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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

Liberty’s best-kept secret: water bottle filling stations

Will Wick, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2015

This year, I am most thankful for Liberty's water bottle filling stations. While there may only be two in the school, they make a huge impact on the small subset of the student population that has become...

Counselors provide someone to talk to

Allie Bowe, Focus Editor November 27, 2015

Writing letters of recommendation, making sure everyone graduates on time, and helping students with their everyday stresses: the counselors' at Liberty are incredibly helpful people that I wish I knew...

Tough teachers deserve our thanks, too

Christina Tuttle, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2015

We've all had that teacher: the one who you can never impress, the one whose tests you spend hours studying for. Every time you step into their class, you can almost feel your heart--and your grade-- drop....

What meme are you?

What meme are you?

Logan Allan, Online Editor November 25, 2015

“Meme”- an element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation. Or simply said, a video, a piece...

A pro-insomniac’s tips on sleep

Megan So, Feature Editor November 24, 2015

Black. Is that what you see? Or is it the inability to see that you face? Either way, time is ticking on by as you lay in the silence of the early morning, and the time you set on your alarm is approaching...

Liberty students protest water leak

James Ricks, Backpage Editor November 24, 2015

Liberty High School has a number of traditions. Whether it’s the spirit stick at assemblies, or the “Bod Squad” at Homecoming, the culture of Liberty is largely founded on our heritage. In the past...

How to not effectively get through class without an existential crises

Fiona Hinkulow, Senior Writer November 24, 2015

Deep contemplative moods can strike us when we are least expecting them. In the tortoise (half-awake, half-asleep) mode, after only having 4 hours of sleep the night before doing whatever assignment I...

How to have a FRIENDSgiving party

Brittany Toombs, Managing Editor November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving is a magical holiday: you basically have a federally-recognized excuse to eat excessively for a whole weekend. Don’t let this year’s Thanksgiving go to waste by only celebrating on November...

Giving thanks to rain, black coffee, and a moment of quiet

Wyatt Waters, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

In these modern times, there is often little time to pause, reflect, and contemplate the significance—and insanity—of our lives. In these precious moments, I can calm the constantly raging storm of...

Singing my praise for Mrs. Wood

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor November 19, 2015

This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the superwoman of the PAC. I’m thankful for the woman that takes hours out of her lunch, sleep, and before/after school hours for her students. I’m thankful for...

Thankful for Liberty’s eight period schedule

Tyra Christopherson, Opinion Editor November 19, 2015

Although many things set Liberty apart from our sister high schools in the Issaquah School District, one of the most striking differences is our 8-period schedule. While Skyline and Issaquah confine their...

Thank you Liberty for the atmosphere of equality

Syler Radford, Focus Editor November 19, 2015

This year the student body welcomed more gay and transgender students than in years past, and didn’t blink an eye. Knowing some of those individuals personally and seeing their unease in the first weeks...

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