The Patriot Press

Baby steps: Biden’s marijuana reform is not enough

Naomi Hancock, Opinion Editor – November 18, 2022

"Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana," President Joe Biden said during an October 6th press conference. "It's time we right these wrongs."

Game over: soccer on top

Tyler Rubenstein, Editorial Board Member – November 18, 2022

Click. Power on. Channel 206-ESPN. Audio fills the room. “Geno Smith, looking for a receiver,, rollllllls out left….” or “Rebound Lebron, layup for the and one….” or “Julio Rodriguez lines one deeeeeep center field, going, going, gone!” But what about what you rarely hear? “Loderio on his right, Lodeiro on his left, Lodeiro goes for goal… LODEIROOOO!”

FLEX and SEL aren’t working. Somebody needs to budge.

Naomi Hancock, Opinion Editor – October 21, 2022

His answer comes after waves of feedback following the recent implementation of a new seven-period schedule that includes one FLEX and one Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) period every week, and the response has been overwhelmingly negative.

Welcome they/them pronouns

Charlotte Ury, Editorial Board – October 21, 2022

From what I found there seem to be four major arguments against “they/them” pronouns: they’re hard to understand; grammar doesn't support them; it’s a fad that’ll die out in a few years; and finally the most heinous of all—just plain homophobia.

Are Electric School Buses a feasible investment for our district?

Sarim Khan, Staff Writer – October 21, 2022

The slow chugging noises of diesel engines ring in your ears, bright yellow bricks slowly fill up the bus lane, and your eyes water from the diesel smoke.

Financial literacy is life literacy

Lucas Counts, Editorial Board Member – October 21, 2022

In 40 years, students probably won’t be thanking the U.S. education system for forcing them to memorize the date a Civil War general was born.

Battle of the lunches

Charlotte Ury and Jason Locke – October 21, 2022

First has always been synonymous with best.

Think Before You Drink

Maria Culwell, Staff Writer – October 21, 2022

This drink has become not just a beverage, but an accessory for the common Liberty student.

Who Met (Gala) the Expectations?

Naomi Hancock, Opinion Editor – June 8, 2022

It’s that time of the year: glamour, sequins, and haute couture at its finest—--or, it’s supposed to be.

The ignored history of they/them pronouns

Charlotte Ury, Editorial Board – June 2, 2022

The American school system has a tendency to consistently push the “unfavorable” points of history to the side in favor of studying cultures and events most similar to our own “American experience.”...

College: a penny-pinching corporation

Vanshika Sindhu, Editorial Board Member – May 12, 2022

The thrill of getting an acceptance letter from your dream school is like no other. The years of intense studying, no sleep, and tears have finally paid off. Nothing can stop you now! Nothing—except tuition. Through these grueling years of high school, many of us have learned that it’s not all about being the best student—it’s also about how much money you have.

High school community service: it’s not serving

Samantha Klein, Entertainment Editor – May 12, 2022

From Key Club to church youth groups to National Honor Society, community service is often a time-consuming part of many high schoolers’ lives. Asking a senior if they have enough hours for a graduation cord often results in grumblings and wishing they were done with volunteering. It's clear that many students feel community service is nothing else but a chore that looks good on college applications. But at least they’re helping people…right?