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The Budget
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The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget
The School Newspaper of Lawrence High School.

The Budget
Zora Lotton-Barker

Zora Lotton-Barker, Co-Editor in Chief of The Budget

As the Co-Editor In Chief of our newspaper, The Budget, I am excited to uplift the voices of our student body and tell compelling stories. I have been on staff since my sophomore year at Lawrence High as both a reporter and the News Editor. Besides journalism, I also compete in Model United Nations, and National History Day as well as taking two ballet classes a week. I also have a passion of sewing and creating collages.

 

All content by Zora Lotton-Barker

Music helps LHS teachers through the pandemic

By Nadia Sanburn and Zora Lotton-Barker
April 19, 2021

Learning Commons repurposed for COVID safety

By Nadia Sanburn and Zora Lotton-Barker
February 22, 2021
Talking to her LINK Crew class about the riots at the U.S. Capitol the previous day, history teacher, Valerie Schrag explains the significance of the events as students returned to school on Jan. 7. Schrag, a history teacher, was among faculty members who helped students make sense of the news.

Teachers speak with students in the aftermath of Capitol insurgence

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2021
Students descend the newly installed learning stairs on Jan. 7 on the week day back from winter break. In-person learning continued this week despite escalating numbers of COVID-19 cases in the community.

Data issues kept USD 497 in hybrid learning

By Zora Lotton-Barker and Nadia Sanburn
January 13, 2021
Getting the crowd going, sophomore Milo Bitters and the rest of the band play songs to cheer on the football team during a September game. Having been stuck inside for months, football games and band practices were a good change of pace. "The best part of band this year was just getting to see friends," he said.

[Photo] Hands-on classes find ways to still learn

December 18, 2020
Freshman Finn Lotton-Barker learns at home as classes resume for the year. Even after students had the chance to return for in-person instruction, Lotton-Barker was among the more than 60 percent of LHS students who decided to stay home.

[Photo] More students than expected stayed remote this semester

By Sarah Farhat, Reporter
December 11, 2020
Lawrence High school has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPINION: It’s time to go remote

By Nadia Sanburn, Tony Racy, Sophia Kaufman, Kenna McNally, Zora Lotton-Barker, and Riley Unekis
November 12, 2020
Link Crew member Kirk Johnson (right) helps a student find their way through the building on Thursday, Oct. 29. Link Crew members served as first day guides as new students attended in-person classes for the first time.

USD 497 parents push for return to expanded in-person learning amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Zora Lotton-Barker and Nadia Sanburn
October 29, 2020
A sticker reminds people of the importance of social distancing. Students and faculty are expected to remain six feet apart and wear masks at all times when inside the building.

School board discusses revisions and delays on move to hybrid-learning

By Nadia Sanburn, Zora Lotton-Barker, and Kenna McNally
October 15, 2020
A desk is left scattered with supplies needed to study in online school. Students will have the chance to return to campus for learning on October 19th.

Students express opinions over hybrid plan

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Tony Racy, Sarah Farhat, Nadia Sanburn, and Addie London
October 9, 2020
Teacher Kelly Barker slides with Zora Lotton-Barker when she was a toddler. Zora, now co editor-in-chief of The Budget, writes about her admiration of her father.

OPINION: I’m proud of my dad for putting his job on the line in school reopening dispute

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis passionately argues on why the district should move ahead with hybrid learning. The school board approved the motion with a 4-3 vote.

School board votes to move ahead with hybrid learning

By Nadia Sanburn, Tony Racy, Zora Lotton-Barker, Cuyler Dunn, and Donnavan Dillon
September 29, 2020
Even though social distancing has provided unique challenges, artists are still finding ways to create.

Artists stay busy during pandemic

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Copy Editor
April 9, 2020
Lack of drug-use data at LHS causes shortage of information

Lack of drug-use data at LHS causes shortage of information

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
March 30, 2020
AP Exams have moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AP exams affected by COVID-19

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
March 28, 2020
Anatomy teacher Jo Huntsinger packs up her classroom skeleton as Lawrence High closes its building for the remainder of the year

Retiring anatomy teacher is forced to give her classroom an early goodbye

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
March 18, 2020
Different states deal with felons voting in different ways, but all felons should have the right to vote

Voting rights should extend to everyone, even felons

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
December 18, 2019
Although the founding fathers of America are usually seen in a positive light, we can't forget their ugly histories

Opinion: Remember history, don’t excuse it

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
December 17, 2019
Loud and Proud - Ready for the rivalry football game, Principal Cynthia Johnson flashes a smile at the Lawrence High vs. Free State City Showdown on Sept. 27.

Interim principal announces plans to stay for another year

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
December 6, 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 to update security protocol after incident at LMCMS

District works to update security protocol after incident at LMCMS

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
October 28, 2019
Students now have access to two single-person gender neutral restrooms in the newly opened part of the main building

Gender-neutral restrooms change with construction

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
October 28, 2019
Furniture trashed due to lapses in district policy

Furniture trashed due to lapses in district policy

By Zora Lotton-Barker, News Editor
October 2, 2019
Lawrence High School entrance pictured in November 2018.

Student Opinions on the Next Principal

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Sophomore Anthony Racy gives an authorship for congressional debate about the abolition of the TSA. “I like congressional debate because it is a good place to discuss and debate U.S. economics and politics at a competitive level,” Racy said. “I am looking forward to debating with some of the best people at congressional debate in the nation and beating them.”

Students plan to travel to a new national forensics tournament

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
May 2, 2019
About 4.6 million American children and minors live a home with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm, according to the Giffords Law Center. Three guns brought to LHS this school year came from home.

Access to guns an issue, students respond with mix of concerns

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
March 30, 2019
juniors Alan Sanders and Bryce Smith celebrate after making a basket in the Unified Sports scrimmage at Pack the House on Nov. 19. Unified Sports is one of the activities featured in Pack the House that currently cannot receive a letter. Students involved have been advocating for their lettering privileges.

Unified Sports looking to letter

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019
Senior Zuzu Melchor prepares for practice on Nov. 8 after joining the team following October tryouts. While this is Melchor’s first year on the pom team, she has several previous years of dance experience. “It’s super fun being on the team, not only because of the dancing, but also the people,” Melchor said. “I mostly do contemporary dance, so pom is very different than what I’m used to, but that’s what’s so fun about it.”

Pom squad adds new members

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
LHS students pose by the BGC logo in the new Center for Great Futures, which opened Aug. 17.

Boys and Girls Club opens new teen center

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
LHS Students register to vote with the League of Women Voters on Sept. 21.

LHS students get fired up about midterm elections

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Connor Schmaus, and Macy Landes
November 19, 2018
Senior Sam Philips stands in front of the boat he constructed. "I feel hopeful and excited because it’s a really fun project to work on," Philips said. "But also somewhat anxious that it won't work, but I’m hopeful."

Senior building sailboat in his garage

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Students register to vote with the League of Women Voters on September 21.

LHS students fired up about midterm elections

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Fiddling around, senior Jack Foster has taken on the responsibility of hosting Fiddle Club after school in the orchestra room. Foster plans to expand on activities the club does. “Orchestra class is a lot more structured” Foster said. “Fiddle Club is a lot more of improvisation and a lot more casual and simple music.”

Fiddle Club prepares for multiple performances

By Zora Lotton-Barker, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
The Kansas capitol dome on February 26, 2012.

Kansas Legislature forced to raise school budget again

By Zora Lotton-Barker
May 22, 2018
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