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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

Dancing together, Lawrence community members enjoy live music. Throughout the day, seven bands performed at Summerfest.

NEWS: (Re)Connecting

Eli Roust, Yearbook Photo Editor August 23, 2024

For the past three years, Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Department held a fireworks show for the public on the Fourth of July by the Kaw River. However, when it was moved to the fairgrounds last year,...

Cover of Charli XCX's new album, "brat."

REVIEW: Brat by Charli XCX

Evie Chancy and Baila Love August 23, 2024

Editor's Note: Due to a printing error, this story is a different version of the one published in the Summer issue of the Free Press Following the release of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album “Brat”,...

SPORTS: Summer Miles

SPORTS: Summer Miles

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor August 22, 2024

With the end of the spring semester, high school students in Lawrence began their summer break on May 24. While many students have an array of extracurricular activities during their summer, cross country...

Sarah Podrasky and her son enjoying an embrace.

FEATURE: Two Peas in a Pod

Claire Heinritz, Yearbook Managing Editor August 15, 2024

Mother’s Day takes on a special meaning for photography teacher and mom Sarah Podrasky after struggling with infertility for years. She and her five year old son, Phil, now share a tight bond. Sarah...

FEATURE: Cheating Culture

FEATURE: Cheating Culture

Lauren Jackson and Evie Chancy August 15, 2024

As finals approach and grades grow closer to being finalized, many students have turned to cheating to maintain their good grades. According to an Instagram poll on @fsjournalism, 76% of the 142 voters...

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