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Student Journalists at The Pearl Post hit a brick wall.
Student journalists at Daniel Pearl Magnet School face censorship
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
Two protesters associated with the organization Just Stop Oil poured two cans of soup on Vincent Van Goghs painting, Sunflowers.
Vandalism on Van Gogh
Too young to vote?
Too young to vote?
Portland responds to Ukraine
Portland responds to Ukraine
Three of Tatyana Ostanpenkos paintings, including a mural that she was commissioned for (bottom right)
Ukrainian-Oregonian artist raises thousands for Ukraine
Kyle Jensen, senior, member of the Math Honor Society, after students voted to pie him in addition to four teachers.
Students come together to raise funds for Ukraine
As tensions between Ukraine and Russia reach the international conscience, it is important to have the right information.
Staying informed on Ukraine
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
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
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
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
2020-2021 Athletics Update
2020-2021 Athletics Update
A growing force, the womens golf team placed third in state. Women have been golfing since the 1500s, starting with Mary Queen of Scots, and have grown to a startling 5.7 million golfers since. I joined the team my freshmen year, Ashlee Muresan, senior, said. I played a little when I was younger, but I got into it four years ago.
A look into women’s golf
After the Oregon Moms Union voiced discomfort with these four books among others, the new review process has been put into action.
Parent complaints lead to new book review process
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
Nola Carstairs poses with her piece, Untitled which won her an honorable mention at the Clackamas ESD Art Show.
‘I just fell in love with it’
“I think every person with a uterus deserves the right to choose when and how they want to have children,” Shevlin said.
‘Empathy above all else’
On Loewes Instagram, they posted a time lapse of an inflatable from the anime film Howls Moving Castle in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Fantasy anime movie pops up in Paris for Fashion Week.
Review: All Quiet on the Western Front
Review: “All Quiet on the Western Front”
After the Oregon Moms Union voiced discomfort with these four books among others, the new review process has been put into action.
Parent complaints lead to new book review process
At the Toronto International Film Festival, the three leads, Styles, Dawson and Corrin were asked how they bonded to portray an authentic friendship. “Early on, we promised each other we’d look after each other through the process,” Dawson said.
‘My Policeman’ a tragedy of love and cinema
On Loewes Instagram, they posted a time lapse of an inflatable from the anime film Howls Moving Castle in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Fantasy anime movie pops up in Paris for Fashion Week.
Review: All Quiet on the Western Front
Review: “All Quiet on the Western Front”
Drakes best in years, but its still a loss
Drake’s best in years, but it’s still a loss
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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Amplifier 2016 Senior Edition

Nicole Joerger and Emily Topping
June 3, 2016
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

Brooke McKelvey, Staff Reporter
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

Nicole Joerger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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.

Connor Maloney, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2016

Red Cross blood drive set to arrive Feb. 8

Nicole Joerger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2016

Boys Basketball team vies for fourth straight state title

Connor Whitbey, Co-Athletics Editor
December 14, 2015

Tame Impala takes a new direction with “Currents”

Owen Kachirisky, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2015
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

Brooke McKelvey, Staff Reporter
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

Julia Mogen, Co-Arts and Culture Editor
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

Zoe Craig, People Editor
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

Grace Nickas, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015

Trailing Off

Mackenzie Krish, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2015
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