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"Without an informed public, the democracy will cease to exist."

The Patriot Press
"Without an informed public, the democracy will cease to exist."

The Patriot Press
Laura Lassen

Laura Lassen, Assistant Senior Editor

Laura Lassen is a senior who has been writing for the Patriot Press since her sophomore year. A defender on the WHHS soccer team and a sprinter on the track team, Laura loves sports and has been an athlete all her life. Her other hobbies include creative writing and playing the guitar.

All content by Laura Lassen
Bored? Ways to Keep Busy While You're Stuck at Home

Bored? Ways to Keep Busy While You’re Stuck at Home

By Afi Ibragimov and Laura Lassen
March 23, 2020
Results of Democratic Caucuses in Iowa Delayed After Technological Issues

Results of Democratic Caucuses in Iowa Delayed After Technological Issues

By Laura Lassen, Asst. Senior Editor
February 8, 2020
Pro-Vaccine Bill Collapses in New Jersey Senate

Pro-Vaccine Bill Collapses in New Jersey Senate

By Laura Lassen, Asst. Senior Editor
January 22, 2020
77th Golden Globes Recap

77th Golden Globes Recap

By Laura Lassen, Asst. Senior Editor
January 16, 2020
The Improv Club at WHHS

The Improv Club at WHHS

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Netflix Renews "Stranger Things" Season 4

Netflix Renews “Stranger Things” Season 4

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Bachelor in Paradise Features First LGBT Couple

Bachelor in Paradise Features First LGBT Couple

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Wayne Residents Respond to Arabic Sign on Packanack Lake Home

Wayne Residents Respond to Arabic Sign on Packanack Lake Home

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day Marks One Year Since Opening

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day Marks One Year Since Opening

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Riverdale Actor Luke Perry Dies

Riverdale Actor Luke Perry Dies

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
91st Academy Awards Winners

91st Academy Awards Winners

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures in the Midwest

Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures in the Midwest

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
2019 Oscar Nominations Are Here

2019 Oscar Nominations Are Here

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
American Student Killed in the Netherlands

American Student Killed in the Netherlands

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
2018/2019 Cheerleading and SDA Tryouts Are Here

2018/2019 Cheerleading and SDA Tryouts Are Here

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
June 8, 2018
"Roseanne" Canceled After Racist Tweet

“Roseanne” Canceled After Racist Tweet

By Gabe Geytsman and Laura Lassen
May 31, 2018
Senior Assassins Commences

Senior Assassins Commences

By Gabe Geytsman and Laura Lassen
May 24, 2018
President Trump Set to Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un

President Trump Set to Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un

By Gabe Geytsman and Laura Lassen
May 16, 2018
Alfie Evans, Ill Child Forced Off Life Support, Dies After 5 Days

Alfie Evans, Ill Child Forced Off Life Support, Dies After 5 Days

By Gabe Geytsman and Laura Lassen
April 27, 2018
Two New Food Places Open in Wayne: Our Reviews

Two New Food Places Open in Wayne: Our Reviews

By Gabe Geytsman, Jaclyn Levendusky, and Laura Lassen
April 18, 2018
Dairy Queen of Wayne Opens

Dairy Queen of Wayne Opens

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
March 28, 2018
Dog Dies in Overhead Bin on United Airlines Flight

Dog Dies in Overhead Bin on United Airlines Flight

By Laura Lassen, Dog Safety Activist
March 19, 2018
Florida Shooting Conspiracy: Victims or "Crisis Actors"?

Florida Shooting Conspiracy: Victims or “Crisis Actors”?

By Laura Lassen and Jaclyn Levendusky
February 27, 2018
National Honor Society Raises GPA Requirement

National Honor Society Raises GPA Requirement

By Laura Lassen and Jaclyn Levendusky
February 5, 2018
Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Receives Maximum Sentence of 175 Years in Prison

Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Receives Maximum Sentence of 175 Years in Prison

By Laura Lassen and Jaclyn Levendusky
January 26, 2018
WHHS Vocalists Sing Their Way Into Competitive Choral Ensemble

WHHS Vocalists Sing Their Way Into Competitive Choral Ensemble

By Laura Lassen and Jaclyn Levendusky
January 16, 2018
75th Golden Globes Nominees

75th Golden Globes Nominees

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017

Wayne BOE Set to Vote on Block Schedule

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Joey Belli is one of many standout winter sport athletes at Hills.

Winter Sports Preview

By Jonah Carleton, Jimmy He, Aaron Hook, Laura Lassen, and Ethan Yuppa
December 6, 2017
New Playa Bowls Near Wayne Opening Soon

New Playa Bowls Near Wayne Opening Soon

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Selfless, Committed, Together: Wayne Hills Girls Soccer

Selfless, Committed, Together: Wayne Hills Girls Soccer

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
US National Team Out of 2018 World Cup

US National Team Out of 2018 World Cup

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
New history teacher, John Terry, introduces himself to Wayne Hills.

John Terry: Newest Patriot in the Social Studies Department

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Pennywise Returns to Theaters

Pennywise Returns to Theaters

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017

Emily Lewis Dares to Be Different

By Laura Lassen, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
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