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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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Two girls basketball players reach 1,000 points

Two girls basketball players reach 1,000 points

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
April 3, 2016

Everything you need to know about March Madness

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
March 17, 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.

Bowlers discuss the sport and their season

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
February 19, 2016
Exchange students Juan Zarate and Denis Sitzmann play a traditional Paraguayan song for Free State spanish students. The group of Paraguayans arrived on Jan. 16 and will leave on Feb. 20.

Paraguayan exchange students hope to experience new things in the U.S.

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
February 2, 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.

Constant communication affects students, teachers in different ways

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Sydney Gard, and Hala Hamid
January 29, 2016

Students and teachers react to Paris attacks

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
December 7, 2015
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.

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

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
November 30, 2015

IPS students discuss the effect the class has had on them

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
November 17, 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.

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

Hala Hamid, Copy Editor
September 28, 2015

Report addresses hateful social media accounts

Hala Hamid, Reporter
May 5, 2015
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ACLU requests suspension of LEAP Ambassador Program in violation of Title IX

Hala Hamid, Reporter
March 4, 2015
Seniors Carson Bowen, Scott Frantz and Michael Georgie sign to play sports at their college of choice. Bowen, Frantz and Georgie were all players for Free State's football team. "The positive is that we are able to recognize the accomplishments of our student-athletes and celebrate their continued participation at the college level," Athletic Director Mike Hill said.

New athletic signing day policy a possibility for future

Hala Hamid, Reporter
February 9, 2015
USD 497 implements delayed start policy

USD 497 implements delayed start policy

Hala Hamid, Reporter
January 19, 2015

Underclassmen, construction lead to limited senior parking

Hala Hamid, Reporter
October 15, 2014
Senior Elyse Boxberger perches at her post as a lifeguard at the Lawrence Outdoor Pool.

Summer jobs made students money, friends and life skills

Lauren Brittain and Hala Hamid
September 2, 2014

English teacher Lynne Renick retires after long career

hala hamid, reporter
May 21, 2014

Bird’s Word: Students discuss comfort with pubic speaking

hala hamid, reporter
April 25, 2014

Redistribution of Kansas school funding

hala hamid, reporter
April 17, 2014

March Madness update

hala hamid, reporter
March 28, 2014

March Madness begins

hala hamid, reporter
March 19, 2014

Boys swimming team success motivates girls team

hala hamid, reporter
March 10, 2014
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David Glauner and Cadence Learned explain their bisexuality

becca moran and hala hamid
February 17, 2014

Bowlers form strong bonds and sportsmanship through competition

hala hamid, reporter
February 7, 2014

Under the Bridge

hala hamid, reporter
November 8, 2013

a dedicated diet

hala hamid, reporter
October 29, 2013

Four students turn down Homecoming nominations

hala hamid, reporter
September 24, 2013
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