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Nadia Sanburn

Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief

I’ve been on The Budget’s staff since my very first day of high school. I’m eager to finish out my last year by helping lead lhsbudget.com. When not in school, I enjoy taking care of my houseplants, reading, cooking, and playing with my dogs.

All content by Nadia Sanburn
This proposed bill would discriminate against Trans athletes. Graphic By Riley Unekis

OPINION: Kansas legislature unfairly targets Trans students

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
April 23, 2021

Music helps LHS teachers through the pandemic

By Nadia Sanburn and Zora Lotton-Barker
April 19, 2021
Jessica Bassett will become the principal at LHS starting July 1st. Photo courtesy of USD497.

Jessica Bassett selected as new principal

By Nadia Sanburn and Tony Racy
February 23, 2021

Learning Commons repurposed for COVID safety

By Nadia Sanburn and Zora Lotton-Barker
February 22, 2021
Students attend classes from the Learning Commons on Jan. 21 as part of the hybrid learning schedule that began in November. Hybrid students have attended all seven classes one day a week, but that increases to two days a week next week and five days a week in March.

Lawrence students will be able to return to school full time

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
February 9, 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
Only 18.6% of major blockbuster films released in 2019 included LGBT characters, according to GLAAD.

Proper representation of LGBTQ+ people in television and films is important

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
January 11, 2021
Many students struggle with ADHD during virtual learning.

How I cope with ADHD in a virtual setting

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
January 11, 2021
Schools are now in an orange phase of reopening guidance from the Douglas County Health Department.

USD 497 to remain in hybrid model

By Nadia Sanburn and Tony Racy
November 12, 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
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.

Four LHS staff members test positive for COVID-19

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Co-Editor in Chief
November 11, 2020
A sign directs voters to a polling location near HyVee off Kasold Drive on election day.

Election Day draws out LHS students

By Nadia Sanburn and Tony Racy
November 3, 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
Hybrid learning is scheduled to begin later this month bringing students back to Lawrence High for classes in a schedule aimed at limiting the number of students in the building. This is a look down the newly opened innovation corridor on Sept. 30.

Teachers, school board members meet after hybrid plan creates division

By Nadia Sanburn and Sarah Farhat
October 1, 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
Freshman Samuel Cohen takes notes during online class in his kitchen. Students learn from home because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Students begin the school year in online classes

By Tony Racy and Nadia Sanburn
September 11, 2020
Student sports have continued throughout the pandemic, despite rising cases in Douglas County.

OPINION: After Free State’s mishap, all USD497 sports should halt

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
August 17, 2020
During the coronavirus school closings, students are learning online.

School year to start online

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
July 28, 2020
LHS's campus has been largely empty of students since spring break when this photo was taken. The school board is to take up a plan next week to delay the start of the year.

Kansas School Board blocks executive order, leaves school opening decision up to districts 

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Co-Editor in Chief
July 22, 2020
Students enter the main doors to Lawrence High, which will remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Gov. Kelly to delay start of school year to Sept. 9

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
July 15, 2020
AP Exams have moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technical issues arise during online AP testing

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
May 11, 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
Community steps up to combat food insecurity

Community steps up to combat food insecurity

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor in Chief
March 17, 2020
Sophomore Paris Spotted-Tail

Sophomores turn four on the Leap Year

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2020
School Board discusses SROs, KU Blueprint Classes

School Board discusses SROs, KU Blueprint Classes

By Nadia Sanburn and Iris Sherron
January 30, 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
Board Members consider new Alternative School Program

Board Members consider new Alternative School Program

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Editor in Chief
December 17, 2019
Lawrence should lead the state in banning plastic bags to protect the environment.

Lawrence should ditch plastic bags

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 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
Dr. Johnson to continue as interim principal for another year

Dr. Johnson to continue as interim principal for another year

By Nadia Sanburn, Online Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
School Board candidates answer pressing questions

School Board candidates answer pressing questions

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor
October 14, 2019

Student who brought gun to LHS in February convicted

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor
May 23, 2019
Interim principal plans to lead with enthusiasm

Interim principal plans to lead with enthusiasm

By Nadia Sanburn, Co-Online Editor
May 21, 2019
LHS Students displeased with new ID badges

LHS Students displeased with new ID badges

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
May 17, 2019
Cynthia Johnson was named the interim principal at Lawrence High School pending school board approval. She will take over July 1.

District Announces Interim Principal

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
May 8, 2019
Shootings at Holcom Park point out change is still needed

Shootings at Holcom Park point out change is still needed

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
March 30, 2019
District fails to communicate threat with parents and students

District fails to communicate threat with parents and students

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
February 27, 2019

Quiz: What Coffee Shop Should You Visit?

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
February 19, 2019
Firearm found in LHS student's backpack

Firearm found in LHS student’s backpack

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
February 6, 2019

LHS Debate Duo wins 3rd place at regionals

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
February 1, 2019

USD497 District considers pushing school start times back

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
January 14, 2019

Top Ten Stories of 2018

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
January 7, 2019
The Budget travels to Chicago for JEA/NSPA convention

The Budget travels to Chicago for JEA/NSPA convention

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
December 7, 2018

With election of Governor Laura Kelly comes changes to education

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
December 5, 2018

Assistant principal leaving LHS

By William Yanek and Nadia Sanburn
November 19, 2018

LHS students and teachers vote in the November midterm election

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
November 10, 2018
LHS hosts annual 24 hour film festival

LHS hosts annual 24 hour film festival

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
November 9, 2018
Chicago skyline on Wednesday.

ChiBLOGo

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
October 31, 2018
All Gender restroom being used for skipping class

All Gender restroom being used for skipping class

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
October 15, 2018
Eric Galbreath (left) and Evann Seratte (right) stand for a picture at the Community Education Breakfast on September 7. The two seniors won the Student Champion Award.

LHS students win Student Champion Award

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
October 6, 2018

LHS teacher makes effort to use gender inclusive terms in classes

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
September 13, 2018
Members of the community gathered in support of teachers outside Liberty Memorial Central Middle School on Sept. 6.

Community rallies behind teachers during Central’s open house night

By Nadia Sanburn and Emily Kruse
September 8, 2018

Total Equality Alliance selected as finalist for GSA of the year

By Nadia Sanburn, Assistant Online Editor
September 2, 2018

Freshman reflects on first year at Lawrence High

By Nadia Sanburn, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018

Using the correct pronouns and chosen name for transgender and non-binary people is necessary

By Nadia Sanburn, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018

LHS student wins trip to Germany after scoring a 96% on the National German Exam

By Nadia Sanburn, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018

LHS band struck with Norovirus on spring break trip

By Nadia Sanburn, Reporter
April 17, 2018

Transgender actor visits Lawrence

By Nadia Sanburn, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Take precautions against sickness

Take precautions against sickness

By Nadia Sanburn, Reporter
February 5, 2018
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