Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Forum for student expression since 1977

The Patriot Press

Rachel Hines

Rachel Hines, Editorial Board

Rachel Hines is a senior at Liberty High School. She is an Editorial Board Member and Co-Feature Editor. She is President of DECA, Co-President of Girls Who Code, and Vice-President of Model United Nations. In her free time, she loves to spend time with friends and belt out Harry Styles or Taylor Swift!

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Fearful: the impact of school shootings on students

Fearful: the impact of school shootings on students

School shootings have been a major issue in the United States for years now, resulting in the injury and death of both students and teachers alike. Devastating shootings like the ones in Uvalde, Texas and Seattle, Washington were hoped to have been left behind. But as we enter 2023, the terrors of school shootings continue to follow.
Rachel Hines, Vanshika Sindhu, and Kylie McGrath
February 3, 2023

Cultural appropriation vs cultural appreciation

With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to discuss the ever-growing movement of people wearing culturally significant clothing. The terms ‘cultural appreciation’ and ‘cultural appropriation’ have been floating around the internet for a long time now, but what do these terms really mean? What is the actual significance of these costumes and how would one appropriately engage in another’s culture?

Work-life balance? Never met her

As the national trend of teenagers who are working slowly decreases, the question arises: do teenagers have time for jobs? Between balancing the stress of homework, extracurriculars, and social life, the stress of balancing a job is the cherry on top. Do teenagers have time for work? And if they do, what jobs might they have?

The Best Pixar Movies of All Time

Rachel Hines, Editorial Board
March 19, 2021

Humans of Liberty: Roarke Hufford (10)

Rachel Hines, Editorial Board
November 24, 2020
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