Over the past year, the coronavirus has exposed cracks in the spackled walls of the United States’ healthcare system. More information is being spread about itemized bills and the unequal treatment different…

A Note from the Writer: This poem was written during the height of the 2021 succession of hate crimes against Asian-Americans. Drowning in the news as updates were coming out, I couldn’t grasp…

For students of color, education is highly prioritized and defended by their family values. Especially for first generation students, there is an added emphasis for a college degree, as it may not be as…

I am one of 30 Asian-American kids in Liberty High School. We make up a small percentage of the student body, but I still see small flickers of our culture rise up from time to time. Amongst the sea of…

As the media tends to lean more towards liberal views, it’s often hard to find a genuine conservative perspective. Because of this, all conservatives are forced under the same umbrella of bigotry and…



This story was originally published on Liberty Ledger on February 23, 2021.

In a matter of minutes, the entire nation shifted.

What was once chaos and cacophony made way for silence, as flags and signs were removed from front lawns and “TRUMP 2020” fizzled out of TikTok…

America is Sarvani Kunapareddy’s home. For the majority of her life, Kunapareddy has known St. Louis suburbs, playing with friends underneath the American flag, pledging allegiance before class each…

The ability to vote in the 2020 presidential election was a first for a number of seniors— and one particular staff member. This year, librarian Mrs. Oliva cast her first vote to determine the next president…

As, for us, the sun dawns on a new day, for members of the Sunrise Movement’s St. Louis hub, it dawns on a new movement. Founded in 2017 by Varshini Prakash and Sara Blazevic, the Sunrise Movement and…

Elizabeth Green completes her morning routine in the same room she’ll be attending school in. She says hello to her cats and sits down at her desk, praying that she won’t run into any trouble with…

With an increase in panic across the globe due to COVID-19, many people, including those at Liberty, are having to shift their lives for the course of the pandemic. 

Foreign language teachers Ms. Tock,…

Chromebooks. We all use them for school every day. It’s also probable that we’ve all had our fair share of technical difficulties when it comes to school-distributed computers. But what if you knew…

(Spoilers Ahead)
In 2014, Netflix introduced the world to Bojack Horseman – an anthropomorphic alcoholic horse, weighed down by his own self-loathing – and on Jan. 31, he said his final goodbyes. This…

Where do you see yourself in four years? Do you see yourself at your dream school, pursuing your passions? Or do you envision yourself traveling the world, flying off country to country? As the average…

An Olympic year is upon us. Accomplished athletes from across the globe have spent several months in intensive training in hopes of having the honor to represent their country in front of the whole world….

Therapy is often seen as very taboo, a place where quote on quote “crazy” people go to cope. In reality, therapy is a very normal and common experience, meant to help improve the mental health and…

It’s not everyday that you get to live out your dream, let alone meet your idol. However, for teacher Ms. Bollwerk, those dreams came true.

Ms. Bollwerk had the opportunity to not only meet her idol,…

The fight for global peace and civil rights for every person has been a persistent battle since the 1940’s. From peaceful protests to colorful posters plastered around your community, office building…

Every day when you walk through the doors of the school in the morning, you may notice how clean the school is. This is not possible without our hard-working custodians.

From Monday through Friday,…

With new TV shows and movies on the rise this year, one show, in particular, has brought not only popularity but a psychological discussion of our humanity to the media. Ever heard of “You”? And I’m…

*UPDATE 7:39 a.m. Mr. Kiesel has confirmed that the Liberty building resumed power at 9 p.m. on Jan. 15. The intercom and bells are not working as of now, but the school is working on it.

Liberty students…

Students and faculty in many Missouri school districts were bundled-up at home due to the snow days on Monday and Tuesday of this week. But many students were not relaxing. This week is finals week, which…

Mr. Weis, Mr. Hendricks, and Mr. Stoll all enjoy life in St. Louis city and live just blocks away from each other. The triumvirate, as they like to call themselves, have been carpooling to school in the…

Dad never liked baking, but in middle school my ultimate goal was to make him a part of our Christmas sugar cookie decorating. Unbeknownst to us, he was already sick. He promised that he would help out…

You’ve probably heard by now that the phrase “ok boomer” has gone global. From news headlines to angry tweets, the new catchphrase of a generation is everywhere, and it’s receiving mixed reactions….

