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Disinformation is being specifically weaponized and targeted against certain groups for political gain and it is destroying the fabric of our democracy.

Disinformation and the March Towards Extremism

Andrew Clair, Assistant Editor November 17, 2021

The prevalence of misinformation (unintentionally misleading information) and the weaponization of disinformation (intentionally misleading information) has had drastic effects on the American political...

Portlands Persimmon golf course on a bright, sunny summer day.

Fore! The Astonishing Benefits of Playing Golf

Josephine Robinson, Staff Reporter November 17, 2021

Ping!  There is nothing like that sound of a golf club hitting the ball at just the right spot, sailing down the fairway, on a day perfect for a round of golf. The sky is clear and the air feels fresh...

Recently, the Newberg school district banned teachers from having political displays in their classroom, including both Black Lives Matter and pride symbols. Expressing support for a community or dignity for someones identity should not be considered political.

Editorial Cartoon: Identities Are Not Political

Avery Marks, Assistant Editor November 17, 2021

This is how the bathrooms at La Salle should look — with easy access to period products.

It’s Time To Come to Terms With the Needs of Half the Population

Clare Daudelin, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

We need to end the stigma around periods, period. It’s normal, it's healthy, and it's also inevitable.  Speaking from personal experience, there’s seldom feelings that compare to that of the...

Overworked labor employees are striking across the country to demand better pay and working conditions.

The Importance of the Great Resignation

Anna Waldron, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

American workers don’t want to quit their jobs, and they don’t want to have to find new ones — they want fair pay and fair working conditions instead of a federal $7.25 minimum wage and disorganized...

Film photography allows you to have a user-friendly way to take high-quality photos.

Slow Down, Take a Breath, and Shoot Your Photos on Film

Elsie Buczkowski, Assistant Editor November 3, 2021

Photographic technology has grown unfathomably since the first photo was captured in 1827. Now almost everyone has a camera in their pocket, easily accessible on their device.  As a result, photography...

While the American flag may represent freedom for some, many suffer under an oppressive caste system.

Castes: Racism Through a Different Lens

Maya Raphael, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

Caste. Think about this word.  It is commonly attributed to India, and solely India — an enticing, beautiful country plagued with a rigid pecking order determined by citizens' innate and uncontrollable...

Geography needs to be a required class instituted in the American public school curriculum.

Geography Is the Map to a Culturally and Environmentally Aware Generation

Isabella Simonutti, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

After being born in Oregon, then raised in Europe, I moved back to my birthplace at age 12 and made a pact with myself to tell no one where I was moving from, for fear of drawing unnecessary attention....

Despite being presented as days to relax at home, full flex days often feel like straight sevens.

Editorial Cartoon: Straight Seven in Disguise

Avery Marks, Assistant Editor November 3, 2021

Researchers have found that youth who spend two or more hours on social media each day are more likely to report poor mental health and psychological distress.

Selfies and Self Hatred: How Social Media Is Destroying Our Youth

Jasmine McIntosh, Staff Reporter October 27, 2021

If you were given 1,300 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Given that this is such a long period of time, you might not have a clear idea. Your first idea probably wouldn't be to...

Free public transit would help address many concerns that society is currently facing, such as climate change and income inequality.

Free and Safe Public Transit Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege

Avery Rush, Editor in Chief October 27, 2021

On a recent trip to Boston to visit colleges, I was faced with an evening of great challenge, independence, and unfortunately, fear — feelings that were eventually curbed by reliance on Boston’s public...

The distortion of truth surrounding the election is not just a difference of opinion. Its a matter of life and death for our democracy.

The Big Lie is Bigger Than You Think

Andrew Clair, Assistant Editor October 20, 2021

In July of 1861, 10 senators were expelled for perpetuating “a conspiracy against the peace and union of the United States Government,” as a result of their support for the succession of the Confederate...

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