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Free Press Online
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
All content by Darby Gilliland
Junior Nicole Ahn, junior Juliana Wilches-Merchan, senior Abena Peasah, senior Lane Weis, senior Meredith Shaheed and senior Ella Spillman listen to club captains during the first meeting.

New club focuses on equity, student action

Darby Gilliland and Jackson Barton
April 14, 2017
The Supreme Court ruling was announced Thursday afternoon

KS Supreme Court rules school funding inadequate

Jake Clark and Darby Gilliland
March 3, 2017
Gowns sit on a hanger in the Black Box. Seniors can avoid additional fees by using their siblings garments.

Editor reviews the costs of graduating high school

Darby Gilliland, Copy Editor
November 9, 2016
A Lawrence Police Department vehicle parked near the scene of the incident. Students were alarmed by the sudden presence of emergency services during their lunch period.

Student injured after dangerous jump into nearby pond

Darby Gilliland and Mariah Houston
May 19, 2016

Female students of color participate in KU study

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
March 23, 2016

Shooting in Hesston leaves three casualties

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
March 21, 2016
During a work night before the district STAR event competition in Tonganoxie, sophomore members Destiny Downing, Jade Byer and Kaylan Benton prepare to present their projects.

Consumer Science Club teaches real-life skills

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
March 14, 2016
The end of the semester can feel overwhelming as workloads increase.

Middle of school year affects students in different ways

Sydney Gard and Darby Gilliland
January 23, 2016
Senior Carlyn Hartsock, sophomore Maleena Hatfield and senior Jalen Galloway understand the pain of being middle children.

Middle children discuss birth order stereotypes

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
January 23, 2016

Stuck in the middle: students discuss being at a midpoint

Elizabeth Patton, Darby Gilliland, and Sydney Gard
January 23, 2016
A fire ruined much of the inside of Pet World last year. Their reopening is scheduled for Jan. 23.

Pet World rallies after devastating fire

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
January 20, 2016

Reporter shares her experience at new restaurant, Jazz

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
January 7, 2016
As the school year progresses students become more aware of their grades. For some students, checking Skyward on the app or on a computer becomes an addiction.

Staffers discuss their skyward habits

Elizabeth Patton and Darby Gilliland
November 28, 2015

Lawrence Mayor Jeremy Farmer resigns

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
September 8, 2015
Leading warm-ups (from left), junior Mika Schrader, senior Hannah Reussner, junior Allie Knapp, senior Lindsey Wethington, sophomore Goosie Zicker, juniors Marcela Ellabracht and Sidney Zavala run laps around the football field during practice.

Young varsity girls soccer team set to defy expectations

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
April 28, 2015
A member of KNEA holds up a sign during a protest at the capitol in Topeka. Sam Brownback's plan to cut school funding resulted in marches and protests.

Brownback’s order sparks discord, protest follows

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
March 9, 2015

Khaury El-Amin shares poem “What’s Up Dad?” at the talent show

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
February 10, 2015
Discussing amongst one another during a game of trivia, members of Scholars Bowl practice for upcoming tournaments. So far Free State has produced a successful season. "This is my eighteenth year coaching Scholars Bowl here at Free State and I've been the only coach that we've had here," Strawderman said.

Scholars Bowl Students Compete for Academic Expertise

Darby Gilliland, Reporter
January 30, 2015
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