Couples in the workplace are becoming more common in today’s society. According to an article published by Business Insider, 29% of couples in the workplace describe being in a “serious, long-term…

“Feminist” is a dirty word. Associated with radical misandrists, complaining about things that don’t really matter. Though it’s defined as the theory of the political, economic, and social equality…

This article was penned anonymously, to prevent preconceived notions from affecting the story told. 
Seven Months Ago, (March 22) I was discharged from being inpatient from CenterPointe Hospital.

I…

Riding the bus is a necessity for a lot of students. They rely on their bus driver to take them to and from school safely and on time, every day. Since Wentzville has been short on bus drivers, this has…

Sometimes high school students dread coming to school. The constant sitting, writing notes, completing worksheets and taking tests becomes tiring and old over time.

But there are some students that…

Trigger Warning: Mention of Sexual Assault

Don’t walk alone. Lock your car as soon as you get in. Watch out for strangers. These are only a few worries running through the minds of young women, when…

With first-quarter coming to a close, many students have at least experienced nervousness before a big test. Sweaty palms, dizziness, stomach aches, and stress headaches are just a few of the side…

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
A sentence etched into paper 232 years ago, whose…

What controls how you feel about your body? Is it what you eat, how much you exercise, pictures on social media, your old gym teacher? Or is it you?

Despite our best efforts to see ourselves differently,…

Sleepless mornings, counting while playing, perfect posture, marching in time, remembering notes and dynamics, watching the drum major (the conductor), and moving in a heavy uniform, are all mixed thoughts…

In high school, students are encouraged to partake in a foreign language class. Whether it be Spanish, German or French, students typically embark on a journey of learning a new language their freshman…

Jesse Graf’s job title may be “technology technician,” but to students, he is far more than your average I.T. guy.

Senior Tyler Hudson describes Graf as, “the number one most chill dude,”…

There’s this kind of awkward time in between middle and high school. At the end of your eighth grade year of course you know that you’re moving schools, but sometimes you don’t really feel like a high…

Playing a sport in high school only lasts for so long, but the memory of who inspired you to grow as an athlete carries throughout the rest of your life. For many athletes, their inspiration and determination…

“Slow down, Satan.” “Why flirt when there’s life alert?” “It’s free real estate.”

To Gen-Z people reading this, you are very likely to have heard and seen these multiple times, and…

If you have been down the 300 hallway lately you have probably seen the dresses made completely out of paper in the display case. The students who made those are a part of Mrs. McFadden’s fashion design…

It’s that time of the year again. Another end to another year. Another memorable senior send off into the new world of college. But that doesn’t stop the fear of leaving high school as it’s slowly…

When you think of spring sports starting up, we don’t think of weather so cold that we have to stay inside for practice.

Teams starting their new seasons have limited space to work with as being…

The sport of swimming not only takes a physical toll on the athlete but requires a lot of soul out of those who participate in it to endure the potential hardships that come with the sport. And that’s…

There have been a number of inquiries regarding the cold weather advisories for this week and how cold it needs to be close school.

Most people think that if it hits a certain temperature or if we…

It is very rare for teachers to get recognized either on local or national stories but at Liberty, it is a different story.

Recently, English teacher and Olympics trials marathon runner, Ms. Hall, was…

High school has changed tremendously throughout years, and well, our teachers and family have been a part of the changes.

“We had smoking areas and not as many rules,” Mr. Raziq said about his experience…

With the start of each school year comes a burst of new energy, newfound motivation, the decision that this year is going to be different. Sometimes this energy can carry you through the first week, the…

With track season just right around the corner this spring, the cross country team is working hard to stay in shape and keep up their endurance. As winter finally sets in, the runners persevere through…