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The Budget
Sama Abughalia

Sama Abughalia, The Budget Co-Editor in Chief

This is my third year on staff and my first year as an editor-in-chief. I am very involved in school and spend most of my time attending events.

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Reaching for the block, senior Connor English puts up strong defense against fellow Unified member Tate Belveal. English said he enjoyed being able to play against the other half of Unified basketball during Pack the House.“I thought Unified did really well this year,” English said. “I definitely saw a lot of energy throughout the game.” 

[Photo] Lawrence High athletics become more unified than ever

By Zana Kennedy, The Budget Co-Editor In Chief
October 25, 2024
Stoll hypes up an LHS athlete at the Pat Grzenda Triathalon.

[Photo] Coach Brad Stoll surprised with packed gym for Bobs Award win

By Ashlyn Tell, Reporter
May 15, 2024
English teacher Melissa Johnson's original classroom, which since January has had a tarp catching water attached to the ceiling.

[Photo] Leaking roofs plague Lawrence High classrooms

By Rhubarb Brubacher, Reporter
April 25, 2024
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[Photo] Winter sports wrap-up: boys swimming, girls wrestling, boys wrestling go to state

By Jack Tell, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2024
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[Photo] Basketball finishes season at Sub-state: gallery

By Lydia Folks, Editor
March 5, 2024
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[Photo] LHS leads the charge in performing Mean Girls musical

February 21, 2024
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[Photo] Students dance and celebrate at Winter Formal: gallery

By Lydia Folks, Editor
February 7, 2024
Senior Brooks Jones works out at Ubuntu gym, coached by Kelly Barah.

[Photo] It’s not all about the muscle

By Caleb Carver, Reporter
December 22, 2023
Senior Gabriel Spray performs in the play “Night of The Living Dead” on Oct. 25.

[Photo] Theater department gets zombified

By Rhubarb Brubacher, Reporter
December 22, 2023
Walking through the door, students enter the building during the early hours of the morning. While student attendance rates have decreased, these students are to arriving early to get to class on time.

[Photo] School district renews push to get students to school on time

By Jonas Lord, Editor
December 21, 2023
More than a story, many area Muslim residents have deep connections to the conflict unfolding in Gaza. Lawrence residents marched through downtown along Massachusetts Street on Oct. 21 in protest (seen in illustration) and regularly grapple with the violent images shared over social media. Photo by Sama Abughalia

This conflict must stop

By Sama Abughalia, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2023
The pom team performes their routine.

[Photo] Pack the House Photo Gallery

December 11, 2023
Four year candidate Yolanda Franklin speaks at the forum on Oct. 18.

[Photo] Student-hosted forum brings perspective ahead of general election

By Jonas Lord, Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
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[Photo] Gymnastics team plans to ride season success into State

By Danny Phalen, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2023
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[Photo] Review: Espurreso Cat Cafe

By Delaney Haase, Reporter
September 14, 2023
LHS senior Addy Welch is recongnized.

[Photo] U.S. Secretary of Education visits KU to promote K-12 education and pathways to higher ed

By Natasha Torkzaban and Maeslyn Hamlin
September 6, 2023
Teacher Valerie Schrag receives her $10,000 check for winning the Bobs Award, a teaching recognition funded by a group of local donors all named Bob.

[Photo] Valerie Schrag surprised with Bobs Award

By Maya Smith, Reporter
May 16, 2023
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[Photo] Students walk out in support of trans rights

By Perrin Goulter and Jackson Green
March 28, 2023
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School will be repurposed into a theme-based school under plans recently passed by the school board.

[Photo] Neighborhood school communities react to potential closures, repurposing after USD 497 reveals which schools could close

By Jackson Green, Reporter
February 25, 2023
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