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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press
Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press
Transgender Rally at the White House, in protest against the military ban announcement

The ongoing hostility of transgender kids in schools

Sofia Brown, Senior Writer – April 28, 2023
In America, around 300,000 kids aged 13-17 identify as transgender, but they seem to make up about 100% of the current news. Whether it’s sports, surgeries, clothes, or bathrooms, there always seems to be some issue being discussed and debated.
Avoid aging for only $3.99

Avoid aging for only $3.99

Charlotte Ury, Editorial Board – April 28, 2023
When I played soccer as a kid, I would stare at the ball, eyebrows furrowed, and concentrate intensely on the ball. Now, as a result of all this motion, I have a miniscule fine line between my eyebrows. And I hate this line so much. 
Despicable exploitation: examining the ethics of Minion labor

Despicable exploitation: examining the ethics of Minion labor

Mirabelle Williams, Entertainment Editor – April 28, 2023
Violent electrocution, vehicular assault, vicious dogs, and…no compensation? These horrifying working conditions are the unfortunate reality for hundreds of our little friends today.
Fourteen APs will not get you into Harvard

Fourteen APs will not get you into Harvard

Jocelyn Hood, Editorial Board Member – April 28, 2023
Please, I am begging you, stop signing up for AP classes if you’re not legitimately interested in taking that class. I am sick and tired of hearing complaints from people telling me how exhausted they are from all their AP classes. Of course you’re exhausted; you signed up for five AP classes. You chose this life.
Young adult literature lacks realistic fiction

Young adult literature lacks realistic fiction

Hellen Chung, Editorial Board Member – April 28, 2023
While much of a teenager’s days are spent pondering over the books that school requires us to read, many of the books that they read in their own time (for fun) are almost as bad.
Ice berg melting.

Bye-bye ice caps, and hello Willow

Kendall Sullivan, Editorial Board Member – April 28, 2023
Lately, I’ve been asking myself, “will there ever be a time where we can stop letting old rich white men in power decide our futures?” Apparently not. At least, not anytime soon.
Is professional attire necessary for a work environment?

Is professional attire necessary for a work environment?

Addison Milne, Editorial Board Member – March 24, 2023
While progressing through our teenage years, many of us acquire (and lose) jobs while trying to make just enough to pay for gas–and maybe a Starbucks coffee if we’re lucky.
No more Indiana Jones

No more Indiana Jones

Naomi Hancock, Opinion Editor – March 24, 2023
I first learned about civilizations in my elementary school history class. My teacher, Miss Calvano, told her fourth-grade class that there are different traits of a good civilization. They have laws, systems to distribute food, and ways to protect their people. But most importantly, they have culture. 
Solving violence with violence: students bringing self-defense weapons to school

Solving violence with violence: students bringing self-defense weapons to school

Sophie Di, Senior Writer – March 24, 2023
A few years ago, my parents became concerned over the school shootings happening all across the country. They sat down and showed me a picture of the bullet-proof vest they were considering buying for me when I went to school. 
A casual critique of language arts

A casual critique of language arts

Alexa Lim, Editorial Board Member – March 24, 2023
“Meticulously curated.” “Written by a variety of unique authors.” “Tender, yet complex and thought provoking.” All phrases which may or may not be used to describe the curriculum of a high school language arts class. 
Playing the name game

Playing the name game

Caitlyn Mckinzie, Editorial Board – March 24, 2023
“So intense, you might need a safe word.”
From friends to acquaintances: the importance of standing for what you believe in

From friends to acquaintances: the importance of standing for what you believe in

Allyson Phung, Editorial Board – March 24, 2023
Deemed as one of the celebrities that has defined Gen-Z, Trisha Paytas rose to fame in 2007 when she started to post videos on the Youtube platform. However for many, what made her an “icon” were her absurd videos.
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