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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Must we really choose?

Drew Brady and Gabby Messina November 26, 2014

NON-STEM JOBS When it comes to what career students should pursue, they have many options. Generally, jobs are classified into two fields, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or non-STEM. Even...

All aboard the struggle bus

Mackenna Briggs and Drew Brady November 26, 2014

GIRLS You strap on those high heels, feeling like one hot female. That feeling quickly dissipates as regret crashes down with that first wobbly step. As each step after brings an increasing pain in...

“Let’s talk Feminism”

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Girls don’t want to be called feminists because they don’t want to scare men away. Boys don’t want to be feminists because they don’t want to be considered “feminine.”...

Traditions bring teams together since ’77

Kelley Johnson, Senior Writer November 26, 2014

High school sports teams have players ranging from freshmen to seniors. With this kind of age gap, it is common at many schools for younger players to feel as if they are getting left out. But not at...

The give and take of student athletes

Taylor Jackson, Sports Editor November 26, 2014

We all know that being a student is hard work. We’re swamped with worksheets and essays night after night and stay up late to finish studying for that upcoming APUSH test that we’re positive is going...

Cross country teams clinch third place finishes at State

Cross country teams clinch third place finishes at State

Signe Stroming, Editor-In-Chief November 26, 2014

For 86 years, the Curse of the Bambino vexed the Boston Red Sox in its pursuit of a World Series title. Luckily, the Curse of the Podium Picture plagued Liberty cross country for only four. In past...

Volleyball makes school history

Skylar Radford, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

Varsity volleyball made Liberty history, placing eighth in State, second in Districts, and winning multiple individual awards. The lady Patriots’ first playoff game on November 14 brought a 3-0 loss...

Womens soccer reflects on strong season

Paige Hopkins, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

On November 15, the Lady Patriots lost their semi-final State soccer game against Shorecrest with a score of 3-4. It was a hard-fought match, with both teams battling for the lead until Shorecrest managed...

Womens swim seizes victory

Womens swim seizes victory

Rachel Hay, Senior Writer November 26, 2014

Last year, the womens swim and dive team placed fifth at the 3A State Championships. This year, they stole the State title. But they walked away from the meet as more than winners: they’re record-breakers...

En garde: Liberty Senior competes in fencing

Paige Hopkins, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

Forget the valiant knights of the Middle Ages. Forget the swashbuckling pirates of the Caribbean. Senior Natalia Heller, a five year fencing veteran, has become the new champion of swordplay at Liberty. Heller...

Ping pong club crowns wiffleball champions

Ping pong club crowns wiffleball champions

Sara Bluhm, Photography Editor November 26, 2014

After a demanding final inning rally against the staff team, student team “The Dirtbags” claimed the title of Reigning Champions in Liberty’s Third Annual World Series of Wiffle Ball. Senior team...

K-Dog: the man who bleeds blue and green

K-Dog: the man who bleeds blue and green

Nate Jarvis, Sports Editor November 26, 2014

Have you ever noticed the one guy always pumping up the players and fans on the sideline at football games? The guy who’s at every game whether it is home or away? If you don’t know who this is, news...

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