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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
Mallory Thompson

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor

Mallory is a senior and the News Photo Editor of the Free Press Newsmagazine and Online. This is her third year on staff and outside of journalism she is involved in National English Society, NHS, and LINK Crew. You can find her doing graphic design or hanging out with her dog in her free time.

All content by Mallory Thompson
Graphic designed by Katie Campbell.

FEATURE: Staff Spotlights

Eula Heriford, Ebi Hegeman, Phoebe Morris, and Mallory Thompson
November 15, 2024
Discussing a book, seniors Anwen Williams and Gillian Sellet smile during a meeting. Williams, the vice president, and Sellet, the president, both organizedand uphold meetings for Free State's National English Honor Society chapter.

[Photo] NEWS: Embracing Your English

Lauren Jackson, Reporter
November 5, 2024
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[Photo] PROFILE: Weighing Options

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2024
Freddy the Firebird upset about traffic.

Coach Schoettmer cheering on his team from the sidelines.

[Photo] PROFILE: Shine on, Shotty

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor
June 3, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: The Importance of Being Earnest

PHOTO GALLERY: The Importance of Being Earnest

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
April 30, 2024
A sign telling people to join journalism

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Join the Jerds

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
The NBA's viewership has declined almost 45 percent since the early 2010's.

[Photo] NEWS: Decline in Viewership

Thomas Patton, Reporter
April 22, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Prom 2024

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
April 20, 2024
Album covers from releases in March.

[Photo] REVIEW: March Music Mania

Baila Love, Photographer
April 22, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Solar Eclipse

PHOTO GALLERY: Solar Eclipse

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
April 15, 2024
Album cover of country-pop artist, Kacey Musgraves's newest LP, Deeper Well.

REVIEW: Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
April 6, 2024
Archived photo by Mallory Thompson

[Photo] SPORTS: Lady Firebirds Swinging to Continue a Legacy

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor
March 22, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Encore 2024

PHOTO GALLERY: Encore 2024

Chloe Cook and Mallory Thompson
March 21, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Baseball vs Harrisburg South Dakota

PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity Baseball vs Harrisburg South Dakota

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
March 21, 2024
Golf player up to strike.

[Photo] SPORTS: Golfers Aim For Gold

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter
March 20, 2024
Senior Elaina Zung fights for the ball against an opposing player from Shawnee Mission West on April 14, 2023.

[Photo] FEATURE: Student Athletes Fall Behind

Corinne Kingsley, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Covered in snow, the school building sits empty as students stay home due to unsafe weather conditions on January 16.

[Photo] FEATURE: Causes and Effects of Snow Days

Jonah Frye, Reporter
February 7, 2024
Crossing the mat, junior Grayson Hagen prepares to shake hands with his opponent from Lawrence High before his wrestling match during the City Showdown on Jan 24.

[Photo] FEATURE: Haste to History

Thomas Patton, Reporter
February 1, 2024
On the mat, sophomore Zane Shaw circles his opponent at the beginning of a match.

[Photo] FEATURE: Pinning Their Way Into the History Books

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter
February 1, 2024
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[Photo] EDITORIAL: Grammy Nominations Lack Diversity

Phoebe Morris, Reporter
January 24, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Wrestling vs Junction City

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Wrestling vs Junction City

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
January 18, 2024
Free State sits covered in snow. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, a snow day was called due to the extreme freezing temperatures.

[Photo] NEWS BRIEF: School Buses Down

Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team
January 17, 2024
The Granada Theater is a theater and concert venue located on Mass Street in Lawrence, Kansas.

[Photo] OPINION: Concert Culture Shifts

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
After bringing down Olathe East’s offensive line, senior Grant Lincoln jumps in the air while celebrating with his teammates.

[Photo] SPORTS: Fall Sports Highlights

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Taped on the window at a polling place in Rock Chalk Park, a sample ballot is displayed for people to preview before they place their votes in the booth.

[Photo] NEWS: Local Elections Results

Evie Chancy and Maria Mosconi
November 8, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Soccer Senior Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Soccer Senior Night

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
October 18, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Undefeated Firebird Football Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: Undefeated Firebird Football Recap

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
October 10, 2023
Photo: Free State Brewery

FEATURE: The Taylor Swift Effect

Chloe Cook and Mallory Thompson
September 29, 2023
When a student enters the school late, they must enter through the office and type in their student ID to receive a slip that indicates their time of entry.

[Photo] NEWS: Teachers Enforce a New Tardy Policy

Claire Heinritz
September 18, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
September 11, 2023
One approach that Free State’s administration has taken to encourage better attendance among students is to turn it into a competition between the grade levels.

[Photo] NEWS: School District Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
Awaiting pickup for a JustFood donation, cafeteria worker DJ Brockway stands with the cafeteria’s contributions of hamburger buns and juice. After lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays, the kitchen staff prepares and packages uneaten food to be collected by a JustFood employee.

[Photo] FEATURE: JustFood Receives Leftover Food Donations

Lilly Wall
May 4, 2023
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[Photo] NEWS BRIEF: Students Walk Out For Trans Rights

Conrad Hill and Allison Mayhew
March 28, 2023
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