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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

Liberty congestion: old problems in a new school

Ian Page, Senior Writer October 24, 2014

You’re late, and you hastily sprint to class in an attempt to beat the bell and remain in your teacher’s good graces.  Then you run head first into a seemingly mile-long backup of students, backpacks...

More parking means more problems

Sara Bluhm, Photography Editor October 24, 2014

It’s finally here. The day you have been waiting for ever since you first received that oh-so-sacred card of freedom that allows you to drive freely to and from school on your own accord. Tomorrow you...

The change from 2A to 3A: is less more?

Ian Page, Senior Writer October 24, 2014

As an athlete at Liberty, the sudden change from 3A to 2A has impacted me first hand. This winter season will be the first time that the mens swim and dive team is competing at the 2A level. And with...

Increasing Awareness of the ACT

Sydney Dybing, Opinion Editor October 24, 2014

“Take the PSAT! Sign up for the SAT Prep class!” It seems as if the biggest test you will take in high school, the one that could decide your future, is the SAT. But what many students don’t know...

Underclassmen are as capable as upperclassmen

Gabby Messina, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

Underclassmen are now barred by an unreasonable state law from receiving any College in the High School credits. When students select courses for the upcoming year, college credit is a huge enticement...

The freshmen are missing out

Jacqueline Rayfield, Opinion Editor October 24, 2014

For years, the freshmen journey has begun the same way. A grade full of nervous, bright-eyed students paraded into the gym through a tunnel of upperclassmen to a chorus of cheers. I remember my first assembly....

Q & A with Ms. Klekas

Q & A with Ms. Klekas

Jocelyn Tierney, Entertainment Editor October 24, 2014

“You Can’t Take It with You” is this year’s fall play and will be showing November 14-15 and 21- 22. This comedic play is about a man from a family of rich snobs who becomes engaged to a woman...

Homecoming Spirit Week: A Timeless Tradition

Homecoming Spirit Week: A Timeless Tradition

Rachel Hay, Senior Writer October 24, 2014

Rituals are paramount to every culture, but traditions seem to be especially prevalent in the month of October. The people of Latin America will celebrate Day of the Dead in remembrance of lost loved ones....

Editors Pick

Editor’s Pick

Joel Tinseth, The Beat Editor October 24, 2014

Euphoriometer: ((9.6)(e^i π))/((-π)(3.33)) out of 10 Awesome Album Analysis: The pinnacle of the modern rock scene, Thousand Foot Krutch’s latest album, Oxygen, showcases the lyrical talent and...

Artist Profile: Ryan Belaire

Artist Profile: Ryan Belaire

Joel Tinseth, The Beat Editor October 24, 2014

While most of us were concerned with graduating elementary school and monitoring the US economy as it plunged into a recession in the year of 2007, we simply overlooked one of the most important events...

Drew, Dybing, and Dittmar are the dynamic...trio

Drew, Dybing, and Dittmar are the dynamic…trio

Joel Tinseth, Beat Editor October 24, 2014

Ever since previous band director Phillip Donley went out with the world’s most persistent and passive flu ever, the band has had a hard time “philling” the gaps left by Donley’s copyrighted music...

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