Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

A message to high-achieving students

Jeremy Stroming October 10, 2013

Full disclaimer: I too am a high achieving student. However, I still have a problem with the philosophy of some of my classmates. Some of my closest friends seem to believe in a do-it-perfectly-or-bust...

New Digs

New Digs

Connor Cherry October 10, 2013

Junior Joel Tinseth walks to class after parking in the brand new back lot.

Construction Chaos

Construction Chaos

Mackenna Briggs October 10, 2013

Liberty students struggle through the everyday construction chaos; wheelbarrows overturn during the ensuing madness. Caution tape is strewn throughout the campus and traffic cones litter the school. “Construction...

Are smarts a prerequisite for success?

Trevor Sytsma October 10, 2013

It seems that some in our culture have adopted the idea that intelligence is innate. That our ability to succeed academically is somehow rooted in our genes, in our family legacies, in our unique ethnic...

What we should take away from the shutdown

Shelby Lex October 10, 2013

It has now been a week after the government shutdown and Republicans and Democrats have resorted to name calling rather than acting like mature adults and resolving the issue. President Obama has called...

The perception of achievement in high school

Grant Rayfield October 10, 2013

While there has been a spotlight on problems with high school teaching lately in national news, I believe that a major problem with today’s high schools may be less the quality of the teaching, and more...

Inspired people inspire people

Rachel Wittenberg October 10, 2013

The importance of staying inspired and motivated High school life is stressful. Sometimes it’s hard to find a single hour to relax without worrying about the next test, next game, next shift, or next...

Taking the Shot

Taking the Shot

Sara Bluhm October 8, 2013

Sophomore Maddie Mak (2) prepares to take the field before the Varsity Girls Soccer game against the Mercer Island Islanders. The lady patriots were victorious with 4-0 once the final horn sounded. Senior...

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