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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
Alumni Mollie Kuffner, Natalie Sharp, and Annie Hoang created the organization Art for Advocacy, so they could speak up and raise money for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Art for Advocacy: Artists Use Their Talents to Support the BLM Movement

Maya Smith and Paige Baines
September 30, 2020
One of the changes that emerged this summer was the edition of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page to La Salle's website.

A Widespread Petition, a Calendar Readjustment, and Ongoing Dialogue and Development: La Salle Responds to Calls to Equity and Social Justice Work

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2020
Over the summer, many La Salle students participated in protests throughout the city.

Following George Floyd’s Death, Students Mobilize for a Summer of Protests, While Equity Work Continues at La Salle

Maddie Khaw, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2020
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