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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

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#FSLHSUnite

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor September 18, 2014
During the early morning hours on Sept. 18, an anonymous group of Free State students vandalized the Lawrence High football field. The Budget, Lawrence High's newspaper, and the Free Press started the hashtag #FSLHSUnite for students at both schools to express their feelings about the event.
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The Black Keys: Turn Blue

Maria Carrasco, Managing Editor August 29, 2014

Ever since their album, “Brothers,” I’ve been a pretty big fan of The Black Keys. “Brothers” is still my favorite of their albums, but their newest, “Turn Blue,” is a close second. Duo Dan...

August/September Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Managing Editor August 29, 2014

Ed Sheeran $52 per ticket All Ages Tuesday, Sept. 2 Show Starts: 7:30 p.m. Sprint Center 1407 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64106   One of the most famous singer-songwriters...

Teachers retire, Editor-in-Chief receives athletic scholarship

maria carrasco, print managing editor May 8, 2014

Teachers With caps lock on and size 48 font selected, facilitator Peggy Nelson types an email announcement for FYI Club. Afterward, she advises a National Honor Society (NHS) meeting and plans future...

Math teacher Allison Jech to teach in Alaska

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor May 8, 2014

Q:Why are you leaving? A: I am leaving so I can go teach Native American Eskimos in Alaska.   Q:Are you excited? A: I am excited. I am going to be living in rural Alaska. The only way in and out...

Foster the People's new album builds on prior success

Foster the People’s new album builds on prior success

Maria Carrasco, Print Managing Editor May 8, 2014

On New Year’s, when Foster the People announced the March release date for their new album, I was ecstatic. I wanted to wait until the official release, but when I heard about a stream on iTunes, I had...

One-Sided Pride

Maria Carrasco, Copy Editor March 12, 2014

Imagine being told to “put your weave back on” in front of the entire school just because that is a stereotype for your race. Imagine being told you don't belong in the United States because you weren't...

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Hometown Hub: Spring 2014 Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Copy Editor February 20, 2014

Buzz Under the Stars: $25 per ticket ALL AGES Doors open 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 KC Power and Light District 60 E 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64106 As the only relatively close music...

Bird’s Word: Halloween Plans

maria carrasco, social media editor October 30, 2013

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Controversial Music

maria carrasco, social media editor October 19, 2013

BLURRED LINES  Lately in pop culture, there seems to be an increase in controversy about drug related innuendos and sexual references, but it has taken a leap for the worse. One of the most popular...

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One Direction: This is Us

maria carrasco, social media editor September 14, 2013

I’ve been a fan of One Direction for about two years. When I discovered them on season seven of X-Factor UK, I was in love with their accents, perfect pitch and humorous personalities. So,of course,...

ACT Scores

maria carrasco, social media editor August 27, 2013

Lawrence ACT scores continue to exceed the national average. USD 497 ACT SCORES | Infographics

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