Homerooms adopt families to spread Christmas cheer
Katie Clarke, Features Editor
December 26, 2009
With wrapped packages of Spiderman bed sheets and character themed slippers, math teacher Jean Willan delivered a bit of hope to a family in need. Because of the generosity of three homerooms, eight children and three mothers have something to unwrap on Christmas morning this year. Social Studies Department... Read more »
“The Princess and the Frog” wins over audiences’ hearts
Alex Dunn, News Editor
December 25, 2009
With contributing writer Maggie Yankovich. For as long as Disney has been making princess movies, the ideal it has promoted has been that young girls should just sit around and wait for their own “Prince Charming” to come and rescue them. “The Princess and the Frog” breaks this format within... Read more »
Top 50 Songs of 2009
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
December 25, 2009
After a great year in music, “The Patriot” is bringing you its editor in chief’s Top 50 Songs of 2009 to go along with the Top 25 Albums of 2009. 50. “Fireflies” – Owl City 49. “The Sound” – Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson 48. “Hate Everyone” – Say Anything 47. “Coast... Read more »
Lack of modesty in media shocks viewers
Katelynn Colgain, Editorials Editor
December 24, 2009
Television. It has become an extremely provocative media outlet. This fact struck me when I was watching an innocent Christmas special of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and a Reebok commercial came on. The commercial featured a woman in tiny shorts that just barely covered her hind quarters,... Read more »
Last minute gifts that don’t break the bank
Taylor Schafer, Features Editor
December 24, 2009
Christmas can seem more like a burden than the blissful time it should be. This might be due to the hours and stress spent on shopping for the perfect gifts. But rather than spending a considerable amount of money at the malls, homemade gifts that won’t empty your wallet can mean more to someone... Read more »
Other transgressions should not overshadow tragedy
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
December 24, 2009
Just over two years after the NFL lost Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor in a botched robbery attempt, it lost Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry the morning of December 17 to injuries that were suffered as the result of a domestic dispute. It’s a tragic turn of events for a man who,... Read more »
Top 25 Christmas songs
Kristin Marzullo, Photo Editor
December 23, 2009
It’s that time of year again: Christmas. What is a better way to get in the holiday spirit than by listening to music? So sit back, relax, and turn up your radio as ”The Patriot” brings you the top twenty-five Christmas songs. 25. Christmas Shoes -Bob Carlisle Are you in the mood for a tear jerker?... Read more »
Japandroids declare “Sovereignty”
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief
December 23, 2009
The year is over and with New Year’s on the way, it’s time to reminisce on the music in 2009. I’m bringing you my Top 25 albums of the year. Some you’ve heard and some you have not, but all are worth checking out before the 2010 crop arrives. 25. “Beast Rest Forth Mouth” – Bear In Heaven This... Read more »
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
December 23, 2009
We’re here to preview the movies scheduled to be released the week of December 18th. So get your popcorn ready and read on. 1. “Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasus” Release Date: Friday, December 25 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama, Fantasy Info: Dr. Parnasus (Christopher Plummer) and his “Imaginarium”... Read more »
Students struggle to balance responsibilities
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 23, 2009
The only light of day I see is through the classroom windows. I get to school while it’s still dark and leave under the same conditions. It’s a good day if I leave before six and get to catch the closing minutes of “The Ron Smith Show.” But I digress. Like many students, I find myself trying... Read more »
