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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Fishing for some fun

Nicole Leung, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

For the many people that congregated at this year’s Salmon Days, it was another fun-filled experience full of art displays, killer food, and energetic activities. As usual, there were always interesting...

Growing Greens

Growing Greens

Tyra Christopherson, Opinion Editor October 28, 2015

The aquaponics unit strawberry plants grow in the back of science teacher Lindsey Lattanzio’s classroom with the help of fluorescent lights and nutrient-rich water. Five students have taken on the aquaponics...

Its Science

It’s Science

Kenadi Browne October 28, 2015

Students in AP Biology carefully drop a yeast solution into calcium carbonate in order to complete their first major lab.  The lab allows students to test the effects of environmental factors on the function...

Never too old for trick-or-treating kid

October 28, 2015

They’ve told you that werewolves aren’t real for years, but you’re not so sure. For most of the year, you’re fine. But, when October rolls around, your sixth sense kicks in: you can feel the candy....

The only senior in a freshman class kid

October 28, 2015

You push open the door on the first day and walk in. All activity grinds to a halt. Everyone stares at you in a stunned silence. Walking to your seat, you try to avoid eye-contact. Unfortunately this is...

How to (Attempt) to Survive the New SAT

Paige Hopkins, Backpage Editor October 28, 2015

Coming this March, the SAT we know and love is undergoing massive changes. While these changes will undoubtedly frighten the rest of the nation, LHS Patriots need not worry because Backpage has a step-by-step...

College students tell all: Sage advice for college apps

Jacqueline Rayfield, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2015

All those meticulously edited essays, carefully worded extra-curriculars, totally impartial recommendation letters –all a waste of time. Luckily for you, some of Liberty’s former students are here...

Tearing off labels: a vital part of the teenage experience

Logan Allan, Online Editor October 28, 2015

The teenage years are mostly spent with mountains of homework, a plethora of hobbies, and a fair amount of socializing. Maybe for a few, their social time is cut because they have other interests, or a...

United States should step up its aid in the Syrian Crisis

Tyra Christopherson and Sara Flash October 28, 2015

Four and a half years ago, in March 2011, the Syrian crises began. Since then, 220,000 people—half of whom are civilians—have become casualties of the conflict. To escape the violence, four million...

Complaining about rain weighs us all down

Carlyn Schmidgall, Senior Writer October 28, 2015

Just like every other A-day, you nearly drown as you trudge through the misty darkness to your first period class, conveniently located in a portable in the far reaches of the front lot. Shivering in your...

Growing up with construction has destroyed our high school years

Sara Flash, Opinion Editor October 28, 2015

It all started when we were little kids. We were getting a brand new middle school – exciting right? But then, the construction started up…. And it never seemed to go away. Sixth grade passed and we...

Adult confidants: underappreciated resources at our disposal

Logan Allan, Online Editor October 28, 2015

Ever since I was little, I’ve always been told that it’s healthy for children to talk to both or one of their parents whenever something was going on in their lives. And while it’s true that it is...

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