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New Term. New Beginnings. It is a new term here at Liberty by Zachary Learnard many students hope to improve themselves High School, which also means a fresh ~Staff Reporter all throughout this term. “I want to improve start, teachers, opportunities and challeng- myself by becoming more academically es. Everyone here at Liberty is excited responsible,” said freshman Nate Huff. for the new term and what it has to offer. Teachers are also trying to im- “It is going to be better than last term, prove themselves as well, in class and out- for sure,” said junior Ian Crofford, “ For side of it. “I would like to make my notes me, first term is never really too great.” more understandable, and talk slower for Some students also enjoy this my students,” said math teacher Mrs. Jeong. term, since at this point of the year, ev- And still even in the excitement eryone is used and fully adjusted to the of the new term, each student had one amount of schoolwork they get, and have class from the first term that they - real more time to relax. “It is a relief because ly enjoyed, and now miss. Which makes my second term classes are easier. It is less switching classes in the middle of the stressful,” said junior Logan Meriwether. year difficult, since sometimes it’s hard But most importantly, to let go of some classes. “I really miss everyone is excited for their new cours- Theatre 4, and Astronomy. I really en- es and new content. “This term, I am joyed them a lot,” senior Evan Nary. excited for meeting my new teachers, Some students and teachers meeting new people, and my new class- have a routine they maintain through- es,” said sophomore Maria Fuentes. out the terms, their routine continues to Many students have set goals brighten their day. “I usually enjoy any for themselves for this term as well. time I have to go into a class and present While many only look to achieving hon- on something, whether it be dual enroll- or roll, or straight A’s, some students are ment, or suicide prevention,” said coun- really pushing themselves fast and strong. Editor-in-Chief Amanda Bacon and Sports Editor Philip James, seling center administrator Mr. McCaslin. These goals are what working on their articles for this month’s paper. Hopefully this coming term is go- give this school’s students the rea- sonable grade in a certain class, or just in getting involved with new extracurric- ing to bring out the best in everyone, and son to keep moving forward. knowing how to manage their time for ular activities, and afterschool events. This make everyone a Liberty better individuals. And when a new term comes along, so homework. “Every day is a challenge, gives students more opportunities to meet “We offer the potential for do new challenges as well. Every stu- but I always know I’ll be able to pull new people and interacting with their peers. all students to take advantage of the dent will always have something related through,” said freshman Victoria Boutwell. There is always room for improve- great opportunities and challeng- to school, whether maintaining a rea- Some students also have plans ment, inside and out of school. At Liberty, es offered,” said principal Mr. Cox. 3,2,1 Beep! New Microwaves a Hot Addition at LHS by Samantha Wiener ~Staff Reporter New microwaves have been just a nice feature you can have the op- your favorite leftovers and heat them But still some people are shy- placed in Liberty’s High school cafeteria. tion to do,” said freshman Charli Haynes. up,” said freshman Madisyn Billick. ing away from the idea of using them. The National Honor Society (NHS) de- At first everyone was kind of shy- “Sometimes I do not have time There are so many healthy options cided to put these in the cafeteria to create ing away from the microwaves, but soon to plan out my meal, but now I can just for using the microwaves for your more options for students to choose from people started warming up to them, but then bring a quick cup of mac and cheese and school lunch purposes. Here are just for lunch. Their goal was to create more people realized how much of a benefit they I will be set,” said freshman Kaci Henrich. a few quick and easy ideas for lunch. diversity and choices for lunches. The NHS could be to the students. “The first few days “I microwaved a quesadilla How about making a nice warm members raised money doing fundraisers the students were shying away from the mi- that was very good. It was like my mom sandwich? You could just pack a sandwich to help raise money for us to have these. crowaves, but by the second day around ten makes for me,” said freshman Zoe Lowe. then heat it up for a warm lunch. A ham How many times have you ever kids started going up,” said Ms. Milburn. Some students are using cre- and cheese or turkey and cheese sand- had a really yummy meal and have had The most popular two foods ative ways with the microwaves, “I made wich could work well. Or how about, ton of leftovers? Well now you could to cook have been mac and cheese and a bag of popcorn, even though only half on a cold winter day, making some nice bring it in and have a warm home cooked ramen noodles, theses two both seem of the kernels popped it was very yum- chicken noodle soup to warm you up? meal for lunch. However most people are like a huge hit. “The most popular lunch my,” said freshman Carmella Garner. Or maybe you would want a sticking to the basics and not anything shifts for the microwaves definitely has to “I used the microwave to heat nice warm dip to dunk your crackers or too different. The most popular food to be 2nd and 3rd lunch; that is when I see up my leftover Chinese food from dinner chips into. Now you can easily have that microwave has been mac and cheese and the most kids up there,” said Mr. Jones. last night,” said freshman Amy Sheehan. by heating up some queso. Finally, you the classic ramen noodles.“I like to use the “These microwaves help us A lot of students are really excited could pack a frozen meal or leftovers microwaves to heat up my school lunch make the choices on what we want about the new microwaves, and see them for a yummy hot lunch option. Thank if its something hot and it gets cold, it’s to eat easier, so you can bring in as a big improvement for our cafeteria. you for the microwaves, NHS! 2 Features January/February 2017 What’s Trending at Liberty? What VA College Do by Julia Hoffman ~Staff Reporter You Favor? Liberty High School their favorite places to shop as body wants something to make by Sarah Pender (LHS) students love keep- well. “I always shop at Ameri- them look more stylish. Around ~Staff Reporter ing up with the new fashion can Eagle, Hollister, Aeropost- the winter months people are Virginia is known for hours away to Blacksburg, VA trends around school; boys love ale, and Abercrombie and Fitch” wanting new sweatshirts, boots, their 2 major colleges; Universi- and an hour away to Charlottes- keeping up with the latest and said sophomore Daniel Hash. scarves, and sweaters. “I really ty of Virginia (UVA) and Virgin- ville, VA to watch basketball. greatest shoes, and girls fol- “I wear duck boots, want boot socks, nice sweaters, ia Tech (VT). Many seniors this UVA is 2-10 and VT is 10-2. low and look to the clothing fuzzy socks, and sweaters on the and jeans for the winter,” said year are looking for an academic “I really like UVA because of the trends from celebrities, models, cold winter days to keep warm,” freshman Mackenzie Butler. scholarship and athletic schol- basketball team and the volley- and social media set for others. said sophomore Paula Segura. “LHS gear is always arship. The pros of and cons of ball team. It’s also a really big “I look up to Kylie Jenner to stay As the chilly winter trending! Everybody is an individ- the colleges are numerous. “Due school that I would like to go in fashion and also to see what weather spikes the students are ual so I think whatever you love to to the football team, I think stu- to,” said freshman Skylar Barrett. clothes are currently trending,” adjusting to the new trends of wear is trending! Although warm dents should apply to Virginia When UVA and VT play said freshman Lizzy Brown. warm clothes. Many students clothes are definitely a must this Tech with a athletic scholarship. against each other, it is called the Most girls look up to don’t wear heavy coats or jack- winter!,” said principal Mr. Cox. And due to the large medical Commonwealth Clash. VT beat a celebrity or famous figure to ets to school because they would Students should be mind- program, I think students should UVA 52-10. On a ratio, people find what is trending and wear have to lug their coat around with ful of the fact that not all trends apply for an academic scholar- say that they like VT better than something similar to that. “I them all day, instead they wear are going to be ones they like. You ship at UVA,” said Mr. Parks. UVA. Virginia Tech leads the get my fashion inspiration from more loose jackets and sweat- should always wear what makes Virginia Tech is bet- record 56-37-5. In my opinion, Rihanna, she wears army jack- shirts to keep warm. “I like to you feel happy, comfortable, and ter at football and UVA is better VT is better because I heard a lot ets, flannels, and boots which wear sweaters, scarves, and jeans confident. “I am from -Germa at basketball. VT has claimed more people talk about it, and a I find are trending with most or leggings because it keeps me ny so a lot of the clothes here in ten conference titles (2 South lot of people want to get an ath- of the girls around school,” warm but is also super cute!” America don’t match my specif- Atlantic titl, 1 southern title, letic scholarships to UVA and VT. said junior Amanda Gusagini. said freshman Jewel Reynolds. ic style, but I keep to my roots Big East, and 4 ACC titles). The 2 colleges are in the “I normally only wear “I feel that all girls want and wear what reminds me of We have one alumnus ACC division which stands for one brand of shoe, Jordans, and I something to stay in fashion with home,” said senior Anjuli Krahl. from Liberty football that plays at Atlantic Coast Conference. “I go don't change up the colors or style others. Lately I have noticed “Colors are everything, Virginia Tech. And we have 1 foot- down to Virginia Tech when it is typically, but most guys wear all that many girls want sports wear maroon, black, and olive are some ball player from Liberty that plays a big football game like the Com- different brands and have shoes such as jackets, leggings, and of the colors I love lately and for UVA. “Virginia Tech is more monwealth Cup,” said Barrett. that match the color of their outfit,” shirts. I have also seen and heard see many girls wearing this sea- into sports rather than UVA. Each “My family is a big col- said freshman Wesley Howery. many girls wanting the brands son,” said junior Kayla Dodson. school has strengths in athletics,” lege football game watcher and Around the school Ivory Ella, Simply Southern, “I really like to said freshman Dylan Huggins. we try to see every game we can. you will find boys that own and Pink, and Monogram shirts,” wear a lot of cardigans,” “I want to go to UVA My family loves UVA. I hope that wear only a few shoes then said sophomore Sidney Floyd. said senior Amanda Bacon. for nursing