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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

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Archives 2024-2025

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.

SPORTS: Hoops and Heart

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Head Coach Dwayne Paul and his squad prepared for the challenges in winter with a renewed focus and determination. With his second year as coach, his aim is to improve from last year’s 8-10 record. With...

Digital Illustration by Neylana Haque.

NEWS: About The Palisades Fires

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, a series of wildfires broke out across Los Angeles, California. The biggest of the seven, the Palisades Fire, began burning in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County. Since...

Photo illustration by Baila Love

SIDEBAR: Jerd Playlist

Lilly Wall and Baila Love February 17, 2025

"Close To You" by Gracie Abrams - Maria Mosconi "Killing Me Softly" by The Fugees - Rakshan Ossen "North" by Clairo - Lucas Smith "Ex-Factor" by Ms. Lauryn Hill - Addison Powers "Ski What...

Digital Illustration by Kouri Demelash

FEATURE: On-Demand Makes the Leap

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor February 17, 2025

Televised streaming of sports has been a pivotal part for fans around the country. Recently, sporting organizations have moved from traditional services like NBC, CBS, ESPN and Fox to offer streaming services...

Coming up for air, sophomore Sebastian Iversen swims the freestyle at the Senior Night meet on Jan. 16.

SPORTS: Swimming to State

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

The boys Swim and Dive team, in their second year under swim head coach Janna Skinner and first year under dive coach Elliot Ahlvers, are making headway as the season progresses. Several swimmers qualified...

Digital Illustration by Willow Marable

NEWS: From Day One

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

President Donald J. Trump entered office on Jan. 20. Within the first week of his presidency, he signed 36 executive orders. Take a look at some of the most influential orders, what they imply and a breakdown...

Digital illustration by Allison McCall

NEWS: Debate At State

Delaney Bayliss, Assistant Social Media Editor February 17, 2025

After competing at Garden City on Jan. 17 and 18, the varsity debate team returned home with a four-speaker state championship, successfully ending their 2024-2025 season by bringing down Washburn Rural,...

Smiling, juniors Landry Koester, Piper Northrop, Megan Green, and Ebi Hegeman pose for a selfie.

FEATURE: Firebirds at KTF

Jonah Frye, Reporter February 17, 2025

From Jan. 9-11, the Free State Theatre department took a trip to Wichita for the annual Kansas Thespian Festival. The festival is designed for any registered school in Kansas and plays host to many competitions,...

Digital illustration by Amanda McCall

EDITORIAL: Cell Phone Debate

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

For the majority of teenagers, mobile phones are a vital aspect of their social and emotional lives. From waking up to check Instagram notifications to asking a friend where they’re eating lunch to setting...

Smiling, News Editor-in-Chief Phoebe Morris sits at a picnic table.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Phoebe Morris

Phoebe Morris, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

Dear reader, On behalf of FSJ, I would like to formally welcome everyone back with our first issue in 2025. In January, our district enjoyed multiple chilly snow days and implemented the new phone policy,...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of January

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor February 17, 2025

This January, we started the year off well with releases like a new Ethel Cain album and Lucy Dacus’ lead single for “Forever is a Feeling". Though there are a few I did not include (such as Mac Miller’s...

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