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

Key Club returns to DCON

Jacob Johnston, Photography Editor May 8, 2014

Liberty Key Club members recently attended Key Club’s annual District Convention (DCON) on April 4 through 6, a special conference where students involved in Key Club around the Northwest gather and...

Liberty’s DECA program heads to Nationals

Claire Good, Staff Writer May 8, 2014

After sending a record number of students to the DECA State competition and achieving victory in four different categories, Liberty will be contributing several DECA members to compete at the national...

History Day competitors qualify for state

Ellie Hohensinner, Staff Writer May 8, 2014

On March 27 at Green River College, 15 Liberty History Club members competed at the Regional Competition for their History Day Projects. This year’s theme was ‘Rights and Responsibilities’. Of those...

A fantastic journey through America

Sami Beers, News Editor May 6, 2014

Title: American Gods Author: Neil Gaiman Stars: 4.5/5 Summary: "A storm is coming", and Shadow seems to be caught right in the middle of it. After being released from prison Shadow learns that...

“16 Years Later”

Gabby Smith May 6, 2014

Dead on the inside, alive on the out My whole life is a cloud of doubt. Sitting in my life hole of dis-pare I am so So unaware of the spot light that lay on me. I summon all my might to make a noise,...

Cheap date and Pike Place

Natalie Gress, Perspective Editor May 6, 2014

Pike Place Market. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Founded in 1907 it is the oldest continually operating farmers’ market in the United States. Sometimes referred to as the "soul of Seattle" this local attraction...

Booster Club: Liberty’s unsung hero

Anna Malesis, Staff Writer May 6, 2014

There are a lot of services, such as a bus ride to a competition or new equipment, that students in extra- or co-curricular activities take for granted, but who actually pays for these things? Who is the...

Crafting a healthier lunch at Liberty

May 6, 2014

Do you think about what you’re eating for lunch each day? It may be hard for students not involved in DECA or the L Café to notice, but new changes are starting to effect on-campus lunch options for...

Liberty knows how to be right, but not non-combative

Stephanie Hays, Opinion Editor May 6, 2014

A few weeks ago there were men standing within our school holding signs talking about the end of the world and their own homophobic views. The men were quickly ushered off campus, yet they still continued...

Creativity is useful in every career

Kalie Murphy, Photography Editor May 6, 2014

Today is the time where the geek is celebrated and the science nerd is applauded, not shunned. This is partly because the desire for new computer technology is taking off, and the focus for math and science...

SAT to return to 1600-point scale

Trevor Sytsma, Managing Editor May 6, 2014

In recent years, the SAT has come under fire for the supposed advantages it offers to more privileged students, its growing disconnect with high school Common Core curriculum, and its subjective essay...

Liberty athletes join forces with Athletes For Kids

Trevor Sytsma, Managing Editor May 6, 2014

Thirteen years ago, a young Sammamish third-grader was struggling. A boy with a difficult case of Tourette’s Syndrome, he suffered from involuntary spasms of his head, body, and limbs, and outbursts...

Load More Stories