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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

Hustling through the hallways: a how-to

Hustling through the hallways: a how-to

Jocelyn Hood, Opinion Editor December 1, 2023

In the 2023-24 school year, Liberty students will spend about 5,405 minutes, nearly 4 days, every year, passing between their classes, (not accounting for altered schedules) and yes, I did do the math....

Liberate Liberty’s vending machines

Liberate Liberty’s vending machines

Jocelyn Hood, Opinion Editor December 1, 2023

The scorching sun reflects off of your desiccated water bottle as you finally finish your last lap of the mile in PE, so, as a last resort, you drag your feet over to the vending machine, fiending for...

Channeling your Inner Child

Channeling your Inner Child

Katelyn Martin, Senior Writer October 20, 2023

First of all, tell me you never once thought it would be cool to be the one drawing the mouse ears and saying, “You’re watching Disney Channel!” It’s iconic. Disney Channel delivered when it comes...

Wishing a sweet farewell to trick-or-treating

Wishing a sweet farewell to trick-or-treating

Matthew Nendick, Senior Writer October 20, 2023

The moon gazes upon the world. Far below, people cloaked in the likeness of spirits and monsters roam the streets. In their hands, they carry a variety of objects–pillowcases, buckets, and other such...

Plague of the perms

Plague of the perms

Hellen Chung, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

As summer came to an end and the first day of school rapidly approached, the back-to-school spirit seemed to have brought out the worst in some people’s choice of hairstyles. This school year, the hallways...

Liberty is suppressing cell phone use

Liberty is suppressing cell phone use

Addison Milne, Photography Editor October 20, 2023

My favorite part of high school is making memories. Memories that will last for years to come, and that I can look back on and laugh about later. Memories I have of a funny Google search, and especially...

Aleks vs. Savvas - which math program is superior?

Aleks vs. Savvas – which math program is superior?

Jocelyn Hood, Opinion Editor October 20, 2023

Math is a subject feared by many, conquered by few, but battled by all. The math programs you use can make or break your experience and be the difference between battling and conquering your work. Aleks...

Flex and Advisory changes: Advisable or not?

Flex and Advisory changes: Advisable or not?

Brigitte Potter, Editorial Board Member October 20, 2023

A snaking line outside the attendance window, a stream of cars exiting the parking lots, and enough “doctors appointments” to overwhelm Leah Orren all have one thing in common: FLEX. In 2022, Liberty...

Barbie is a good role model

Barbie is a good role model

Maria Culwell, Staff Writer June 2, 2023
Name another doll that has had over 200 careers, can transform into a mermaid, and has an amazing fashion sense. The Barbie doll, first created in 1959 by Mattel, has remained an inspiration for young children all over the world. Although the doll has a controversial past, Barbie is a positive role model, inspiring children to follow their dreams and not conform to stereotypes.
Ranking Recess Resources

Ranking Recess Resources

Jocelyn Hood, Opinion Editor June 2, 2023
Everybody loves swings and they’re perfect for any occasion. You want to just sit around outside and get some fresh air? Swings. You want to burn a ton of energy? Swings. You want to self-isolate and just enjoy yourself? Swings.
We suck at arguing

We suck at arguing

Lucas Counts, Editorial Board Member June 2, 2023
You suck at arguing and that makes you a bad person. Doesn’t that statement make you want to convert to my viewpoint? Probably not, yet this is how many people argue.
Summer tan: do we all want it?

Summer tan: do we all want it?

Hellen Chung, Opinion Editor May 2, 2023
As the seasons transition from spring to summer, many people are obsessed with the bright sunshine and their plan for the perfect summer tan. However, not everyone wants to sunbathe under the blazing sun and achieve a tan. The Western beauty standard has come to admire golden skin, but this is the opposite for the rest of the world.  
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