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Lawrence High’s esports club is one of the newest additions to after-school activities, giving students a space to play and connect through video games. From Smash Bros to Mario Kart, the club brings together students of different skill levels who all share an interest in gaming. For some, joining was an easy decision. “During the...| The Budget
This story first appeared in the Sept. 19 print edition of The Budget. In 2023, it was “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus. In 2024, it was Brat Summer with “Apple” by Charli XCX blasting into AirPods around the world. In recent years, a new seasonal phenomenon has taken music listeners by storm: bestowing the title “Song...| The Budget
On May 1, 2025, Sunflower League officials announced that Girls Gymnastics would cease to be recognized as an official league sport following the 2025 season. Participation numbers have steadily decreased since 2016, with only 70 gymnasts competing state-wide last year. Additionally, 5A-6A gymnastics is currently offered in only five school districts in Kansas. Explaining the...| The Budget
During fourth hour on the first day of Homecoming week, a fire alarm disrupted classes at Lawrence High School, prompting a sudden evacuation of all students and staff. The evacuation was not a drill. Fire trucks soon lined the curb outside the school. “I was in the weight room when it happened,” junior Caleb Wingerd...| The Budget
Following three years with their previous coach, the Lawrence High School cheer team is adjusting to a new leadership this season under Coach Deondrae Phillips-Worrell. The change was somewhat unexpected for team members, many of whom met Phillips-Worrell during summer clinics without knowing he’d soon take on the official role. Sophomore Lucy Godfrey, who wasn’t...| The Budget
America’s commitment to free speech is in peril. On Sept. 10, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking to students at a university in Utah. Since then, the fallout has expanded beyond judgement of Kirk and his ideological opponents to include attacks on the very notion of free speech. Using the death of...| The Budget
In the ongoing federal lawsuit challenging district usage of Gaggle software, both USD497 and plaintiffs have now filed additional legal arguments. The filings address plaintiffs’ concerns about prior restrictions on The Budget’s free press rights. They follow an Aug. 19 order that overruled plaintiffs’ ex parte TRO request and deferred consideration of a preliminary injunction...| The Budget
Late arrivals, disrupted morning routines, and mumbled frustrations – LHS students and teachers alike have found themselves affected by worsening traffic on school commutes. The backups are the result of widespread construction, and the arrival of KU students just up the hill from LHS. Most notably, a major construction project is underway on Iowa Street,...| The Budget
For many Lawrence High art students, Portfolio Day is both an exciting opportunity to showcase their artwork and the culmination of a busy week of preparation. This Friday, Sept. 19, students will have the chance to receive professional feedback from representatives of about a dozen colleges attending the event. This feedback — a low-stakes preview...| The Budget
For many athletes, balancing just one sport amid school, family, and other activities is a demanding regimen. But some athletes decide to take on two sports – at the same time. Splitting time between two teams is perhaps the greatest challenge for dual-sport athletes. “It’s hard because you’re not always at everything for your sports,”...| The Budget
This is my first year as social media editor and I’m a third-year photographer on staff. I enjoy sports photography and I’m hoping to bring some new ideas to our social media platforms. When I’m not taking or editing photos, you can find me listening to music or taking a nap with my cat.| The Budget