school to pur- I get a scholarship to UVA because you will also find boys in which Whether it is a necklace Spring will be sue in the medical field after I want to be a nurse when I get old- shoes are most of their ward- you adore or the new shoes you here soon, so new trends school,” said Salma Costellano. er,” said freshman Julia Hoffman. robe. Just like girls, boys have just can not live without, every- will be coming around. Students will travel two Prince: Gone, But Never Forgotten by Jaslynn Thomas 2016 was a year full of ~Staff Reporter so we kind of know where he in- shocking deaths of celebrities herited his musical talents from. and people around the world. Bros. Records. Prince’s albums He started an interest in music From Muhammad Ali the in- included 1999, Love Symbol Al- at a young age and at age 18 he credible boxer, whose favorite bum, Around the World in a Day, released his first debut album The Patriot Press The Spring 2017 quote was “Float like a butterfly, Batman, Art Official ,Age 3121, “For You” and Prince then plati- The Patriot Press is a student produced Patriot Press Staff sting like bee,” to Carrie Fish- Parade, Emancipation, Crystal num. Then after that that is where newspaper published monthly during er, our Princess Leia in the hit Ball, Hit n Run, The Rainbow we first heard the name Prince. every school year. Every issue contains movie series “Star Wars”. We Children, Rave Un2 the Joy Fan- In 1999 “Purple Rain” claimed student written articles, and is designed by Amanda Bacon- Editor-in-Chief lost so many celebrities in 2016 tastic, For You, N.E.W.S., Chaos his superstar states to no.1 and students. Our mission is to publish news, Kristina Rigsby- and they will be truly missed. went global. A lot of people love information, and opinion articles for the Entertainment Editor and Disorder, Dream Factory, Ul- school and for our community. Philip James- Sports Editor The hardest celebrity timate Prince, and several more. Prince because he is so Claire Fetgatter- Viewpoint Editor passing for me was the legend- Prince has won seven unique and the way he expresses Letter to the Savannah Johnson- Staff Reporter ary Prince because he was just Grammy awards and an academy himself. Prince has different ages Julia Hoffman- Staff Reporter so wild and free, he did not care of listeners and fans from you nev- Editor Policy Dylan Huggins- Staff Reporter award for “Purple Rain” and he is Samantha Wiener- Staff Reporter Letters to the editor are welcomed and what people thought about him, even in the Rock & Roll Hall of er heard Prince at all to I know all Skylar Barrett- Staff Reporter will be published as space allows. Letters and I loved that! Prince was an the Prince songs and albums and Dayaveon Green- Staff Reporter Fame. Prince also made number must be signed, although the staff may Edwin Campos- Staff Reporter American singer and songwriter, 27 on the list of the 100 greatest been fans since they were little. withhold the name on request. The paper multi-instrumentalist, and record When a lot of celebrities die like Zachary Learnard- Staff Reporter artists of all time. Prince’s most fa- reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. Jaslynn Thomas- Staff Reporter producer. He was known for his mous songs that most people have they did in 2016 a lot of people All letters are subject to laws governing Sarah Pender- Staff Reporter flamboyant stage presence,- ex heard are, “When Doves Cry” realised that life is too short and obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption Ms. Lisa Beth Miller: Advisor travagant dress, makeup, and celebrities are like us. That they of the school process, as are all contents from the movie “Purple Rain”. of the school paper. Opinions in letters wide vocal range. Prince did not have an have the same problems and sit- are not necessarily those of the staff, nor Prince was born on June easy childhood. Prince’s parents uations that we go though and it should any other opinion expressed in 7, 1958 and died April 21,2016. divorced when he was 10 and does not matter if you have mon- public forum be construed as the opinions He was 57 years old. He has sold spent the next few years going ey or not because money does not or policy of the administration, unless so attributed. over 100 million records world- back in forth from each house. make you immune to problems.. wide. Prince was signed on to Prince’s parents names are John multiple recording labels from Nelson and Mattie Shaw they Universal Music Group to Warner were a pianist and a jazz singer 3 Entertainment January/ February 2017 Food Wars: Battle of the Chicken A Blast From the Past: Sandwiches Our Teachers As High by Amanda Bacon ~Editor-in-Chief School Students This month the food that about Foster’s is that it when you or you can get the thing that you by Lizzy Brown order a meal it comes with fries want on its own. When I had or- I decided to review was chick- ~Contributing Editor en sandwiches. The two places and drink too. The thing that I am dered and received my sandwich, Have you ever won- Many high school stu- that I decided to go to were- not really a fan of when it came the chicken tasted completely dif- dered what teachers were like dents are involved in extracur- Chick-fil-A and Foster’s Grille. down to it was Foster’s french ferent than the ones that Foster’s when they were your age? Be- ricular activities. It could be a The Foster’s Grille that fries. The reasoning behind that has and that is because they cook lieve it or not, all teachers were club like drama, FFA, NJHS, or I went to was located in Warren- is because to me they have an their chicken in a different type teenagers once who had to at- others that vary from school to ton next to the Howard Johnson odd taste, and they do not do of oil. The way that Chick-fil-A tend some sort of high school school. It could also be a sport and across from Wawa, so it is much for me. Anyways, back to cooks their chicken is different somewhere, whether it was her like basketball, football, or la- kind of a drive, but not really. the sandwich. To me, they cook because their end result of the in Virginia, in another state, or crosse. But not everybody in When you first walk into Fos- their chicken in the oil for much chicken is that it does not taste maybe even another country. high school is interested in those ter’s they have tables to the left longer than they need to, so by too crunchy and you are able to In Mrs. Corbin’s case, clubs or sports and would rath- and booths on the right of the the time I ended up getting the actually taste the chicken; unlike her high school, Sir John Tol- er work and earn a paycheck, or restaurant. When you walk into sandwich, it was so over fried Foster’s, where their chicken is bert’s High School, is located in just focus on their academic ca- Foster’s the worker's hand you a that it did not look that pleasing. really crunchy and it is hard to Wirchurch, England. She later reer fully, with no distractions. piece of paper and on the paper I did what I had to do and taste the chicken meat itself. The graduated from there in 1995. “I did not participate in sports you check off exactly what you decided to take a bite, and quite thing that I am not really a fan “In England, we had to take myself. The sports in London want and what you do not want. honestly I was shocked that it tast- of about Chick-fil-A is that they eight subjects, every day, all year were not associated with the I personally like the ed pretty decent. The reason why are considered to be a fast food round. We did not have a block school, they were more like atmosphere at Foster’s bet- I seemed so surprised was just business, unlike Foster’s. When- schedule, and it was abnormal to something the city ran, and I just ter than I do at Chick-fi-A -be because it was not presented well. ever you go to Chick-fil-A they graduate when you were sixteen. was not interested. I did have a cause I can be left alone and The second place that just want to hurry up and take Also, in the area that I attended job though. I have worked since actually focus on what I want. I went to was Chick-fil-A, and your order to get the next people. high school, religious education I was fourteen, starting out in dif- From Foster’s I ordered a fried from there I ordered a chicken In all honesty I en- is a required course that every- ferent restaurants,” said Corbin. chicken sandwich, and as for sandwich meal too. When you joyed Foster’s chicken sand- one has to take to become eli- Every teenager has a the toppings I chose mayo, go to Chick-fil-A you get the wich and service a lot bet- gible to graduate,” said Corbin. style sense that they like to make ketchup, lettuce, and tomato. choice of either getting an entire ter than I liked Chick-fil-A’s. Most people have their their own. There are the sporty One thing that I like meal which they call a “combo” strengths and weaknesses when kids, there are preppy kids, kids it comes to certain things. When that like band tees and kids that talking to any student, they will like to wear a little of every- Welcome To Awards Season most likely have a favorite sub- thing. There also brands and by Jaslynn Thomas ject and a subject that they dread styles that are especially popu- ~Staff Reporter attending every school day. lar in certain areas and regions. Awards season is here! television from 7:00 -11:00 p.m. O.J. Simpson: American Crime “I achieved fairly good grades “Well, there was not really cer- Celebrities and fans are excit- The host was Jimmy Story” for best miniseries on tv in high school. I mostly had A’s tain clothes or shoes that every- ed to see themselves or their Fallon aka the host from the film. Tracee Ellis Ross won for and B’s, but I did not like my lan- one wanted to show off because favorite actor/actress win the tonight show. When the night best actress in a musical or come- guage classes. I always had C’s in in London everyone had to wear big award that they have been began Fallon opened with a dy in a tv series, Viola Davis won French and German,” said Corbin. uniforms. It did not matter if it dreaming about since they monologue that was about be- for best supporting actress in a Everybody has bad was a private or public school. were a little girl or boy. The re- ing stuck in traffic on the way motion picture, “Atlanta” won for times and good times when it Even the girls had to wear a cent awards show that just oc- to the Golden Globes, and a big best musical or comedy tv series. comes to their high school career, shirt and tie!,” said Corbin. curred was the Golden Globes. musical starts. He then started The biggest award of whether it be education wise, Every individual has The Golden Globes is an event singing and playing on the piano. the night was to Meryl Streep for or social wise, like winning a attended high school at a cer- that started in 1944 and it was to After that he acted like the Golden Globe Cecil B. De- sports competition or aceing a big tain point in their life, so ev- honor the best achievements in he usually does, and then they mille Award. The Cecil B. Demi- exam. Most students go on some eryone knows the struggles and filmmaking and entertainment. began the categories and started lle award is an honorary Golden sort of field trip within their four frustration