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Tina Kotek has stated that the State will support doctors prescriptions of abortion medication.

Oregon post-Roe

Littering has been a problem at the school. Its common to see empty chip bags and dented soda cans around the school.

This opinion is trash

After the Congressional Budget Offices announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting for more information before the month ends.

Detrimental debt

Students created signs before the protest to display their message.

Students speak volumes on gun control

Ticketmasters monopoly on concerts tickets has provided controversy since 2018.

Ticket disasters

The new gym will include both solitary gym equipment and group fitness classes. They offer weight training and cardio access.

‘We want to impact a million lives’

How do students feel about the mask mandates being lifted?

How do students feel about the mask mandates being lifted?

AS mask mandate lifts, community members express their concerns.

Students and teachers express concerns as Ore. prepares to lift the mask mandate

Phil Mickelsons final fairway swing on green 18, before winning the 2007 Players Championship TPC.

The luxury of wealth and politics

Grover and Lin are analyzing their findings, zooming in on the diatoms related to the Willamette River algae blooms last year.

Discovering interests: ISEF project about the Willamette River

$Sometimes buying simple is better than by extravagantly. Smart shopping is the best way to get the most bang for your buck.$

Holiday Haywire

During COVID-19, some celebrities havent been the most relatable, and we cant help but poke fun at their cluelessness.

The density of the strike took up both lanes and the sidewalks of the Burnside Bridge as the group continued toward Pioneer Place. There are two banners held at the front of the group. One reads Shut down Zenith oil calling out the company Zenith, a company that carries toxic and flammable materials along unmaintained railroads. The other sign says Tina Kotek, act now, urging Gov. Tina Kotek to keep her promises of staying on top of climate change in the state of Oregon.

Rising voices: images of the youth-led Portland Climate Strike

Make it happen. Holding a sign at the Portland Youth Climate Strike that reads “In the climate silence” in Spanish, Samuel Koehler, 11, protests with the crowd. As the group marches through the crowds, Koehler rests on an individuals shoulders to show off their sign. “We are all standing in front of the convention center getting ready to march,” Lucy Lotspeich said.

Protesters have been vocalizing their opinions about the Willow Project.

Wither the Willow Project

Local parks: why they matter and where to find them

Local parks: why they matter and where to find them

The residential sector accounts for roughly 15% of natural gas consumption. As Gov. Tina Kotek has called for 36,000 new houses to be built each year, it’s vital for Oregon to move towards more sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change.

Sourcing sustainable housing

Drivers beware. I-205 is under construction for future changes. Upcoming tolls will redirect drivers away from the interstate, driving them onto local roads. “Theyre fixing one problem and creating another,” Todd Jones said.

I-205 is taking its toll

Students created signs before the protest to display their message.

Students speak volumes on gun control

Preparation not reparation

Preparation not reparation

Amelia Deckert and Jonathan Garcia pose for a photo after sharing words about the recent school shooting and hold a moment of silence in honor of the victims.

Students walkout to demand stricter gun laws

Measure 114 aims to reduce gun violence rates in Oregon by banning the sale of large-capacity magazines and installing mandatory background checks before firearm purchases.

Firearm regulations cause controversy

State Representative Julie Parrish speaks about her experience as a wife of someone who served in Iraq.

Candidates Parrish, Prusak, and Paulson lay out visions for Oregon

Student activism at WLHS

Tina Kotek has stated that the State will support doctors prescriptions of abortion medication.

Oregon post-Roe

After the Congressional Budget Offices announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting for more information before the month ends.

Detrimental debt

City Hall is the base of West Linn politics. The City Council is housed here, as well as the mayor’s office. They house meetings focused on city issues and changes.

Rory Bialostosky, the superior choice

One of the multiple ballot drop off locations, located out front of the city hall. The mayoral election is slated to take place May 16.

Mayoral candidate William Relyea takes first steps into election season

The residential sector accounts for roughly 15% of natural gas consumption. As Gov. Tina Kotek has called for 36,000 new houses to be built each year, it’s vital for Oregon to move towards more sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change.

Sourcing sustainable housing

Among eight others, Heartstopper has been put up for review in district libraries. The basis for this call for removal has been questioned by some students, including class of 2018 alum Olivia Olmsted.

