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The Patriot Press

Patriot Press Reviews: Castle

Amanda Latham, Staff Writer April 18, 2016

This TV show is meant for almost anyone, from those of us who love mystery and suspense to those who crave drama and romance with a mix of comedy. From episode one you can see the humor reveled through...

Hidden Gems in Seattle

Fiona Hinkulow, Senior Writer April 18, 2016

Tired of always going to the same places in Seattle? Take a look at these hidden gems! Fremont Troll Sculpted by four local artists, this interactive piece of art was the winner of a competition...

Seniors: 15 things you must do before graduation

Jocelyn Tierney, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2016

Skip school with your closest friends (As Ferris Bueller-like as possible) Attend a school event you normally wouldn’t (School musical? Track meet? Jazz Band performance?) Conduct an epic...

Mr. Kennedy’s Picks: Best board games to play with friends

Amanda Latham, Staff Writer April 18, 2016

"Dominion is a deck building game so it’s really fun because you get to strategize and every game is different which is really awesome." "Splendor is great because it is very accessible so you can...

Day in the life: Musical Edition

Bailie Shultz, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2016

Coming this April is the spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Here is a sneak peak on the everyday activities of an actor and stage manager. Keep reading to find out what they did on March 9. Actor:...

The constant countdown is just cruel

Tyra Christopherson, Opinion Editor April 18, 2016

There are only 37 days until you have to commit to a college! You have 45 days remaining to prepare for your AP test! Just 79 days are left until graduation! As these dates come closer, well-meaning friends...

March Madness makes me mad

Nathan Christopher, Senior Writer April 18, 2016

Everywhere you look brackets are posted on the walls. Walking down the hallways all you hear is how surely this will be the year Gonzaga finally wins the tournament. NCAA March Madness has taken over our...

The athletic department should be grateful for the music department

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor April 18, 2016

Relationships are supposed to be mutual commitments, symbols of a shared appreciation and understanding. So when one person in a relationship gives endlessly to an ungrateful recipient the relationship...

Gibson Ek philosophy provides more opportunity for success

Sara Flash, Opinion Editor April 18, 2016

Next year, one of our beloved teachers will be moving to Gibson Ek, the new Issaquah School District alternative school. While we will miss English teacher Tonja Reischl, the new school’s philosophy...

Apple vs. FBI controversy: Personal privacy outweighs national security

Tyra Christopherson and Sara Flash April 18, 2016

On December 2, 2015, two shooters carried out a mass shooting that left 14 people dead and 22 seriously injured. This San Bernardino terrorist attack was the worst since the 2012 Newtown shooting at Sandy...

The Starbucks secret menu is a myth

Carlyn Schmidgall, Senior Writer April 18, 2016

The Starbucks secret menu is a myth We read it online, so it must be true: Starbucks has a secret menu, filled with whimsical wonders and enchanted elixirs. We plot for weeks the magical concoction we’ll...

Stop with the PDA

Kasey Winter, Photography Editor April 18, 2016

It’s an average day at school and you’re walking to second period. On the way you pass a couple in the hallway. “I’ll miss you”, “I love you,” you hear them say as you walk by and all you...

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