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New year, new clubs
With the arrival of the new year comes the arrival of new clubs. At the start of January, the Inner Club Council (ICC) welcomed 17 new clubs. Here is the list of the upcoming new 2021 clubs and their advisors. … Keep Reading
Newsmagazine covers 2020 election in second issue
After covering The New Normal in the first issue of Volume 24 of The Patriot Post, the newsmagazine staff shifted to a more national stage, featuring the 2020 election. In this issue, the staff sought to bring this high-profile event … Keep Reading
2021-2022 school schedule released
The 2021 to 2022 school year will begin Thursday, Sept. 9, and end Friday, June 17. This shift allows for a longer summer break after this school year’s delayed start pushed the end of the 2021 year further into summer. … Keep Reading
Louisville police officer files lawsuit against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend
The Louisville police officer who was shot during the narcotics raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment has filed a countersuit against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker. … Keep Reading
Silver Knight nominees announced
Despite the pandemic placing nearly everything on halt earlier this year, 15 seniors modeled exemplary commitment to their community through volunteer service. These 15 students earned a school nomination for the Silver Knight community service recognition. … Keep Reading
Second COVID spike challenges school arrangements
Along with the rise of cases that has accompanied Halloween, upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas, may prompt mass gatherings that are a cause for concern for many. … Keep Reading
Opinion View all
Heritage students should have access to all school facilities
With access to all these new facilities, Heritage upperclassmen 16 and up should be allowed to utilize these additions of the weight room and basketball courts for personal use. … Keep Reading
So you failed your fact or opinion quiz
With the prevalence in support for fear-mongering and misinformation super spreader Donald Trump, the fact or opinion real-world quiz has become a battle of fact “and” opinion rather than “or.” It started with his attack on the press. … Keep Reading
Too close for comfort
The first week of school everyone seemed to have their masks glued to their faces. Now, a few months later, people are a little more comfortable with waiting until they get to their next class before they pull up their … Keep Reading
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What went wrong with the presidential polls
While Silver was correct to declare Biden as the winner, there was a sharp contrast between what polling data suggested and the actual results. … Keep Reading
A rejection letter isn’t the end
Receiving a rejection letter, or arguably even more frustrating a deferral, can feel like a major bump in the road in your path to college acceptance. Putting extra time into an ED (early decision) application and building your hopes on … Keep Reading
Administration schedules senior activities
After the pandemic prompted the cancellation of senior activities for the Class of 2020, questions arose about the plans for the Class of 2021. In a virtual meeting with senior parents Oct. 8, administration and senior advisers presented the plans, … Keep Reading
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Surtain II, Alabama clinches national championship
Former Patriot and top Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II secured the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Monday, Jan. 12. … Keep Reading
Patriots handle Raiders, clinch team’s fifth title
In search of the program’s fifth title and first since 2017, the Patriots travelled to Tallahassee Friday, Dec. 18 to take on the Rickards Raiders for the 5A State crown on the line. … Keep Reading
Maron’s game-winner lifts Patriots over Tigers, advances Heritage to State
With only two games standing in the way of a championship, the Patriots returned home to take on the undefeated Jesuit Tigers (13-0) with their eyes set on a State appearance. … Keep Reading
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A mustn’t miss: Miscast on Facebook
Ethan Shavelson is hoping to continue his work in artistic charity with this Saturday, Dec. 5’s Miscast performance on the American Heritage Fine Arts Facebook page. … Keep Reading
“The Mandalorian” season 2: This is the way
Disney's viral Star Wars series “The Mandalorian” is premiering its second season, bringing back audience favorites the Mandalorian and the Child, as well as introducing new characters from the extended Star Wars franchise including Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan Kryze. … Keep Reading
Book Review: “The Shadows Between Us”
Featuring not one, but two, characters with questionable moral compasses, Tricia Levenseller’s “The Shadows Between Us” dives into the story of a girl who plans to marry the king–then kill him for the throne. … Keep Reading