Reading into censorship

Tennis Media Day

Tennis Media Day

In the dugout, Gomez embraces Rylee Gaustad, junior, after the celebration. The softball team played the Lakeridge Pacers at 6:45 p.m. and lost 7—5.

Softball team loses to Lakeridge on senior night

The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.

Hitting the green

Talking strategy. The team huddles up pregame. Varsity head coach Mark Flood is considered to be the “father of high school lacrosse in Oregon”, according to Oregon High School Lacrosse Association (OHSLA) commissioner Jim Hammon.

Men’s lacrosse moves past Clackamas in league play

Gabe Howard, junior, throws a pitch in the first inning. Pitching seven strikeouts in five innings, Howard was able to build on his no-hitter game from his April 26 start.

Baseball team beats Lake Oswego to help maintain TRL positioning

Tom Bradys journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady’s journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Schreck twins hold hands as they chase the ball against Barlow on Nov. 2, 2022.

Freshman twins make waves on varsity soccer

The line of scrimmage prepares for a play early in the second quarter. Though all of the lineman had their work cut out for them, Central Catholic could be seen as having much more work.. The Lions pressure helped force four takeaways against a team who has scored at least 40 points in seven games this season.

The Lions roll past defending champion Central Catholic in state semifinal

Rebuilding season is over for girls soccer

Rebuilding season is over for girls soccer

The cheer team takes the sidelines at football games to encourage the team and rile up the fans.

Is there more to cheer than pom poms?

During halftime of the football game, Sky Gomes, senior and ASB president, crowns Ajani White, senior, for Homecoming royalty. Out of six seniors, three were elected to be royal. Among elected were White, Angie Nelson, and Drew Ness. “I was in shock,” White said. “I really did not expect it. I feel great. I feel like its a great group and I feel honored to be a part of it.”

A prideful Homecoming

Tom Bradys journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady’s journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The cheer team takes the sidelines at football games to encourage the team and rile up the fans.

Is there more to cheer than pom poms?

Men’s playoffs underway! Zeke Viuhkola, senior, performs a handshake with Jake Holmes, junior. The fifth-seeded West Linn Lions hosted the 28th-seeded Ida B. Wells Guardians on Mar. 1 in the first round of the OSAA 6A playoffs. The Lions defeated the Guardians by scoring 72 points in the last three quarters after only scoring 12 points in the first quarter, “We just keep playing,” Viuhkola said. “We knew we were gonna hit shots later on.” The final score was 90-70 in favor of the Lions.

Lions open up playoffs with two victories

Huddle up! West Linn hosts Lake Oswego to open 6A Three Rivers League competition on Jan. 12. The Lions huddle up and prepare for what will be a very tight game. Down by one with 20 seconds remaining, West Linn pulled through, winning by three. The Lions were led by Jackson Shelstad, junior, and Zeke Viuhkola, senior, who both combined for 59 of the Lion’s 80 total points. “I thought we showed a lot of poise in the second half,” Viuhkola said. “When things were tough, we stayed out to finish the game.”

Lions defeat Lake Oswego, stays undefeated

Just in time! Nyla Cabine, sophomore, knocks down the corner jumper with 15 seconds left in the first quarter. Cabine’s shot put the Lions up 19-11 at the first quarter’s conclusion.

Lions defeat Raiders in season opener

Drive and kick! Mark Hamper, junior, drives to the paint and immediately passes to the right corner. The Lions swing passes created opportunities for threes for Jackson Shelstad, junior, and Zeke Viuhkola throughout the game.

Lions pass through the Storm enroute to victory

In the dugout, Gomez embraces Rylee Gaustad, junior, after the celebration. The softball team played the Lakeridge Pacers at 6:45 p.m. and lost 7—5.

Softball team loses to Lakeridge on senior night

Talking strategy. The team huddles up pregame. Varsity head coach Mark Flood is considered to be the “father of high school lacrosse in Oregon”, according to Oregon High School Lacrosse Association (OHSLA) commissioner Jim Hammon.

