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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

Archives 2018-2019

Movie Review: Detective Pikachu

Movie Review: Detective Pikachu

Daulton Meadows, Reporter • May 17, 2019

Every year, there is a definitive movie seen as the start to summer. It always comes out in May, it is almost always an action or comedy film (however, superhero movies have been taking over this slot),...

StuCo Representatives 2019

StuCo Representatives 2019

Chloe Stafre, Designer • May 17, 2019

Photos by: Maya Pavlyak, Riley Boehle

School Redesign Part 3: Restorative practices predicted beneficial to students

Jack Bellemere, Reporter • May 17, 2019

When a student gets in trouble at Free State, teachers traditionally “write up” that student, and send them to the office where administrators will dole out their punishment. However, english teacher...

School Redesign Part 2: Teachers emphasize need for student feedback

Jack Bellemere, Reporter • May 17, 2019

“I don’t believe that teachers should have desks in their classroom,” said special education teacher Patrick Dipman. “I believe that what that creates is squatters rights.” Dipman is explaining...

School Redesign Part 1: Plan approved by staff, efforts begin

Jack Bellemere, Reporter • May 17, 2019

“We customize everything everything,” graphic design teacher Michelle Salmans said. “We customize our phones, our laptops [and] our clothing. Why can't we customize our education? Salmans is referring...

Photo Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer

Photo Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer

Isabel Janssen, Photographer • May 17, 2019

Firebirds Care: The Sustainability Fair

Firebirds Care: The Sustainability Fair

Kameren Prather, Videographer • May 17, 2019

Furry Friends of Free State

Furry Friends of Free State

Katie Diaz, Videographer • May 17, 2019

Dylan Reviews: Captain Marvel

Dylan Reviews: Captain Marvel

Dylan Crawford, Videographer • May 16, 2019

Seniors Saying Goodbye: Life goals and travel plans after graduation

Seniors Saying Goodbye: Life goals and travel plans after graduation

Alex Decker, Reporter • May 16, 2019

Jordan Hauber After taking Scott Smith’s multimedia production class his freshman year, senior Jordan Hauber has taken an interest in film and aspires to become a producer some day. Specializing in...

‘Just treading water, dude’: Baseball ready to prove they deserve no. 1 ranking

‘Just treading water, dude’: Baseball ready to prove they deserve no. 1 ranking

Jax Egan, Sports Editor • May 16, 2019

At the Free State baseball alumni game earlier this season, former Sunflower League MVP Ryne Price brought one message to the Firebirds baseball team that stuck with them. “Ryne said something like...

Photo Gallery: Improv Night at the Black Box Theatre

Photo Gallery: Improv Night at the Black Box Theatre

Isis Norris, Photographer • May 16, 2019

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