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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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Sophomores Sydni Beeley, Maggie Ziegler, Caroline Kirk and Quincy Beeler recreate a photo from a day at the lake circa 2009. “We are all still friends, but probably not as close as we were just because we are all involved in different activities now,” Beeley said.

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

Sydney Gard and Trenna Soderling
March 29, 2016
According to counselor Ken Hile, “One person’s reaction to how they’re treated is their perception, but their perception is also their reality.” Hile believes that bullying stems from lack of self esteem on the part of the bully.

[Photo] Bullying is redefined by students, faculty

Mariah Houston
April 7, 2016
Students can communicate online using a variety of devices. Whether they use phones, computers or tablets, students access social media throughout the school day.

[Photo] Constant communication affects students, teachers in different ways

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Sydney Gard, and Hala Hamid
January 29, 2016
"The Martian" was published in 2011 and made into a movie in 2013. The novel has been highly successful and was chosen as the Read Across Lawrence novel for 2016.

[Photo] Starting the year in Mars: Reporter reviews Read Across Lawrence novel, “The Martian”

Lauren Brittain, Reporter
January 21, 2016
Online editor Libby Stanford plans to attend the University of Missouri next year and study journalism.

[Photo] Online editor plans to attend University of Missouri despite recent events

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
December 8, 2015
New district technology policy offers wifi hotspots and computers for check out. Students can go to the library if they are in need of a computer.

[Photo] USD 497 technology policy provides equal access

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
November 20, 2015

A Day On Wheels

Christina Craig, Photo Editor
November 10, 2015
Promoting Free State's Gay-Straight Alliance, junior Will Lenz waves the pride flag during the Club Fair on August 31. GSA has been a club since 2005.

[Photo] Free State GSA club seeks to promote an accepting environment

Kaya Shafer, Copy Editor
October 30, 2015
Senior Chris Blevins, freshman Trey Melvin, junior Sid Lin and senior Bret Carey run during an after school cross country practice. they are team members o the largest cross country team in school history. The number of team members has been steadily increasing for past years.

[Photo] Free State cross country team boasts largest numbers in Free State’s history

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
September 28, 2015
Finding an assignment for class, senior Isabel Marshall-Kramer picks up her paper at the library's printer. The library printer offers free printing to all students. Conscious of funding, teachers have been asking students to print from home, if possible.

[Photo] New funding system presents uncertainty for Free State

Mariah Houston, Reporter
September 23, 2015
Opening her classroom cabinet, French teacher Karen Gipson, checks her Kleenex supply. Gipson has never rewarded her students with extra credit for turning in tissues.

[Photo] New school-wide policy prevents students from earning extra credit

Evan Frook, Reporter
September 21, 2015
Swedish exchange students,Kevin Munge (right) and Simon Larspers (left), finish the obstacle course at Free State's club fair.

[Photo] Foreign exchange students adjust to life in another country

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter
September 11, 2015
Senior Eliza Anderson plays her trombone at a jazz band practice. This year, Dr. Albert Miller took over as the new jazz band director.

[Photo] New director brings passion to jazz band

Erin Friedrichsen, Reporter
January 26, 2015
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