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The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Press Perspective-Kneeling during the national anthem: a demonstration of freedom or disrespect?

Sabrina Suen, Opinion Editor March 23, 2017

The History If you’ve watched a NFL game within the last few months, it’s impossible to avoid the controversy surrounding players who kneel during the national anthem, as sign of protest in the...

Apple vs. FBI controversy: Personal privacy outweighs national security

Tyra Christopherson and Sara Flash April 18, 2016

On December 2, 2015, two shooters carried out a mass shooting that left 14 people dead and 22 seriously injured. This San Bernardino terrorist attack was the worst since the 2012 Newtown shooting at Sandy...

Cultural Appropriation: where to draw the line between honoring and mocking

Sara Flash and Tyra Christopherson December 7, 2015

When you think of the winter months of the year, some common things come to mind: Halloween, Christmas trees and more sweets than any one person knows what to do with. But in the midst of this happy and...

United States should step up its aid in the Syrian Crisis

Tyra Christopherson and Sara Flash October 28, 2015

Four and a half years ago, in March 2011, the Syrian crises began. Since then, 220,000 people—half of whom are civilians—have become casualties of the conflict. To escape the violence, four million...

Defeating discrimination: take responsibility and act

June 2, 2015

When you think of Indiana, what comes into your mind? Corn fields? NASCAR? Country music? NCAA basketball? Stereotypes aside, Indiana has been the center for a lot of controversy lately as a new bill called...

The Smarter Balance Test is destabilizing education

April 28, 2015

This year, for the first time, Liberty will be administering the Smarter Balance test to all juniors and sophomores. Before you freak out, this year is just a trial. The scores won’t mean anything as...

Register for classes – the smart way

April 28, 2015

Every year it’s the same story. You’re trying to register for classes, and all you can hear are the counselors telling you to challenge yourself, older students warning you to stay away from APUSH...

How effective are teacher evaluations, really?

November 26, 2014

In 2010, Washington State set a lofty goal: to evaluate teachers and administrators in a way that would improve student learning and the classroom atmosphere. Fast forward four years, and this Washington...

The healthy, hunger-free kids act

October 30, 2014

The United States has a weight problem. Today, with 74.1% of the American population overweight, obesity rates continue to increase and 120,000 people die per year of preventable causes related to obesity. The...

Liberty’s AP teachers deserve appreciation

September 3, 2014

It’s one in the morning, and your eyes begin to glaze over as you stare at the computer screen, your half-typed essay glaring right back. Completely unable to fathom why any teacher would ever even consider...

Crafting a healthier lunch at Liberty

May 6, 2014

Do you think about what you’re eating for lunch each day? It may be hard for students not involved in DECA or the L Café to notice, but new changes are starting to effect on-campus lunch options for...

Weighted GPAs: Make the change

December 10, 2013

Valedictorian is the most prestigious award a graduate can earn. It is the culmination of four years of diligent dedication to academic success, and it honors the student who has worked the hardest. At...

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