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The Lamborghini Countach is more than just a car, but an icon of the 80s. It was a masterpiece of automotive design, and outperformed many of its competitors.

More Than a Car: The Lamborghini Countach

Milo Trevino, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

While cars are meant to take you from point A to B, certain vehicles feel like they are more, jam packed with nostalgia and influence. Each generation has a car that elevates a daily chore to the experience...

Periwinkle blue flowers fall from a businesswoman’s bouquet, symbolizing how, according to modern media, she can’t have both love and success at once.

Empowerment or Limitation? A Critique of Female Representation in Modern Disney Films

Harper Coleman, Assistant Editor March 20, 2024

Before the release of Disney’s “Elemental” in June 2023, no new female protagonist of a Disney kid’s movie had been written with a love story since “Frozen” in November 2013. That’s nearly...

The first sunset of spring over the Columbia River from Crown Point. With permanent standard time, the sun would set one hour earlier in the spring and summer.

Daylight Savings Time vs. Standard — Is It Time to Ditch the Switch?

Charlie Gattman, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

After four months of winter’s short days and long nights in standard time, daylight saving time (DST) has officially begun as of March 10. While some people are content with the switch, others wish...

As said by both Design Manager Shilpa Mallem and Program Administrator Gregory C. Johnson, recognizing and mitigating the consequences of the bridge on the environment and the people living there are “major” priorities for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program.

$6 Billion, 10 Years of Construction, and a Bridge That Will Be Built To Last a Lifetime

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Assistant Editor March 14, 2024

Senior Hailey Heytvelt’s commute to volleyball practice is at least 40 minutes long.  On her way to the gym she practices at in Beaverton, Heytvelt takes a route that’s been routine for the last...

Considering the impact of the new climate change elective, Mr. Owen said that he’s “excited for what we can offer and see how it can grow in the future… and hopefully help people to understand the importance of this topic.”

La Salle Introduces New Elective Spotlighting Climate Change

In order to increase the amount of teaching centered around climate change at La Salle, a new Climate Studies course will be coming next year, taught by Science Department Chair and chemistry teacher Mr....

Gelila Tadele, the leader of the Black Student Union, said that Black History Month is vital because “it really showcases the strength of the Black community in America and what we can accomplish.”

Embracing Success, Consistency, and Representation: The Importance of Black History Month

Kayah Cieslak, Assistant Editor February 21, 2024

“Black Excellence” was the phrase emphasized at this year’s Black History Month assembly, where it was highlighted as a concept to keep at the forefront of our minds for the rest of the month and...

Guided by a love for writing that emerged at a young age, Eli Saslow knew early on in his career that he wanted to write about people. Now, his work reporting on some of the most divisive issues in the country has appeared on the front pages of the nation’s most prestigious publications.

Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner Eli Saslow Visits La Salle

Seychelle Marks-Bienen, Editor February 14, 2024

At 12:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, the computer lab was buzzing with energy. Around 40 journalism students were crammed into the room, holding notebooks and pens and chatting as they waited for the bell...

Sophomore Danica Glazier’s illustration is a parody of Norman Rockwell’s triple self-portrait, with the reflection of an android in the mirror and the inaccurate drawings of hands representing AI art tools.

At the Push of a Button: Students and Teacher Reflect on How AI Has Changed Art and the Artistic Community

Finn Christensen-McElroy, Staff Reporter January 24, 2024

What does it mean to be creative? What qualifies as artistic intellectual property? Why is art important? What does the creation of art add to the lives of artists and the rest of the world?  And how...

Director of Admissions Ms. Kelsey Hui is an avid foodie and enjoys spending her free time cooking and exploring restaurants in the Milwaukie and Portland area.

With Community at the Forefront, Director of Admissions Kelsey Hui Brings Energy to the Admissions Office

Jasmine McIntosh, Editor January 3, 2024

The social transition from middle school to high school is a difficult one, and the added pressure of applying to and visiting high schools can complicate the process for eighth graders. Director of Admissions...

“Modbury High School does this trip [and] it’s the only one in Australia that does a whole USA trip,” recently graduated senior from Modbury High School Alexander Walsh said.

Hoops Across the Hemisphere: Australia’s Modbury High School Stops at La Salle as Part of USA Basketball Tour

Seychelle Marks-Bienen and Kathleen Waldron December 13, 2023

After a five year hiatus, the students of Modbury High School, located in Adelaide, Australia, have returned for their USA basketball tour.  On Tuesday, Dec. 5, they arrived at La Salle, where they...

Incoming varsity head coach Lucas Fiorante hopes to continue the success the players have had already.

Leaving a Legacy: Kelli Wedin Steps Down and La Salle Alum Lucas Fiorante Embraces New Role As Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Kayah Cieslak and Finn Christensen-McElroy December 6, 2023

After years of cultivating a winning legacy at La Salle, former varsity girls basketball head coach Kelli Wedin stepped down from her position before the start of this year’s season, leaving current...

Sophomore Danica Glaziers illustration portrays a Klikatat (Klickitat) warrior from one of the Confederate Tribes of the Grande Ronde.

A Cultural Genocide: Acknowledging Native History During Native American Heritage Month

Kayah Cieslak, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

For years, “systematic militarized and identity-alteration methodologies'' infested the United States and targeted Indigenous children, stripping them of their traditions and reprimanding them if they...

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