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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

Sophomore Cami Lee hits tennis ball at a varsity tennis meet. Cami Lee started playing with her older sister, senior Maya Lee, 5 years ago.

FEATURE: Sibling Expectations

Phoebe Morris, Reporter November 9, 2023

When tensions rise, students look to those they idolize, especially siblings to relieve stress. Starting from day one, siblings are constantly put in situations to compete against each other. And sometimes...

Siblings vs. Only Children

Siblings vs. Only Children

Walker Koberlein, Reporter January 26, 2019

Big or small, each family is unique. Whether coming from a family with many siblings, or having lived their lives being an only child, each person’s home life affects their perspective in many ways....

Jax, Joe, Jay and Jet Dineen pose for a family photo. Jax Dineen is a junior who plays running back for the firebirds

Dineen Dynasty: Jax carries family legacy

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 12, 2017

Like both his brothers before him, junior running back Jax Dineen is one of the football team’s major playmakers. Jax Dineen is the third in line of four brothers to come through the football program....

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

As the first semester draws to a close, students and teachers can feel stuck in the middle. While many feel stuck in Kansas, some appreciate its simplicity. Others are somewhere between a friendship...

photo by: kristina foster

Holiday Gifts Hometown Hub

hannah reussner, reporter December 16, 2013

Significant other: Maybe you’re stuck on what to give your significant other. Or maybe you’re broke. “52 reasons why I like you” is a great, intimate gift that your significant other will surely...

1 in 1,000: Josh May, family man

katherine corliss December 1, 2009

Starting out at a new school is difficult enough, it's even harder when it's your first year at public school and your a foot taller than almost everyone else. Josh May moved to Lawrence from Derby, Kansas...

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