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The Patriot Press

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The Patriot Press

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The Patriot Press

Managing fashion microtrends

Anna Padilha, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Often, someone will order a popular TikTok shirt from Shein, but when it comes two weeks later, a strange event occurs, where they are deemed a trend follower for wearing it. I call this occurrence a waste...

When is it time to move on?

Lillian Antin, Social Director March 3, 2025

What if I just quit? Has that thought ever come to mind pertaining to a certain sport or activity? Maybe you feel like you’re behind on your goals or the environment you are in is bringing you down....

Ugly, Goofy, and Generic Shoes

Allyssa Nonis, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Spring is almost here! The sun is out, there’s a rainbow on the horizon, and-oh no– there are puddles everywhere.  Here it comes, my least favorite thing about spring: hearing the complaints from...

The discrepancy of democracy

The discrepancy of democracy

Kelsey Burnet, Photography Editor December 16, 2024

The United States, a country with amber waves of grain and purple mountains majesty, a beacon of liberty, nationalism, freedom… and paradox. In my opinion, the modern U.S. government is not by the people,...

Die Hard is a Christmas movie

Die Hard is a Christmas movie

Marisol Mason, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Die Hard: the beloved action-filled Christmas cult classic. For everyone who just scowled when they read that, that’s right. Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and those who are somehow confident enough...

Studying on the slopes

Studying on the slopes

Isabella Rahlfs, Opinion Editor December 16, 2024

Dear Mom, for winter break this year I want to travel to the couch, I want to explore the void of rom-coms on Netflix, I want to enjoy the luxuries of whatever snack I can salvage from our pantry. That’s...

Being cozy over being chic

Being cozy over being chic

Hellen Chung, Editorial Board Member December 16, 2024

The hallways of high schools and middle schools are getting more and more crowded with students who choose comfort over style. It’s quite common now for teenagers to choose putting on pajama pants, sweats,...

Acknowledge other holidays

Hellen Chung, Editorial Board Member December 16, 2024

I can’t wait to decorate the tree. I’m so excited to bake cookies and write letters to Santa. I just can’t wait for Christmas! These have to be the most popular phrases as the temperatures drop. As...

Stop giving winter the cold shoulder

Stop giving winter the cold shoulder

Sienna Moss, Senior Writer December 16, 2024

People that dislike winter baffle me. Don’t get me wrong everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but some opinions are blatantly and outrageously false. I don’t blame these buffoons; they are simply...

STEM vs STEAM

STEM vs STEAM

Kambree Taylor, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Are you scared of math? Does physics intimidate you? Are you lost the minute you start looking through all the files on a computer, only seeing titles that might as well be in a foreign language? Chances...

The Battle of Fall Flavors

The Battle of Fall Flavors

Isabella Rahlfs, Opinion Editor December 3, 2024

Scent- pumpkin Champagne Apple & Honey Sweet, with slight spicy undertones, the apple scent fills our homes with the warm yet fresh feeling of crisp autumn days. The fragrance of apple acts...

Liberty drivers are driving me crazy

Liberty drivers are driving me crazy

Addison Milne, Editorial Board Member December 3, 2024

Have you ever almost gotten hit by a car in the school parking lot?  Because I definitely have-both in and outside the car.  If you ask someone from Liberty about the parking lot or the drivers,...

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