of juggling grades, The Golden Globe the show. A lot of films and tv Globe award given by the Holly- year of their high school career homework, after school activ- awards are bestowed by the 93 shows and actors and actresses wood Foreign Press Association and usually it becomes an en- ities and friends, all at once. members of the Hollywood For- were nominated, but not everyone for “outstanding contributions joyable, memorable experience. The next time you have eign Press Association and every could win. The most popular film to the world of entertainment.” “One of my fondest high a teacher that frustrates you every year held by different people in that won a lot of awards was “La The Golden Globes have school memories was when time you walk in their class, have the association. At the Golden La Land.” “La La Land” won in influenced a lot of people from I went on a field trip to - Lon some patience and remember that Globes a random group of celeb- several categories such as best past and present. Some people don to see a theater show they were once in your shoes. rities come together to see which musical or comedy, best screen- and celebrities wait all year long with my school,” said Corbin. star or stars was won in his or play of a motion picture, and for that special night. It is a re- hers category. Before the Golden best original score. Some of the ally important event and should Globes happen, they have the red people involved with the movie not be missed. Celebrities have carpet. The red carpet is where also won an awards, like Emma worked a lot in that previous all or most the celebrities walk Stone for best actress in a musical year, so when they get nominat- when they first get to the event or comedy motion picture, Ryan ed for an award and do not win and reporters interview them Gosling for best actor in a musi- it is very heartbreaking for them. about their lives and what they're cal or comedy. The award win- All of the celebri- going to do next in their career. ning movie also won best origi- ties want to win, but, some- This year, the Golden nal song called “City of Stars.” times it does not work out, so a Globes was held at the Beverly Some other winners lot of them that did not get an Hilton in Beverly Hills, Cali- were “Zootopia” for best animat- award will try again next year fornia on January 8 and was on ed feature film, “The People v. t o w i n t h e G o l d e n G l o b e a w a r d . 4 Entertainment January/Febuary 2017 “La La Land” Defies Dive into “Subnautica” Zachary Learnard All The Odds ~Staff Reporter by Philip James Get ready to immerse ~Sports Editor yourself into a world of adven- ture, diverse wildlife, danger, and a massive ocean to explore!“Sub- nautica” is a survival game set in an alien marine world. You play as a survivor from a ship crash in first-person. Now it is up to the player to survive. Resourc- es are scattered throughout the ocean floor. The player can use these resources to build tools and materials to aid the player. There a large beige coral tunnels, adds a sense of suspense and On Christmas day, “La tween them is one for the ages. “Subnautica,” being a survival filled with various minerals. The fear of what is to come, without La Land” was released world- Their performances earned them game, has a fair amount of dan- wildlife is diverse in many ways knowing what will happen at all. wide. I went to see it that very both a Golden Globe award. ger in it. First off, one factor is as well. For example, one of the “Subnautica” is under the devel- same day. I have been anticipat- The movie also won oxygen. If you do not conserve game’s main predators, the Reap- opment of Unknown Worlds En- ing this movie ever since I saw the five other Golden Globe awards oxygen, you’re in deep trouble. er Leviathan, lurks around in tertainment. The game director, first trailer a few months before. including: Best Actor, Best Ac- No pun intended. Another factor reefs filled with giant strands of Charlie Cleveland, felt moved Usually I have a problem ofbuild- tress, Best Original Score, Best would be the wildlife. Not every seaweed. Its style is distinct and by real world violence, to cre- ing a movie up before I see it, so Original Song, and Best Picture. creature in “Subnautica” is nice. separable from the other crea- ate a world where people could then it is not as good as I expected. The most won by any mov- Some pose a serious threat to your tures, due to the giant red horns solve their own problems with- But this movie did not disappoint. ie during the Golden Globes. survival. There are Leviathans, attached to its forehead, chin, and out using violence. This makes The movie is a modern “La La Land” has also been nom- the game’s main predator which the sides of its mouth. And this is “Subnautica” unique, since most day musical, which means any inated for 14 Oscars. This is a re- will attack you in any waking mo- only one of the creatures. There weapons that can be used range breaking out in song is encour- cord only held by one other movie ment, crashfish, or what some like is plenty more unique and cool to only a knife, and upgrades aged. I honestly thought the mov- in film history. The movie deserves to call the games suicide bomb- wildlife to see in “Subnautica.” for the seamoth and submarine. ie would have no audience, con- these nominations in my opin- ers, and toxic gas fishes, which, The soundtrack of “Subnautica” There are strictly no guns in sidering that there aren’t many ion. It is film glory. Everything as their name suggests, spray a is special for a few reasons. Each “Subnautica,” which makes the musicals being made these days. about this movie is Oscar-worthy. toxic gas when you get too close. area has a certain piece from the player think of other methods None like the original musicals The movie also stars fa- And that’s only a small amount soundtrack that is unique to it. of survival when being chased such as “Singin’ in The Rain” or mous musician, John Legend. The of the predators you’ll encoun- In some of the shallow areas of by a predator, rather than kill- “West Side Story.” It attempts to producers of “La La Land” want- ter. However, this level of dan- the game, the music has a very ing any of the planet’s wildlife. capture the same magical feeling ed someone from the music world ger is good, since it adds a whole calming tone. But when going “Subnautica” was released on that those musicals gave you, and to fill the role, so Legend took it new sense of thrill to the game. deeper into the ocean, the music Steam in December 16, 2014, and it delivers. “La La Land” takes on. It was his first acting role, The graphic design for “Subnau- becomes more darker toned and Xbox One Preview in May 17, place in modern day Los Ange- and in my opinion, he nailed it. tica” is absolutely eye-catching. ominous. This is fitting since the 2016, and is out now for early ac- les. The story focuses on Mia, an Everyone nailed it in the The terrains and reefs are filled deeper the player dives, the more cess. The full version of the game aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a cast. All the acting was very real, with many vibrant colors. The hostile the creatures become. is planned and announced by Un- pianist who wants to own his own as was the story. All of the musi- odd beauty of this is the strange At some points, the music will known Worlds Entertainment to jazz club. The story focuses on cal numbers were beautifully cho- selection of colors that are used. also stop without warning. This be released in mid-May of 2017. how they meet and their very own reographed. And it was all just so, love story. And how hard it can masterful. One problemmusicals be to make it in Hollywood, while have is that sometimes it can get Shawn Mendes: Putting also throwing in elaborate musi- a little cheesy. So much so that it cal numbers that will have you may stop being entertaining. But Us In Stitches smiling on the edge of your seat. this movie never came close to by Kristina Rigsby All of this was written that. Even with certain scenes in -Entertainment Editor and directed by Damien Cha- the movie that could have eas- Shawn Mendes-a boy himself, because he can treat her zelle. He is a fairly new director ily been bashed. Throughout from Canada with a great fu- much better than this guy could. mostly known for his indepen- the entire movie, every musical ture to a pop-star everybody I honestly thought his dent film hit, Whiplash“ ,” which number was perfectly placed. around the world knows today. songs were cheesy before I real- was also critically acclaimed. One thing that other crit- Shawn was born on August 8, ly listened to them, but as I lis- That movie put Damien Cha- ics have been commenting on, is 1998 in Toronto, Canada. He is tened to the videos provided, I zelle on the map, but this movie Gosling’s, and Stone’s dancing 18 years old and he started sing- really began to have a liking for out him on the globe. Not only and singing. It’s not perfect, but ing when he was just a child. the songs. Mendes has a very is he one of the most respected I’m glad it isn’t. It didn’t need The singer is very pop- soft, kind of flowy voice and writer/director’s today, but he to perfect, it was very beautiful ular in teen music culture today a rich tone. My favorite of his also has two, new Golden Globe just being real. It can sometimes and his third single from the al- As I listened to songs would have to be “Treat awards to add to his inventory, bore you if everyone is perfect- bum, “Stitches”, peaked at num- Mendes’s single, “Treat You Bet- You Better”. I am a fan of one of film stars Ryan Gosling and ly on pitch. Someone going off ber four on the US Billboard ter”, I found it to be extremely his older songs, “Stitches” , but Emma Stone. They have been key can wake you up some- Hot 100. In June 2016, Mendes catchy. It had a nice ring to it and this one really stole my heart. considered to be the greatest times. These are real people. released “Treat You Better”, the it also had a good story behind it. Mendes kicks off his Hollywood couple in the in- So overall, the movie lead single from his second studio The singer writes about this girl tour in the UK on April 27th dustry today. They have recent- was incredible. It’s not only was album, “Illuminate”. On Septem- that he seems to have feelings for and the tour will continue un- ly starred in “Crazy, Stupid my favorite movie of the year, but ber 10th, 2016, Mendes played who is currently in a detrimen- til August 23, 2017 in Boston, Love,” and “Gangster Squad,” one of my favorite movies ever. If in Madison Square Garden with tal relationship with someone Massachusetts. Many more They both give a very romantic you get the chance, go and see this his “Illuminate” live concert and else. In this song, he is basically dates will be announced global- and wonderful performance in movie as soon as possible. You radio event, which featured new trying to persuade her to dump ly as the tour date comes closer. the movie, and the chemistry be- will be smiling the entire night. music from his upcoming album. her current boyfriend and date 5 Entertainment January/February 2017 “Six of Crows” Steals the Fast & Furious Races Title for Best Book Into Continuum by Claire Fetgatter by Dayaveon Green ~Staff Reporter ~Staff Reporter Everyone