Men’s lacrosse moves past Clackamas in league play

Gabe Howard, junior, throws a pitch in the first inning. Pitching seven strikeouts in five innings, Howard was able to build on his no-hitter game from his April 26 start.

Baseball team beats Lake Oswego to help maintain TRL positioning

Gabe Howard setting up his last pitch of his no-hitter game.

No hitter: first in four seasons

Destiny Rodriguez, senior, at the state championship.

Lions pin down state: wrestling wins state for the first time in history

Tennis Media Day

Tennis Media Day

Getting to know the baseball team

Getting to know the softball team

Behind the scenes of Softball Media Day

Julie McDevitt taught at the school for 26 years after attending the school herself.

Teaching a thing or two

Littering has been a problem at the school. Its common to see empty chip bags and dented soda cans around the school.

This opinion is trash

Left to right: Emme Staten, Beatrice Gilroy, Josie Pothast, and Marin Jones, juniors, share a laugh. Each ran for different positions on ASB.

Future lion leaders

ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high schools fall carnival put on by ASB.

Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president

Students created signs before the protest to display their message.

Students speak volumes on gun control

The Speech and Debate club has 20—25 people. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday in A201.

Speaking on speech and debate

Julie McDevitt taught at the school for 26 years after attending the school herself.

Teaching a thing or two

The new tardy policy looks to fix unexcused class absences and tardies.

‘Every class matters’ policy now in place

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are administered every May, allowing students to showcase their knowledge from AP courses.

The downsides of Advanced Placement exams

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District ISEF competition took place on Feb. 28, displaying boards that present different projects.

Getting ISEF down to a science

Athey Creek Middle School is undergoing construction to prepare for their transformation to Riverside High School this fall.

Third times the charm

Counselors help students adjust their schedules and plan for their futures.

Four tips for four years in high school

Counselors help students adjust their schedules and plan for their futures.

Four tips for four years in high school

ISEF projects sit under lights. In the 2023-2024 school year, ISEF will be offered as a year-long science credit.

Planning accordingly

Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics

Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics

Picking out a dress, Abby Wilson looks through the “glam rack.” The glam rack is a rack of dresses that are unique, with different kinds of patterns, colors, and designs. Usually, non-traditional prom dresses go here.

‘It’s more than the dress’

Anika Sukumar and Kaia Schmidt are school record-holders in running and jumping. Schmidt holds the 5k record and Sukumar holds the triple jump and long jump records.

Running to the next level

Are our tears writing our essays? Students are taught to appeal to the emotions of our admission officers, but perhaps it has gone too far.

Demarginalizing the college admissions essay

People filter in and out of the community room at the public library to learn about Indigenous culture. Basket weaving, jewelry making, and artwork were modified for elementary-aged students to immerse themselves in Indigenous traditions.

Acknowledging Indigenous identities

Are our tears writing our essays? Students are taught to appeal to the emotions of our admission officers, but perhaps it has gone too far.

Demarginalizing the college admissions essay

Mariam Hassan, senior, is crowned 2022 May Queen by former ASB president Averi Fels.

Amplifier continuation: Trailblazer

Photo by Kaelin Kehm

Baseball Feature

CDL vs. Hybrid Learning

Covid College Admissions

Covid College Admissions

Jonathan Garcia, junior, sings Dont Cry for Me Argentina from the musical Evita at May Day.

Students react to performances at the 101st May Day celebration

Mariam Hassan and Karter Hill, class of 2022 alums, returned to crown this years May Queen and King.

Makena Big John and Evan McCreary named 101st May Queen and King

Karter Hill, class of 2022 alum, was crowned May King last year.

The royalty rundown

Queen Anne’s Lace poses for a photo. From left to right, Adam Chapin on guitar, Connor Beck on lead vocals and guitar, and Wyatt Foster on bass.

New student band Queen Anne’s Lace set to perform at May Day

The Monoliers play and write predominantly rock music, and are set to perform at the 2023 May Day.

The Monoliers look for redemption at May Day

One of the highlights of the May Day celebration is the maypole tradition that all freshman students are able to participate in.

Springing into May Day

The cover image of the game depicts Link standing at the edge of a sky island.

