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Currently, two members on the Speech and Debate team are qualified to attend Nationals in June.

Speech and Debate team is nationals bound

Lauren Sexton, Features Editor
March 18, 2024

On Feb. 24 at Sam Barlow High School, the Speech and Debate team participated in the Congressional Debate to potentially qualify for nationals. Congressional Debate is a debate that mimics Congress because...

Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the schools newest record for a womens javelin throw.

Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin

Rachel Han, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2024

During the ice breaker meet on March 13, Hayden Williams-Downing, junior, won and broke the school record for womens varsity javelin at Wilsonville High School to start off the 2024 track season. Out of...

Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day.  “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasnt too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”

Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival

Molly Lundstrom, Social Media Editor
March 14, 2024

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With Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift will be adding 20 news songs to her discography.

Taylor Swift announces 11th studio album after winning her 13th Grammy award

Angelina Handris, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2024

Adding 20 new songs to her discography, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift announced her upcoming 11th album titled “The Tortured Poets Department” at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Feb. 4. The album...

The plan for tolls on I-5 and I-205 has been ended. This decision was made by Gov. Tina Kotek.

Tina Kotek calls for end of the RMPP

Henry Tabor, Marketing Editor
March 12, 2024

On March 11, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called for the end of the Regional Mobility Pricing Project (RMPP), known as the plan to toll I-5 and I-205 from Wilsonville to the Portland Metro Area. Kotek addressed...

‘All Rise’ had its first live readings March 1, 2, and 3 at the International Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of ‘All Rise’ play. McCreary had an article written and published by Karina Rower in the fall of 2022.

‘All Rise’ puts the spotlight back on Black Lives Matter

Chiara Arendt, Guest Writer
March 8, 2024

It has been almost four years since the death of George Floyd and the spark of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. His death, along with others like Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, and Trayvon Martin,...

Exit the King has already had two performances, but those interested can watch the play on March 7-9 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Studio Theater.

What is ‘Exit the King?’

Nicholas Hull, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024

The theater department has been promoting their newest production, "Exit the King," with posters across the school and an announcement in the LiveROAR. The show will have five performances spanning from...

LSU at West Linn High School provides support for me and my community.

My experience in Latino student clubs

Lina Corona, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2024

When I first came to West Linn, I wanted to feel welcomed and connected to the people here. I was intimidated by the common stereotype of high school and how “West Linn High School is filled with rich,...

On Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 both basketball teams picked up first round wins in the 6A OSAA state playoffs.

First round recap: basketball teams move on to second round

Joseph Murphy, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2024

Both the mens and womens basketball teams are headed to Southridge High School for the second round of the 6A Oregon Sports and Activities Association (OSAA) state playoffs.  On Feb. 27, the 18th seed...

Like any other Tesla car, there are advancements in its technology. However, is the Cybertruck a warning to a grey dystopian future?

Tesla’s tragic truck

Henry Tabor, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024

To put it lightly, the Tesla Cybertruck delivery has been rough. The Cybertruck, Tesla’s latest endeavor into a new era of innovative pickup trucks, began delivery for early pre-order holders with...

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