likes a good each of the six characters’ per- “The Fast and the Furious” gain their freedom of not being fu- heist story. Legality issues aside, spectives, so you know about all is a series about this crew that gitives anymore. Mind you, Dom it’s fun to see someone actually the little gears in the grandfather does undercover jobs and most- and the rest of the crew are all fu- beat the odds and succeed de- clock that is the grand heist they ly race. The head person of the gitives but they soon find a way to spite the walls, security systems, are pulling off. And that heist is crew is Dom (Vin Diesel) and he lose their wanted posters for each and armies’ worth of guards try- extremely well thought out and is the main person who is most of them. They run into a minor ing to stop them. “Six of Crows” exciting. As the story progress- The storyline starts out known in his town. His sister is mishap with Agent L. Hobbs who by Leigh Bardugo has a cre- es, you grow to like each of the with the introduction of Kaz Mia (Jordana Brewster) and she is determined to bring the crew ative and complex heist along characters, so the fact that they all Brekker. Kaz Brekker is a noto- is the chill, laid back type but down. Sooner or later, Hobbs and with interesting characters, all might die if they fail any of the rious thief and criminal genius has this little spark to her. Letty his partner Elena Neves (Elsa Pa- in an imaginative world where countless steps towards success- that is known all around Ketter- (Michelle Rodriguez), is Dom’s taky) join Dom in order to take people can manipulate matter. fully breaking into the Ice Court dam as someone who could pull best friend. Brian O’Conner is a down Hernan so they take his In most heist stories, is really nerve-wracking. Once off almost any job. He is hired undercover cop that is sent into money. Hernan’s money is in a the main characters just have to I got to the section of “Six of to break into the night impene- the “racing world” to destroy/ big vault that nobody can access deal with security systems and a Crows” when their plan is in mo- trable fortress that is the king of take down Dom and his crew. because that’s how secured the countless number of guards. That tion, I was on the edge of my seat. Fjerda’s palace in order to keep Along the way, Bri- money is. Dom and Brian even- is nothing compared to what “Six of Crows” is the best the creator of a horrific drug that an and Dom become very close tually take Hernan’s money and the crew in “Six of Crows” has heist story I have ever had could kill great amounts of Gri- when Dom puts Brian in his crew walk away with more than over to face. This book takes place in the chance to experience. sha from being forced to give and basically takes him under his millions and millions of dollars. what has been colloquially called As you read the nov- the recipe to the Fjerdans, who wing. Brian starts off as being After doing their final and last the “Grishaverse,” the world el, you can see how much ef- would spread it all around the undercover, snooping around to job, the crew begins to live life, Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha Trilogy fort Leigh Bardugo has put into world. Kaz then hires Inej Gh- see what he can find out, but later cool down, and lay low for a little takes place in, where there are creating the perfect fortress afa, a talented acrobat and spy decides being a cop is not what bit since their names have been people born with powers like the and then figuring out a way to known as the Wraith, Nina Zenik, he wants to be anymore and he’s cleared by Hobbs. Hobbs discov- ability to control wind, fire, -wa properly breaking into it. What a Grisha Heartrender (With a title more loyal and genuine towards ers Letty is running with a differ- ter, metals, or even the very blood I have written barely touches like that there’s not much left to Dom and the rest of the crew ent rival crew who, Hobbs is try- within your veins. These peo- the surface of “Six of Crows”. interpretation), Matthias Helvar, because of how loyal they are to ing to take down with the police. ple are called Grisha. The whole There are just so many a former Fjerdan Grisha-hunter each other. Vince (Matt Schul- They come across a world in of itself is quite inter- different aspects of the novel that with a conflict of interest, Jesper, ze) is one of the other people in huge encounter when Letty turns esting, and you get to see the ad- make it amazing, but most of them a well-known sharpshooter, and the crew and he performs as one on them trying to them down with vanced components of this world cannot be divulged without giving Wylan Van Eck, a merchant’s of the muscle needed during the the rival crew. Later on, through all stacked against the team. But away spoilers. Even if I cannot son and demolitions expert. jobs they go on like capturing fighting & and battling, the fam- don’t worry; even though “Six of say much about “Six of Crows” The plot may seem a bit bad guys, mostly to make money. ily (crew) are enclose on the tar- Crows” is in the same world as the without giving spoilers, trust me too perplexing and the characters Dom one day schemes up a one gets and in the end take down Grisha Trilogy, you do not need to on the fact that you will want to too many, but “Six of Crows” is final plan to take down Hernan the rivals and bring Letty back read the Grisha Trilogy to prop- read “Six of Crows”, and you’ll actually quite organized and easy Reyes (the governor of Rio) and into their crew with open arms. erly understand “Six of Crows”. probably regret it if you do not. to comprehend. The story is in take him down for his money to

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Trends it's absolutely so beautiful and many people are adding this new are making bolder colors, such change day to day but one thing the pigment is very opaque,” step in their everyday routine. as blues, purples, and oranges. that has been a staple for a while said freshman Jeni Leonard. When makeup compa- “My favorite type now is eyeshadow. Although new “I think overall high- nies realized how big this trend is a light almost pinky tones ideas and trends with eyeshad- used as both highlighters and eye- lighting is a lot less intimidating was, most high end and even low highlighter. It compliments ow change frequently, this basic shadows. I really love highlight- then contouring, because instead end drugstore makeup companies my skintone very well,” item has been around forever. ers,” said senior Emma Converse. of hiding your features you're were all jumping on the bandwag- said freshman Cailyn Hill. Some very popular Pigmentation and making them stand out. I tend to on to make their own. But even There are many forms of makeup brands that have top rated texture are also a good judge- use the same products and shy if you do not have a highlighter, highlighters. Some are in a liquid eyeshadows include Urban De- ment factor in deciding which away from new makeup items but you can use a sparkly white eye- form, or in a powder form,or in a cay, Tarte, Too Faced, Loreal, Kat shadows are worth buying. I received an Urban Decay shadow to obtain the same look. jelly like consistent,or in a pencil Von D, Maybelline, Elf Cosmet- More pigmentation versus less highlighter for a gift,” said pub- “Highlighting makes shaped to get complete control. ics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Mor- pigmentation are often used. lications adviser Ms Miller. my overall makeup just so shim- The cheaper ones tend to be the phe, Colourpop, and Smashbox. “Pigmentation is key “I love when I wear mery and overall just glowing. powder form, but the more expen- “I prefer the Morphe except if you get too much on highlighter and look in the mir- My favorite type of highlighter sive types are in a liquid form. A and Colourpop palettes because your brush. Then it is a disaster. ror and see the reflectiveness is Rimmel’s sun kissed highlight- lot of companies also try to put a they are pigmented very well The ABH Modern Renaissance bounce back in the mirror,” er. It’s a shimmery gold color,” highlighter, a bronzer, and a blush and the colors are nice,” said palette has a lot of pigmentation said freshman Sarah Pender. said freshman Skylar Barrett. in a pallette for people to buy. sophomore Brielly Cipriotti. and I really like it. The W7 In The “When I use highlight- “I really enjoy the trend “I love to use high- Some people might pre- Buff palette is a dupe for the Na- er , I love the way my makeup and think it's very pretty but lighting to really enhance my fer matte colors, or those more ked 2 Palette and I feel like that looks. It just looks like I have a some people overdo it and take features, it really just pulls my neutral to achieve an everyday, has pretty good pigmentation healthy glow and it is very pret- away from the overall look”, whole makeup look together,” sophisticated look. These colors too,” said senior Amanda Bacon. ty,” said freshman Madi Billick. said freshman Bella Machuca. said freshman Charli Haynes. might include pale pinks, browns, “I like the Violet Voss There are so many differ- “I don't use highlight- People like these silvers, etc. On the contrary, oth- Pro HG palette because the ent trends in this one trend. Some er every day but I will if it's a makeup looks because they ers like to get creative and cre- shadows are extremely pigment- makeup companies are making special occasion, my favorite are so different and stand out. ate a more outgoing and lush ed. It is on the higher end of crazy color with their highlight- look. These colors might include the makeup spectrum, but very green, icy blue, or a chilly red. worth it. The shadows are so Kylie’s Lipstick Takeover by Julia Hoffman While certain eyeshad- velvety and smooth,” said Carta. Kylie Jenner’s new lip Some being too dry, it was not what ows are amazing, the price is not Many of the older kits blew up all over social me- ~Staff Reporter they were expecting, or too diffi- always the same. Others might shadows seem to still be ex- dia. Pictures and videos of the was talking about it, so I want- cult and time consuming to use. prefer to lean towards a less pric- tremely popular among MUA’s kits are being posted, and people ed to try it out for myself,” “I tried a Kylie lip ey standpoint, yet still achieve an (Makeup Artists) everywhere. were making the decision wheth- said freshman Maggie Lutz. kit and I thought it was way amazing look with great shadows. “I really like Urban er or not to buy a kit. The non-us- Many people do not too dry and after using it I feel “I love the Maybel- Decay shadow called Midnight ers say that is is too expensive or like the kits because they are- they are way too overrated,” line Nudes palette because it is Cowboy. It is so pretty and was something they would never use. too costly or they are not too said junior Tatiyana Younger. only ten dollars and you get a popular before the Naked Pal- “I bought the lip kit be- fond of the Jenner family. “I just like to use cher- lot of nice matte shades and a ettes, but it is still one of my fa- cause I want to be just like Ky- “I have never heard of ry chapstick because I don't few shimmer. The matte black vorites,” said Ms. Lisa Miller. lie, but when I used it, it was very the kits until now because