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Free Press Online
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
All content by Libby Stanford
A battery-powered bot assembled by Robotics Team. The team scored second in the regional tournament.

Robotics Team Exceeds Expectations

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
April 28, 2016

Kyle Hayden chosen as USD 497 Superintendent

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
March 10, 2016

FYI club compensates for lost grant

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
March 8, 2016

“Snowzilla” traps students in Washington D.C.

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
March 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump lead Kansas Caucus polls

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
February 29, 2016

USD 497 plans for One-on-One technology

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
February 22, 2016

Student announcers broadcast during football, basketball games

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
February 8, 2016

Students work together to ban Confederate flag

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
February 3, 2016
The opinion favoring an increase in gun control has become more relevant and controversial recently.

Editor, reporter share their views on gun control

Maame Britwum and Evan Frook
January 28, 2016
Former president Bill Clinton speaks at the Lied Center to a full house. He was presented with the Dole Leadership Prize for providing leadership that inspires others. “I always liked Clinton; I admired his intelligence,” teacher Marsha Poholsky said. “He is the only president in recent memory that had a balanced budget.”

Former U.S. President discusses the importance of cooperation

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
December 15, 2015

Seniors share plans for early graduation

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
December 15, 2015

Government students register to vote

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
December 14, 2015
Online editor Libby Stanford plans to attend the University of Missouri next year and study journalism.

Online editor plans to attend University of Missouri despite recent events

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
December 8, 2015

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
December 7, 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.

USD 497 technology policy provides equal access

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
November 20, 2015

Homecoming video edits spark controversy among students and teachers

Libby Stanford, Co-Online Editor
November 10, 2015

Student Council members discuss General Assembly

Maame Britwum, Co-Online Editor
November 9, 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.

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

Maame Britwum, Co-Online Editor
November 6, 2015
During Friday lunch periods, math teacher Samantha Newlin gives out prizes to students in exchange for their Talon Tickets. Students have the opportunity to earn school supplies or Firebird t-shirts depending on the amount of tickets they turn in.

Co-Online Editors discuss the new CI3T “Talon Tickets” policy

Libby Stanford and Maame Britwum
November 3, 2015
Watching competitors read their putt, sophomore Tori Hoopingarner waits to move onto the next hole. Hoopingarner first got interested in golf because of her dad and grandpa, "They were really into golf, so I tried it out and I liked it," Hoopingarner said.

Girl golfers discuss a successful season

Maame Britwum, Co-Online Editor
November 2, 2015

LGBTQ author Bill Konigsberg shares his ideas

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
October 21, 2015
Senior Hope O'Connor uses Blackboard while in AP Environmental Science. Websites like Blackboard are often used in blended learning classes.

Students and teachers share their thoughts on blended learning

Maame Britwum, Online Editor
October 14, 2015

Students show school spirit by participating in Homecoming activities

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
October 12, 2015
A long with the recognition of winning the Horizon award, social studies teacher, Jordan Boyd, also received a $250 check.

Social Studies teacher Jordan Boyd wins the Horizon Award

Libby Stanford, Online Editor
October 7, 2015
Attendance Secretary Stephanie Kema at her desk.

Meet Free State’s new Attendance Secretary Stephanie Kema

Maame Britwum, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2015
Bystanders gather to learn about the prairie restoration project behind Free State.

Prairie restoration project connects KU and Free State

Libby Stanford, Co-Online Editor in Chief
September 4, 2015
New head principal Myron Graber meets art teacher Ms. Downs.

Free State names Myron Graber new head principal

Maame Britwum, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2015
Senior Sarah Conley models her 'Brownbackistan' t-shirt, created by Peyton Townsend.

Peyton Townsend’s sketch turns into a stand against Brownback’s policies

Maame Britwum, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2015

Seniors chosen as Lawrence Journal World’s “Academic All-Stars”

Libby Stanford, Reporter
April 29, 2015
Junior Libby Stanford.

Web’s modern-day implications examined

Libby Stanford, Reporter
April 10, 2015
The French and Latin classes visited the Colosseum while in Rome.

Free State students go abroad over spring break

Maame Britwum, Reporter
April 1, 2015
Free State teachers pose to demonstrate what a feminist looks like.

Students take a stand against rape culture

Maame Britwum, Reporter
March 15, 2015
(From left) Senior Aj Zarnoweic and juniors Sydney Gard, Christina Craig and Zach Dixon play a saxophone quartet at the first Coffee House Jams. Student Council set up Coffee House Jams as a way for students to show off their creativity.

Free State Student Council hosts first Coffee House Jams

Libby Stanford, Reporter
March 13, 2015
Senior AJ Zarnowiec

The road to Encore

Libby Stanford, Reporter
March 10, 2015
Five e-readers available for check out

Five e-readers available for check out

Maame Britwum, Reporter
March 10, 2015
While the number of homicides in Lawrence has increased dramatically over the past couple years, Sgt. Trent McKinley, with the Lawrence Police Department, reassures that these crimes are not random. "What we're seeing in these, is we're seeing that these are individuals that have some sort of relationship to one another, and that they got into a situation again," McKinley said.

City experiences increased homicide rate

Libby Stanford, Reporter
March 9, 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.

Seniors commit to post-secondary schools, continue athletic careers

Maame Britwum, Reporter
March 9, 2015
Reading from his phone, junior Khaury El-Amin shares his poem, "What's Up Dad?" at the talent show.

Free State Slam Poetry Team plans to compete at Louder than a Bomb

Libby Stanford, Reporter
February 9, 2015
Construction continues on new additions to the Ninth and Delaware Cultural Arts District. While some residents resists the development, their protests have not hindered the project. "I'm happy to see we can develop older properties instead of just tearing them down," said Patrick Kelly, cultural arts district task force member.

Lawrence Cultural Arts District construction continues

Maame Britwum, Reporter
February 8, 2015
Ashley Frankian works as a paraprofessional and is also the school's athletic trainer.

Ashley Frankian doubles as athletic trainer and paraprofessional

Maame Britwum, Reporter
February 5, 2015

Students open up about mental illness

Kenneth Palmer and Libby Stanford
November 27, 2014

2014 Homecoming

Libby Stanford, Reporter
October 15, 2014

The Struggle of Stress

Libby Stanford, Reporter
October 13, 2014
SRO Ty Scheibler goes into a science classroom to observe.

Students’ rights limited on school grounds

Fiona McAllister and Libby Stanford
August 28, 2014
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