Calling Out Sexual Harassment
Valerie Adams and Annabelle Smith
December 17, 2017
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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 a whistle, followed by the words, “Lookin’ good, honey, why don’t you give me a smile?” Y...
Our environment, our responsibility
Annabelle Smith, Valerie Adams, Brigitte Larkin, and Will Wick
November 9, 2017
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Most of Liberty’s students are aware of the importance of a healthy environment. In fact, 97% of Liberty students believe the climate is changing, and 93% of students believe the government should do more to combat climate change. These statistics may be thanks to the abundance of information supporting...
Celebrating 40 Years of Patriot Pride
September 29, 2017
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Happy 40th, Liberty! In the first week of school, students and staff celebrated Liberty’s 40th birthday with a party in the commons, ice cream, and 1,500 free t-shirts. All this was part of Principal Sean Martin’s efforts to increase a feeling of community among Liberty’s student body. ...
Drugs, Alcohol…Phones?
Annabelle Smith and Valerie Adams
June 6, 2017
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Phone Addiction and Your Health It’s no question that anxiety can be seen in many aspects of a teenager’s life. Anxiety levels rise from stressors like exams, family pressure, and important sports events — but what about cell phones? How can a small device that is such a large part of our live...
The immigration dilemma: how do immigrants impact Liberty?
Katrina Filer and Christina Tuttle
May 11, 2017
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On January 27, 2017, President Trump first issued an executive order temporarily suspending immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries. People from across the political spectrum have weighed in on this policy: supporters claim that the executive order protects American security, while opponents...
The roles of romance and friendship
Christina Tuttle and Katrina Filer
May 9, 2017
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Romantic Relationships When you think of romantic relationships, you probably envision loving couples holding hands in the hall or grand gestures complete with roses, boxes of chocolates, and oversized Costco teddy bears. However, relationships consist of more than just these public displays of affe...
Recognizing and respecting Liberty’s religions
Christina Tuttle and Katrina Filer
March 27, 2017
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According to a recent survey of 276 Liberty students, 79 percent of them adhere to some form of religion. The remaining 21 percent are either atheist or agnostic. How does Liberty’s religious variety affect our lives? And how do we confront the religious conflicts and stereotypes in our community?...
Anxiety and Depression: the hidden struggles of a Patriot
Christina Tuttle and Katrina Filer
November 4, 2016
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 8 percent of US teens suffer from some type of diagnosed anxiety disorder, and 12.5 percent have experienced at least one depressive episode in the last year. Comparatively, a survey of 237 Liberty students found that anxiety affects roughly 13 percent...
Employment: a benefit or a burden?
Christina Tuttle and Katrina Filer
June 7, 2016
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Imagine the bell rings at 2:16 and as your friends mingle in the hallways discussing their plans for the evening, you sprint out to your car. Instead of driving home to relax, start your schoolwork, or practice for sports, you rush to your job for a five hour shift. With summer approaching, many high...
Define happiness
May 5, 2016
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The dictionary defines happiness as “the quality or state of being happy,” including synonyms such as pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, and enjoyment. Liberty students know what these words mean, but do they truly know what happiness is? Join the Patriot Press as we explore...
Do you know the truth about vaping?
April 18, 2016
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According to a survey of 334 Liberty students, 24% of them have used an e-cigarette, or “vaped,” at least once. But how many of those students truly understand the effects of using this product? How many know exactly what they are inhaling? Join the Patriot Press as we explore the issue of vaping...
Time for Change?
February 24, 2016
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During the 2003-2004 school year, the Issaquah School District created a committee to discuss the issue of school start times, which ultimately resulted in no change. Recently, however, this issue has resurfaced, and the proposed bell time change has sparked heated debate in the Issaquah community. While...
How often do you go off campus for lunch?
- Never (38%, 58 Votes)
- Less than once a week, but at least once in the past (22%, 34 Votes)
- Nearly every day (18%, 28 Votes)
- Two to three times per week (13%, 20 Votes)
- Once a week (9%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 154
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