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Chloe Oppelt

Chloe Oppelt, Editor-in-Chief

Chloe is a senior at Liberty and this is her second year on staff. At Liberty, Chloe is involved in cheerleading and tennis. Outside of school, she enjoys shopping, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

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Many students from not just Liberty but all different schools enjoying their time at Libertys prom.

Prom 2022

May 27, 2022
The 2021-2022 school year consisted of many extravagant pop culture events. Today, we will be reflecting on the ones that captivated Liberty students the most.

[Photo] Pop Culture Trends From This School Year

May 31, 2022
Famous stock market crashes.

[Photo] The Stock Market for Beginners

May 23, 2022
Two Hollywood actors are facing off in a publicly televised court trial regarding supposed abuse in their relationship.

[Photo] Depp Vs. Heard Trial

May 17, 2022
Two Liberty seniors working on their ceramics projects in ceramics class.

Are Art Classes Beneficial?

May 13, 2022
Our country was built on democracy and that is still true with todays political standings.

[Photo] Political Divide at Liberty

May 4, 2022
Green & Tan Readers Book Lover List Informational Infographic

[Photo] Generation of Addiction

May 2, 2022
The 2022 remake of the iconic DC Comics Batman movie stirred up a lot of controversy among viewers.

‘The Batman’ Review

April 21, 2022
For most students straight A’s is the goal, but with straight A’s comes stress, burnout, and constant pressure.

[Photo] A for Anxious?

April 26, 2022
A street sign stating Drug Free Zone in California. (Creative Commons Image)

Teens Thoughts on Drug Use

April 14, 2022
People use their cell phones for multiple hours every single day. These numbers are higher than they have ever been before and will continue to rise.

[Photo] Chronic Cell Phone Use

April 15, 2022
Transgender students have stayed silent for too long; Here is our plea.

[Photo] Here Are My Pronouns

April 18, 2022
Pink Blue Cute Illustration School & Education Infographics

[Photo] 18 and an Adult?

April 13, 2022
The 94th Annual Academy Awards took place on March 27th, 2022, and it was definitely one for the record books.

[Photo] Updated: The Oscars: Will Smith Vs. Chris Rock

April 8, 2022
Its common for students to move and start at a new school but it can be challenging sometimes. This is my experience with being a new student at a new school.

[Photo] New Kid on the Block

April 5, 2022
Jenny Saylor, art, working with Libertys garden club on picking the foods they have grown as a group.

If You Could Change One Thing at Liberty, What Would it be?

March 23, 2022
Yellow Cute Book Quote Bookmark

[Photo] Banning Books?

March 25, 2022
Purple White Creative Health Benefits Of Fruit & Vegetables Infographic

[Photo] The Positives of Social Media

March 22, 2022
Sydney Cayler, senior, at her senior photo session with photographer Ivy Towler.

The Cost of Senior Photos

February 25, 2022
Pink and Blue Collage Scrapbook Data Infographic

[Photo] How TikTok Has Effected Students

February 28, 2022
A photo of Ashleigh Rensing that was taken in August of 2020.

Remembering Ashleigh Rensing

February 16, 2022
The Em & N Podcast logo

[Photo] Em & N Podcast (2/14)

February 14, 2022
Peach Children Charity Infographic

[Photo] The Glorification of Stress

February 11, 2022
Pink and Red Lined Star Life Cycle Astronomy Infographic

[Photo] Spiritual Practices at Liberty

February 9, 2022
Photo of Liberty students during their class periods.

Liberty Time Schedule Change

February 7, 2022
The Liberty Theater call board where all theater info is posted.

[Photo] Liberty Theater: Xanadu

April 4, 2022
A Liberty teacher teaching his french class over zoom because of the sub shortage.

Nationwide Sub Shortage Impacts ICCSD

February 2, 2022
The topic of homework has always been debated whether its how much assigned or how difficult.

[Photo] The Homework Dispute

January 27, 2022
In the first edition of Megs Cold Cases reporter Megan Quinn looks into the case of Jane Wakefield.

