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News
Surrounded by local Flowers, Sunrise Project distinguishes its garden space.
Sunrise Project looking for a new place to call home
By Zana Kennedy, The Budget Co-Editor in Chief • September 11, 2024

A greenhouse. A kitchen. A family. Over the past ten years, the Sunrise Project has wrapped this all into one at 1501 Leonard Avenue — but the nonprofit...

Teachers and parents call for phone-free school day
Teachers and parents call for phone-free school day
By Rhubarb Brubacher, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • September 11, 2024
School board renews AI surveillance software for $53,000
School board renews AI surveillance software for $53,000
By Zana Kennedy, Channing Morse, and Arabella Gipp • July 9, 2024
Speaking at graduation, Superintendent Anthony Lewis honors members of the Class of 2024.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis announces resignation
By Zana Kennedy, Editor in Chief • June 29, 2024
Sports
LHS and Unified alum Treven Gill passes the ball during the tournament on April 13.
Unified Soccer wraps up season with KC tournament
By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter • May 22, 2024

Lawrence High Unified Soccer finished up its season in late April, competing in the KC Metro Region Unified Soccer Tournament.  LHS brought over 20 partners and athletes...

Bus scheduling issues plague school sports and activities
Bus scheduling issues plague school sports and activities
By Maya Smith, Editor in Chief • May 7, 2024
Wagner advances the ball during a home game vs. Shawnee Mission North West high school on April 23.
Part-time freshman soccer player dominates on the pitch
By Rhubarb Brubacher, Reporter • May 7, 2024
The softball team works with Naylor during practice on Feb. 15.
Pre-season conditioning helps launch softball team
By Juliet Outka, Reporter • April 25, 2024
Opinions
Swift reveals heart-wrenching, versatile album
Swift reveals heart-wrenching, versatile album
By Mimi Rosado, Reporter • May 3, 2024

“The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor Swift’s most vulnerable album yet.  With tracks ranging from upbeat tunes like “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” and...

Students congregate for second breakfast at LHS
Review: best lunch spots for students in Lawrence
By Ava Lee, Reporter • April 25, 2024
Seniors Morgan Salisbury, Maya Smith, Natasha Torkzaban and Jack Tell pose before a meeting on March 29 with district administrators.
Fighting for our rights: Gaggle & USD 497
By Natasha Torkzaban, Morgan Salisbury, Maya Smith, and Jack Tell • April 18, 2024
Review: Dune: Part 2 is utterly magnetic
Review: Dune: Part 2 is utterly magnetic
By Declan Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2024
Features
Symons during AP Physics class on April 30.
Senior Brendan Symons wins Model U.N. outstanding delegate award
By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter • April 30, 2024

Senior Brendan Symon’s best advice for students looking into Model United Nations is to avoid trying too hard.  After all, he says, “It’s just pretending to be the...

Kennedy's drawings in a hallway near the debate room.
For senior Rose Kennedy, blank walls are a canvas
By Ethan Hanratanagorn, Reporter • April 25, 2024
Long family lineage carries on lion's pride
Long family lineage carries on lion's pride
By Natasha Torkzaban, Mimi Rosado, Danny Phalen, and Bryndal Hoover • April 18, 2024
Head track coach Audrey Trowbridge interacts with athletes a meet at Free State High School on April 12.
Through the ages: LHS alumni return to coach at the school they love
By Jack Tell, Maya Smith, and Morgan Salisbury • April 18, 2024
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