I don’t like wearing too much make- and matte cream are my favor- Though many eye- dry but I soon started putting get on social media or YouTube up,” said freshman Kayla Jones. ite,” said senior Megan Carta. shadows are very consid- chapstick on before I put the kit a lot. I also don’t follow the Many people do not Many eyeshadow pal- erable, not all eyeshadow on,” said junior Kira Wedding. Jenners,” said Mrs. Converse. like to bring too much at- ettes could serve dual purpos- palettes are created equal. Kylie kits cost $29.00 “I don’t own any kits, tention to their lips so they es and can be used for much As presented, many plus shipping if you get them off but I want one. I use color pop choose to wear either noth- more than the basic eyeshadow. different types of eyeshadow of her website. Social media re- which is very similar to the kits,”- ing, or something very neutral. “I like the Kat Von D are preferred and disliked. Be- ally helped the rage of the kits. said freshman Gracie Gonzalez. “I usually wear the alchemy palette because it has fore buying, always swatch “I bought a lip kit be- Some of the users do not brand Burt's Bees or any light holographic shadows that can be the palettes first if available! cause everybody on instagram like the kits for various reasons. lipgloss,” added Converse. Just Wing It: A Guide to Eyeliners by Savannah JohnsonEyeliner Coming into 2017, we These new 2017 trends may ~Staff Reporter it is only $12 it doesn’t smudge. line, either way it helps make any are being introduced to many not match up with what is go- The people in the store are al- color or shaped eyes stand out. new eyeliner styles and trends. ing on at Liberty High School. the only one that works for me,” ways nice and will help you “Kat Von D tattoo liner is my fa- Instead of stopping at “I like my typical L’oreal liner. said math teacher Mrs.. Jeong. out versus other places that vorite. Sephora is my favortive the end of your eye or finish- It’s cheap and it stays on long. I The Tarte’s Tarteist clay you have to do it all your- place to go because, it has very ing with the tip of the wing, don’t feel the need to go above paint is the new and trending eye- self,” said senior Katelyn Neal. good quality and the environ- some have started to go above and beyond with the eyeliner liner for the Tarte brand. It differs Nobody wants eyelin- ment is always clean and has a and beyond the 2016 usual. art,” said senior Elizabeth Akers. from typical liner because you er that will smudge or chip off nice breeze; it is not so crowd- Users are now experimenting Many students at Lib- have to squeeze out the liner and during a busy day. People need ed,” said senior Amanda Bacon. with what is seen as eye art. erty used various eyeliners but use the brush to dip into the liner an eyeliner they can count on With all the differ- They will design a the favorite was Tarte Tarteist. before applying. Although it was but that will not break the bank. ent eyeliners out there, they picture such as a snowflake in “Because I have small eyes the favorite it was not the only Eyeliner is an important part of all get used in very different the winter or a popsicle in the I need an eyeliner that won’t one well liked or commonly used. any makeup routine. It can be ap- ways, and all of them are ap- summer, using only eyeliner. smudge. I tried Tarte and it is “I use Ulta because even though plied on the eyelid or on the water preciated for different reasons. 7 Kiss & Makeup January/February 2017 Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Is It Worth the Hype? is a gold tone mixture, I also use by Amanda Bacon Modern Renaissance palette. Is it this as an inner corner highlight Red Ochre, Love Letter, and Ve- ~Editor-in-Chief a grey-beige color, not too bold worth the hype? The background netian Red and that is because but still there. When you get to but not a browbone highlight be- story on the color scheme for this they are the 3 red tones in this two shades because they end up swatching it is when it complete- cause it is a little too dark for me. palette is that the creator’s daugh- palette and the eye gets drawn giving me the definition I want. ly changes, The color turns out Depending on the brush you use ter based all of the colors on the to the color red quicker than any There are 3 shadows that to be a soft taupe kind of color. the pigmentation can be fantas- Renaissance. The eyeshadow pal- other color. The color Red Ochre, I think would be considered odd Cyprus Umber is a deep brown tic and sometimes the pigmenta- ette retails for 42 dollars and has is a deep red color with a hint of balls are Golden Ochre, Tempera, color and at first I was afraid that tion just is not there. Whenever 14 shades; 11 of the shades have orange in it, and at first the col- and Buon Fresco. Golden Ochre once it would be blended out that I use the these shades and when a matte finish and 3 of them have or really freaked me out I was so is one shade that was overall a it would not look the same as the they just are not doing it for me, a metallic finish. The packing of scared to use it because since it little odd to me, because it was swatch, but that was not the case! I will pray my brush with water the palette is definitely something was such a deep color I thought the only muted yellow shade that The final colors in this to intensify the pigmentation. I have never seen before, the outer it would turn out to be a horrible they have in this palette. All of the palette are Antique Bronze, Ver- Whenever I do the water trick, my packing is pink and also has a vel- color. This color turned out to be other shades that are in this pal- meer, and Primavera. These three eye look turns out looking great. vet feel to it, on the inside of the one of my favorite colors in the ette have a little “buddy” that they colors are the most unique colors The one thing that I palette it has a big mirror and the whole entire palette. Another red can pair up with and be kind of out of the entire palette and that is like about the palette is that company also supplies you with a color in the palette is, Love Letter close together. I really wish they because they all have a metallic the shadows are extreme- brush. The brush it a dual ended and it turned out to be a deeper red would have incorporated anoth- finish. Antique Bronze is a rust ly pigmented, I hardly have one, so on one end of the brush color when it was swatched. The er shade similar to that one. The red color with a small iridescent to even dip my brush into get you have a less dense blending last and final red in the palette is reason why Tempera is an odd of bronze flecks. Vermeer is a soft the right amount of pigment. brush and on the other end you Venetian Red and at first I thought one is because it is a matte cream silver pink mixture, whenever I Overall, I do think have a more densely packed type that it was just about the same shade, now I understand why it is used this shade I would either use that the palette is well worth brush to help lay the shimmer color as Love Letter, but it turned the only cream shade in the pal- it as a inner corner highlight or a the money. You should defi- shadows for a better application. out to be a lot different when I had ette and that is because the shades browbone highlight. Primavera nitely take a leap like I did! At first I thought that swatched it had more of a metal- main purpose is to be the base the palette was a little bit more lic sheen to it, which was weird shade of a lot of the eye looks. on the pricey side because 42 to me because Love Letter is Most people prime their dollars is a lot of money to spend considered to have a matte finish. eyes with either eyeshadow prim- on something that you will use The next shade range er, or they use concealer (like I up or that will expire in a certain in this palette is the oranges, the do) and whenever you use those amount of time. Luckily for me, reason why they included the or- things they leave your eye with I received this palette as a gift. ange colors is because along with a sticky residue feeling so you The reasoning behind the color brown, depending on would use a color that matches why this palette is more expen- the certain color orange, it can your skin to lay down as a base, sive than the creator’s others is be considered a transition color and to make it not so sticky so because 3 of the shadows are red when applying the base of your that the other colors you put onto tones, and making red tones is a eyeshadow. The three orange your eyes will not look patchy. bit expensive. The other reason colors are Raw Sienna, Burnt Or- The reason why I think why is because this is the first pal- ange, and Realgar. Raw Sienna Buon Fresco is a little odd to be in ette that they decided to continue is to me is a muted brownish or- palette is because when swatched making, all of Anastasia’s other ange mixture. Burnt Orange is a it is a lilac color, which is so beau- palettes have been limited edition. little bit brighter than Raw Sien- tiful, but there is not any other col- When I first saw this na, and Realgar is definitely more ors that could be paired up with it. palette I did fall in love with of a pumpkin shade with a little The next set of shades it, but I was too afraid to use it bit of red mixed into it. The color are the browns! Warm Taupe and at first because the palette was that I end up using for my tran- Cyprus Umber are the two most mostly made up of warm tones. sition shades whenever I use this beautiful brown shades I have The 3 shadows that ever experienced in my life. In Pictured above is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette. palette is a mixture of Burnt Or- Photo by Amanda Bacon. stood out the most to me were ange and Raw Sienna. I use those the pan Warm Taupe looks like What’s In Your Makeup Bag? Luscious Lashes by Skylar Barrett ~Staff Reporter Many teenagers do to 30 dollars a tube. “My all time their makeup daily,and mascara favorite mascara is definitely too is definitely one of the most- es faced “BTS”. It works so well sential things used. Girls usu- and gives me the volume I want ally wear mascara for length, ,”said freshman Jeni Leonard. volume, and to darken lashes. “My favorite mascara is “I love mascara it “Bombshell” by Covergirl; it has is the best thing ever; it defi- such a great impact on my lash- Amanda Bacon- Senior Kylie Welch- Junior Kaleigh Tunnell- Senior nitely helps me achieve the es.,”said freshman Kaci Heinrich. 1. Too Faced- Sweet Peach 1. Too Faced- Masacra 1. Neutrogena- Liquid overall look I want,” said- “Now don't get me Eyeshadow Palette 2. CoverGirl- Oil Prone Foundation freshman Megan Schram. wrong I love name brand “I hate putting on mas- mascara, but I can get the 2. Maybelline- Fit Me Liquid Foundation 2. Morphe- 35O Matte cara, but I love to wear it,” same when I go to CVS,” Liquid Foundation 3. Tarte- Tartlette Nature Glow said freshman Abbi Sandoval. said freshman Julia Crafford. 