Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Horseback riding: the true definition of equestrian

Tyler Ackerson November 26, 2012

Equestrian is not the name of a sport but an adjective for the sport of horseback riding or a synonym for horseback rider. Equestrian horseback riding focuses on the ability of riding, driving, and vaulting...

For the wall flower in all of us

Sami Beers November 26, 2012

Title: Perks of Being a Wallflower   Author: Stephen Chbosky   Stars: 5/5   Summary: Charlie is a wallflower; observing things that others don’t see. Perks of Being a Wall Flower introduces...

Cheap date and a chick flick

Natalie Gress November 26, 2012

Dear Friend, I’m writing to you so that you might have the time of your life… or at least make the best of your Friday night with a cheap date and a chick flick. With that thin wallet in your pocket...

Career center: an unused gem

November 26, 2012

Every morning, we begin second or sixth period with the daily announcements. We listen to the sporting news or the spirit days’ information, but how often do we listen to the career center announcements?...

Science Path II expands opportunities for students

Rachel Shaw November 26, 2012

The Issaquah School District excels in providing opportunities for students who want to challenge themselves academically. Elementary students can become involved in programs such as SAGE, MERLIN, or Science-Tech,...

The importance of electives

Storm Bermudez November 26, 2012

In sophomore English class, I was told that the key to life is simply having something to look forward to. In high school, this can be difficult to remember: with stress due to graduation requirements...

Security cameras at Liberty—really?

Nathan Dahm November 26, 2012

With recent incidents of car keying occurring in the parking lot a common question is being raised: "do we need traffic cameras at Liberty?" The answer is yes: there should be no doubts in any student’s...

Physettes Club goes on an arctic expedition

Stephanie Hays November 26, 2012

I’m trying to connect them with real science. Not something that’s a simulator, not something that’s idealized, but something that is actually out in the physical environment . . . to figure out...

Japanese internment camp survivor speaks at Liberty

Japanese internment camp survivor speaks at Liberty

Max Greenwald November 26, 2012

Liberty had the rare opportunity to have Japanese internment camp survivor Tom Kometani appear as a guest speaker for European Studies classes on November 7 to talk about both the incarceration of Japanese...

New parking lot vandalism raises security questions at LHS

Kendall Isner November 26, 2012

Recently, seniors Jordy Lee and Kevin Longs’ cars were keyed in the Liberty parking lot. The cars were keyed within a week of each other and park next to each other in the lot. "The repair to my car...

Brooke Allen

Shelby Lex and Signe Stroming November 26, 2012

Dogs. Cats. Hamsters. Gerbils. Fish. Guinea Pigs. Rabbits. Chickens. Goats. This may sound like the inventory list from your local pet store, but sophomore Brooke Allen has owned them all at one point. You...

Wiener World

Kara Spencer November 26, 2012

 Driving by you see a frankenstein-like mannequin staring you down, pumpkins piled high, and a small white tent sitting in front of a trailer—but what exactly are you looking at? The unique Wiener World...

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