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“I was with someone for a long time, for like a year. We broke up in September and that was kind of hard on me. I just felt really stuck, so I turned to drinking on the weekends and parties...
As one of the most recent trends to gain popularity, the illegal use of e-cigarettes and "Juuls" has become common among the school’s underage population. The use of vape products—vaping for short—was...
The rise of technology based education has made online schooling an easier option for some students. Students can get a full education online through the school district or choose to take only some of...
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
• January 30, 2018
Dr. Anthony Lewis has been selected as the next superintendent of Lawrence schools effective July 1 according to a press release sent out Monday morning. Lewis previously served as an assistant superintendent...
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
• January 29, 2018
After three student speeches and three standing ovations inside Liberty Hall Thursday evening, junior Ruth Gathunguri was recognized as the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year. Just short of the award,...
Jackson Barton, Online Editor in Chief
• January 19, 2018
Around 50 students, parents, teachers and staff packed the auditorium at the Lawrence Public Library on Dec. 14 for a Community Conversation. It was the second of two opportunities for community members...
Over the past summer, senior Ascent club president Sandhya Ravikumar had an idea to build a wind turbine.
The Ascent club is new to Free State this year. The club is an outreach program for underrepresented...
Marching into band class, junior Gabriel Leverette had no idea it was one of the last times he would play his old trumpet, the instrument he started with and played for the past five years.
“I never...
On Monday October 23, Free State opened the first multi-stall gender neutral bathroom. The bathroom is a converted girl's restroom because of the stalls that provide privacy.
While there were already...
Beginning in 2019, Free State will undergo a $15 million renovation.
The proposed renovations include adding of at least seven classrooms, expanding the library, building new facilities for the growing...
The Free State Art Club launched a donation drive and fundraiser on November 16 for the Lawrence Humane Society.
The club is selling handmade buttons in efforts to raise money for the non-profit shelter....
Dominic Scavuzzo is a moderate Conservative running as a Republican.
“I believe that my message overall is creating better dynamic,” Scavuzzo said. “By creating a youthful point-of-view, I could...
