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Amplifier 2016 Senior Edition

June 3, 2016

Below is our Amplifier 2016 Senior Edition. Click the link below to read feature articles, and to find out where seniors are going to college. https://issuu.com/amplifier/docs/finalized

Breaking away from stereotypical superhero movies, “Captain America: Civil War” continues Marvel’s film success. Rather than fighting aliens and monsters, “Civil War” focuses on the rising tension between each character.

Marvel puts a fresh twist on superhero movies

May 20, 2016

West Linn student donates blood in a previous blood drive. This year WLHS is hosting a third blood drive specifically for seniors and select juniors.

The Red Cross blood drive makes a third appearance at West Linn high school on April 14

April 14, 2016

During a jamboree against Wilson, Ryan Klose, senior dodges against a defender. Klose led all players with 6 goals scored for the Lions against Claremont. The Lions look to increase their winning streak with a victory over Clackamas on Wednesday night.

Ryan Klose, senior, leads West Linn to a dominant 20-9 victory over Claremont, B.C.

April 12, 2016

Red Cross blood drive set to arrive Feb. 8

Nicole Joerger, Co-Editor-in-Chief

February 9, 2016

By now West Linn high school students are familiar with the semi-annual routine of hosting a blood drive. So it may come as no surprise to see the gymnasium filled with blood bags and vials, while students are dispersed througho...

Boys Basketball team vies for fourth straight state title

Connor Whitbey, Co-Athletics Editor

December 14, 2015

After winning three straight OSAA State Championships, West Linn’s (1-0, 0-0 Three Rivers League) boys varsity basketball team prepares for another season, potentially tying the record of four state championships in a row. J...

Tame Impala takes a new direction with “Currents”

Owen Kachirisky, Staff Reporter

December 3, 2015

“Currents” is the third studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band, “Tame Impala”. It features a mix of rock elements mixed with retro psychedelic synths and vocals. Preceded by albums “Innerspeaker” and “Loner...

Students support their high school softball team by wearing new West Linn bracelets. The WLHS softball team is selling bracelets as a fundraiser for their upcoming season.

Softball team looking for student support

November 17, 2015

Playing on tour for their 2015 album “Aureate Gloom,” “Of Montreal” incorporated lasers, actors and huge colorful props perfectly with their psychedelic songs. The 20 year old band brought old and new fans to the Wonder Ballroom in downtown Portland Nov. 1.

“Of Montreal:” a one-of-a-kind creative experience

November 17, 2015

Michael Jonsson on his first day in Mexico City. While living in Mexico City, Michael Jonsson experienced cultural shock because of the differences between Mexico and Oregon.

A Whole New World

November 17, 2015

Laurel Sleeper, junior, performs at Wordstock on Nov. 7 in the Portland Art Museum. Sleeper performed ‘The Applicant’ by Sylvia Plath and ‘Her Kind’ by Anne Sexton. Kate Walters and Riley Knowles, juniors, performed at Wordstock as well.

Wordstock showcases poetry talent

November 17, 2015

Trailing Off

Mackenzie Krish, Staff Reporter

November 10, 2015

The Haunted Trail at Mary S. Young Park has been a fun way to entertain students on Halloween for half a decade. The trails were created largely to occupy teens anxious to tepee houses and give refuge for middle schoolers too...