Editor’s note: Publication of this story was delayed while The Budget sought clarity that our faculty adviser would not face consequences for supporting lawful student reporting. In an Aug. 19 order, a federal judge highlighted state-law protections that bar adverse employment action against student-publication advisers for refusing to abridge student press rights. A federal lawsuit,...| The Budget
In the past month, Lawrence High junior Luci MacMillan and her family have switched her healthcare provider to one in another state, legally changed her name, and have considered leaving the country. Fears over new legislation adopted in February have scrambled lives for many gender queer minors in Kansas. Senate Bill 63 prohibits doctors...| The Budget
Lawrence High alumni Jason Thoren has been appointed as next year’s head football coach. After four months of waiting, Thoren’s position was announced at last Monday’s board meeting. Former head coach Clint Bowen abruptly left LHS at the end of last semester. Since then, players had no knowledge of who their head coach would be. ...| The Budget
The final round of “Senior Assassins” will conclude this week with a long-awaited victor. The game, though officially unaffiliated with Lawrence High, plays a special part in the grandeur that is second semester for the graduating class. Players are assigned targets weekly to “eliminate” with water guns. Once shot, that player is out. Few are...| The Budget
Beyond the pom-poms and smiles of cheerleading is a world of rigorous training. With 10+ hours a week dedicated to practice year-round, gravity-defying stunts, and a high risk of injury, cheerleading is more demanding than most high school sports in America. According to the New York Times, in the past 40 years, the number of...| The Budget
Music is a universal language, an aspect of life that people of all ages participate in. What do Lawrence High students do with music? How does it impact them? Most students listen to music, but some also create their own. Thomas Sikes and Freya Girard are two LHS seniors who are involved in music programs,...| The Budget
As the school year comes to a close, rehearsals for “Showtime” are just ramping up. Lawrence High choir’s cumulative mixed program showcase features acts that defy the boundaries of time and genre. Unlike typical choir concerts, “Showtime” is organized by students, who select and rehearse songs outside of class. “It’s very much student run until...| The Budget
For a magical spring break, a journey to a far-off land is not always necessary, live out your fairytale in Lawrence with this all-encompassing guide to our little corner of the world. With a perfectly moderate forecast, this spring break is the perfect opportunity to get outside and explore some of Lawrence’s natural features. Lawrence...| The Budget
Lawrence public schools now have ‘panic buttons’ in their classrooms. Thanks to Safe Schools funding provided by the Kansas State Department of Education, Centegix–the creators of the CrisisAlert Panic Buttons–have introduced its products in USD 497 schools. The buttons, which are portable and often worn on lanyards, are already used by Olathe and some Kansas...| The Budget
