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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

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FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter April 17, 2024

On March 16, the Kansas City Current unveiled their latest soccer stadium, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The 117 million dollar project promised a picturesque stadium by the Kansas City...

Individual getting into their car in the Free State parking lot.

FEATURE: Protecting The Parking Lot

Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team April 17, 2024

For many students, earning a license means independence. However, with this newfound freedom come new responsibilities and liabilities, especially in the school parking lot. According to the National...

FEATURE: Avoiding Burnout in Athletics

FEATURE: Avoiding Burnout in Athletics

Jonah Frye, Reporter April 17, 2024

As hard as it is to avoid psychological burnout, it can be even harder for an athlete to understand their burnout. According to an article from the NCAA, the most proven way to come back from psychological...

Like many students, junior Amelia Wiles uses a variety of accessories in her car as an avenue of self-expression. Wiles said that many of the trinkets hold sentimental value and are daily visual reminders of family, friends and happy memories.

FEATURE: Students Reflect on Car Decorations

Isabella Bobey, Reporter April 15, 2024

For many students, their cars often become more than just modes of transportation, they also become canvases for self-expression. From bumper stickers to bobbleheads, the art of car decoration allows students...

Technology has been proven to affect students’ ability to learn by distracting or miseducating them. While some gain great benefits from technology, many use it to cheat and end up not learning anything.

FEATURE: Learning in the Screen Age

Lauren Jackson, Reporter April 10, 2024

Ever since cell phones have been commonly owned, teachers have faced the challenge of cell phones being a distraction to students inside the classroom and out. Teacher opinions differ on the major effects...

Digital Illustration by Kinsey Lake.

FEATURE: Compassion in Action

Meredith Shryock, Reporter April 1, 2024

For over 25 years, 100 Good Women has been supporting and building a strong community in Lawrence. Through the collective effort of its members, the non-profit has met the gap that other social services...

Archived photo by Chloe Cook

FEATURE: Kicking It Into Gear

Arianna Waller, Reporter April 1, 2024

Following the loss to Garden City in overtime last year, Girls Soccer is heading back into the game. The girls are focusing on their strength, resilience and leadership to bring a new look to the program.  Senior...

Placed off to the side of the commons, a fiddle-leaf fig resides to beautify the school.

FEATURE: Plants Beautify the School

Jonah Frye, Reporter April 1, 2024

What started as a way to create space in the greenhouse has become a source of beauty, collaboration and health throughout the halls. During first semester, students noticed plants starting to pop up around...

A student scrolls through Instagram while hiding their phone in a book. Many students employ similar tactics to get out of reading.

FEATURE: No One Reads Anymore

Meredith Shryock, Reporter April 1, 2024

There is an increasing concern in The Student Library Advisory Board about declines in reading among teenagers. According to a study done by the American Psychological Association, less than 20% of high...

At the front of the class, math teacher Annette McDonald teaches AP Calculus BC to sophomores, juniors and seniors. McDonald prepares students for the AP exam by giving them practice tests and review problems. “Mrs. McDonald encourages us daily to try new strategies to study and prepare,” junior Adele Buren said. “She always lets us ask peers for help if we need it [too].”

FEATURE: Lock In

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter April 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, many Advanced Placement [AP] students find themselves changing the ways they study for the end-of-year exam. Although the thought of retaining and recalling a year’s...

With a bigger location comes a bigger kitchen, and Executive Chef Ross Petrozz expresses excitement over bringing in new foods and focusing on Ramen Bowls original dishes.  I am most excited to work on the original menu, go back to our classics and bring in new food that is on par with it. I feel like the sky is the limit with this kitchen, Petrozz said.

FEATURE: Ramen Reboot

Ava Talbott, Reporter March 29, 2024

Ramen Bowls is a popular Lawrence restaurant, bringing in many people every week. They recently closed their doors on Mass St. and on Feb. 29 reopened its doors at a new location about twice as big.  This...

Illustration by Allison Mayhew.

FEATURE: Rise in Instagram Reels

Allison Mayhew, News Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2024

What started as an attempt to mimic popular app TikTok’s continuous short-video platform style has now gained its popularity– According to LinkedIn, 30% of the time spent on Instagram’s platform...

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