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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

Archives 2024-2025

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REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of April

Baila Love, Online Editor-In-Chief May 25, 2025

Whether it be lead singles, full albums or even live recordings, April was filled with an overwhelming amount of incredible new music. Even after I narrowed it down to my favorite eight songs, simply deciding...

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Boyle retires after 27 years with the district

BREAKING NEWS: Julie Boyle retires after 27 years with the district

Rakshan Ossen, News Managing Editor May 23, 2025

After nearly three decades as the voice and face of Lawrence Public Schools' communications, Julie Boyle announced her retirement according to a district news release.  Boyle, who joined the district...

On the opening day of the farmer's market, a family waits as their crème brûlée is prepared.

FEATURE: Harvesting Connections

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor May 21, 2025

From April through November, the Lawrence Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 7:30 –11:30 a.m. with the mission to grow both food and community, according to the Market’s website. As a 501c3,...

Getting ready to launch, sophomore Sadie Reynolds participates in discus for Free State Track and Field.

SPORTS: Breaking Discus Barriers

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter May 21, 2025

With another record-breaking throw from the previous record holder, sophomore discus thrower Sadie Reynolds has once again broken the school record for longest throw. She currently holds the record for...

Illustration by Ava Talbott

FEATURE: Chilly Challenge

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor May 19, 2025

As many have seen on social media platforms, people around the country are reviving the ice bucket challenge, renamed the University of South Carolina's #SpeakYourMIND Challenge. In the trend, people dump...

The Forensics State team poses with the state championship trophy. Photo collected by Eli Roust

NEWS: Six Tournaments of Success

Evie Chancy, News Managing Editor May 19, 2025

Since 2019, forensics has placed first in sweepstakes consecutively at the last six state competitions, predating all members of the state team and new speech and debate coach Parker Hopkins. Sweepstakes...

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FEATURE: Scouts to Counselors

Odelia Colvin, Reporter May 19, 2025

After growing out of the Lawrence Hidden Valley Girl Scout camp’s younger camper program, junior Megan Green decided to return to work with the younger girls. Responsibilities as an aide at Girl Scout...

Illustration by Kouri Demelash

FEATURE: When Thin is Trending

Penny Coleman, Reporter May 19, 2025

Editor's Note: This story discusses eating disorders and body insecurity With summer around the corner, many students are relieved of stresses such as long papers, test prepping and nightly homework....

Standing in her starting blocks, sophomore Aiyanna Moss looks ahead in preparation for her relay.

SPORTS: Birds at Kansas Relays

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

The University of Kansas Relays, a long-term tradition in American track and field dating back to 1923, took center stage once again this year for a three-day spectacle from April 17–19 at Rock Chalk...

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