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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

Locked doors open Patriot hearts

Karinn Sytsma, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

We’ve all complained about the hassle of the locked doors. Walking around, it’s common to see students stuck outside in the cold, fists banging on the unexpected impasse. We’ve all been there—craving...

Mr. Buchli’s science jokes light up the day

Khanh Dao, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

The average sophomore will say that chemistry is one of his or her least favorite classes. Stepping into the chemistry lab the first day of school, I too told myself I would dread the class.  I hated...

Mr. Matheny’s classroom: an escape from stress

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor November 6, 2018

From the time you enter middle school, or even elementary school, the conditioning begins: junior year is coming. When junior year comes, the final year before one applies to college, the pressure to...

Learning to love the doorstoppers

Lili Harris, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

There’s always hesitancy in opening the doors. Sure, some might feel pressure in figuring out whether it’s “pull” or “push” on the first tug, but nothing compares to the feeling of shame in...

First-period teachers: saving lives since 8:00 AM

Maddie Browne, Feature Editor November 6, 2018

Walking into first period, still half asleep, you stumble to your desk, rubbing your eyes in fatigue until— “ALRIGHT, BOYS AND GIRLS, LISTEN UP!” All of a sudden, you jerk out of your stupor. Any...

STEM: Unpraised opportunities at Liberty

Margaret Baumgartner, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

At Liberty we are fortunate enough to be offered multiple different opportunities in STEM. I am thankful for all these chances to further better myself as well as my education. Unfortunately, some students...

The trees that surround Liberty

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief November 6, 2018

You light up the school in the dark, cold winters. You entertain my eyes with color and beauty in the Fall. The sweet scent that you create in the spring is delightful. You are the trees that surround...

The secret to Liberty’s clubs

Matthew Rubenstein, Online Editor November 6, 2018

One of the best parts about our school is the sheer number of clubs that we have. From Math Club to Key Club to Super Smash Bros Club, Liberty has a club for everyone. And while some of that is because...

Liberty’s library: saving students one printed paper at a time

Naia Willemsen, Spotlight Editor November 6, 2018

Most students can agree that printers are basically the most unreliable piece of equipment— ever. We all know the feeling: it’s the night before a big essay is due. You’ve finalized it and checked...

VOICE Mentors

Nathan Jackson, Editor In Chief November 6, 2018

Sometimes, the most disadvantaged in our community need a helping hand. And sometimes, that hand may not be there. That’s where VOICE Mentors step in. VOICE Mentors are volunteers who spend half an...

The power of the president

Jake Hopkins, Opinion Editor October 1, 2018

“[The President] shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint...Judges of the Supreme Court.” These are words straight from the Constitution of the United States,...

The hypocritical game of politics

Allison Rafert, Opinion Editor October 1, 2018

Sometimes, despite the cheerleaders’ best efforts to bring positivity to our chants, the outbreak of “You can’t do that!” still erupts from the crowd at a Liberty football game. This discontentment...

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