3. NYX- Contour Kit Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette As you can tell many Many people are will- 4. Physicians Formula- Eyeshadow Palette 3. NYX- HD Concealer teenagers love to use mascara,and ing to spend money on high end Butter Bronzer 4. Beauty Blender 4. E.l.f- Expert Liquid most of them are interested in the mascara, but you can also get the same brands as well. Mascara same quality from other compa- 5. Urban Decay- Perversion 5. Wet ‘N Wild- Black Eyeliner ranges from prices of 6 dollars nies that are not too expensive. Mascara Eyeliner 5. E.l.f- Contour Palette 9 8 Sports January/Febuary 2017 LHS Boys Basketball Team: Full Court Press by Dayaveon Green Dribbling to Greatness ~ Staff Reporter by Savannah Johnson The Liberty Eagles Girls on is their education first. If play- ~Staff Reporter Basketball Team has some fan- ers cannot simply manage their tastic potential this season to go grades well, then they can’t play. The Liberty boys bas- His passion and de- On January 19th, play- on to bigger and better things! “School is always first, sports ketball team started their new termination is right on track ers got their confidence back This season the Eagles started gives you an outlet to relieve season in November with more when starting a new season. with a win against Loudoun off with a 2-point lead against stress. If they can’t perform ambition and determination than County.. With rotating starters Fauquier and Woodgrove and 2 in school, they can’t play on ever. Coach Frazer and Coach everybody gets a fair chance losses from playing against Mill- the court,” said Coach Ryan. Determan have developed a fab- to play and show what they brook HS. Furthermore, the team Basketball is a sport that ulous team and are excited to see are made of during games. brushed the 2 losses off and came relies on a team effort. The girls how this season will go. With a “All the players get a back with a 6 win game streak. have to work together in order pretty steady 2015-2016 record shot to play but the hard work- The girls are determined to set a to not only win the game, but to of 10 wins and 11 losses, the team ers that play hard, listen and give new record this year. play the game fair. Peer pressure hopes to do even better than last effort may get more time on the Being a coach for on the girls can be really intense. year. We are starting this year off court,” said JV Ryan Resseman. girls’ basketball, you have “I never really notice the peo- with a loss against Fauquier High “Every player gets their to teach your players the ple in the stands, but when- School but redeemed themselves own time to play,” said Frazer. importance of basketball. ever I pay attention to them with a one point win against JV basketball start- “The most important thing I I either laugh or smile,” Millbrook. The team had a three ed the season with a win but teach my players is to respect said junior Makaela Kestner. game losing streak against Loud- Senior basketball player Bailey their fate changed quickly with the game, I put them in posi- People in the stands on, John Champe, and Kettle Run. Kestner drives in at a game. a 4 game losing streak. The tions where they can be suc- will say any and everything The confidence began when Liber- “Before the season started, prac- team continues working just cessful,” said Coach Ryan. in order to throw you off your ty won two games against MVCA tices were long and pretty rough as hard and has kept it neutral As a coach, you train game and miss a freethrow or a and Georgetown Day School be- but we all went hard no matter with six wins and seven losses. your players how to drib- shot in general. It’s important to tween the eight games since then what. We always compete and “I like to play at a fast pace, I think ble, how to shoot, how to not let the pressure get to you Liberty has shown work our hardest for the game,” I play better that way and stay pass to other players, etc. because then that automatical- great effort, but still lost 6 said starting senior Robert Morton. focused on the game,” said JV “I’ve gotten a lot better with ly knocks you off your game. of the 8 played. Getting into This year’s varsi- shooting guard Carter Shepard. ball handling and being a guard “I tell myself no matter what the season we held a 5-10 re- ty only contains one under- The team is very on defense and shooting,” said happens after the game, they’re cord with 7 more games to go. classman with eight return- optimistic they will fin- sophomore Barbara Bolden. not even going to matter and to With Josh Foote, Liberty shoot- ing varsity players from last ish the season off strong. “I’ve improved in my just ignore them and I got this,” ing guard, returning last week year returning to the court. “I am excited because ball handling and my layups,” said said freshman Makenzie Willis. the team is happy to have him “I do not see myself we have gone through a lot with sophomore Adena Hogan. So far this season the and his talent back in the game. as better or worse than anyone people missing, but now we have The most valuable Lady Eagles have won 10 out “Its everything. No matter what because of my grade level, but full strength. I see us improving thing is to stay committed at the of 13 games and that shows is going on in my life, basketball it’s always great playing with with everybody ready. I am excit- task at hand. Playing basketball that a loss doesn’t mean any- takes all the worries away. I am the upperclassmen because I ed to see how the rest of the sea- isn’t easy but it’s all about the thing but that they need to very competitive person, so it’s grew up with just about every- son will go,” said Coach Frazer. time and effort into it. You must expand their improvement. also a great way I can compete and one on the team and it’s only learn how to manage ball han- If the girls improve, try to be the best. I am so passion- going to make me better play- dling, jumping, post play, jump then they win, if they win, they ate about basketball, and that will ing at a higher level,” said shots, the list goes on and on. prosper to winning more games never change,” said Josh Foote. sophomore Christian Reames. The main thing basket- and if they win more games ball players should be focused Learning More Than Trivia then they become unstoppable. by Claire Fetgatter The Fauquier Family Shelter provides short- Activities like the aca- ~Viewpont Editor ing, nor have they ever displayed demic team are a great opportu- any but outstanding sportsman- term shelter, transitional housing, services, and nity to meet with friends, maybe “Being in the academic team is ship. I’m honored to be associat- guidance to homeless and potentially homeless even find new friends, all the while fun, especially with my friend, ed with these students,” said ac- families and individuals in Fauquier County. doing something productive. Amy Lee, We joined it at the ademic team coach Mrs. Kissell. A majority of the clients served are women and “The best part of go- same time, so we kind of had Friendship is a great way their children. ing to academic team meets is each other for support in the be- to make sure things run smooth- that I get to spend time with my ginning when we were just start- ly in competitions, and even if Generous people donated needed items to the current friends like Collin Loc- ing to get the hang of things. All the team doesn’t win, they’ve shelter, but unfortunately some of the uratolo and Noah Johnson. It of the members who had more each gained something by being most under-donated items are also gives me a chance to meet experience were also very help- good friends in the first place. women’s feminine products such as tampons new people, like Collin Perry. ful, too.” said junior Maria Cruz. “Even though we have lost ev- and pads. Most women need these supplies at He’s one of our best members,” Even though the ac- ery competition, I feel like ev- least once a month, they are expensive and said sophomore William Ingle. ademic team has’t won a eryone in the team has gained desperately needed Joining clubs or sports match, their positive attitude a sense of camaraderie, I think along with a friend can help you can be seen by many peo- next year, we will be able to In honor of Women’s History Month in March, learn the ropes a little faster. ple, including their coach. come back even stronger.” said the Women in History class will be collecting Even if you don’t have a buddy “While we didn’t win sophomore Noah Johnson. packages of pads and tampons to donate to the with you when you join some- as many games as I’d like, I’m The academic team shelter from March 20th to March 31st. During thing, there’s almost always very impressed by the quality of has experienced a lot. The these two weeks please bring items to donate to someone nice enough to help. the students on the team and their memories will stick with ev- Mrs. Majerowicz in room 211 or give them to a This is especially true when it character. Not once have they quit ery one of the their members. Women In History student. comes to the academic team. when they were behind in scor- 9 Sports January/Febrary 2017 Pin It To Win It by Skylar Barrett Swim Dives Into The Season by Edwin Campos ~Staff Reporter ~Staff Reporter The wrestling team is the first time in history that they Liberty High School’s back, and stronger than ever. have ever beaten Fauquier High swim team is off to a strong start With several first places and other School. This has brought the for this year. Swimmers have high placings in the local tour- Liberty High School wrestling bonded in their efforts to prac- naments throughout the region. program a lot of hope. With their tice daily and succeed at meets. “I am having a pretty good sea- record this year anything could Anybody can try out for the swim son so far, with a record of 25 happen. There are many strong team, if they enjoy swimming wins and only 13 losses, my believers that this long road of a lot. The team had twenty five goal for this season is to place defeat is near to its end but they members on the team last year, in states, beat Fauquier, and to are keeping there heads up and and lost three members this year. get through the season,”said hoping for the best through- “The reason I joined swim team freshman Bryan Contreras. out the the rest of the season. was because I wanted to try a Swimmer junior Jacob Shipe is swimming freestyle at a meet. “My season is go- “Every day our coach pushes new sport and hang out with my the swim team are Mrs. Sinnott for our swimmers. ing great so far. My personal us at practice, it is so hard; we friends.” said junior Bryce Clark. and Mrs. Maskell. They real- “The team is doing re- record is 15 wins and 6 loss- run so so so much, it is crazy,” The team members ly love how everyone is do- ally well this year, we have lost es, I do not really have a per- said freshman Caleb Swinson. are really helpful to each oth- ing their best and having fun. three swimmers but there has sonal goal it is more of a team “Practice is real- er because they sometimes “The swim team members been no change in our consisten- goal, which is to beat Fauqui- ly hard, we do lots of running race each other in the wa- always motivate each oth- cy. I love the kids, they’re fun- er,” said freshman Austin Harris and we practice our moves ter to get better and faster. er. We cheer when someone ny, they work hard, and they’re “This is by far his best daily so that we can perfect “My favorite swimming stroke is swimming and encourage dedicated,” said Coach Sinnott. season yet. My record is 25 wins them,” said freshman Matt Sloan. would have to be the back- each