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How our heroes change

Chloe Winn, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

Admit it, you were a pretty shallow kid; we all were. Unfortunately, some of us still are. As young children a lot of us valued much different things than we do now. A prime example is who we looked up...

What is it like to be a conservative at Liberty?

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor May 11, 2017

I’ll be honest, I’m not a conservative. I’m not even a moderate. I’m a bleeding-heart liberal, and anyone who’s ever had a conversation about politics with me, or read one of my articles can...

From grassroots to government

Nicole Leung, Creative Director May 11, 2017

Billionaires, multinational corporations, mega interest groups, and high-powered executives: these are the quintessential sources of political corruption. They employ arguably one of the most demonized...

Cheating: why do we do it?

Soraya Marashi, Senior Writer May 11, 2017

We all know the routine. One daring student sneaks a picture of the anxiously awaited-for exam after the teacher does phone checks. After the test, that student then sends it off to every person in their...

Betsy DeVos: proponent for change?

Bridget Ury, Photography Editor May 11, 2017

This January, Betsy DeVos was confirmed to be the Secretary of Education of the United States. DeVos is a proponent for accountability and the privatization of the school system. She believes that parents...

The Patriot Press Reviews: LGBTQ+ Edition

May 11, 2017

Comic book: The Lumberjanes An all-ages comic, Lumberjanes is a cheesy but heartwarming story of a group of girls—Jo, Molly, April, Mal, and Ripley—and their adventures to achieve their Lumberjane...

Discussion: the exchange, not attack, of ideas

Jency Clement, Beyond Liberty Editor May 11, 2017

“All my views are correct, and if you don’t support my opinions, I will not only hate your opinions, I will also hate you.” While these aren’t the typical words we hear during a heated, close-minded,...

How free is our free speech?

Kiran Singh, Beyond Liberty Editor May 11, 2017

Imagine you’re having a casual conversation with someone, and they didn’t appreciate something you say. They tell you that what you said shouldn’t be repeated, as it might be perceived as offensive....

Volunteering: more than just details on your college app

Skyler Radford, Focus Editor May 11, 2017

During his third year of volunteering for the Woodland Park Zoo, senior Anthony Alegrete was in charge of educating the park patrons about the raptor exhibit. He felt fairly confident in his information,...

The pain that phones are causing

Bella Francavilla, Focus Editor May 11, 2017

Imagine going about your daily routine and then suddenly feeling a crippling pain shoot through and down your back. You recover momentarily only for the pain to intensify and move down into your leg. For...

The importance of self-care

Angela Greggs, Staff Writer May 11, 2017

According to the National Association on Mental Illness, about 20% of adolescents in America have at least one mental illness; the most common mental illness being anxiety, which the Anxiety and Depression...

Vegan Patriots share their lifestyle

Kenadi Browne and Mary Russell May 11, 2017

“It makes me feel strong.” Sophomore Jana Merca describes her vegan diet this way. “I saw a video about the benefits of veganism, and that peaked an interest, so I began researching, and I learned...

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