Ella Gage, Opinion Editor
November 24, 2020
2020 is a year of mixed signals and polarization. There is a Twilight Zone-like atmosphere of mistrust and opposition, mixed messages being sent from our leaders, international threats, and questionable information. Most of this distrust stems back not only to our politicians, but to our news sources.
Press Perspective: Is the eight-period schedule beneficial to students?
October 9, 2020
2020 has been the year of big changes. A pandemic, a forced shift to online school, and even a schedule change. But was the schedule change really worth it? Does it help students be more successful?
Press Perspective: Class Rankings
March 22, 2020
The Issaquah school district used to rank students by GPA: the person with the highest GPA in the class was valedictorian and had a rank of 1, the person with the second-highest GPA had a rank of 2, and so on. However, in 2016, the Issaquah school district decided to eliminate the ranking system, choosing instead to use the latin honor system. At graduation, those with cumulative GPAs above 3.9 are summa cum laude, those with GPAs between 3.7 and 3.89 are magna cum laude, and those with GPAs between 3.5 and 3.69 are cum laude. Some Liberty students appreciate this change, while others are mad, which begs the question: should high schools rank students?
Press Perspective: Climate change defines 2020 election and our future
April 20, 2019
Raquel Rossi, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2020
I think the closest thing to being reborn is cleaning out your closet. There’s just something about sorting through your wardrobe, separating out the items you don’t wear,...
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."
March 22, 2020
What’s good on…where’s the beef?
May 12, 2019
Naia Willemsen, Editor-in-chief
November 24, 2020
A year ago, I wouldn’t have expected the sight of someone’s uncovered nose to arouse such anger in me. I am talking, of course, about the incorrect mask wearers. The people...
Where’s the beef? Online shopping
October 9, 2020
March 22, 2020
Where’s the beef on… what’s good?
May 12, 2019
Ella Gage, Opinion Editor
November 24, 2020
We all miss the pre-2020, pre-mask lifestyle. It was nice not walking around with face coverings on, looking like a neurosurgeon-bank robber hybrid. It was a blessing to...
Charlotte Ury, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
Thriller: the classic party song beloved by Halloween enthusiasts, music video fans, and pop culture lovers alike. It’s singer, Michael Jackson, is the “king of pop”....
Ella Williamson, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
“Are there any questions?” asks the teacher. A few seconds go by. Then someone types, “Can we see your dog?” into the chat. Until this year, students have almost...
November 24, 2020
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should: the downsides of cheating during online school
November 24, 2020
Crash course psychology: Why shouldn’t I cheat if I can?
November 24, 2020
Leave performance for the stage: the negative effects of performative allyship
November 24, 2020