Question 6 legalizes same-sex marriage in Maryland
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
December 3, 2012
Filed under News, Video, World News
It was near midnight in Republican farm country of Baldwin. Senior Joe Novak’s eyes were glued to the TV, his heart in his throat. Just a few more votes and he would be part of history. On Nov. 6, Maryland voters elected same-sex marriage into law, joining nine other states including Massachusetts,... Read more »
Seniors recognized for exemplary characteristics
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012
Filed under News
At the senior awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 30, many members of the class of 2012 were given medals, plaques, and certificates to recognize them for their hard work. To see pictures of a few of these seniors accepting their awards, see the latest Week in Pictures. Senior Nick Henninger won the... Read more »
Brain Droppings: My last brain dropping
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
May 10, 2012
Filed under Brain Droppings
So here it is. My last brain dropping. Rather than taking the pointedly critical approach that I usually like to take in my columns, I’m going to try something new. E.B. White once said, “I am often mad, but I would hate to be nothing but mad, and I think I would lose what little value I may have... Read more »
Only ‘idiots’ neglect civil responsibility
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2012
Filed under Opinion
What do you call one who doesn’t care about politics? An idiot, that’s what. Although calling this group of people idiots is a bit harsh, the origin of the word confirms this definition. “Idiot” comes from “idiotes,” a term that the ancient Athenians used to denote a person who was indifferent... Read more »
Three Patriot staffers win international awards
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
On Thursday, May 3, three Patriot staffers received awards from the Youth Journalism International organization. Opinion Editor Scott Novak won first place in the General Columns category for his column “Pro-Choice’s time to scream.” Copy Editor Kailey Tracy won an honorable mention in the... Read more »
Five Patriot staffers win national Quill and Scroll awards
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 30, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
Five members of the Patriot staff won awards for either stories or pictures from the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists in their 2012 International Writing/Photo Contest. There was a total of 3039 entries submitted across the nation in 12 categories. Out of... Read more »
Love One Another club hosts Day of Silence
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
April 19, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
Love One Another, a new student-run equality group, is hosting a Day of Silence this Friday, April 20, and fundraising throughout the week to benefit the Trevor Project. The Day of Silence will take place during the school day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. There are collection jars in the cafeteria... Read more »
Brain Droppings: Why rally for reason?
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under Brain Droppings, Opinion
I’ve stood at the front of history in the making. Literally. On March 24, 2012, the first ever Reason Rally was held at the National Mall in Washington D.C. The rally drew a crowd of over 20,000, making it the largest secular gathering in world history. I was one of the people at the front of... Read more »
Pro V. Con: Invisible Children not the best way to spend your dollars
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on Invisible Children. To read the pro argument, click here. For those who haven’t seen the viral KONY 2012 video, Invisible Children (IC) wants to find and stop Joseph Kony, who has abducted about 30,000 children to fight for him in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)... Read more »
Staff Ed: JC needs to take even more steps to combat bullying, discrimination
April 3, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Staff Ed: The Patriot Perspective, Staff opinion
There’s a new form of murder that’s sweeping the nation’s youth: bullying. Bullies attacking someone’s race, gender, sexuality, religious or political views, or anything as inconsequential as what they wear can be seen in the halls of any school. Seeing JC take bold steps into a direction... Read more »