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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

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Tessa Collar

Tessa Collar, Reporter

I’m a third-year reporter on the journalism staff. Outside of journalism, I help curate art shows with Hang12 through the Lawrence Arts Center, and I teach piano lessons. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, hiking and second-hand shopping.

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The diverse foundations of LHS

The diverse foundations of LHS

By Zana Kennedy and Tessa Collar
March 3, 2025
Students, staff reflect on passing of anti-trans bills in Kansas

Students, staff reflect on passing of anti-trans bills in Kansas

By Alexis Clark and Tessa Collar
May 17, 2023

Students discover benefits of limiting social media time

By Tessa Collar
April 19, 2023
Kent McDonald leaves lasting legacy

Kent McDonald leaves lasting legacy

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
March 27, 2023

To break-up, do long distance, or stay close together: how coupled-up seniors are planning for college

By Tessa Collar
February 9, 2023
Sophomore Arabella Gipp was named the state-wide Boys and Girls club youth of the year.

Sophomore Arabella Gipp puts on community mental health resource event, “Surviving or Thriving?”

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Restrooms were closed to combat vandalism and bad behavior in restrooms

Students speak out against closed restrooms

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
December 5, 2022
The varsity volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during their match on October 4th.

Volleyball team sees unfair end to season at Sub-State tournament

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
November 15, 2022
Creator of the Chesty Lion remembered by Lawrence High, community

Creator of the Chesty Lion remembered by Lawrence High, community

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Junior Gabriel Spray holds a sign reading "MY BODY IS NOT YOUR BUSINESS" at the May 17 student walkout.

Students remember landmark August 2 vote to maintain abortion as a right

By Tessa Collar
October 3, 2022
Lawrence High history teacher Valerie Schrag embraces Michael Spearman as the two share a heartfelt moment.

Revisiting the legacy of John and Michael Spearman

By Tessa Collar
August 24, 2022
Uncovering Lion Legacies

Uncovering Lion Legacies

By Cuyler Dunn, Tessa Collar, and Arien Roman Rojas
May 11, 2022

Years-long friendships provide LHS students with meaningful and deep connections

By Tessa Collar, Hayden Houts, Milo Bitters, and Owen Musser
April 25, 2022
Teacher dress code freedom allows them to show off their individuality and personal style.

Relaxed dress code for Lawrence High teachers and staff allows for comfort, individuality

By Tessa Collar, Milo Bitters, Owen Musser, and Hayden Houts
February 22, 2022
An increase in fighting at LHS has spawned concerns about the role that student fight culture can play in the issue.

Combating more violence

By Tessa Collar, Co-Online Editor in Chief
December 17, 2021
Sit-ins are recorded on the new school mural. In addition to the murals, the stories of civil rights activism are told through display cases recently added inside the remodeled building.

Sit-in memorialized in new remodel

By Tessa Collar, Co-Online Editor in Chief
November 11, 2021
Graduation starts at 7 p.m. May 25 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Graduation speakers ready to bid class of 2021 farewell

By Tessa Collar, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021
Senior Donnavan Dillon receives the second vaccine dose to protect against COVID-19 on March 26. Dillon received the first shot after volunteering a county vaccination clinic at the Douglas County Fairgrounds earlier in the month.

Lawrence High students relieved to receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Tessa Collar, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
In 2020, students had to make due with at-home proms. This year, they'll be able to celebrate in person. In this 2020 photo, Rose Hicks dines on chicken alfredo before her virtual prom.

Prom to resume for 2021 seniors

By Tessa Collar, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
KU Blueprint classes and other advanced classes have challenged students and teachers in unique ways during the pandemic.

Online learning brings changes to AP, Blueprint classes

By Tessa Collar, Reporter
December 11, 2020
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