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Challenging banned books: What should kids *really* be reading.

Challenging banned books: What should kids *really* be reading.

Sabrina Holmes, Staff Writer April 28, 2023
First of all the title is blatantly misleading, the use of magic will lead children to thinking that magic is real.
Kristalina Georgieva, CEO, World Bank; Michelle Yeoh, UN Ambassador And Actress; Jean Todt, President,  Fédération Internationale De L’automobile; Raj Rao, Ceo, Ford Smart Mobility LLC; Sahar Nasr, Minister Of Investment And International Cooperation, Egypt;
MODERATOR: Helene Speight, Ambassador, Prince’s Trust. Photo:  World Bank / Simone D. McCourtie

Representation in technicolor

Rachel Hoki, Senior Writer April 28, 2023
The American film industry has a long past of demeaning and discriminating against people of Asian descent, so the recent success of movies incorporating Asian leads and cultures – such as Everything Everywhere All at Once – raises the question: is Asian representation in Hollywood finally changing for the better? And what does this mean for Asian Americans as a whole?

Ethan Jackson, Backpage Editor March 24, 2023
The teacher’s lounge continues to fascinate students. An oasis for teachers, it’s full of all the things that students want and dream about. From good food, comfortable couches, tvs and more, the teacher’s lounge is whatever our imaginations want it to be. But, what really goes on in the teacher’s lounge? Is it really the oasis we imagine? Or is it full of PG-13 things? I’ve interviewed various students and teachers around Liberty to get a good consensus on what goes on in the teacher’s lounge.
A glimpse into Liberty music program’s accessibility

A glimpse into Liberty music program’s accessibility

Samantha Klein, Entertainment Editor March 24, 2023
The beauty of music is that it is a language that anyone can communicate with. Countless students find a home and a community within music programs around the world, including at our very own Liberty High School. However, there are obstacles that some students must overcome if they want to be involved in music. 
Annual Patriot Awards

Annual Patriot Awards

Tyler Rubenstein, Editorial Board Member March 24, 2023
And the Oscar goes to… Liberty Students and staff (well, 484 of them)! Why? Without them, none of this would have been possible.
Liberty freshman’s “hot take” causes lunchtime riot

Liberty freshman’s “hot take” causes lunchtime riot

Emily Allard, Backpage Editor March 24, 2023
Everyone has an unpopular opinion that they hold near and dear to their heart. We all know someone who will be a Samsung advocate until the day they die or who loves pickles so much that they drink the juice from the jar. As for freshman Andrew Shmate, his “hot take” is that the women’s suffrage movement was a hoax. 
A new age of animation

A new age of animation

Giovani Castaneda, Staff Writer March 24, 2023
Since the big Disney boom in the 1950s, cartoon movies and tv shows have traditionally been reserved for children due to their imaginative medium and, at times, juvenile portrayals of characters and stories.
Flushed away forever

Flushed away forever

Maiya Lester, Editorial Board Member March 24, 2023
Have you ever had a place where you could ditch class with your friends, take a quick drag, get a third period haircut, or participate in Liberty surveys via the permanent marker on the stalls? We had this place, and we lost it.
Ethics of AI Art

Ethics of AI Art

Jocelyn Hood, Editorial Board Member 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.
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.
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
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