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Off-roading and overflowing

Berlyn Crockett, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Kaeven Sahota (11) Car’s name: Julia Model: Jeep Wrangler Sport 2017 Q: What have you added to your Jeep? A: I added a carplay after-market screen, and I am planning on adding new bumpers,...

Dancing in Candy Land

Dancing in Candy Land

Lexie Rand, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

In a winter wonderland at Bellevue’s Body Language Dance Studio (BLS), sophomore Taylor Bligh helps sweeten E.T.A Hoffman’s The Nutcracker with her whimsical dance of the peppermint candy.  Bligh...

On this week’s menu: managers of the L’Cafe

On this week’s menu: managers of the L’Cafe

Alexa Lim, Editorial Board Member December 16, 2024

2nd year managers:  Sotriya Tea (12) Q: What are some of your favorite drink specials? A: Peach iced tea, which is fresh peaches with freshly brewed tea!    Q: How do all the managers...

Looking deeper at Liberty’s reflections

Looking deeper at Liberty’s reflections

Gracie Aryal, Spotlight Editor December 16, 2024

The theme this year, “accepting imperfections” is a broad umbrella that can be dissected many different ways. When faced with the prompt this year, Ananya Koimuttum played into the theme by crafting...

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Eden Ranola: tough as nails

Anna Padilha, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Without a single drop of sweat, 5 '0 sophomore Eden Ranola brings 132.3 pounds over her head in a clean and snatch, effectively winning the Pacific Northwest Championship for her age, gender, and weight...

3 poets rise up from Liberty

3 poets rise up from Liberty

Alexa Lim, Editorial Board Member December 3, 2024

The art of poetry can appear obscure and many may not understand it’s allure However, if you’ve got the time, Nadia Najam will reveal what it means to rhyme.  Not every poem must rhyme,...

Turning coding into cash

Turning coding into cash

Corbin Honey, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Many highschoolers are interested in computer science, but few are able to take the first step in entering the field. Kwong has broken into this realm through the world of app design.  Starting out...

Sandra Martin, world-class exchange student

Sandra Martin, world-class exchange student

Gracie Aryal, Spotlight Editor December 3, 2024

For many students, their world language class is a lull in the school day to sleepwalk through. They show up to maybe learn some infinitives, maybe learn some vocabulary, only to forget it all over the...

It All Starts with a Spark

It All Starts with a Spark

Bona Jumnoodoo, Senior Writer December 3, 2024

From making short films during quarantine to getting featured in the world’s largest student film festival in New York City, juniors Ellie Nishino and Angelina Chen are starting a blaze in the world...

Vice Principal by day, musician by night

Vice Principal by day, musician by night

Brenna Fullerton, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Many individuals at Liberty have been a part of an audience for a concert, but how many of them can say they’ve been the ones performing at these events? Thanks to his passion for singing and performing...

Black Student Union at Multicultural Night

Black Student Union at Multicultural Night

Gracie Aryal, Spotlight Editor May 31, 2024

Earth is a floating rock catapulting through space. It’s hard to believe that each of the 8 billion people on it have a unique culture and point of view– but it’s true! To celebrate cultural differences...

Saying bye to Benjamin

Saying bye to Benjamin

Alexa Lim, Editorial Board Member May 31, 2024

A “Benjamin” is worth $100 dollars, but to Liberty, Wes Benjamin is worth all that and more.  After 39 long years of teaching, Benjamin is retiring. This year, he is the only teacher to do so.  For...

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