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A group of 13 La Salle seniors traveled to Browning, Montana to volunteer at De La Salle Blackfeet School from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19.

The Montana Immersion: A Glimpse Into a Forgotten Corner of American Life

Luke Thompson, Staff Reporter October 30, 2019

On Saturday, Oct. 19, a group of 13 La Salle seniors landed at PDX. They had returned from a week spent at De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Montana, helping with the needs of nearly 80 students...

Junior Robby Collman browses the shoe and clothing selection at GOAT, a new sports and street style shop in Sellwood.

Robby Collman, Aspiring Entrepreneur, Discovers a Passion and Finds Profits

Maddie Khaw, Assistant Editor October 23, 2019

When it comes to making money in high school, there are a few generic teenage jobs that come to mind. Some teenagers work at children’s camps, officiate youth athletic events, or are employed at restaurants...

Kamryn Houghton not only performs in the classroom, but on the cheer team as well.

Student of the Week: Kamryn Houghton

Dakota Canzano, Editor October 23, 2019

Bubbly. Kind. Empathetic. These are three words that freshman Kamryn Houghton would use to describe herself. Last year, Houghton went to Cascade Heights Public Charter School. She said that transferring...

347 cups of frozen yogurt were sold in the month of September.

Here’s the Scoop: The New Frozen Yogurt Machine

Carlie Weigel, Assistant Editor October 16, 2019

Since appearing at the start of the school year, the new frozen yogurt machine in the cafeteria has been striking the curiosity of La Salle’s staff and students with its mouth-watering flavors and vibrantly...

So far, senior year is my year, senior Silas Petersen said.

Student of the Week: Silas Petersen

Maddie Khaw, Assistant Editor October 16, 2019

Silas Petersen walked into the doors of La Salle on the first day of his freshman year without a single friend. Coming from Cascade Heights Public Charter School, Petersen found himself adjusting from...

Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Matthew Winningham gives a speech at the Believe event.

La Salle Hosts Annual Believe Benefit Dinner, Grossing $283,000

Reilly Smith and Julia Tran October 9, 2019

On Saturday, Oct. 5, La Salle hosted the annual Believe Benefit Dinner, bringing in gross proceeds of $283,000. This includes $121,000 for scholarships for financial assistance, as well as $69,000 to support...

Katie Shannon, a senior, has a strong passion for songwriting.

Bedroom Pop and Breakups: Katie Shannon Explores Her Passion for Songwriting

Dakota Canzano, Editor October 2, 2019

The following article includes music containing explicit content. The sunlight is glimmering through the colored window panels and the warm scent of coffee is in the air as Katie Shannon approaches...

“We’re finally going to be able to have a living room” feel on the athletic side of the school, said Mr. Chris George, the schools athletic director. “It’s just going to be a better community space.”

La Salle Makes Plans for the Saalfeld Athletic Center, a Major Campus Upgrade

Carlie Weigel, Assistant Editor September 25, 2019

After years of envisioning a brand new space for La Salle’s fans, students, and athletes, the school administration is moving forward with plans to eventually complete a $5 million renovation of the...

Thousands of activists gathered in Portland on Friday, Sept. 20, ditching school and work to demand action to address climate change.

Students Protest Climate Change Inaction

Matthew Jayne, Staff Reporter September 25, 2019

Last Friday, Sept. 20, several La Salle students joined the thousands of activists, mostly high school students, who walked out of school and work to gather outside of Portland City Hall and protest Oregon’s...

Paige Martin said that she relies on snacks and caffeine to keep her energized during late night homework sessions.

Student of the Week: Paige Martin

Maggie Rasch, Editor September 18, 2019

Junior Paige Martin is starting strong this school year while balancing a varsity sport, four AP classes, two honors classes, and maintaining a 4.50 GPA so far this semester. Determined to earn straight...

Prior to this year, cell phone use was permitted in many classes.

New Technology Policies Spark Conversations and Mixed Feelings

Maddie Khaw and Kendall Whiteside September 11, 2019

With the start of a new school year, La Salle’s administration has made the decision to stringently enforce a pre-existing cell phone use policy, which in recent years has been applied leniently throughout...

Before the start of the game against Del Norte on Sept. 6, seniors Brandon Lopez and JaJuan Lane, freshman Keenan Terbet, and sophomore Jacob Waterman are pictured kneeling during the national anthem.

Sophomore Jacob Waterman Becomes First La Salle Athlete to Kneel During National Anthem, Inspiring Others to Join Him

Maggie Rasch, Editor September 11, 2019

At last Friday’s football game in Crescent City, California against Del Norte, Jacob Waterman, a sophomore, knelt during the national anthem to bring attention to racial inequality in the United States,...

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