Ten must watch movies for Halloween
Orion Forest, sports editor
October 31, 2019
“It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” (1966) It does not get much better than watching the adventures of Charlie Brown and Snoopy during Halloween. The Charlie Brown movies are all timeless but “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” might be one of the best. With it only being 25 min...
Netflix’s newest original series shows darkest side of high school politics
Karina Rower, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
“The Politician is a comedy about moxie, ambition, and getting what you want at all costs. But for those who struggle with their mental health, some elements may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.” This ominous warning is how the first episode is opened, warning...
“Tall Girl”: Netflix repeat
Sydney McCrone, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
You think your life is hard? This girl is wearing size 13 Nikes - men's size 13 Nikes. “Tall Girl” is the new Netflix original movie spiraling over with teens buzzing on their opinions. Just like when “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” hit the platform, this movie has girls obsessin...
Three reasons ‘Euphoria’ was the show of the summer
Paige Rodriguez, Arts and Culture Editor
October 12, 2019
As we settle into the fall season and daylight savings draws near, we reminisce about the great things that happened this summer. So how could we do that without mentioning the new HBO hit show, "Euphoria?" Its dreamlike film style and bold makeup looks were an aesthetic that attracted an audience; con...
The vaping ban is a necessity
Logan Winder, Co-Opinions Editor
October 3, 2019
On Sept. 11, the Trump administration announced that a ban on E-cigarettes was in the works. This announcement was met with many different reactions, some positive and some negative. Though the ban may be disputed, the fact that people are dying cannot. On Aug. 29, the first person died from a mys...
The Beach Boys’ lost masterpiece
Remy Gottschling, Coverage Editor
September 19, 2019
“Brian’s Back!” As an avid music fan, when I hear the words “Beach Boys” and “Lost Masterpiece”, my mind automatically goes to the infamous “Smile” project that fell apart in 1967, that would ultimately end up sinking the band itself in the middle of their prime. The Beach Boys dis...
Historically problematic Chick-fil-A comes to West Linn
Paige Rodriguez, Arts and Culture Editor
September 18, 2019
Football games are a cultural staple for high schools. Hundreds of students gather to hang with friends, cheer on their team, and of course, get a bite to eat. On Sept. 6, Chick-fil-A was served at the first game of the season, which came with a set of problems. The popular fast-food chain has been at the...
‘It Chapter Two’
Zoe Barnett, People Editor
September 17, 2019
On Friday Sept. 6, “It Chapter Two” was released into theaters. The beloved “It” franchise is insensitive to audiences who struggle with the issues talked about. The scenes I thought could have been better portrayed because of their sensitive material was in the opening scene a gay cou...
Everything you need to know about the upcoming football season
Orion Forest and Sam Misa
September 13, 2019
Football season is back. The West Linn Lions came out roaring in their first game but came up short against Central Catholic in the blackout game this past Friday. Don’t worry though, the Lions are not finished yet, and they still have the whole season to go. The band, cheerleaders, Debs, and s...
“Avengers: Endgame”
Ethan Gill, Opinions Editor
June 9, 2019
“Avengers: Endgame” is perhaps the greatest superhero film ever made, and also one marred with a few severe problems that would kill the quality of many other films. “Endgame” features massive payoffs to the characters who we have invested our time into for the past decade’s worth of su...
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