‘Tears of the Kingdom’ brings new abilities and franchise continuation

In ancient Greek plays, characters’ identities were often displayed through masks. In this shortened version of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie, and directed by Jesse Kohler, actors portrayed gods don unique masks. The mask pictured here portrays Hermes.

The short on ‘Shorts ‘23’

Ticketmasters monopoly on concerts tickets has provided controversy since 2018.

Ticket disasters

Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?

Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?

Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.

Review: ‘Siamese Dream’

Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.

Reconsidering a rating

Spring into the season with some new reads.

April book recommendations to get you into the spring season

Book bans: Anti-racist books

Book bans: Anti-racist books

Ottessa Moshfeghs My Year of Rest and Relaxation, which was published in 2018, has become a pillar of media in millennial fiction.

‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’

Raising questions about conservative censorship trends in books and public education, banned lists with titles such as “The Hate U Give”, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, and “The Color Purple” now include “Maus” in their ranks.

Controversy over banning ‘Maus’, a graphic novel about the Holocaust

Joan Didion permanently changed the world of writing, reading, and journalism.

Remembering Joan Didion

Twilight tells a story of a girl trapped between two worlds, the real one and the one of the boy she loves.

Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.

Reconsidering a rating

Courtesy of Nintendo and Universal Studios. The protagonist of both the film and video game franchise Mario on the right, celebrating with his brother Luigi.

Nintendo powers up the box office

Billy Dunne, Daisy Jones, and seen in the back Graham Dunne, during their first performance, pictured left to right.

‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: we can make a good thing bad

Graphic of some of the characters from the new HBO show, “The Last of Us.”

‘The Last of Us’ brings dystopian action and LGBTQ+ representation to the table

Movie cover for “Knock at the Cabin” released Feb. 3, 2023

Never trust a knock on your cabin door

Cassie’s family has some history with the quantum realm, and in the third installment of the Ant-Man trilogy, they must find their way out.

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ brings a brand new world

Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.

Review: ‘Siamese Dream’

Queen Anne’s Lace poses for a photo. From left to right, Adam Chapin on guitar, Connor Beck on lead vocals and guitar, and Wyatt Foster on bass.

New student band Queen Anne’s Lace set to perform at May Day

The Monoliers play and write predominantly rock music, and are set to perform at the 2023 May Day.

The Monoliers look for redemption at May Day

While their last album, focused more on loops and abstract passages, “Speaking In Tongues” is more straightforward and it uses more synths and keyboards.

Review: ‘Speaking in Tongues’

The members of boygenius show off their matching tattoos on the cover of “the record.”

Tried and true blue

If you like this album and you want to hear more albums by Mingus, check out “Mingus Ah Um,” and “Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus.”

Review: ‘The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady’

In ancient Greek plays, characters’ identities were often displayed through masks. In this shortened version of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie, and directed by Jesse Kohler, actors portrayed gods don unique masks. The mask pictured here portrays Hermes.

The short on ‘Shorts ‘23’

Sophia Burden, junior, performs as Mrs. Wormwood in a dress rehearsal for the 2022 fall musical Matilda.

Getting into character

In an Oct. 31 dress rehearsal, actors prepare for the upcoming opening night of Matilda: The Musical.

Setting the stage for success

Ava Neudeck performs “Naughty” from “Matilda” at a dress rehearsal on Oct. 31.

The making of ‘Matilda’

Center stage. Sofia Gomez, junior, plays Miss Honey in the musical Matilda. This is her second musical, as she appeared in last falls Pirates of Penzance.

Stepping into the limelight

Lord Angelo and Isabella (Philip Chan, senior and Ashley Yablonsky, junior) arguing over the fate of Claudio.

Measuring for Measure – a review of Thespian Troupe 1915’s latest performance

Littering has been a problem at the school. Its common to see empty chip bags and dented soda cans around the school.

This opinion is trash

ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high schools fall carnival put on by ASB.

Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president

The cover image of the game depicts Link standing at the edge of a sky island.

‘Tears of the Kingdom’ brings new abilities and franchise continuation

Ticketmasters monopoly on concerts tickets has provided controversy since 2018.

Ticket disasters

Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.

