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February 3, 2012
Second semester is finally here. Students are excited for many things, such as the mark of halfway through the year, as well as new classes and teachers. It’s a big deal for some, but to others it’s only a small change. Hayley Mason, an 8th grader at LJH, says “Second semester is different because...
January 31, 2012 • Sydney Perkins, Da Bomb Dot Com Editor
Ever since Christmas break ended most students have already began the countdown till spring break. However not everyone spends their spring break the same. Some people go on big vacations or travel somewhere far away, others choose to stay at home. For those of you who are undecided on what you’re...
January 17, 2012 • Grace George, News Editor/Advertisement
Everyone’s talking about it, but what’s so great about the so called “life changing game” Temple Run? LJHS students tell us all about the crazy addiction that’s taking over the country. “Amazing,” Lexi Rich says. “I can’t keep my eyes off my screen,” Rebecca Blair adds in. “Instead...
January 11, 2012 • Stephanie Boan, Opinion Editor
Options for foreign language are thriving in our school, with Spanish, French, and German, there’s bound to be one that appeals to you. In high school there are even more choices, including Chinese. Although the Liberty Public School District doesn’t require any foreign language for any...
December 20, 2011 • Stephanie Boan, Opinion Editor
It’s expected to snow here in Liberty, MO, and it’s exciting the whole city. Forecasts were expecting snow on December 20th, but it’s also expected to snow on other occasions. Technically this would be the second snowfall of the year, but the previous snowfall was considered quite a disappointment,...
December 20, 2011 • Sydney Perkins, Da Bomb Dot Com Editor
As the first semester of our freshman year comes to a close we are starting to think about enrolling in high school classes. There are so many options and it can get pretty overwhelming. One thing different about the high school, however, is that once you sign up for a class it is very rare that you...
December 5, 2011 • Isabelle Brown, Advertisement/News Editor
Liberty Junior High School recently participated in a field trip to the Liberty Memorial and the World War one Museum. Students traveled back in time to the years 1914-1919, and experienced life from the soldiers’ point of view throughout the war. The 9th grade students enjoyed the exhibits,...
November 30, 2011 • Stephanie Boan, Opinion Editor
It’s now the “official grading scale” for LJHS. The teachers are required to use it;the students are required to earn it. Yet the way to get the grade you want seems to be harder than the students remember last year. For example, last year to get 100% all you had to do was get everything right,...
November 21, 2011 • Hannah Milks, Student Life editor
Open the door, shut the door, and kick off your shoes. Drop your backpack say, “hey” to your mom. Go into the kitchen, open the fridge, dramatically sigh in exasperation at your choices. You have ketchup, American cheese slices, three year old apples, and some moldy cauliflower, you walk away. You...
November 16, 2011 • Grace George
The high school years have approached us quicker than anyone could imagine. We’re being pressured everyday just so we can “fit in”. Is everyone really partying hard every weekend, or are they just saying it to look cool? “Oh man last night was crazy, don’t remember anything,” or, “s0 w@$teddD...