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An American woman is significantly more likely to be injured as a passenger in a frontal crash than a man due to the build of cars.

Dummies in Cars and Companies: How the Auto Industry Overlooks Women

Olivia Fuchs, Staff Reporter December 1, 2021

Every time a woman steps into a car, she is put at risk. More risk than men. Safety on the road is still far from equal between the sexes. An American woman is 47 percent more likely to be injured...

The East Turkestan flag has been used by the Uyghur community to protest the mistreatment they have faced at the hands of the Chinese government.

Under Chinese Rule: Uyghurs in China Face Brutal Conditions Under the Chinese Government

Eldon Nichols, Staff Reporter December 1, 2021

Uyghurs, a Muslim minority group mainly located in China, are currently being held against their will in internment camps operated by the Chinese government. Though the Chinese government claims that these...

The implementation of cleaner energy sources into our everyday lives and the complete halt of the use of fossil fuel are imperative to preventing the impending climate disaster, scientists say.

The Effects of Climate Change Are Catastrophic, and We Need Real Action From World Leaders

Lillian Paugh, Staff Reporter November 17, 2021

Our time to act against the catastrophic effects of climate change is running out. Saving our planet has been shelved by world leaders who have let their desire for profit take priority over utilizing...

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

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