In the final installment of his modern trilogy and last project as The Weeknd, singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye cemented himself as one of the 21st century’s greatest Pop/R&B megastars with the release...

Cleo & Leo on Elm Street is a new Mexican-inspired café in North Lawrence and opened in October. The owners have made the most of the small space by adding outdoor seating and several tables with...

In the midst of the last day of school before Thanksgiving break, rap sensation Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise album “GNX” on Nov. 22. With the album being his sixth studio piece, this collection...

Wicked on Broadway just celebrated 21 years since opening in 2003 and has yet to leave the stage since. So when a movie adaptation was announced, Wicked fans counted down the day til release. With its...

NOVEMBER As we put away our Halloween costumes, there’s a hint of melancholy in the air. Some turn to the next holiday to feel that sense of warmth during the darkest and coldest months of the year. For...

On Sept. 4, just weeks after students and staff returned for the new school year, America was again burdened by gun violence in classrooms. 14-year-old Colt Gray armed himself, killing four individuals...

Starbucks recently released its seasonal menu consisting of drinks new to this year as well as the holiday classics. Over the years, Starbucks has cultivated a collection of holiday treats that is only...

Tyler, The Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” was released on Oct. 28, ultimately breaking his two year project release window on odd numbered years. The album was first teased on Oct. 16 with an Instagram...

Dear Reader, As the first issue of the year lands at the end of September, it arguably hits the busiest month of the school year. The first month of school sports, homecoming week, childhood cancer...

After Sabrina Carpenter released the highly acclaimed “Espresso,” the following summer was spent with fans anticipating the release of her 6th studio album, “Short n’ Sweet.” At the same time,...

I have grown up living in rural Jefferson County, Kansas, but have always identified my home town to be Lawrence. With family roots that run deep in both Rice and Sumner counties, I would label my sociocultural...

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”,...