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BSU and World Religions Students will host a prayer service on Thursday, May 27 to pray for people of color who were killed at the hands of police in 2020.

BSU and World Religions Students Host Prayer Service to Memorialize Victims of Police Brutality

Mallory Middendorff, Editor
May 26, 2021
Senior Danny Nguyen is a co-president of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Club at La Salle.

Celebrating Triumphs and Recognizing History: What Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Means to La Salle Students

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2021
A mural of George Floyd's face in downtown Portland, alongside the names of other Black Americans who died at the hands of police.

For La Salle Students, Derek Chauvin Verdict Is Seen as a Step Closer to Justice

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2021
Freshman Violet Sheehan said that sexism has

Teenage Girls Reflect on the Reality of Sexism and Gender Inequality

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
March 31, 2021
Protests unfolded across the country in response to the Atlanta spa shootings, with many Americans demanding justice for the victims.

Students React to Atlanta Spa Shootings and Share Experiences With Anti-Asian Racism

Mary Loeb, Editor
March 31, 2021
To celebrate Black History Month, posters were plastered to the walls and windows of La Salle.

La Salle Students of Color Reflect on the Significance of Black History Month

Maddie Khaw, Carlie Weigel, and Brooklyn Chillemi
February 24, 2021
Mr. Andrew Yoshihara served in the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support since the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.

In the Wake of Mr. Andrew Yoshihara’s Departure, Students and Staff Reflect on His Impact

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2021
On multiple street corners in Portland, you can find hand-written or painted messages that display support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Sights of the Black Lives Matter Movement Throughout Portland

Carlie Weigel, Editor in Chief
February 10, 2021
With the help of Design Thinking teacher Ms. Carie Coleman, the Black Student Union is creating pins and posters to celebrate Black History Month.

Through Celebrating Black Excellence, Appreciating Diversity, and Practicing Empathy, BSU Leads School in Commemorating Black History Month

Carlie Weigel and Maddie Khaw
February 3, 2021
According to the Williams Institute, Oregon has the second highest LGBTQ+ population per capita in the U.S., just behind the District of Columbia.

“Finding Myself”: Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Share Their Experiences at La Salle

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2020
La Salle's equity team is a group of faculty and staff committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at the school.

Climbing the “Mountain” of Equity Work, a Team of Staff Members Looks to Cultivate a More Inclusive Community

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
December 9, 2020
“I think that our country would be in a very different place if conversations around race and identity were normalized from a very young age,” Ms. Mounsey said.

New Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Kiah Johnson Mounsey Hopes to Normalize Conversations About Race and Identity, Puts Emphasis on the “Sanctity of Human Life”

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2020
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