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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

ASB’s unnoticed work deserves our thanks

Bridget Ury, Photography Editor December 18, 2017

Many people think ASB is simply AP Poster Making. While ASB does make amazing posters to decorate the walls of our school, it shouldn’t be the only thing they are known for. ASB here at Liberty does...

Be grateful we can talk

Arne Grette, Backpage Editor December 18, 2017

  Typically, Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what you have in your life. While somewhat heartless, sometimes the best way to realize what you’re grateful for is by looking at how terrible...

Calling Out Sexual Harassment

Valerie Adams and Annabelle Smith December 17, 2017

What is sexual harassment? You’re walking down the street on a normal Tuesday afternoon. It’s nice out, so you’re wearing shorts and a t-shirt, trying to beat the heat. Out of nowhere, you hear...

Students explore computer science through independent projects

Stella Roberts, Creative Director December 15, 2017

Writing code is not a common skill, much less programming a robot or developing a complex computer program. But five students certainly can, using the skills that they learned in AP Computer Science to...

As credit requirements rise, zero-period classes emerge

Hannah Norton, News Editor December 15, 2017

Imagine that you’re a current freshman, sophomore, or junior. You are required to complete 31 credits, which means that you can only fail one year-long class. However, you struggle with math, and fail...

New year, new role: Q & A with returning teacher Reid Jiang

Nathan Jackson, Editor In Chief December 15, 2017

Last year, Reid Jiang was brought in as Lisa Beck’s long-term substitute for maternity leave. This year, he’s teaching ninth and tenth grade literature, and with a year of teaching at Liberty under...

Boys swim teams up with Mount Si

Matthew Rubenstein, Online Editor December 15, 2017

In the water at Boehm pool, the swimmers of the Liberty and Mount Si boys swim teams do 100m sets under the direction of Liberty swim coach Kris Daughters. For the third year in a row, the Mount Si...

PTSA begins service cord program to recognize community service

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor December 15, 2017

It’s a school night, and Key Club President Alan Tran could be at home doing his homework or binging his favorite show on Netflix. Instead, he is volunteering with the Valley Church Reading Program,...

Experience gives boys basketball a strong start

Jake Hopkins, Opinion Editor December 15, 2017

Liberty boys basketball this season has been marked by a massive amount of experience stemming from several key athletes. Starting off the season 2-1 overall Liberty boys basketball’s experience stems...

Assistant coaches light up team atmospheres

Brigitte Larkin, Social Media Director December 15, 2017

For those of us that participate in sports, we all know that coaches can make or break our experience with the sport. Here at Liberty, athletes feel lucky to have assistant coaches that encourage a positive...

Opportunity for the Liberty Singers

Margaret Baumgartner, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

“It was an opportunity of a lifetime,” choir director Robin Wood said. “It was amazing, being on the main stage. It’s something that you don’t often get a chance to do.” Wood is referring...

Girls’ basketball bounces back for hopeful future

Taylor Mulqueeney, Photography Editor December 15, 2017

The clock is ticking down, getting closer and closer to the final buzzer of the first game of the season on November 29. The game is close and both teams are battling to start their season off on a high...

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