Balancing act: the reality of teacher-coaches
Most teachers have a lot on their plates. They have to grade assignments or tests, participate in faculty meetings and teach curriculum to students. However, some teachers have even more on their...
View ArticleThe hunt for Herky: Liberty’s new Hawkeye addition
Liberty is soon to introduce a new character to the school premises; a life size, entirely customized, six-foot tall statue of Herky the Hawk, the mascot for the University of Iowa. Across Johnson...
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“The Little Mermaid” preview
For this year’s spring musical, Liberty will be putting on “The Little Mermaid.” The show will tell the classic Disney story of a young mermaid princess named Ariel. In her pursuit to explore the...
View ArticleICCSD School Board votes to close Hills Elementary
On Mar. 26, 2024, the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board voted unanimously to close Hills Elementary School in Hills, Iowa. The decision comes after a challenging year of budget...
View ArticleDoes money buy happiness?
Income can play a central role in quality of life, perceived status, and resources. However, the understanding of its impact has evolved over time. Liberty students must navigate this landscape as they...
View ArticleStyle and self-expression at Liberty
Fashion, celebrity culture and clothing trends are often dismissed as trivial. For many, fashion is simply about throwing on whatever’s most comfortable in the morning. However, for some, clothing...
View ArticleA historic season: the rise of women’s college basketball
As the final buzzer of the NCAA women’s national championship game sounds, it marks the end of a historic season for women’s college basketball. ESPN saw more regular season viewers than ever before,...
View ArticleState testing through the years
Standardized testing at school was officially established at the University of Iowa, where the first state-wide assessment for high school students was conducted. These tests were pretty similar to...
View ArticleOptions after high school
Students at high schools all throughout the country study for tests hoping that one day their work will pay off and get them to college. Around 58% will end up following the crowd to attend the college...
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Food deserts and insecurity in Iowa
The state of Iowa has seen an increase in food deserts and insecurity across the region. Food pantries are seeing an increase in the number of people needing resources and communities are losing vital...
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Testing season survival guide
As the end of the school year approaches, so does exam season. Between class finals, AP tests, and standardized tests, this time of year can be very stressful for many students. It can be difficult to...
View ArticleIs group work in school fair and helpful?
There are many ways to assess students for their academic development. One way teachers assess their students is through group work. Group work can help develop skills such as collaboration,...
View ArticleGloom before bloom
Spring was welcomed this year with cold and rainy weather, with little spurts of warm days in between. Iowa weather is typically very up and down. According to Clintonherald.com, the biggest...
View ArticleThe TikTok ban: is it silencing or protecting Americans?
TikTok, a wildly popular social media app, has been surfacing in many headlines recently due to the U.S. government targeting the dancing app, supposedly to protect national security. While TikTok...
View ArticleArt at Liberty
Liberty’s art department includes a variety of courses that allow students to express themselves and embrace their creativity. Becoming involved in an art class gives students the opportunity to...
View ArticleShould you go to trade school?
The average American student loan debt is about $38,000. Collectively, student debt in the United States is about $1.8 trillion. Prices are rising, and students are finding it more difficult to afford...
View ArticleDigital delays: technology in early-elementary education
Play time is evolving. With the rise of the internet, technology is now everywhere, including in elementary school classrooms. As childrens’ time spent physically playing or getting outside decreases,...
View ArticleDrake and Kendrick feud: a timeline
For the past few weeks, the internet has been captivated by the ongoing feud between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake (Aubrey Graham). Social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram are overflowing...
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University of Iowa students call for ceasefire
On May 3, 2024, University of Iowa students rallied at the Pentacrest demanding the University not only to disclose their investments to the public, but to divest from companies that aid or associate...
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