other to do our best,” Everything seems to be and only 5 losses. My team goal “We put in a lot of stroke, because I enjoy how ef- said sophomore Mika Bishton the same but everyone is even is to definitely make it to the hard work at practice, I like fortless it is.” said junior Anna The practices are at more dedicated into the team state finals, once you have wres- team events a lot better for sure, Brickey. The deepest pool that WARF Warrenton Aquatic Rec- and focused on improvement. tled, everything in life is much because they are a lot more the swim team can dive in is a reation Facility. When the swim- “Overall, it has been a easier; wrestling has taught me organized and flow a lot smooth- 12 ft deep pool, and for shal- mers get there, they will change really fun experience being on to be a better person inside and er,” said freshman Tyler Mabry. low is only about 7 ft deep. into their swimsuits and wait the swim team. I enjoy the meets out,” said junior Tyler Raymond. “Team events are defi- “This is my first time swim- until 3:15 by the jacuzzi. Prac- and the practices. I really like the If you are interested in nitely my favorite, I think ming and I already feel like I’ve tices will end at 4:45 and ev- relaxed atmosphere and the peo- learning mental toughness, disci- we like to watch each oth- been here for a long time, I en- erybody gets to go home and ple,” said freshman Drake Prieto. pline, and many more life helping ers’ matches, to see what that joy swimming and hanging out relax for the rest of the evening. skills for the future, wrestling is person should have done in a with my friends on the team,“ “Our warm ups are never the for you. This year Liberty has certain situation,” said freshman said freshman Drake Prieto. same. Coach always has some- won several first place trophies. Caleb Swinson. They are doing He enjoys swimming thing new for us every day. I “This year the team's strengths a lot of celebrating after be- because it helps improve his always look forward to get- vary, they are all hard workers, coming confrence 22 champions. aquatic ability. The meets are ting to practice and seeing they have a great team unity, and This is the their first title ever. The crazy but fun, they last for about what coach has in store for us,” are all very dedicated, the team team played a great match and an hour and a half, and the prac- said senior Samantha Berry. goal is to definitely to beat Fau- Cordell Smith even came in first tices are about an hour and fif- Practice times and techniques quier this year, to make it to re- place. And Patrick Ewell even teen minutes. The coaches for have remained consistent gionals, and to make the top three got first place in his weight class. in the state,” said Coach Divello. This year's team has put in a lot The Eagles have beaten of hard work, and dedication. Fauquier High School last Satur- They have a great team unity, that day will an outstanding score of is hard for some teams to find. 18 Fauquier High School and 48 With their record Liberty High School. This was a this year, our Liberty Eagles huge win for Liberty High School, will succeed at their goals.

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Senior wrestler Patrick Ewell takes down an opponent at a match. 10 Sports January/ February 2017 Winter Cheer Rocks Basketball Season by Sarah Pender As winter approach- nior Kayla Barlow. Liberty is Shrank. Trying out with a lot of connection because we all like ~Staff Reporter es again comes basketball, in- having upcoming fall tryouts in new people is scary, especially cheerleading.” said Liberty alum- door track, wrestling, and winter May. Fall cheering is for com- and J.V. wear different uniforms if you’ve never done this type of na cheerleader Sabrina Philips. cheer! In the winter, is winter petition and football. The cheer- for the games. Winter cheer ends sport before. But with Liberty “I was a cheerleader at cheerleading. Most cheerlead- leaders are a supportive group at the end of February. The cheer- cheer, you’re accepted by every Liberty and I also cheered in high ers who tried out for fall cheer and a close family. People love leaders get March and April off member. Liberty is known for school. I had a passion for the can try out for winter cheer also. seeing positive vibes and smiles and then May/fall tryouts begin! their hard working cheerleaders sport and I wanted to continue “ Since I’m a senior, from them. Students love when “There are pros and and spirit-filled crowds. “The to be involved. I’ve been coach- it would've been hard for me to the cheerleaders hype them up cons of trying out for the practices will work you to be ing for 7 years and nothing has leave my team in November, so I during the basketball games. sport if you have never done 99.9% perfect. The time and ef- changed. I still have a strong love decided to do winter cheer also.” “I love winter cheer cheerleading before,” said fort being placed into the routines for the sport.” said coach Shrank. said senior Kayla Barlow. Most because I love to watch the bas- freshman Brianna Welch. is impressive. Being a freshman The coaches have dedica- cheerleaders have a definite opin- ketball games. We’re inside and I A lot of girls who have done at LHS and seeing the A1 team tion towards the sport be- cheerleading before try out for the ion on which season they prefer. love to hold the pom poms.” said is amazing,” said Julia Hoffman. cause they love teaching the squad. They do a lot of practices “ I love fall cheerlead- freshman Julia Hoffman.Win- “I love moving around girls and meeting new people. ing because it’s exciting due ter cheerleaders only wear their and training. They are coached and being around an amazing “We have several 2016 to the football games.” said uniforms to school if it’s a home by Coach Waddle, Coach family,” said Hannah Salem. graduates who are currently freshman Hannah Salem. game. But if it’s an away game to Shrank, and Coach Shannon. “The girls will make cheering at a collegiate level. “I think it’s a great sport Fauquier High School or Kettle “We are accepting any- you feel happy on the team and We also have a couple seniors to do and people get to see how Run High School the cheerleaders one who is willing to put in the you will know you have some- this year who plan to cheer in hard we actually work.” said se- also wear their uniform. Varsity work and time.” said Coach one to talk to. You also have a college.” said Coach Shrank. Sprinting To Victory by Dylan Huggins ~Staff Reporter The winter track season then arm circles.” said ju- is off to a very good start. One of nior Hunter Makely. Every- the reasons that the team is doing body has their own technique. exceptionally well is because that “They are option- they are extremely close to each al but I like lunges.” said other and all get along well. The Makely. He is in his second runners have to dedicate a decent year running winter track. amount of time every week to “The warmup is 2-4 laps around get better. Unless there is a track the track. Then we do dynam- meet during the week, they prac- ic stretching and loosen up the tice Monday through Thursday. hips.” said Coach Blackmon. Most of the runners run win- This is his second year coaching ter track to get better at another winter and spring track. He says sport or to build up endurance. that track gets you better for other “I do it to get bet- sports and especially for spring ter at football, but I now re- track because there are way more alize that I am very good at people in the spring and there is track and I hope to run in col- more competition.Some of the lege.” said junior Javon White. runners find practice easy or hard. “I do it to get better “It all depends on how at tennis.” said freshman Este- you take it. If practice was easy fani Retama. Many of the run- it means you did not work hard ners get much out of this sport which means you are not getting and enjoy it because of that. better. I find winter track prepares “It builds my charac- me for spring track because it is ter and makes me a better lead- a bigger deal to me.” said fresh- er.” said junior Hunter Make- man Daisy Jimenez. Some find ly. They do it to build stamina practice easy because they are and endurance for other sports. experienced and that they are “It keeps me in shape for soccer used to all of the conditioning. in the spring.” said sophomore “Practices can be easy Isaac Fauber. He is in his sec- or hard.” said junior Javon White. ond year of running winter track. The runners express deep care for Unfortunately for Isaac, his run- each other. Without this trait and ning has been severely reduced if they did not care about each because he has been injured other, they would not succeed for most of the season so far. in their competitions. Track has Each of the runners do the dy- done a good job of unifying these namic warmup but also have their group of individuals. As long as own warm up routine after that. the runners stay together and co- “I do arm swings to operate, they will have success loosen up my shoulders and in their sport and in the future. 11 Viewpoint January/Febraury 2017 Much Time Consumed By Social Media by Dylan Huggins -Staff Reporter The “Valued Opinions” column is a place for all students to express viewpoints on current topical issues. We Most teenagers today media, they won’t ever want invite you to participate if you feel strongly about an issue that pertains to the school community! Contact have at least one type of social to reach out and meet people in Ms. Miller in Room 264 if you would like to submit your opinion for publications. Please note that opinions media. I believe that though so- person. Face to face communi- expressed are of the writer only, not of the Patriot Press Staff. cial media is a good advance- cation has been severely reduced. ment in technology, it has cre- During my first days ated some difficult problems of being on social media, I got that could be easily fixed. I feel very addicted to it and was on Is Technology Completely that for teenagers to have good it constantly. I realized af- conversations with people, they ter a while that it would not Ruining Human Contact? should have a limited amount be good for me in the long run. by Philip James of time on phones or social me- According to the most ~Sports Editor dia. The world would definite- recent research that I have In today’s world, tech- have a normal, nice conversation. ple walk around with headphones ly be a better place if everyone found, extended time on so- nology is king. Any form of tech- People don’t understand how im- in their ears avoiding any form spent less time on social media. cial media is a factor in lower- nology, whether it’s cell phones portant that is at this point in time. of communication, shutting out People can get very ad- ing self-control. Experts in the or computers. Any conversation People are literally dy- the entire world that we live in. dicted to social media. When marketing industry say that this people have face to face is slow- ing in car crashes just to respond We all are just getting further and they are always on their social can turn into higher spending. ly disappearing as people walk to a text message. People be- further away from civilization. media, relationships can be de- There are studies that