophomore Kameron Lake. Lake kicked the winning field goal against Washburn Rural

[Photo] Varsity football stops short of State

Juna Murao, Copy Editor
December 1, 2016
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Subjects in the Technology 1 to 1 program can use the laptops for any of their classes.

[Photo] Students in Technology 1 to 1 Program trade tablets for laptops

November 10, 2016
Subjects in the Technology 1 to 1 program can use the laptops for any of their classes.

[Photo] Students in Technology 1 to 1 Program trade tablets for laptops

Riley Paradise, Reporter
November 10, 2016
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Senior Jordan Portela talks with a teammate before practice. Portela has been swimming competitively for seven years

[Photo] Varsity athletes make early verbal commitments

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter
October 24, 2016
Freshmen Pete Jung, junior Jared Lieberman, senior Owen Kapfer and senior Tom Reno all bow their heads for a moment of silence. “I know she’s watching over me," Kapfer said.

Senior Blake Hoffman, Cooper McHatton and Aaron Funk cheer for Owen Kapfer during the city showdown.

[Photo] High schools unite to support Kapfers

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2016
Coach Duncan paces along the sideline during a home game. Duncan has coached at Free State for seven years.

[Photo] Bryan Duncan Resigns as Girls Basketball Coach

Evan Frook, Reporter
April 26, 2016
Dressed in their old softball gear, junior Jasper Hawkins, freshman Lauryn Jones, sophomore Parker Delfelder and junior Kaylee Brown recreate a photo. The girls played on the Fast and Furious softball team when they were in middle school. “My favorite part about being on the team was probably the leadership role I had because I was one of the oldest,” said Hawkins.

[Photo] Reminiscing about past brings back elementary, middle school memories

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
March 29, 2016
Vegetarians Trenna Soderling and Sydney Gard pose with tofu.

[Photo] Editors in chief discuss animal rights; soy-based foods

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
April 5, 2016
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[Photo] Editors discuss what changed their lives

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
March 13, 2016
Unlike most sports, the bowling holds their practice across town at Royal Crest Lanes. The team has preformed well so far and hopes to go to state.

[Photo] Bowlers discuss the sport and their season

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
February 19, 2016
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[Photo] First independent Fashion Show sparks excitement among participants

Chloe Board, Reporter
February 18, 2016
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[Photo] Students share their cultures at annual Diversity Assembly

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor
February 12, 2016
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Hala Hamid is a reporter and copy editor for The Free Press and has been on staff for three years. While she was born in the U.S., her parents immigrated from Iraq 24 years ago.

[Photo] Advocates push for change to 2020 census to include Arab-American option

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
November 30, 2015
Editors Trenna Soderling and Sydney Gard discuss their guilty pleasures.

[Photo] Editors in chief discuss weird interests

Sydney Gard, Trenna Soderling
November 28, 2015
At the pool, senior Cierra Campbell focuses on finishing her daily school work.

[Photo] Athletes balance practices, games, schoolwork

Juna Murao and Trenna Soderling
November 28, 2015
As students juggle seven or more classes their backpacks overflow with papers, binders and textbooks. People like Brittany Swearingen carry around many textbooks in order to avoid online resources. "I hate reading on screens," she said. "It really frustrates me. I have to be able to touch what I'm reading."

[Photo] Increasingly heavy backpacks have negative spinal effects

Trenna Soderling, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2015
Co-online editor Maame Britwum pretends to be a fish on the Brown Bag Fashion show runway. This was Britwum's first time being a model for the show.

[Photo] Online editor reflects on her experience as a brown bag fashion model

Maame Britwum, Co-Online Editor
November 6, 2015
During a home game, Free State Soccer fans cheer on the team. Students would like the ability to go to away games in spirit busses, but it is often hard to organize.

[Photo] Students weigh pros and cons of spirit busses

Elizabeth Patton, Social Media Editor
November 4, 2015
Senior Aric Trent wins the ball in a game against Shawnee Heights High School. Some wold love to have a fourth team for people who do not make C team, JV or varsity. "Theres not enough teams for all the participants and not enough coaches," head coach Kelly Barah said.

[Photo] Tennis and soccer coaches analyze pros and cons of selective teams

Maya Hodison, Reporter
October 28, 2015
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