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Archives 2015-2016

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Students have differing takes on the initiative to use more digital textbooks. Junior Cooper Rasmussen has not taken many classes with an online textbook even though he prefers to use them. “I like using online textbooks because you don’t have to carry around a textbook,” Rasmussen said. “It’s way more convenient.”

Students, teachers push back on use of online textbooks

Lauren Brittain, Copy Editor • December 16, 2015

Junior Luke Winchester logs out of Cengage.com. He attempts to log in again. He shuts down his laptop and considers throwing it at the wall. The AP Chemistry digital textbook website is malfunctioning...

Ray Goren is an up and coming artist that gave the Free Press his album to review.

Reporter reviews “Songs for You” by Ray Goren

Madi Engnehl-Thomas, Reporter • December 16, 2015

When I was first handed the album “Songs for You” by Ray Goren, I had no idea what to think. The three yellow, red and blue dots on the cover reminded me of Rock Band. Due to not owning a CD player...

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...

Working on a practice SAT packet, junior Santiago Trejo prepares for the real test.

Students react to redesigned SAT and its changes

Juna Murao, Reporter • December 15, 2015

“Clairvoyant,” “ephemeral” and “fraught” are some words that junior Katie Lane may never come across outside the SAT test. However, changes will take place for the SAT in March 2016....

Seniors share plans for early graduation

Maame Britwum, Online Editor • December 15, 2015

As first semester comes to a close, many seniors are beginning to prepare for their final semester; however, for senior Kirsten Baska and many others, this semester will be her last. At the start of...

Copy Editor reviews interactive Lawrence Arts Center play

Lauren Brittain, Copy Editor • December 14, 2015

A dead bride leads me down a pitch black hallway, covered in cobwebs and smoke. Her face is a shock of white and she sings like a lost lover as we pass other creatures of the night. Wolves howl, black...

Government students register to vote

Libby Stanford, Online Editor • December 14, 2015

On Nov. 24, Government students were provided with the opportunity to register to vote for the 2016 election. Throughout the semester students have been learning about the government and the different...

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