around with their heads down and lieve their phone is so important People build relation- stroyed because they aren’t show that looking at food photos their phones up. Human contact to them, all the while having no ships around technology conver- talking to people in the real world. can cause you to overeat. Some seems foreign to anyone who has idea that it is controlling them. sations. They will be in a relation- Social media also cre- studies say that looking at food any kind of device. What’s hap- People are neglecting their fam- ship and never speak in real life ates major distractions for people, just after you have eaten can pened to people talking face to ilies, pushing away friends, and because they are too scared to. especially those in the work force. make you hungry again. Social face? Now people hide behind a holing up inside because a piece People are scared that these con- Many workers are being sucked media can even hurt your self-es- screen and angrily tweet things of technology is so important. versations will not be as great as into the vortex that is social media. teem. Two German universities that they would never say in public. I really just cannot stand what when they are talking online. That According to www.insideman. decided to conduct an experiment It really just sickens me the world has come to. We need is true, because it will be better. com, it has been shown that social on this matter. In the survey, that this is slowly overcoming to wake up together and push There is nothing like having a con- media can decrease work produc- they found that one out of every the human population. People sit against this giant force coming at versation in person. It can make tivity. The point that I am trying three people felt lonely or angry around a dinner table, and instead the entire world. Soon all there is you really happy. Instead you to explain here is that if people after spending time on Facebook. of talking about their day, kids going to be is technology. We will wait by the phone for two days are always on their devices and All in all, I understand watch YouTube, Mom checks all be consumed by it. And there waiting for a response to “Hey.” on social media, they will not get how social media is a conve- her Facebook, and the teenage is nothing we can do about it. Technology can be a anything done in the real world. nient method of communicating daughter texts with her boyfriend. In my opinion, there is very good thing, but lately peo- When people post on with family and friends, but I Don’t get me wrong, nothing better than a face to face ple have made it seem terrible.. I social media accounts, they typ- do believe that today it is used technology is very useful. I don’t conversation. It just makes you do not think that technology was ically post things that they should too much. I think that we as a think the world would be here to- feel a little bit more human when ever supposed to be abused like not be sharing, which can be society need limit our time on day without it. I use it almost every you do it. Talking to a person can this. Leave it to the human race to harmful. Once you post some- social media and go out and talk day, because it is very useful. But feel like you have been talking for mess that up, as well. We need to thing, it is open to everybody. to people in the real world. If do our phones and other devices years rather compared to emotion- bring back the conversations like And at the same time, I believe we do spend less time on soial really have to take us over like less texting. If you go out and look the old days, and talk to someone. that using social media can also media, we can lead even more aliens invading a planet? We need around, almost everybody will be You won’t regret it, I promise. lead to isolation. If people only enriched and fulfilling lives. to bring “old fashioned” back and on some sort of technology. Peo- communicate through social Agreeing to Disagree-Yes, It’s Actually Possible Political opinion is a “friend” of mine immediately by Kristina Rigsby auguration of Donald J. Trump wish to watch and she respected very important thing to pos- commented, accusing me of be- ~Entertainment Editor because a person in family works that. I knew why she wanted to sess in the US. Some citizens ing immoral, a criminal, and a ing led them to believe certain very closely with White House watch, so I did not stop her. If don’t have a political opinion sexist. This person assumed that things and to grow fond of certain Security, and with all the protests, she wants to watch history right and others might have a very because I did not particularly like candidates. It’s impossible for ev- riots, and violent threats being before her eyes, more power to strong opinion about something. Trump, that I was more on Hillary eryone to share the same opinion. made, I was not comfortable tak- her. She enjoyed doing that so I Freedom of speech was grant- Clinton’s side. This was far from What is even more dis- ing the chance of watching some- never would have thought it any ed so that everyone could say the truth. In all honesty, I wasn’t turbing is that people who cannot thing go horribly wrong knowing differently. We were two - peo what they believe freely with- too hyped on either candidate. realize the theory that we are all that the person I love might be ple with two different opinions, out governmental punishment. So many people are different, believe that it is totally involved. A friend of mine want- doing two different things. And In light of the recent ready to jump to conclusions when fine to call someone horrible things ed to watch because she enjoys imagine this-we did those things presidential election, I believe a political opinion is expressed. If just for disagreeing with them. watching history happen and and it was over. We still get that it’s time to express a very a certain opinion does not agree News flash people. The country is likes to see everything happen- along great! How crazy is that? important point that so many with a held opinion, then automat- here because of a disagreement. ing, right in that second. She likes Overall, political tolera- people complicate and stretch. ically someone is at fault. Hateful We need to stop harassing to hear speeches that will eventu- tion needs to overwhelm us. Let Everyone is entitled to speak words are expressed and rela- those with differing opinions just ally be heard around the world. us all have different opinions. their opinion, but no one is en- tionships are not what they were. because we don’t agree. George I did not keep her from Let us all do things differently. titled to tell that person that Since when does every- might not believe in abortion, but watching it. I did not sit right One day, we are going to impact they are wrong for their beliefs. one have to have the same opin- he is not going to bully Rachel down with her and watch it ei- the world in seven billion differ- Social media has es- ion? If everyone believed the same into feeling badly for support- ther. We had two totally different ent ways. So next time you want pecially increased these hateful things, life would either go really ing it. We need to be able to hear reasons for our actions and they to bash someone for believing comments and sayings. Recent- well or really badly. The thing the other side to understand why were both seriously logical rea- differently, remember that they ly, I posted a status on Facebook of it is that people have different people believe what they believe. sons. My not watching it did not could be holding the cure to can- that expressed my disapproval morals. They were raised differ- For example, I chose keep her from watching it or up- cer while you are saving kids in for President Trump. A Facebook ently. Their lifestyle and upbring- not to watch the Presidential In- set her. She knew why I did not Africa. It is all about perspective. 12 Back Page January/Febraury 2017 If you have an event you would like included on our monthly calendar; email the information to us at [email protected]

February 7- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM LHS Boys Basketball @ Manassas Park February 7- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM LHS Girls Basketball vs Manassas Park Ever done anything you felt your peers February 8- 12:00 PM LHS Conference 22 Track @ FHS should know? Do you have some pe- culiar talents or a special feat you can February 10- 4:00PM - 5:00 PM LHS Wrestling Regionals @ Amherst perform? Perhaps you have ties to a ce- lebrity or have performed in some spei- February 10- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM LHS Boys Basketball @ Fauquier cal event. Well, my friends, now is your February 10- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM LHS Girls Basketball @ Fauquier time to shine. This year, the “Did You Know?” section in the Patriot Press will February 11- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM LHS Wrestling Regionals @ Amherst exclusively feature Liberty students! Feel free to come find us any time during February 11- 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM LHS Swimming Regionals @ JMU the day and tell us some amazing facts February 20- Holiday/ Presidents Day about you and we’ll be happy to write down your unique story! No school for students and staff This month’s topic: Would you rather get lots of Valentine’s Day gifts from February 22- 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM LHS Science Fair strangers or one from someone special? February 22- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Orchestra/Chorus concert Finn Price would want to get Location: Cafeteria/Auditorium lots of Valentine’s Day gifts from strangers. February 25- 24 Math Competition Location: Fauquier High School Kayla Smith would want to get March 3- 8:00 AM - 3/5/2017 9:00 AM DECA State Competition just one Valentine from someone special. Location: Virginia Beach March 4- TSA Competition Jalen Robinson would want just March 4- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cheer Youth Camp one gift from someone special. March 8, 9, and 13- Writing SOL March 10- HOSA Competition Derek De La Iglesia would want tons of gifts from strangers. March 11- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Regional Science and Engineering Fair: Senior Division 9-12th Grade Madison Clark would want just Location: Fauquier High School one gift from someone special. March 11- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hall of Fame Dinner Ed Magnum would want tons Location: Cafeteria of Valentine’s Day gifts from Marech 15- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Career Fair strangers. Location: Gym Sydney Floyd would want just March 16- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM US History Field Trip at the African American one Valentine from someone History Museum in Washington, D.C. special.

Antonio Peterson would want just one Valentine from someone special.

Lucas Talbert would want tons of Valentine’s Day gifts from strangers.

Hope Mullins would want just one gift from someone special.

Leah Eckert would want just one gift from someone special.

Abigail Putman would want tons of Valentine’s Day gifts from strangers.

Tre’von White would want just one gift from someone special.