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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

Bathroom passes should not be extra credit

Aria Soeprono, Opinion Editor June 2, 2017

It’s nearing the end of the semester, and your grade is teetering dangerously close to the edge. It seems hopeless! What will you do if you can’t get your grade up by 0.01%? Suddenly, you realize that...

The art of Creative Writing

Tatum Lindquist, Editor in Chief June 2, 2017

Art—the expression of emotion through creative mediums. Traditionally, the word “art” triggers images of painters, dancers, photographers, and musicians, but one artist tends to remain forgotten:...

Teachers who hole-punch your papers

Aria Soeprono, Opinion Editor June 2, 2017

When did your teachers stop handing out pre-hole punched assignments? Maybe for you this significant milestone of life has not yet been reached. If that is the case, take some time today to appreciate...

Eight periods are better than six

Aria Soeprono, Opinion Editor June 2, 2017

Patriots rejoice! Although many people are quick to criticize the A/B schedule with eight classes a year, it actually provides a distinct advantage to us students. Yes, it can be overwhelming at times,...

What the U.S. should learn from Europe

Jency Clement, Beyond Liberty Editor June 2, 2017

Most of us have, or soon will, go through the dreaded process in which we try to pay for our higher education. Many of us will join the 44.2 million Americans who struggle with student loan debt, others...

The cons of raising minimum wage

Jency Clement, Beyond Liberty Editor June 2, 2017

Theoretically, it sounds great to give people more money. However, it’s necessary to understand that raising the minimum wage won’t raise the quality of life for everyone. Firstly, augmentation...

The pros of raising minimum wage

Kerrek Matson, Staff Writer June 2, 2017

The minimum wage in Washington is currently $11.00, which is a significant boost from the wage of $7.25 across most of the nation. This boost is beneficial to the residents of Washington because it helps...

German exchange students recap their year

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief June 2, 2017

Jakob da Silva (11) Q: What are some fun memories that you have experienced this year? A: Two activities that I did were football and wrestling. State wrestling was pretty fun because I came into...

Pacific Northwest sustains Sustainibility

Angela Greggs, Staff Writer June 2, 2017

On May 18, Liberty held four Sustainability TALKS about climate change throughout the day. Each talk was 50 minutes long and had up to seven speakers. Among those speakers were freshmen Raj Duraisamy and...

Athletic Director tackles the position of Assistant Principal

Hannah Norton, News Editor June 2, 2017

After serving as Liberty’s Athletic Director for the past three years, Loren Krogstad will become the assistant principal for the 2017-18 school year. Prior to Liberty, Krogstad taught social studies...

After 43 years as a teacher, Kathy Creveling retires

Hannah Norton, News Editor June 2, 2017

In 1974, Kathy Creveling took her first teaching job and began working in the Issaquah School District in 1992. During her career, she has worked from the elementary to post-high school level, teaching...

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