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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

Letter to the Editor

October 28, 2011

One of the rudest things someone can do is put words in another person’s mouth and assume that their opinion is a definite way. You cannot, in any way, say that the senior class does not want the freshmen...

Free State Music Scene

Sam Boatright, Reporter October 20, 2011

“Keep your ears open, and go to shows. No matter what.” This is a crucial tidbit of information that senior John Fitzgerald is letting us in on, and one that all Free State students should know....

New Technology Taking Over

kimberly messineo, reporter October 20, 2011

From typewriters to computers, tape players to iTunes and postage mail to instant messages, the world has made many advancements in technology. Even in a school community, the technology advancements...

Freshmen Haley Johnson completes her bar routine at the Free State invitational

Setting Up for State

kyle freese, reporter October 7, 2011

With the addition of new coach Danielle Hayes to the Free State and Lawrence High School gymnastics teams, the gymnasts have transitioned smoothly into their season. Following some standout leaders,...

Firebird Productions: Students use film skills to give back to community

Natalie Hiebert, Reporter October 3, 2011

You probably have heard or seen some of the work of Firebird Productions, the student run film production class. But many students don’t know that the studio does work outside of the annual homecoming...

To the Freshman….

amani safadi, managing editor August 26, 2011

For many seniors this isn’t the way they imagined their senior year would start. They may feel the freshman are ruining their senior year; a year that is supposed to be the best year of their lives. What...

Welcome to the New Free Press… Well Kind of

miranda davis May 26, 2011

In case you haven’t noticed, the Free Press has a  new look. The front page is has a story on it , and there are new faces listed as editors and a slightly different overall feel to the paper. Why,...

Students Excel on PSAT

kim carter and kim carter November 9, 2010

Everyone knows that Free State has its fair share of unique and smart students. From the debate team to the sports teams, the fine arts to the diverse clubs, the school is full of gifted kids....

Making More Than Players

austin fisher September 1, 2010

Drills and keep-away aren’t the only activities preparing soccer players for their time on the field. Kelly Barah, the new head coach of the soccer program, is making some important additions to what...

Board of Educations meeting

amani safadi March 3, 2010

The meeting began with the LHS student council president and principal talking about their lip dub. They talked about  how amazing it was that even in this time of budget craziness, they were able...

1 in 1,000: Jackie McCullough, fashionista

kim carter December 2, 2009

Jackie McCullough is a 16-year-old junior. She is a member of the National Honor Society and works to keep a 4.0 GPA. She is a leader in the Social Awareness club at Free State and enjoys spending time...

1 in 1,000: Josh May, family man

katherine corliss December 1, 2009

Starting out at a new school is difficult enough, it's even harder when it's your first year at public school and your a foot taller than almost everyone else. Josh May moved to Lawrence from Derby, Kansas...

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