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The Patriot Press

Liberty’s Liberties: the impact of new executive orders on us

Isabella Schmitt, Editorial Board Member March 3, 2025

“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist. Then...

MID Winter Break

Seraphina Law, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

Picture this- it’s the middle of February, after the wonderful lovey-dovey times of Valentine’s. The clouds loom overhead, threatening to unleash torrents of freezing rain on passersby. Flu, cold viruses,...

Foul play: teachers pay for sports tickets?

Chloe Young, Senior Writer March 3, 2025

At Liberty sports games, new freshmen, star athletes, band members, and even those disinterested in sports are able to come together to create an energetic display of school spirit. These moments are essential...

I miss reading for fun

Hellen Chung, Editorial Board Member March 3, 2025

When was the last time you read a book for fun? I wish I could say, “Easy! I read this great book last week.” But in reality, it was back in like eighth grade. Middle school was the peak of my reading...

Managing fashion microtrends

Anna Padilha, Opinion Editor 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, Entertainment Editor 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, Design 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,...

Caffeine: banned, sold, and over-consumed

Caffeine: banned, sold, and over-consumed

Amelia Matin, Beyond Liberty Editor December 16, 2024

Caffeine. We all know it, we all love it, but should we rely on it? Probably not.  This school year, Liberty’s own cafeteria has begun to feed into this all-too-common teenage addiction through its...

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 Schmitt, Editorial Board Member 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,...

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