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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
Suspended, Nora Talbott does the splits.

PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation Talent Show

Anders Benson, Nathan Friedman, and Nathan Kramer • February 6, 2025

The Free State Chamber Choir sings.

PHOTO GALLERY: All City Choir Concert

Nathan Kramer and Ceci Bennett • February 6, 2025

Lawrence Virtual School senior Jesse Johnson, Free State High senior Anwen Williams and Lawrence High senior Juan Casimiro-Mendoza pose for a photo after the ceremony.

PHOTO GALLERY: MLK Celebration

Nate Willems, Photographer • February 3, 2025

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

On Nov. 23 former President Bill Clinton accepted the 2015 Dole Leadership Prize in front of over 2,000 people at the Lied Center. Clinton, who has been to Lawrence once before in 2004 to speak...

Kevin Marcus and Wil B of Black Violin pose with their instruments. The duo is coming to the Lied Center on October 1.

Black Violin pushes boundaries of classical music in upcoming Lawrence concert

Kaya Shafer, Copy Editor • September 25, 2015

On October 1, Black Violin will be coming to the Lied Center of Kansas for the second time. Putting a modern twist on classical music, Kevin Slyvester (Kev Marcus) and Wilner Baptiste (Wil B) took what...

The Lied Center is often used by middle and high school students to showcase their talents. With the help of Anthea Scouffas, Director of Education and Engagement, The Lied Center is able to once again host events that young adults enjoy. "We're going to go looking for specific artists that we think will speak to middle school aged or to high school students," Scouffas said.

New donations expand middle, high school programs

Trenna Soderling, Reporter • February 10, 2015

From “The Ugly Duckling” to “The History of Hip-Hop,” the Lied Center has brought free performances to elementary school children for many years. However, a similar program did not exist for older...

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