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smARTs: the big question
November 30, 2009 • Martha Allen, staff writer
Filed under smARTs
The Lawrence Lions didn’t do so well in football this past season. Our school’s team left the field after their final game with only one win and a hot loss to Lawrence Free State High School in their back pockets. The local papers wondered about the Lions’ poor record and the college prospects... Read more »
A Slice of Nice: Thanksgiving
November 29, 2009 • Samantha Schwartz, Online Editor-in-Chief
Filed under A slice of nice
Thanksgiving is one of the few major holidays that has not been commercialized, and I love it. While I think we should all be appreciating the great things in our lives 24/7, it seems almost impossible. It’s hard not to complain about doing 18 college applications or having to clean my room. But... Read more »
Students offer thanks
November 24, 2009 • Nikki Carmody, reporter
Filed under Features
A group of students at Lawrence High School were recently polled about thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful. Click on the link below to see their answers. http://www.vuvox.com/collage_express/edit/01a4c45240 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Students offer thanks", url: "http://www.lhsbudget.com/features/2009/11/24/students-offer-thanks/"... Read more »
Slice of Nice: When one door closes…
November 19, 2009
Filed under A slice of nice, Blogs
They say when one door closes, another opens. Not at LHS at 6:50 a.m. when it’s cold out. If zero hour is about to start, I’ve come to expect that the door will get slammed in my face yet again. If I am 4 inches from the door, sometimes someone will let out an exasperated sigh and pass the... Read more »
Fast Five 11/18/09
November 18, 2009 • Emma Marshall, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Lions’ Pride will hold a meeting 6 p.m. tonight in the LHS libary. These meetings offer parents a chance to get involved at LHS. FYI Club will host its annual Great American Smoke Out 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Club members will tell the audience the dangers of smoking. See what happens at... Read more »
Students give back at LINK kitchen
November 18, 2009 • Natalie Wilkins, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
While most students will be stuffing their faces with turkey this Thanksgiving, others will be spending their holiday volunteering at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, LINK. “LINK exists for the purpose of providing meals for anyone who is hungry, homeless or is in need of companionship,”... Read more »
College applications: senior submission tips
November 18, 2009 • Jono Robbins, opinion editor
Filed under News
November Work at completing college essays. Get your teacher recommendations in line and check back with them to be sure they are done on time. Ask your counselor to write and send a recommendation. Mail applications early, so you don’t have to worry about deadlines. Send your November (or earlier)... Read more »
Kansas calls for electronic transcripts
November 18, 2009 • Nikki Carmody, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
As senior year flies by, college stress sets in. Fear follows seniors as they question whether their transcript will be sent to the correct schools. Soon, there will be no need for worry. Within two years, Kansas schools will submit electronic transcripts to colleges; now is the perfect time to do so. ... Read more »
What’s on your mind?
November 18, 2009 • Emma Marshall, reporter
Filed under News
What theme would you like for project graduation? “Oscar party; that would be sweet. It would be fun to go to the Oscars. -Lincoln Adams “Sports. I like playing sports, and football is my favorite.” -Josh Muckey “I choose a rave because I love dancing and I’m good at... Read more »
Dog Gone: Students and staff say goodbye to therapy dog
November 18, 2009 • Jon Cohen, Print Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Every morning, special services teacher John Leonard faces a harsh reality in two somber, brown eyes. Every morning his dog Annie, Lawrence High’s therapy dog for the last two years, waits behind his pick-up truck, ready to make the journey she can no longer make. And every morning, he has to take... Read more »
