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Tuesdays are chicken strip days for junior Nathaniel Hoopes in the Free State lunchroom. Photo by Nick Popiel, The Free Press

Best Cafeteria Item – Chicken Strips

By The Free Press, Erin Friedrichsen
January 8, 2015
Local photographer Amy Dye photographs Free State senior Meghan Perry during a photo session across the street from Dye’s house. “Honestly, I don’t know why [my photography is popular],” Dye said. “I’m just glad that it is.” Seniors can set up their sessions by visiting her website, www.amydyephotography.com. Photo by Mary Brady, The Free Press

Best Senior Photographer – Amy Dye

By The Free Press, Trenna Soderling
January 7, 2015
Plato’s Closet offers teens a chance to buy and sell stylish brand name clothing for a fraction of the original price. Photo by Mary Brady, The Free Press

Best Secondhand Store – Plato’s Closet

By The Free Press, Juliana Hill
January 7, 2015
Opened in Lawrence in 1996, The Dusty Bookshelf allows bookworms to read to their hearts’ content, nestled in comfy nooks between shelves.

Best Bookstore – Dusty Bookshelf

By Cortlynn Stark, The Budget
January 6, 2015
A common study spot for Free State students, Dillons caters to both sides of 15th Street, offering many students their first job. “It’s pretty easy to get hired there, so I guess that would be a pretty good reason to give them the [award],” senior Stewart Merz said. Photo by Sam Goodwin, The Free Press

Best Place to Work – Dillons

By The Free Press, Maria Carrasco
January 6, 2015
Humane Society cat, Tater, licks his chops in the cat room. Tater is a 7-year-old domestic shorthair. He can be adopted for $40.

Best Place to Volunteer – Lawrence Humane Society

By Riley Nelson, The Budget
December 30, 2014
Located at 1814 W. 23rd St., Yello Sub draws students from across Lawrence. The shop offers a variety of meat and vegetarian combinations for about $7. (Photo by Mary Brady, The Free Press)

Best Sub Shop – Yello Sub

By Nikk McCollum, The Budget
December 30, 2014
Opening earlier this year, Big Biscuit is just across the street from Free State, attracting many patrons from the school. Menu-proclaimed favorites include eggs benedict, “Jim’s Platter” and trademarked “Big Biscuits.” The eatery is open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Photo by Mary Brady, The Free Press)

Best Breakfast – Big Biscuit

By The Free Press, Maddie Birchfield
December 30, 2014
Photo courtesy of Aidan Rothrock

Best School-Sponsored Trip – Hiratsuka, Japan

By Zia Kelly, The Budget
December 30, 2014

Best Local Celebrity – Coach Bill Self

By The Free Press, Hala Hamid
December 18, 2014

Best Radio Station – 95.7 The Vibe

By The Free Press, Lauren Brittain
December 18, 2014
The marquee at the Granada shows the lineup of acts for the month. This former movie theater hosts bands from throughout the country. (Photo by Sam Goodwin, The Free Press)

Best Concert Venue – The Granada

By Kansas Gibler, The Budget
December 18, 2014
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