Review: ‘Siamese Dream’

In Maddax Woods, there are two main paths to take. Dorothys Library Trail brings walkers toward the West Linn Library, while the other trail goes along the Willamette River.

Sunny days ahead: five local outdoor spaces

Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?

Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?

Tennis Media Day

Tennis Media Day

People filter in and out of the community room at the public library to learn about Indigenous culture. Basket weaving, jewelry making, and artwork were modified for elementary-aged students to immerse themselves in Indigenous traditions.

Acknowledging Indigenous identities

In the dugout, Gomez embraces Rylee Gaustad, junior, after the celebration. The softball team played the Lakeridge Pacers at 6:45 p.m. and lost 7—5.

Softball team loses to Lakeridge on senior night

Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?

Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?

The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.

Hitting the green

Tennis Media Day

Tennis Media Day

People filter in and out of the community room at the public library to learn about Indigenous culture. Basket weaving, jewelry making, and artwork were modified for elementary-aged students to immerse themselves in Indigenous traditions.

Acknowledging Indigenous identities

In the dugout, Gomez embraces Rylee Gaustad, junior, after the celebration. The softball team played the Lakeridge Pacers at 6:45 p.m. and lost 7—5.

Softball team loses to Lakeridge on senior night

Talking strategy. The team huddles up pregame. Varsity head coach Mark Flood is considered to be the “father of high school lacrosse in Oregon”, according to Oregon High School Lacrosse Association (OHSLA) commissioner Jim Hammon.

Men’s lacrosse moves past Clackamas in league play

May Day moments

May Day moments

Catch n’ throw. While Gilroy throws a pass, Angie Nelson, senior, tries to intercept it. The girls worked hard and had sportsmanship through all the games, including the spectators.

Powderpuff reverses the roles in flag football tradition

The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.

Hitting the green

Getting to know the baseball team

Getting to know the softball team

Maura Gilday, senior, was awarded the OCCA academic scholarship alongside two cheerleaders from other Oregon high schools.

Closing a chapter

No matter how harrowing tax season may be, the Wang family stayed loyal to one another. From left to right, Joy (Stephanie Hsu), Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) and Gong Gong (James Hong) are pictured at one of their IRS meetings.

For your consideration: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ brings representation and the multiverse to the 2023 awards season

Sophia Burden, junior, performs as Mrs. Wormwood in a dress rehearsal for the 2022 fall musical Matilda.

Getting into character

The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.

Hitting the green

Getting to know the baseball team

Getting to know the softball team

No matter how harrowing tax season may be, the Wang family stayed loyal to one another. From left to right, Joy (Stephanie Hsu), Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) and Gong Gong (James Hong) are pictured at one of their IRS meetings.

For your consideration: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ brings representation and the multiverse to the 2023 awards season

Sophia Burden, junior, performs as Mrs. Wormwood in a dress rehearsal for the 2022 fall musical Matilda.

Getting into character

Shuris inspiring journey through grief and loss is the driving force behind Wakanda Forever.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ fills a void

October Breakdown 2022

October Breakdown 2022

T5 street race: Risky or reckless?

T5 street race: Risky or reckless?

Kaelin Kehm anchoring the October edition of the Breakdown.

October Breakdown 2021

Weekly Wake Up Promo

Weekly Wake Up Promo

Teacher Runs for Council

Breakdown: Spring Break Edition

Breakdown: Spring Break Edition

Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.

Reconsidering a rating

The amount of injuries that a track can cause is a lot, especially a track with not as much bounce and cushion.

Let’s crack down on the track

The residential sector accounts for roughly 15% of natural gas consumption. As Gov. Tina Kotek has called for 36,000 new houses to be built each year, it’s vital for Oregon to move towards more sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change.

Sourcing sustainable housing

Picking out a dress, Abby Wilson looks through the “glam rack.” The glam rack is a rack of dresses that are unique, with different kinds of patterns, colors, and designs. Usually, non-traditional prom dresses go here.

‘It’s more than the dress’

Melinda Lin and Zoe Tupper, junior and senior, respectively, have done the most coordination for Ethnic Studies.

Promoting and proposing ethnic awareness

Shuris inspiring journey through grief and loss is the driving force behind Wakanda Forever.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ fills a void

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