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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

CYC Club celebrates students cultures

Mandy Latham, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

CYC, or Celebrating your Culture club came to be through Kurtz explaining the difference between culture appropriation and cultural appreciation. From there Katherine Sergeeva, Jency Clement and Tina Bardot...

Students attend local workshop on relationship violence

Hannah Norton, News Editor May 11, 2017

“Ninety-four percent of adults in the US will never perpetrate violence against their partner, yet 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience relationship violence within their lifetime,” reads the...

Munson wins “Adviser of the Year” award

Annabelle Smith, Feature Editor May 11, 2017

Most students at Liberty know ASB adviser Michelle Munson. But what many don’t know is just how hardworking, charismatic, and dedicated she is--which is what her recent award, Washington State High School...

BP Profile: Grades obsessed kid

Annabelle Smith, Feature Editor May 11, 2017

First thing in the morning, you unlock your phone and your favorite app, Skyward Mobile Access, is already open. You gasp in shock when you see your AP Bio grade; it’s dropped from a 99 to a 98. That’s...

BP Profile: First World Problems Kid

May 11, 2017

You wake up from a horrible night’s sleep; your laptop’s screen was lit up all night and you were too lazy to get out of bed and close it. To make matters worse, you forgot to plug in your phone last...

Liberty Backpage Presents: My Strange Addictions

Adam Flash, Backpage Editor May 11, 2017

CHICKEN ALEGRETE: “I have been addicted to the Chicken Alegrete since the moment those glorious sauces were mixed and slathered atop the seasoned chicken and thicc ciabatta. I’m addicted to the Chicken...

Press Perspective: Diversity in film starts with Hollywood

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor May 11, 2017

The acting world is notorious for its misrepresentation of cultures. The most iconic example is perhaps Disney’s Mulan, which features a traditional Chinese folk tale that is riddled with historical...

Beef: Got trash?

Anthony Alegrete, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

Imagine a world where you have to clean somebody else’s disgusting and smelly room. Doesn’t sound great, huh? However, the same principle can be applied to when you leave your garbage scattered across...

Beef: Toilet paper, where ya at?

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief May 11, 2017

With a full bladder and one minute already lost from the short passing period, you whip off your backpack and sprint towards the nearest empty stall. You rush as much as you’re capable, hoping to make...

Never too old for Disney

Mandy Latham, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

As we have gotten older the stereotype of movies we should watch has changed. The push to watch Disney movies has changed to be a push to watch horror flicks and some can feel shame in watching these childish...

Put your positive pants on

Katherine Sergeeva, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

We’ve all had that moment when we look at our surroundings with a negative perspective. That moment when you evaluate an essay covered in pen marks, and watch your GPA drop. That moment when you sort...

The beauty of late start snow days

Mandy Latham, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

With all the snow days that we have had recently the possibility of late starts has increased. Those snowy white mornings meaning more to you than a planned school day off since they come at the most unexpected...

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