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Summer read list

Summer read list

Mirabelle Williams, Entertainment Editor June 2, 2023
Whether you’re sitting in your bedroom or laying on the couch, this book is certain to transport you to the vacation of your dreams.
Meet the characters of Mamma Mia!

Meet the characters of Mamma Mia!

Samantha Klein, Entertainment Editor April 28, 2023
Well she’s absolutely not Bill’s or Harry’s! Plus, Donna and I… got it on. 
Sparks fly: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ignites a fashion frenzy

Sparks fly: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ignites a fashion frenzy

Eleanor Briggs, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
Until the day you dye your dog key-lime green you will be barred from joining the cult that is Taylor Swift’s secret society of Swifties. 
John Wick: Chapter Four: A non-stop action thriller

John Wick: Chapter Four: A non-stop action thriller

William Sweeney, News Editor April 28, 2023
When the first John Wick movie was released in 2014, it received much praise for its tight, fast-paced action sequences and classic story that revolved around a man seeking revenge against the man who killed his dog. Nine years and three movies later, the John Wick franchise has exploded, with John Wick: Chapter 4 raking in nearly 250 million dollars at the box office. 
Challenging banned books: What should kids *really* be reading.

Challenging banned books: What should kids *really* be reading.

Sabrina Holmes, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
First of all the title is blatantly misleading, the use of magic will lead children to thinking that magic is real.
Kristalina Georgieva, CEO, World Bank; Michelle Yeoh, UN Ambassador And Actress; Jean Todt, President,  Fédération Internationale De L’automobile; Raj Rao, Ceo, Ford Smart Mobility LLC; Sahar Nasr, Minister Of Investment And International Cooperation, Egypt;
MODERATOR: Helene Speight, Ambassador, Prince’s Trust. Photo:  World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie

Representation in technicolor

Rachel Hoki, Senior Writer April 28, 2023
The American film industry has a long past of demeaning and discriminating against people of Asian descent, so the recent success of movies incorporating Asian leads and cultures – such as Everything Everywhere All at Once – raises the question: is Asian representation in Hollywood finally changing for the better? And what does this mean for Asian Americans as a whole?

Ethan Jackson, Backpage Editor March 24, 2023
The teacher’s lounge continues to fascinate students. An oasis for teachers, it’s full of all the things that students want and dream about. From good food, comfortable couches, tvs and more, the teacher’s lounge is whatever our imaginations want it to be. But, what really goes on in the teacher’s lounge? Is it really the oasis we imagine? Or is it full of PG-13 things? I’ve interviewed various students and teachers around Liberty to get a good consensus on what goes on in the teacher’s lounge.
A glimpse into Liberty music program’s accessibility

A glimpse into Liberty music program’s accessibility

Samantha Klein, Entertainment Editor March 24, 2023
The beauty of music is that it is a language that anyone can communicate with. Countless students find a home and a community within music programs around the world, including at our very own Liberty High School. However, there are obstacles that some students must overcome if they want to be involved in music. 
Annual Patriot Awards

Annual Patriot Awards

Tyler Rubenstein, Sports Editor March 24, 2023
And the Oscar goes to… Liberty Students and staff (well, 484 of them)! Why? Without them, none of this would have been possible.
Liberty freshman’s “hot take” causes lunchtime riot

Liberty freshman’s “hot take” causes lunchtime riot

Emily Allard, Backpage Editor March 24, 2023
Everyone has an unpopular opinion that they hold near and dear to their heart. We all know someone who will be a Samsung advocate until the day they die or who loves pickles so much that they drink the juice from the jar. As for freshman Andrew Shmate, his “hot take” is that the women’s suffrage movement was a hoax. 
A new age of animation

A new age of animation

Giovani Castaneda, Staff Writer March 24, 2023
Since the big Disney boom in the 1950s, cartoon movies and tv shows have traditionally been reserved for children due to their imaginative medium and, at times, juvenile portrayals of characters and stories.
Flushed away forever

Flushed away forever

Maiya Lester, Backpage Editor March 24, 2023
Have you ever had a place where you could ditch class with your friends, take a quick drag, get a third period haircut, or participate in Liberty surveys via the permanent marker on the stalls? We had this place, and we lost it.
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