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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Must we really choose?

Drew Brady and Gabby Messina November 26, 2014

NON-STEM JOBS When it comes to what career students should pursue, they have many options. Generally, jobs are classified into two fields, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or non-STEM. Even...

All aboard the struggle bus

Mackenna Briggs and Drew Brady November 26, 2014

GIRLS You strap on those high heels, feeling like one hot female. That feeling quickly dissipates as regret crashes down with that first wobbly step. As each step after brings an increasing pain in...

My time in America

Marthe Jatun, Staff Writer October 24, 2014

I come from a small town on the west coast of Norway with about 40,000 inhabitants, so living in a suburb in Seattle is very different. Being an exchange student has been my dream for so long, and finally...

Thanksgiving Turkey Tales

Mackenna Briggs December 10, 2013

Students and staff at Liberty shared their Thankgiving traditions: this is what it means to be a Patriot during  an American holiday:   CODY HUGHES (Freshman) For the past six years on Thanksgiving,...

Lights out

Kalie Murphy November 1, 2013

It started with the lights – uncontrollable, flickering lights. Ghosts are often attributed with the ability to cause electrical disturbances, and no one knows this better than senior Katherine Kerstetter. One...

The hauntings of Mrs. Packard

Hannah Matson November 1, 2013

Before Olivia George, a senior, and her family moved into their current home, a woman named Mrs. Packard lived and died there.  But it seems Mrs. Packard never really left; she still receives mail addressed...

What is it like to look alike?

Mackenna Briggs November 1, 2013

The ultimate question you would ask those select few who happen to share the same face: "What is it like being a twin?" What kind of answer would you expect? That it is such a thrilling experience? That...

Just part of the gang

Kara Spencer March 18, 2013

A quick Google search of your name usually shows the rotting MySpace profiles of the past, as well as the occasional people who share your name. However, for junior, Mike Kaukini, a quick Google search...

Brooke Allen

Shelby Lex and Signe Stroming November 26, 2012

Dogs. Cats. Hamsters. Gerbils. Fish. Guinea Pigs. Rabbits. Chickens. Goats. This may sound like the inventory list from your local pet store, but sophomore Brooke Allen has owned them all at one point. You...

Wiener World

Kara Spencer November 26, 2012

 Driving by you see a frankenstein-like mannequin staring you down, pumpkins piled high, and a small white tent sitting in front of a trailer—but what exactly are you looking at? The unique Wiener World...

Exchange Students Take on America: Helena Frestadius

Kara Specer October 18, 2012

The class stands, places their right hand on their heart, and as if it was second nature, repeats the all too familiar words—"I pledge allegiance, to the flag…"; meanwhile, junior foreign exchange...

Exchange Students Take on America: Patrick Kruse

Vica Hoffman October 18, 2012

Maybe you’ve seen him around school, towering over most of the student body. That’s Patrick Kruse and unless you’ve heard his cool accent, you wouldn’t guess that he’s from Denmark. He’s just...

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