Why Jaden Smith is grossly underrated
Megan Riehle, Assistant Photo Editor
May 7, 2019
20 year old artist, activist, entrepreneur, business owner and conscientious member of society, Jaden Smith is doing absolutely everything he can to seriously change the world. Being the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith and the brother of the talented Willow Smith and the lesser known Trey Smith...
The issue college athletes face without pay
Gavin Turner, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2019
An HBO special “Student Athlete” highlights common misconceptions about college athletes. Although their lives are viewed by the public as idyllic and many aspire to emulate the semi-pro athletes, a closer look proves the life of a college athlete comes with many issues. One of these problems includes ...
Why teaching only abstinence is counterproductive
Iris Brucker, Co-Opinions Editor
April 24, 2019
Sex education has always been a controversial topic, often criticized for exposing our precious children to the vulgarities of the body or promoting sex. Most sex-education talks about the actual act of sex (almost always heteronormative) and the physical components around it. We understand the anatomy a...
How the Government Shutdown Affects Local Families
Logan Christensen, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2019
January 25 marked the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which started on December 22nd and lasted 35 days. The government shutdown directly affected 800,000 government employees, from multiple different government agencies. This shutdown occurred because of controversy surround...
A couple things to know before becoming a brand ambassador
Gillian McMahon, Advice Columnist
April 23, 2019
In the era of social media, brand ambassadors are becoming a commodity as companies work with people, typically 18-24 to promote their line. From offering free items to discounted purchases, many millennials sign up to work with their favorite brands for a chance to become a social media influencer. The ...
Dear Parents: don’t prepare the road for the child
Gillian McMahon, Advice Columnist
April 22, 2019
When news broke Tuesday about the college scandal, many people responded with shock. The news that stars like Lori Laughlin and other wealthy elites were bribing their way into colleges like the University of Southern California as well as cheating on entrance exams and fabricating fake athletic recruits...
How we are Hypocrites
Gillian McMahon, Advice Columnist
April 20, 2019
In a fight against climate change, teens all across the country protested on March 15 to change policies and help ensure a better future. Still, some people showed up with no idea what they were protesting for and even not understanding the consequences of their actions. By not taking the time to be educated on ...
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On May 31, administration provided a statement outlining school policy and procedure surrounding allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment. This statement was not...
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A Quick Look at the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board Candidates
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