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The Patriot Press

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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Mens soccer prepares to bring the house down

Kelley Johnson, Senior Writer May 18, 2015

As the snowless winter leaves us and the springtime sun and drizzly rain comes, more than just flowers are returning to the Liberty landscape: Liberty mens soccer is back and ready to make a name for itself...

New philosophy changes baseball’s attitude and effort

Sydney Hopper, Senior Writer May 15, 2015

On a sunny Saturday in early March, the Liberty baseball team met for their annual inter-squad match. But there was one major difference from previous years: the baseball program, which used to have anywhere...

Lacrosse looks to change previous team culture

Taylor Jackson, Sports Editor May 15, 2015

While not officially classified as a “school sport,” the mens Liberty lacrosse team is still a large part of the Liberty sports community, and is prepared to prove that this season. The team is looking...

Golf sees strong early season matches

Kasey Winter, Staff Writer May 15, 2015

Perfection. That is how Womens golf manager Ben Graham described golf. "People don’t understand how hard it is. People think it’s just a little ball and a stick but they don’t understand it takes...

Softball program seeks stability in coaching

Skylar Kylstra, Senior Writer May 15, 2015

The new spring sports season is now in full swing, and for fast pitch, this new season brings with it new consistency, new talent, and new goals. Softball’s Varsity team has had high turnover in coaches-...

Pick your athletic division

May 15, 2015

NCAA Division I Highest level of NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate athletics. Institutions must field seven sports for each gender, or six for men and eight for women. Tend to be major athletic powerhouses....

Recruiting Advice

May 15, 2015

Keep your parents in the recruiting loop (especially with financials), but make sure you’re the one leading the charge. While it’s important to maintain consistent contact with coaches, keep in...

Mens soccer prepares to bring the house down

Kelley Johnson, Senior Writer May 14, 2015

As the snowless winter leaves us and the springtime sun and drizzly rain comes, more than just flowers are returning to the Liberty landscape: Liberty mens soccer is back and ready to make a name for itself...

The Hawks aren’t just for sports fans anymore

Taylor Jackson, Sports Editor May 14, 2015

Last year we watched as the Seahawks took Seattle—and the rest of the country—by storm. The team filled with rookies, fifth round picks, and the loudest stadium in the league blasted through regular...

Stop arguing that your sport is harder

Ian Page, Senior Writer May 14, 2015

Chances are you’ve been involved with a sports team here at Liberty, and with that involvement often comes competitive instincts and an instant perception of your sport versus others. Those who work...

A look at the man behind the tape: Mort

Nate Jarvis, Sports Editor May 14, 2015

Pull, wrap, and rip. Pull, wrap, and rip. The act of taping takes immense precision that comes with years of taping wrists, ankles, thumbs, elbows and more. Liberty’s head athletic trainer, Morten Orren,...

Lady Patriot packs a mean punch

Anna Malesis, Managing Editor May 14, 2015

By day, she is a quiet, intellectual student. By night, she is ready to fight. Junior Clara Bardot is probably not the kind of person who comes to mind when you think “kickboxing,” but for the past...

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