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The Patriot Press

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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Hidden Talents

Elizabeth Yan, Editorial Board Member June 2, 2020

We’ve been stuck in quarantine for over a month now, unable to go out and socialize. With so much time on your hands, it’s a perfect opportunity to dust off your learning skills and pick up a new activity!...

Fun for the whole community

Fun for the whole community

Brooke Ury, Opinion Editor June 1, 2020
What started as a social-distancing alternative to an Easter egg hunt grew to a community effort to boost morale in many of the neighborhoods surrounding Liberty. Even now, many of these vibrantly painted rocks can be seen in public parks and paths, cheering many up as they walk with family and loved ones.
Newcastle Elementary

Newcastle Elementary

Daniel Flash, Backpage Editor June 1, 2020
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, an empty playground at Newcastle Elementary sits there, waiting to be played on.
COVID Impact

COVID Impact

Amelia Nored, Editorial Board Member May 30, 2020
This collage includes quotes, headlines, and images from local newspapers relating to the COVID-19 outbreak. As we live through this chaotic and difficult time, it is important to find ways that we can remember it in the future and express our emotions about COVID-19 in a creative fashion.
Graduation Celebration

Graduation Celebration

Matthew Rubenstein, Online Editor May 27, 2020
In celebration of 2020's graduates, both of high school and college, Krispy Kreme spent May 19 giving out a free dozen graduate-themed donuts to any graduate wearing their cap and gown. After running out of these themed donuts early in the morning, Krispy Kreme substituted original glazed donuts as graduates streamed through stores across the country all day long.
Little Si

Little Si

Ella Gage, News Editor May 27, 2020
Gabi Parrish (11) takes a quarantine hike. As far as local, short, scenic hikes, Little Si is a great one. It's only 3 miles long and has a stunning view of Snoqualmie Valley. "It's nice because you can bring friends and still follow the social distancing guidelines," Parrish said.
Lamb distractions

Lamb distractions

Ben Royce, Senior Writer May 26, 2020
Turns out livestock auctions are an essential service! These lambs have provided a welcome distraction since the beginning of May to our humdrum quarantine.
Sleep Schedules

Sleep Schedules

Ben Royce, Senior Writer May 26, 2020
Like thousands of teenagers across the nation, I too have fallen victim to the quarantine sleep schedule. Though I now sleep through the first half of the day, at least something is constant during these uncertain times.

COVID and isolation

Maddie Browne, Feature Editor May 26, 2020
Social pandemics have become second nature to us. But now we face another plague–not of disease, but of isolation. And unfortunately, there seems to be very little we can do to mediate its effects.

Healthcare worker Q/A  

Serena Sherwood, Editorial Board Member May 23, 2020
To get more information about what working in healthcare is like during a pandemic, we interviewed three medical workers in the ISD Community who are currently experiencing changes in their workplaces.
How to glow-up during Quarantine

How to glow-up during Quarantine

Raquel Rossi, Opinion Editor May 23, 2020

Don’t push back your school work! This seems like a trick, but if you do nothing over this break and then stress yourself out trying to finish assignments before you get back, your appearance will...

South Fork Snoqualmie River

South Fork Snoqualmie River

Hannah Kim, Editorial Board Member May 23, 2020
During uncertain times such as these, people are finding comfort in the beautiful nature surrounding them. Many of us are surprised to find special places such as these on our walks and drives. This picture is of South Fork Snoqualmie River in Rockdale. It’s truly amazing what you can find when you just take a look! 
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