You put one foot in front of the other as the seconds tick by, closer does the time get to the bell. Something akin to monotonous dread weighs in your bones. A door opens; you wave one last goodbye,...

I’m thankful for everything that makes Liberty feel like Liberty.   I’m thankful for the puddle that always appears at the top of the staircase in the courtyard on rainy days. I can always...

Amidst all the pressures of schoolwork, there is one individual who never seems to forget the ultimate goal in life: math teacher Ron Thruelsen. Not only does he teach us about trig functions, educate...

The second the soul of your shoe hits the cement of the school on a Friday morning dressed from head to toe in white ready to shriek in pride for your class. The sounds of the busses and cars from the...

Throughout high school, the biggest lessons I’ve learned have not come from math problems, science experiments, or textbooks. In four short years, I’ve read 19 books solely for the purpose of school…...

Walking inside, gleaming steel beams, powerfully propelling fans, and rows upon rows of full bookcases greet the eye. Enormous windows exhibit the weather, bringing relief to those inside, when it’s...

Every day at school, I drink two to three 24-ounce bottles of water. This seems like it wouldn’t be an issue; in fact, it would be the opposite, because we all know that drinking water is good for our...

Liberty is a big school. As a freshman, you walk in and only see the massive concrete commons, the enormous parking lot filled with innumerable spaces, and the towering seniors that dominate the hallways...

This Thanksgiving, there is so much to be thankful for. Whether it’s making the sports team or getting the job you wanted or getting an A on your exam you studied for all week. But there’s one more...

Cheering to empty bleachers is no fun, but unfortunately that was the reality at most football away-games my freshman year. School spirit was low and student turnout at games was even lower. Hardly anyone...

The national anthem at the start of each assembly lasts about a minute. It’s a great opportunity to remember our nation’s heritage, and listen to the choir showcase its talent—but it’s over in...

Throughout the year, our teachers all work tirelessly, grading assignments and planning lessons, to make sure we can all succeed in class. But some teachers go above and beyond, not only teaching us material,...