[Photo] Meg’s Cold Cases: Jane Wakefield

January 20, 2022
Mural painted at the Martin Luther King Elementary School in Compton in 2016. It was created by Mark Deren in partnership with the Branded Arts for Turnaround Arts California. (Creative Commons Image)

The Importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 17, 2022
Simple Red Wine Timeline Infographic

[Photo] The Gun Control Debate

January 10, 2022
COVID-19 cases are on the rise globally due to the presence of the new Omicron variant. The CDC recommends that all eligible citizens get their booster vaccine.

[Photo] Why You Should Get The COVID-19 Booster Vaccine

January 6, 2022
Lavender Flat Graphic Star Life Cycle Astronomy Infographic

[Photo] My Vegetarian Lifestyle

January 5, 2022
When 2021 started, most were hoping it would be a bit calmer than 2020 was, but was it really?

2021 Review

January 3, 2022
Looking for something fun to do over break? Here are a few ideas for you!

Winter Activities

December 17, 2021
JaQuez Hall, senior, dribbling the ball.

Boys Basketball VS Dubuque Senior Recap

December 15, 2021
Blue Lined Climate Change Environment Infographic

[Photo] Just One Drink: A Student’s Experience with Alcohol Poisoning

December 16, 2021
Two Liberty students using their music streaming services, Spotify and Apple Music.

Spotify VS Apple Music

December 13, 2021
Dont know what to get friends and family for Christmas? Read this article for some quick gift ideas.

Holiday Gift Ideas

December 9, 2021
Purple Blocks Timeline Infographic (3)

[Photo] Teacher Burnout

December 10, 2021
Teal and Peach Snowflakes Makeup Beauty Poster

[Photo] S.A.D.

December 3, 2021

The Omicron Variant

November 29, 2021

[Video] The District Wide Walkout

November 19, 2021
Jordyn (left) and Jody (right) posing for a photo at a local playground over the summer.

Friends Forever

November 18, 2021
Image from the original series Squid Game now streaming on Netflix. (Creative Commons image)

Squid Game Review

November 8, 2021
The American flag displayed in the Liberty journalism room (H042)

Pledge of Allegiance Now Required in Schools

October 26, 2021
In the first edition of The Bolt Advice column, run entirely by the students, reporter Megan Quinn will be answering anonymous questions submitted on an online form by students. 

[Photo] Bolt Advice

October 21, 2021
Arin Bedingfield performing the Liberty fight song before a football game.

Racism in Sports

October 11, 2021
Photo taken at an abortion protest in San Francisco, California, in 2013. (Creative Commons image)

Texas Abortion Law

September 23, 2021
On this edition of Rosies Reviews we decide how to make the best hot chocolate

[Photo] Rosie’s Reviews: ‘The Guest List’

September 17, 2021
Liberty Varsity Football enters the field to take on City for the first home game.

Homecoming 2021

September 22, 2021
Liberty students and staff look forward to a relaxing and fun-filled summer.

Summer 2021

June 10, 2021
passport by One-Fat-Man is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Vaccine Passports

May 28, 2021
Vancouver Global Marijuana March 2015 - by Danny Kresnyak by Cannabis Culture is licensed with CC BY 2.0

Legalizing Marijuana in Iowa

May 19, 2021
Why You Should Join Journalism

Why You Should Join Journalism

May 13, 2021
Students Getting Vaccinated

Students Getting Vaccinated

May 3, 2021
How Teachers are Managing Both Online and In-person Classes

How Teachers are Managing Both Online and In-person Classes

April 1, 2021
How Liberty is Maintaining Social Distancing

How Liberty is Maintaining Social Distancing

March 9, 2021
Taking Kirkwood Classes

Taking Kirkwood Classes

February 2, 2021
How to Prepare for the ACT

How to Prepare for the ACT

January 19, 2021
Closed Campus

Closed Campus

January 13, 2021
Teachers Thoughts on Zoom

Teacher’s Thoughts on Zoom

November 18, 2020
Sharing Anonymous Stories Online

Sharing Anonymous Stories Online

October 15, 2020
Camber Oldham, 12, Beau Leavenworth, 11, Posey Stoeffler, 10, and Clay Greazel, 12, performing in The Rehearsal.

[Photo] Liberty SLAP Takes the Stage

November 13, 2019
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