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Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Rap Gods of LHS share their secrets

Soraya Marashi, Senior Writer March 27, 2017

You’ve seen them on Twitter. You’ve heard them on SoundCloud. The dynamic duo that can be equated to a mystical hip-hop fantasy has certainly made a name for themselves on social media as well as right...

Editor’s Pick: 22 a Million

McKenzie Fysh, The Beat Editor November 8, 2016

Bon Iver’s third LP, 22 A Million stands in contrast to his older albums, which employed more folk and acoustic sound. With the use of casette tape scratches to create arranged glitches, autotune to...

Editor’s Pick: Signs of Light

McKenzie Fysh, The Beat Editor November 8, 2016

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most promising music groups, The Head and the Heart. This eclectic American indie folk band. At the start of September, The Head and the Heart This group is recognizable...

Yee Vang shares history through music

Kelly Jinguji, Editor in Chief November 8, 2016

“Music is communication. It truly shows you how the human mind can connect to others,” senior musician and performer Yee Vang said. “Music can ease the soul.” Vang’s music career began nearly...

Editor’s Picks: June 2nd, 2016

McKenzie Fysh, The Beat Editor June 7, 2016

Beyonce's Lemonade Released on April 23, Beyoncé’s Lemonade stands as one of the icon’s most accomplished compilations yet. Building from Gospel to Rock to R&B influences, Lemonade is a palette...

Patriots shine in Battle of the Bands

Brittany Toombs, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2016

Have you ever wondered who Liberty’s Hannah Montana is? Which Patriot rocks the keys or kills the bass? Who has promising prospects as a future rap god? If you attended Liberty’s third annual Battle...

A man of many talents: John Platter

Lucas Maier, The Beat Editor May 12, 2016

The ability to play multiple instruments, bandmates with fellow students, and a gig as a musician - well known as a Liberty math teacher and alumnus, students may be unaware of the fact that John Platter...

Patriot’s photo makes it to the walls of the EMP

McKenzie Fysh, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

How many high schoolers do you know that have their art featured in famous museums? This spring, that was the story for senior Sara Bluhm, who was a winner of the On Snap photography contest at the EMP...

Editor’s Picks: Two albums worth checking out

Lucas Meier, Beat Editor May 12, 2016

Zayn's "Mind of Mine" Over a year after Zayn Malik left One Direction, he put out his first solo album called Mind of Mine. The world was used to sappy boy band songs from One Direction but ZAYN surprised...

Down in the Pit: seldom seen, often heard

Valerie Adams, Feature Editor May 12, 2016

As you’re watching the play, you see the actors, you hear them singing, and you see all the lights. But can’t you also hear all the music being played? There’s that one lone trumpet sounding during...

Patriot Profile: Lexton Bunting advances his DJ career

McKenzie Fysh, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

“Music gives wings to the soul and teaches it to fly,” Sophomore Lexton Bunting grew up hearing these words from his mother. Little did he know that he would be a DJ, an intern at a professional studio,...

Editor’s Pick: Two albums worth checking out

Lucas Maier and Sarah Bluhm December 3, 2015

Christmas in the Dogghouse: If you’re listening to an album by Snoop Dogg, you probably have a fair idea of what you’re getting into. This album probably won’t change anyone’s opinion of him;...

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