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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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NEWS: War at Peace

Grace Mosconi, News Planning Team May 18, 2026

After seven weeks of gas price inflating and global tensions rising, the United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 7. While U.S Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the destruction...

Protesters against the decision made by the Leavenworth City Commission. Digital illustration by Celeste Jenkins.

NEWS: Leavenworth ICE Detention Center

Phoebe Morris, News Managing Editor May 12, 2026

The Leavenworth City Commission voted 4-1 to approve CoreCivic, a previously privately-run prison, to obtain a special-use permit on March 10, allowing it to reopen as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

The voting badges represent the rights voters have gained and now have the chance to lose. Digital illustration by Harper Finck.

NEWS: Who is it Saving?

Maria Mosconi and Phoebe Morris March 30, 2026

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act passed in the House of Representatives and is awaiting the Senate’s vote as of Feb. 24. The bill was introduced by Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy...

The Firebird statue stands tall outside of Free State. Digital illustration by Baila Love.

NEWS BRIEF: U.S. Initiates Conflict With Iran

Maria Mosconi, News Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2026

On the morning of Feb. 28, Trump announced that the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, which killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Since then, Iran has launched attacks on...

Digital illustration by Harper Finck.

NEWS: Absolute Resolve

Jonah Frye, Reporter February 24, 2026

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela recently escalated on Jan. 3 when the U.S. government forcibly removed President Nicolas Maduro from office. According to Al Jazeera, the Trump Administration...

The Firebird statue stands tall outside of Free State. Digital illustration by Baila Love.

NEWS BRIEF: ICE Spotted in Lawrence

Jonah Frye, Reporter February 17, 2026

On the morning of Feb. 17, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and vehicles were spotted in Lawrence. These sightings have been confirmed with photos and videos by Sanctuary Alliance. According...

A deck of cards with one representing President Donald J. Trump as the king card. Digital illustration by Elizabeth Puah.

NEWS: Crowning the People

Grace Mosconi, Reporter November 21, 2025

More than seven million protesters participated in the “No Kings” protest across the United States on Oct. 18, 2025. The “No Kings” protest is an ongoing opposition to President Donald Trump’s...

A press pass of a journalist barred from the White House. Digital Illustration by Baila Love.

NEWS: Pushed out of Pentagon

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter November 21, 2025

Dozens of journalists at the Pentagon turned in their badges on Oct. 15 after refusing to agree to new rules and restrictions placed on them by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to the Associated...

Government websites altered by the Trump Administration. Design by Evie Chancy.

NEWS: Warped Websites

Stella Dorssom, Reporter November 21, 2025

In late September, following the United States government shutdown, banners appeared on numerous government-run and established websites. These banners were displayed on each site's home page, stating...

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