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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

Free Press Online

Ariana Grande

February concert schedule

Juliana Hill, Reporter February 12, 2015

Ariana Grande with Rixton Feb. 25 Independence Event Center Independence, MO Tickets start at $45 7:30 p.m. Ariana Grande, a pop singer of Nickelodeon fame, will begin her Honeymoon Tour in Independence,...

Review: The Wind Rises

Review: ‘The Wind Rises’

Juliana Hill, Reporter February 12, 2015

When I was a child, I obsessed over every film Studio Ghibli released. I still have fond memories of watching them after school on a rainy days and less fond ones of having nightmares that my own parents...

Waiting for the game to begin, members of the varsity girls basketball team chat with one another. Coach Bryan Duncan believes the teams chemistry is driving them in the right direction. They just seem to find the right mix of having fun and really competing hard, and I think that leads to success, Duncan said.

Team chemistry drives girls basketball team’s success

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief February 11, 2015

On the bus to an away game, members of the varsity girls basketball team listen to music and joke around with teammates of all grade levels, a scene which is a stark contrast to the attitude of last year’s...

The Lied Center is often used by middle and high school students to showcase their talents. With the help of Anthea Scouffas, Director of Education and Engagement, The Lied Center is able to once again host events that young adults enjoy. Were going to go looking for specific artists that we think will speak to middle school aged or to high school students, Scouffas said.

New donations expand middle, high school programs

Trenna Soderling, Reporter February 10, 2015

From “The Ugly Duckling” to “The History of Hip-Hop,” the Lied Center has brought free performances to elementary school children for many years. However, a similar program did not exist for older...

Construction continues on new additions to the Ninth and Delaware Cultural Arts District. While some residents resists the development, their protests have not hindered the project. Im happy to see we can develop older properties instead of just tearing them down, said Patrick Kelly, cultural arts district task force member.

Lawrence Cultural Arts District construction continues

Maame Britwum, Reporter February 8, 2015

When senior Solomon Cottrell walks through his neighborhood in downtown Lawrence, he sees art everywhere. With artistic neighbors, noticing sculptures leaning in yards or artists working on streets isn’t...

Weird twitter, a group of comedians takes to twitter and makes it… weird

Maddie Birchfield, Reporter October 15, 2014

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Lawrence adopts national sex education standards

Fiona McAllister, Copy Editor September 26, 2014

In the past, during the sex education unit, health teachers in the district lectured students on male and female anatomy, explaining how to prevent STDs and emphasizing the importance of abstinence in...

August/September Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Managing Editor August 29, 2014

Ed Sheeran $52 per ticket All Ages Tuesday, Sept. 2 Show Starts: 7:30 p.m. Sprint Center 1407 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64106   One of the most famous singer-songwriters...

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Hometown Hub: Spring 2014 Concert Guide

Maria Carrasco, Copy Editor February 20, 2014

Buzz Under the Stars: $25 per ticket ALL AGES Doors open 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 KC Power and Light District 60 E 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64106 As the only relatively close music...

Java Break offers a wide variety of food and drink items. They even have a cereal bar where people can mix toppings and cereals.

Battle of the coffee shops: Editor tries Lawrence’s local blends

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief February 12, 2014

Recently, I pitted three of Lawrence’s popular coffee houses against each other to find the tastiest home brewed coffee and the best atmosphere. Best Coffee: I began my search at La Prima Tazza. When...

Sophomore Raegan Koenig feels that she fits in with Lawrences culture.

Raegan Koenig

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief January 31, 2014

Although it’s not sophomore Raegan Koenig’s first time visiting Lawrence, it is her first time attending school here. During winter break, Raegan moved from Seneca, Kan., where she attended Nemaha...

Loaves of bread line the shelves at Wheatfields Bakery, located at 904 Vermont St.
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Best of Lawrence: Sarah Whipple Edition

sarah whipple, design editor December 6, 2013

Best Store Cat- Sunfire Ceramics There’s usually a broad spectrum for store animals: they either love people and congregate where the customers go, or they try to stay as far away as possible in an...

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