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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget
Daniel Davidson

Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor in Chief

In my third and final year on staff, I hope to continue the Budget’s tradition of journalistic excellence.

Contact me at 10187345@students.usd497.org

All content by Daniel Davidson

Students look for ways to keep in touch while social distancing

By Daniel Davidson, Mia Robinson, and Riley Unekis
April 18, 2020
Federal tobacco ban takes effect

Federal tobacco ban takes effect

By Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor in Chief
March 31, 2020
Student safety discussions continue

Student safety discussions continue

By Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor in Chief
March 30, 2020
Faculty convene over video app Zoom for their first professional development session.

State, district leaders roll out plans for ‘continuous learning’

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 has transformed life around the globe and particularly in Italy. Two foreign exchange students from Italy are concerned about being sent home.

For exchange students, COVID-19 means more than missing school

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020
Students enter the main doors to Lawrence High, which will remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Gov. Kelly orders Kansas school buildings to close for rest of year

By Daniel Davidson and Nadia Sanburn
March 17, 2020
Washing hands is a critical way to protect yourself from the spread of illness.

All K-12 schools, activities ordered to close for two weeks

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020
Washing hands is a critical way to protect yourself from the spread of illness.

Classes will resume on Monday amidst coronavirus cancellations

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020
Boys basketball continues winning streak at city showdown; girls fall 38-66

Boys basketball continues winning streak at city showdown; girls fall 38-66

By Henry DeWitt and Daniel Davidson
February 22, 2020
JUUL limited its available pod flavors to tobacco and menthol months before the federal government announced it was considering a flavored pod ban

Federal government implements tobacco 21 law and vape flavor ban

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
February 20, 2020
Teachers walk in the new annex hallway after school on Feb. 12. Before the connection, students had to walk outside to get to annex classes.

Students stay inside on their way to newly-opened annex classes

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020
Senior Amelia Vasquez shares her opinions on incorporating safety into Lawrence High's remodel while moderator Trevor Arellano listens

Students lead the discussion following safety incident

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
February 10, 2020
The preexisting sidewalk between the former annex and main building will remain after the remodel

Photo gallery: Phase two of remodel soon to open now-connected ‘annex’

By Cameron Bohmann and Daniel Davidson
February 4, 2020
A tarp is draped across the ceiling of art teacher Todd Poteet's classroom to prevent further leaking.

Persistent leaks in newly remodeled hall destroy materials, dislocate class

By Daniel Davidson, Nola Levings
January 24, 2020
A police car is parked by Lawrence High School on Thursday afternoon, a day after a firearm was confiscated from a student.

Student reportedly brought gun to Lawrence High in response to off-campus threat

By Daniel Davidson, Online Co-Editor in Chief
January 9, 2020
A Lawrence Police Department SUV is parked outside Lawrence High School on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 12. Earlier in the day, a gun was removed from a student at school. It was the second such incident in less than a week.

Loaded firearm confiscated from student without incident

By Daniel Davidson and Nadia Sanburn
January 8, 2020
LOCKED DOWN — Behind the chain-linked fence, students make their way to class. New security measures have been implemented across the campus this year.

SROs don’t make us safer, they make school a prison

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
Vaping remains popular among students even as officials are sounding the alarm. Additional health risks are posed by an outbreak associated with vaping.

Board votes to join Kansas school districts in lawsuit against JUUL Labs

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2019
Shelley Van thanks Lawrence High staff after receiving the Class Act Award

Retiring paraeducator awarded for ‘Class Act’

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2019
School board expects decision on late-start for high schools by December

School board expects decision on late-start for high schools by December

By Daniel Davidson, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2019
School board approves new district-wide dress code aimed at inclusiveness

School board approves new district-wide dress code aimed at inclusiveness

By Zora Lotton-Barker and Daniel Davidson
November 26, 2019
District works toward bolstering crisis response

District works toward bolstering crisis response

By Daniel Davidson, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
"Caution" tape covers the entrance of Carl Knox pool as it remains closed for storage.

Construction seeks to fix chronic issues with Carl Knox facilities

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
Students compete for exhibit design to be implemented at Science City

Students compete for exhibit design to be implemented at Science City

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019
Film students Mia Robinson (left) and Kindred Curry (right) review a shot.

