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Thrifters peruse the racks at the Cider Gallery's market. Photo credit: Opal Morris
Local thrift market unites Lawrence fashion-lovers
By Karen Cruz Santos, Writer/Reporter • February 5, 2025

A major thrift market has emerged in the heart of Lawrence, acquiring the attention of community members, and one of its founders happens to roam our very...

A poster hanging in the hallways of the school.
Giving this Generation Hope(core)
By Channing Morse, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • February 4, 2025
Brad Stoll receives the Special Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Former LHS coach Brad Stoll joins Atlanta Braves coaching staff
By Ruby Flanner, Writer/Reporter • January 22, 2025
Talking on the sidelines, Bowen discusses plays with assistant coach, Taylor Stuart during the game against Shawnee Mission West on Oct. 4th. The Lions won 55-0
Bye Bye Bowen
By Arabella Gipp, The Budget Co-Editor in Chief • December 17, 2024
Sports
Students cheer on the Chesty Lions during a fall football game.
Expectations for respect shouldn’t end in the stadium
By Channing Morse, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • December 17, 2024

High school sports are being taken way too seriously and the disrespect that has resulted, especially recently, is unfathomable.   Parents and coaches of high school...

A PE credit should not be required for school-sport athletes.
A PE credit should not be required for school-sport athletes.
By Juliet Outka, The Budget Co-Editor in Chief • December 17, 2024
Lawrence High tennis courts deemed 'unplayable'
Lawrence High tennis courts deemed ‘unplayable’
By Leila Celine Elkhamri, Writer/Reporter • October 30, 2024
Celebrating a win, Susie Micka and many Unified Sports participants gather at Pack the House in 2023. They celebrated their National Unified Champion School for the years 2022-2026.
Lawrence High athletics become more unified than ever
By Zana Kennedy, The Budget Co-Editor In Chief • October 25, 2024
Opinions
Graphic by Ronan Kemme
Authenticity Over Perfection: I’m no Longer Playing the College Admissions Game
By Ashlyn Tell, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • December 10, 2024

The unrelenting Instagram algorithm has one more trick up its sleeve for high schoolers: a flood of talkative videos from college essay tutors, “admissions experts,”...

Damaging Rhetoric Harms Recovering Communities
Damaging Rhetoric Harms Recovering Communities
By Mimi Rosado, Social Media Co-Editor in Chief • December 9, 2024
Protecting the legacy of Payne
Protecting the legacy of Payne
By Channing Morse, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • November 22, 2024
Hot takes on Halloween costumes
Hot takes on Halloween costumes
By Karen Cruz Santos, Writer/Reporter • October 31, 2024
Features
Adjusting lights, senior Molly Kelly has taken on a new position within the LHS theater department.
Lighting the path to becoming a Leader
By Anne Woolverton, Reporter/Designer • December 17, 2024

The Spring 2023 Showtime performance was set to come to audiences as scheduled when an opening in the Light Crew left producers scrambling to fill the tech gap. Senior Molly...

Galbreath going D1
Galbreath going D1
By Channing Morse, lhsbudget.com Co-Editor in Chief • October 7, 2024
The teal ribbon is the symbol of Ovarian Cancer Awareness.
The silent killer: bringing awareness to ovarian cancer
By Zana Kennedy, The Budget Co-Editor in Chief • September 30, 2024
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
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