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The Live Wire

Addison Pirkl

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager

Addison is a senior at Liberty this year, and her third and final year on the Liberty Live Wire staff. She enjoys reading, writing, crafting jewelry, being in speech, and Miss Me jeans! She also holds Ethel Cain’s music very close to her heart.

All content by Addison Pirkl
"Kamala HQ" posts consistently each day with a variety of media.

Politics taking on social media

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
October 8, 2024
Students can register to vote at their local DMV, or the approaching voter drive at Liberty.

The power of youth voting

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 13, 2024
The boys' track team had a very successful season, sending multiple people to State. (Brayden Bell, 12, left, and Gavin Benton, 12)

Spring athletics recap

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
June 3, 2024
On the Old Capitol, located within the University of Iowa's campus, banners with the college logo are hung from the pillars on the front of the building.

Pursuing college in Iowa

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 13, 2023
Finding jobs to do over the summer can be difficult, but here are some ideas for you.

Where We Work

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
June 6, 2023
Just recently, many swatting incidents have been appearing all over the USA.

Swatting Vs. Morals

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
April 13, 2023
The Individual State contest took place at North Scott High School in  Eldridge, Iowa.

The Success of Speech

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
March 22, 2023
The science mural that shows many elements of things studied in the science classes offered at Liberty.

The Liberty Art Department

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
February 20, 2023
The stance of serial killers in society has been changed throughout the years with the influx of shows and movies that picture them.

[Photo] The Ethics of True Crime Media

Kaelyn Rickels, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2022
As the winter holidays approach, people are starting to wonder what to give their loved ones.

[Photo] Gift Giving Guide

Jordyn Smith, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Kanye West’s since deleted tweet led to many antisemitic incidents across the country.

[Photo] Beyond Kanye West

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2022
Scientists say they have found the youngest planet in the Milky Way yet...

The Youngest Planet In the Galaxy?

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 20, 2022
Jewelry has been around for thousands of years, and over time, its adaptation has been prominent throughout the centuries.

Jewelry of the Times: A History

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
January 18, 2023
Hundreds of people died due to a crowd crush in the Seoul district Itaewon in South Korea.

Crowd Crush: Itaewon

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
November 11, 2022
In Iran, after the death of Mahsa Amini, women and hijabis alike coined the phrase 'say her name' for their movement.

Iran: Mahsa Amini

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
October 14, 2022
Multiple bookshelves at Barnes & Noble, full of diverse books and authors.

The Books Are Better

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 9, 2022
Genesis Reyes, 10, when she was in elementary school. She has lived with C-PTSD even from that young age.

My Box Of Polaroids: C-PTSD

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
December 6, 2022
An infographic showing weird laws from different continents.

Worldwide Weird Laws

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
September 15, 2022
A women's rights protest that took place during the 1960's. (Creative Commons image)

Women: A Stereotype

Addison Pirkl, Website Manager
March 28, 2022
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