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The Student News Site of Patriot High School

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Halloween decorations at Party City represent the extreme haunt that is McKamey Manor.

McKamey Manor: The Torture House in Disguise

Mia Miller and Sarah Rashid
Nov 20, 2024

Being buried alive, subjected to electrical stimulation, ingesting live insects—these...

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Video games have been all the rage, and with the latest update to Stardew Valley and the spread of Animal Crossing New Horizons just which one is better?

Stardew Valley vs. Animal Crossing New Horizons

Hunter Stadnyk, Opinion Editor
Jul 2, 2024

Spoilers ahead.   Time and time again we see game developers put out their...

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A data center owned by STACK Infrastructure sits directly outside of The Regency, a residential neighborhood in Manassas, VA. Data centers require large amounts of energy and resources that are often taken from surrounding areas. This is just one cause of the controversy surrounding them.

How Environmental Racism Effects Everyone

Alex McGoldrick, Reporter
Jun 23, 2023

Environmental racism is a form of social injustice that disproportionately impacts...

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Graphic displays animated versions of King George (left) and Queen Charlotte (right).

Netflix’s ‘Queen Charlotte’ Has All the ‘Bridgerton’ Charm With a Lot More Heart

Nora Mehadi, Student Life Editor
May 26, 2023

A little over a year after the release and immediate success of the second season...

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Why have so many Americans lost trust in the media?

Why Have So Many Americans Lost Trust in the Media?

Stephen Morgan, Opinion Editor
Apr 19, 2023

Media plays a huge role in impacting our lives. Through the form of newspapers,...

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Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of Confrontation. Graphic made by Nora Mehadi on Canva

Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid of Confrontation

Nora Mehadi, Student Life Editor
Apr 3, 2023

Oftentimes, when we think of confrontation, we imagine dramatic sequences of...

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Tragedy in Turkey and Syria: Earthquake Aftermath and Updates. Graphic made by Melissa Kus on Canva

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: What You Should Know

Azra Kus
Feb 13, 2023

Turkey, a country in the Middle East located right on the border of Asia and...

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Image depicts the levels of abuse that can occur during relationships. Photo From Maxim Hopman on Unsplash

Criminal Romanticization: A Deep Dive

Hunter Stadnyk
Feb 9, 2023

Hybristophilia: The term that used to identify those who have an attraction...

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A student participates in class virtually amidst COVID-19.

How has the pandemic impacted students’ learning and behavior at school?

Ellia Kweon, Opinion and News Editor
Jan 29, 2023

Students before v. after COVID-19  For many students, the COVID-19 pandemic...

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A Recap of 2022

A Recap of 2022

Jack McRae
Jan 29, 2023

Throughout 2022, multiple different entertainment mediums had a wide variety...

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Why Space is Ok

Why Space is Ok

Victoria Williams
Jan 28, 2023

Spacing can be a healthy mechanism that allows for growth. Many aspects of our...

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Andrew Tate’s Misogynistic Tactics

Andrew Tate’s Misogynistic Tactics

Lauryn Carr
Jan 26, 2023

Imagine your son tells you that his newest idol is someone who stated online...

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