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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

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Mallory Thompson

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor

Mallory is a senior and the News Photo Editor of the Free Press Newsmagazine and Online. This is her third year on staff and outside of journalism she is involved in National English Society, NHS, and LINK Crew. You can find her doing graphic design or hanging out with her dog in her free time.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Wrestling vs Junction City

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
January 18, 2024
Free State sits covered in snow. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, a snow day was called due to the extreme freezing temperatures.

[Photo] NEWS BRIEF: School Buses Down

Maria Mosconi, News Planning Team
January 17, 2024
The Granada Theater is a theater and concert venue located on Mass Street in Lawrence, Kansas.

[Photo] OPINION: Concert Culture Shifts

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
After bringing down Olathe East’s offensive line, senior Grant Lincoln jumps in the air while celebrating with his teammates.

[Photo] SPORTS: Fall Sports Highlights

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Taped on the window at a polling place in Rock Chalk Park, a sample ballot is displayed for people to preview before they place their votes in the booth.

[Photo] NEWS: Local Elections Results

Evie Chancy and Maria Mosconi
November 8, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Soccer Senior Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Boys Soccer Senior Night

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
October 18, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Undefeated Firebird Football Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: Undefeated Firebird Football Recap

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
October 10, 2023
Photo: Free State Brewery

FEATURE: The Taylor Swift Effect

Chloe Cook and Mallory Thompson
September 29, 2023
When a student enters the school late, they must enter through the office and type in their student ID to receive a slip that indicates their time of entry.

[Photo] NEWS: Teachers Enforce a New Tardy Policy

Claire Heinritz
September 18, 2023
PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School Recap

Mallory Thompson, News Photo Editor
September 11, 2023
One approach that Free State’s administration has taken to encourage better attendance among students is to turn it into a competition between the grade levels.

[Photo] NEWS: School District Addresses Chronic Absenteeism

Lilly Wall, News Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2023
Awaiting pickup for a JustFood donation, cafeteria worker DJ Brockway stands with the cafeteria’s contributions of hamburger buns and juice. After lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays, the kitchen staff prepares and packages uneaten food to be collected by a JustFood employee.

[Photo] FEATURE: JustFood Receives Leftover Food Donations

Lilly Wall
May 4, 2023
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[Photo] NEWS BRIEF: Students Walk Out For Trans Rights

Conrad Hill and Allison Mayhew
March 28, 2023
REVIEW: Good Riddance

REVIEW: Good Riddance

Mallory Thompson
March 7, 2023
Photo by Mallory Thompson

PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Sports Recap

Mallory Thompson
March 1, 2023
Photo by Chloe Cook

PHOTO GALLERY: January Photo Recap

Mallory Thompson
January 31, 2023
Members of Dance Hues Studio’s STAMPP [Shine Through Adversity Move Past Prejudice] Performance and Competition Company performed choreography by Paris Spotted Tail and Azia Gambrell to “Cry Your Heart Out” by Adele. The four performers at Ovation are in the company’s pre-professional track which consists of ten or more hours of training per week as well as other learning and advancement opportunities.

[Photo] FEATURE: Ovation! USD 497 Performance for Students

Lilly Wall
January 27, 2023
REVIEW: SZA Album Review

REVIEW: SZA Album Review

Lady Ortega-Perez and Mallory Thompson
January 11, 2023
Sophomore Everett Essman gets back on his feet after diving for the ball.

[Photo] FEATURE: Students Form After School Spikeball Club

Lilly Wall
December 13, 2022
REVIEW: The Loneliest Time

REVIEW: The Loneliest Time

Mallory Thompson
November 13, 2022
ALBUM REVIEW: You Signed Up For This

ALBUM REVIEW: You Signed Up For This

Mallory Thompson
November 10, 2022
Student section watches the Free State vs. Lawrence High football game. The crowd is dressed as College Gameday.

[Photo] FEATURE: Barstool Sports: Attacking Athletes or Harmless Humor?

Gabriella Kellison
October 30, 2022
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