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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

VIDEO: Can We Talk Club Spotlight

Quinton Hice, Videographer October 28, 2024

Can We Talk students hold a discussion on the Confederate flag

Juna Murao, Reporter February 11, 2016

Having seen a Confederate flag in the school parking lot, Can We Talk held a meeting in the black box theater to have an open discussion about the Confederate flag and what it meant to them personally. Junior...

Can We Talk sponsor, Charles Thomas speaks to Can We Talk members.

Can We Talk

fiona mcallister, reporter April 17, 2014

“Who all has been affected by racism?” Sophomore Garrett Swisher asks the group of 7th graders in the West Middle School auditorium. About 20-25 teachers and students raise their hands. He points out...

Security guard Charles Thomas leads group discussion.

Can We Talk

ciara sayler, reporter October 29, 2013

After spending 20 years serving in the military and supervising Lansing Correctional Facility, law enforcement is security guard Charles Thomas’ forte; however, he possesses another skillset: leading...

Mr. E the Motivator

Mr. E the Motivator

rosemary newsome, copy editor October 15, 2013

During Late Arrival on Thursday, Oct. 10, Mr. E the Motivator, an engagement specialist for students, parents, and teachers, came and spoke to Free State. Sponsored by Free State’s Can We Talk club and...

Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas

sydney moreano, reporter May 14, 2013

Charles Thomas, a driven Free State security guard, has transformed Can We Talk from a small group of 15 minority males, to a strong, united team of over 150 students. “The group is founded on and based...

photo credit to 007NASCARCovert

NFL Player to Talk at Free State

sam boatright, co-editor-in-chief January 11, 2013

This Monday, January 14, Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins will be at Free State to talk to any Can We Talk members and other students that want to attend. Collins, a KU grad, will speak...

Same Club But a Different Name

amani safadi September 21, 2010

Can We Talk means more to its members than clubs usually do. It provides a venue for students to de-stress and discuss important issues. For many students this club might not sound familiar because last...

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