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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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Brief: Race to the Finish

Olivia Roderick, Reporter • November 20, 2021

Led by seniors Allison Babbit and Ben Shryock with the highest scoring runs, cross country went to state. This season is the 18th time that boys have qualified and 19th for girls. Girls came in an...

Lawrence school board president, Kelly Jones

Legislators Debate Trans Rights

Isis Norris, Free Press Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2021

During a year filled with fallout from the pandemic and political uprisings, some Kansas legislators have focused their attention on other matters: transgender youth. A History of anti-LGBTQ legislation Kansas...

Girl Grappler Gray Undefeated

Girl Grappler Gray Undefeated

April 12, 2021

During her high school career, junior Madyson Gray has never lost a match in girls wrestling. In fact, Gray has never lost a state championship she has qualified for. Gray first went out for the middle...

Student activists take to social media

Student activists take to social media

Zanna Ingram, Online Copy Editor • October 9, 2020

The gay and trans panic defense is used in courtrooms to defend those accused of violent crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community. Junior Hays Hummel wants to put an end to that practice. Hummel...

Girl’s Volleyball

September 26, 2019

Hangout Spots

Hangout Spots

Katie Diaz, Videographer • October 23, 2018

Powerschool Tutorial

Powerschool Tutorial

Katie Diaz, Videographer • October 22, 2018

Alternative Paths

January 31, 2018

As the last semester of high school rolls around, seniors make decisions to secure their plans for next year. Though college is the expected route, many seniors have decided to take a different course. Charlie...

Girls Basketball

January 30, 2018

What is DACA?

October 4, 2017

DACA was created under former President Barack Obama to protect children brought here illegally by their parents from deportation and allows them to work, as many immigrants cannot. It was created...

DACA In Our Schools

October 4, 2017

Some of the recipients go to school here, potentially in danger of deportation. A Middle Eastern student, who chose to remain anonymous, believes Trump’s decision on DACA creates a serious problem...

Ladybird's industrial mixer is important in maintaining a constant output of pie dough. "Building the bakery was key to a more seamless operation," Heriford said.

The bakery

Jackson Barton, Editor in Chief • June 14, 2017

Being a popular spot for students, families and older folks equally, Ladybird Diner can be a chaotic location on the weekends. But amidst the chaos upstairs, downstairs in the cozy confines of stone and...

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