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The Live Wire
The Student News Site of Liberty High School

The Live Wire
Megan Quinn

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief

Megan is a senior at Liberty. This is her third year on staff and she is the editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 school year. She is involved in theatre, mock trial, speech, and city government. In her free time, she likes to watch video essays and try new coffee shops.

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One out of the two vending machines has cooling capabilities for drinks.

Liberty’s vending machines

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2024
Students at Liberty will be taking The Iowa Statewide Assessments April 16th and April 17th.

State testing through the years

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2024
Quiz: what Liberty staff member are you?

Quiz: what Liberty staff member are you?

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2024
In ICCSD buildings, during the school day, students and visitors have to check into the office before getting into the school.

ICCSD reviews new student-focused safety curriculum

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
In the 5th century, Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day.

A guide to Valentine’s Day 2024

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was recently kicked off the 2024 presidential ballot in Maine and Colorado for his part in the Jan. 6th Insurrection, 2021.

January 6th insurrection – democracy at a crossroad

Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn
January 8, 2024
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines seats the Iowa General Assembly.

From the Capitol to home: politician parents

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
According to Common Sense Media, 41% of teens get their news from news organizations, while over half get news from social media.

October state and local news briefs

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Traffic stops are a common occurrence for police officers, however, it can be intimidating for young drivers.

Help! I’ve been pulled over!

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
Ayesha Diallo, Emily Keeler, and Paris Johnson at the Career Development Conference after winning first place in the business plan category.

Liberty iJAG Group Wins Big at the Career Development Conference

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
Ruth Zamba, freshman, loves crocheting accessories and clothes. Zamba is currently crocheting her new project.

Students and Teachers Take on Knitting and Crocheting

Ja'Nya Brown and Megan Quinn
April 17, 2023
In many states, including Iowa, minors can join the workforce as young as 14.

Senate File 542- A Republican Cop Out?

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
Stimulant medication has been in shortage for months, with no sign of ending soon.

The Medication Shortage

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2023
Prop guns can be an essential part of many different types of movies. (CCO)

Alec Baldwin Charged: An Overview

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
Period products are availibe in the health office for anyone who needs them.

Project Period

Madelyn Johnson and Megan Quinn
January 27, 2023
Abby McNeely and Andrew Kaczka celebrating with the cast after the show.

‘Bethel Park Falls’ Review

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2022
The 90,000 square foot building was annexed in 2018 (CCO)

The Ashes of Shiloh

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
Kanye West’s since deleted tweet led to many antisemitic incidents across the country.

Beyond Kanye West

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2022
Governor Kim Reynolds was elected to her 2nd full term in the 2022 midterms. (CCO)

2022 Governor Election

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
One of the many HALO detectors installled in the Liberty bathrooms.

Vape Detectors At ICCSD

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
Recently, President Joe Biden signed in the 'Student Loan Forgiveness Plan' (CCO)

The Generation of Loans

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 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.

Pop Culture Trends From This School Year

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2022
Two Hollywood actors are facing off in a publicly televised court trial regarding supposed abuse in their relationship.

Depp Vs. Heard Trial

Megan Quinn and Jordyn Smith
May 17, 2022
Our country was built on democracy and that is still true with today's political standings.

Political Divide at Liberty

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 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.

Chronic Cell Phone Use

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2022

Liberty Theater: Xanadu

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2022
More recently than ever, many schools have deemed certain books as 'inappropriate' and have banned students from reading them.

Banning Books?

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2022
Nicole Elmer and Kaylee Cavanh, 10, posing at the state speech competition after getting high scores in all divisions.

Liberty’s Up and Coming Speech Team

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022
In the first edition of Meg's Cold Cases reporter Megan Quinn looks into the case of Jane Wakefield.

Meg’s Cold Cases: Jane Wakefield

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2022
Students protesting for stricter gun laws at the White House in 2018. (Creative Commons image)

The Gun Control Debate

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2022
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. 

Bolt Advice

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2022
Young Megan Quinn in her first grade classroom at her old elementary school.

The ‘A’ Word

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 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. 

Bolt Advice

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
Film makers working despite the pandemic to ensure that film production continued. (Creative Commons image)

Quarantined Movies

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2021
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