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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Ethics of AI Art

Ethics of AI Art

Jocelyn Hood, Opinion Editor February 3, 2023
Imagine a future where robots take over, doing even what we believed to be the few remaining things authentic to humans: writing stories, making art – and all at the press of a button. You don’t have to imagine this– AI art is taking over and we’re doing nothing about it except popularizing it more.
Best date spots at Liberty 

Best date spots at Liberty 

Emily Allard, Backpage Editor February 3, 2023
Dating in high school isn’t easy. It can be hard to make time for someone when you have school for seven hours a day, five days a week... especially when you can’t even drive! That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the best date spots right here at our wonderful school.
Ask Emily: Valentine’s Day advice column

Ask Emily: Valentine’s Day advice column

Emily Allard, Backpage Editor February 3, 2023
Q: Mr. Kennedy picked up my love note... how do I tell Kennedy that it’s not for him? -Anonymous
Top 3 ways to start off the new semester

Top 3 ways to start off the new semester

Ethan Jackson, Backpage Editor February 3, 2023
Rumor on the street says that Ms. Daughters absolutely lovessss when you say Senioritis. I even heard she will give you a free A and some candy. When the new semester starts I’m going to start off on a good note with Ms. Daughters and say Senioritis.
Spill the reali-tea

Spill the reali-tea

Desi Arnaiz, Senior Writer February 3, 2023
“Kim, people are dying,” Kourtney Kardashian said. 
Media to discover during black history month

Media to discover during black history month

Addison Milne and February 3, 2023
Throughout Black History Month, people celebrate the contributions of African Americans throughout history. Their contributions to the entertainment world are some of the most prominent in movies and music, but also some of the most underrepresented. By celebrating the contributions of Black actors and singers, we can bring more attention to them and their stories.
Old School, New School: The rise in film photography (once again) 

Old School, New School: The rise in film photography (once again) 

Sarim Khan, Staff Writer February 3, 2023
Click! Whirrr. The sound of film being loaded into an older camera is well known among seasoned photographers and amateurs alike. As many have taken notice in the last year or so, social feeds have been filled with photos taken on these older film cameras. Why is that? Isn’t a digital camera easier to use, and doesn’t it have much clearer image quality than their predecessors? 
Escape through media: what causes escapist behaviors?

Escape through media: what causes escapist behaviors?

Sylvia Aquino, Staff Writer November 18, 2022
“‘I need to stop,’ I whispered to myself as I clicked the next episode.” This popular meme has described all of us at one point or another when we binge-watch a good show.
Hartford brings Hart to the stage

Hartford brings “Hart” to the stage

Samantha Klein, Entertainment Editor November 18, 2022
Crafting a musical theater production is a feat that requires immense time, dedication, and talent, and Liberty’s very own senior Emilia Hartford has taken up the challenge of developing her very own musical. 
Thanksgiving recap

Thanksgiving recap

Emily Allard, Backpage Editor November 18, 2022
I just got back from my family’s four-day Thanksgiving get-together, and it went wonderfully! It started out on Wednesday with ten peaceful hours in the airport with my sweet, hormonal little twelve-year-old sister. She only cried five times, which is an all-time low for her! I’d consider that one a success.
Poo-poo pondering

Poo-poo pondering

Chiara Bettelli Oukka, Senior Writer November 18, 2022
There is something Charmin’—no…not just the toilet paper— about walking through such a clear, pure environment. There is nothing more riveting than opening a stall door and seeing a detailed depiction of human genitalia.  
Paris Fashion Week SS2012

Fall fashion bops and flops

Sofia Brown, Senior Writer November 18, 2022
Picture a perfect fall day:  You walk outside and feel the cool air in your flannel and ugg boots–wait, what year are we in? Fashion trends are ever-changing, and due to social media, trend cycles don't last nearly as long as they used to.  As the time for fall fashion is drawing nearer, we must ask ourselves: what will stick around and what is just another week-long TikTok trend?
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