Blast off
Haley Archer, Senior Writer
June 2, 2020
Maple Hills fourth grader Emerson Archer watches the historic launch of the SpaceX Dragon, a beacon of inspiration and hope in these uncertain times.
Newcastle Elementary
Daniel Flash, Staff Writer
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
Amelia Nored, Staff Writer
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.
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.
The beauty of nature
Gabrielle Parrish, Sports Editor
May 19, 2020
With parks and trails reopening, more people—and their pets—are out enjoying spectacular views like this sunset from Tiger Mountain.
A Friday Night
Aurora Bryan, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
A Friday night on Front Street in Issaquah during quarantine.
This amazing earth
Emma Decasa, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
"Despite troubling times, I'm always grateful for this amazing earth, and sometimes it's nice to focus on the beauty of it when it seems like everything else is going wrong. So, with our spring showers, we can finally enjoy these May flowers."
Patriot Talk — Episode 4: Aliens
Caitlyn Croppi and Margaret Baumgartner
May 5, 2020
Caitlyn and Margaret discuss book recommendations and alien conspiracies in their newest episode of Patriot Talk.
Patriot Talk — Episode 3: Avocado Toast
Caitlyn Croppi and Margaret Baumgartner
May 2, 2020
Join Patriot Press News Editor Caitlyn Croppi and Sports Editor Margaret Baumgartner weekly as they discuss current events, review new Patriot Press articles, and recommend music, books, and more to keep you occupied during quarantine.
Do our voices matter?
March 21, 2020
In recent years, rising student activism in our district and surrounding area has seen the results of incredible change. Last year, we fought to keep our 8-period schedule with student involvement and parent encouragement; nationally, in 2018, we walked out in solidarity with students across the nation after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. In the last month, students of Kennedy Catholic High School protested the firing of two teachers on account of their sexual orientation. But is this activism worth it? Are our voices actually heard?
Bridging the generational gap
Maddie Browne, Khanh Dao, and Olivia Briggs
January 21, 2020
We’ve seen it on Reddit. We’ve heard it on TikTok. Gee, we’ve even heard it from government officials. “OK, Boomer”, a minimalist clapback increasingly used by millennials and Gen Z-ers to dismiss baby boomers as old-fashioned and out of touch with current issues, seems to have conquered the internet. It’s a trendy thing to say, but that’s the problem. When did we become okay with reducing intergenerational dialogue to a mere catchphrase?