Film students take on the 24-hour film festival challenge

By Daniel Davidson and Nadia Sanburn
November 9, 2019
Fall facilities update: improved security, leaky ceilings and further delays

Fall facilities update: improved security, leaky ceilings and further delays

By Daniel Davidson and Iris Sherron
October 29, 2019
Vaping remains popular among students even as officials are sounding the alarm. Additional health risks are posed by an outbreak associated with vaping.

New curriculum, conversations address vaping ‘epidemic’

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
Chancellor Doug Girod (left) and district Superintendent Anthony Lewis (right) sign agreement

KU solidifies partnership with Lawrence High as concurrent enrollment options expand

By Daniel Davidson, Online Editor in Chief
October 7, 2019
Electrical malfunction leaves portable classrooms out of service for the week

Electrical malfunction leaves portable classrooms out of service for the week

By Daniel Davidson
September 25, 2019
Construction continues outside the newly-opened innovation corridor.

Delays in construction lead to rocky start for students and teachers alike

By Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor in Chief
September 14, 2019

School board passes resolution affirming student protections against immigration enforcement

By Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor
July 23, 2019
Lawrence High 2.0: an update on summer construction

Lawrence High 2.0: an update on summer construction

By Daniel Davidson, Co-Online Editor
July 22, 2019
The champions perform the tradition of 'riding the buffalo' on Clinton Parkway.

[Photo] Girls track and field secure second state title in a row

May 27, 2019
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[Photo] Interim principal plans to lead with enthusiasm

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor
May 21, 2019

Girls swimming and diving finish undefeated season with first state title since 1994

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019

Girls swimming and diving stay on top in second day of state

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019
Girls take track and field regional championship

Girls take track and field regional championship

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019

Divers lead the way in state prelims

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 17, 2019
The girls swim team won league on May 4 for the first time since 1994.

Girls swimming named Sunflower League champions for first time since 1994

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 4, 2019
Freshman Ryan Hardie returns the ball during tennis practice on April 4. “You have to practice and learn you will make mistakes and you got to learn from your mistake,” Hardie said. “Getting down the mental toughness that you need to play tennis, like if you make a mistake you got to power through it. That’s the one thing you can’t practice and have to focus on that.”

Expanded boys tennis team starts season strong

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
Sophomore Zeke Mayo reaches out to high five a teammate after a home victory. Mayo was named as the Sunflower League sophomore of the year.

After qualifying for unprecedented fifth-consecutive state tournament, Lions are shocked in first round

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
Junior Andrew Flynn prepares to throw the ball during a practice after school.

Bowling program aims to rebuild

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
Sophomore Salvador Good approaches the end of the board at diving practice. Good is in his second year of diving for the Lions.

Divers bring added support to swim team

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
The volleyball team celebrates in a dogpile after winning the final point of its match to be named 6A state champions during the state tournament in Salina.

Volleyball wins 6A state title led by seniors

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Eden Kingery speaks to her teamate during a gymnastics meet.

Girls gymnastics place second at state championship

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Hannah Stewart leaps with other members of the LHS volleyball team as they near the end of their second set against Blue Valley High School. The Lions dominated the first day of play at the state tournament in Salina.

Girls volleyball wins state championship; ends 16-year dry spell

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Junior Abby Afful smiles while doing a routine on the balance beam. The Lions gymnastics team placed first at the Lawrence High invitational on Sept. 27. “The most challenging part of gymnastics is trying to get new skills on bars.” Afful said. “It’s scary jumping from bar to bar and having to think about how if I have a little bit of bad technique, I could fall and break a bone.”

Girl’s gymnastics season starts off strong

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Senior Baylee Unruh cheers a Lions point during the state volleyball match against Blue Valley West on Friday morning in Salina. The Lions took the first match against West, 2-0.

Lions win first game in two sets at state volleyball tournament

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
The Volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Shawnee Mission North on Sept. 11. The Lady Lions won the match two sets to none (25-8, 25-9).

Setting up for state

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
Lawrence High students are starting a volleyball club.

New volleyball club created at LHS

By Daniel Davidson, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Speedy — Vance Weber races in his Micro Racer at a race. Photo courtesy of Vance Weber

Racing Ahead

By Daniel Davidson, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018

South middle school takes on a new name

By Daniel Davidson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
checking the list — Junior Jack Foster checks the spelling of a character on stage in the winter musical. “It was a really fun show,” Foster said. “It was awesome to have audience volunteers, and my brother was there.”

Spell it out

By Daniel Davidson, Staff Writer
February 15, 2018
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