An open letter to the class of 2020
Remy Gottschling, Coverage Editor
May 30, 2020
To fellow members of the class of 2020, Graduating is a big deal. No matter what our graduation looks like, when it takes place or who is there, it is a major accomplishment that everyone who walks across the stage has earned and should be extremely proud of. We have all put more than a decade’s w...
Should gyms open before parks?
Audrey Lippert, Co-Current Events Editor
May 30, 2020
It has been over three months since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown and as we enter phase one of reopening, some businesses are opening their doors for the first time in months. Some of these businesses include gyms and workout centers, but the question arises of should indoor workout places re...
Student responses to AP class and exam changes due to COVID-19
Jiana Collins, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 has caused schools to have to undergo serious changes with their curriculum, and advanced placement (AP) classes are no different. AP classes are college level courses and feature an exam from the College Board at the end of the year. However, these exams have had to be altered because of sc...
Empty stadiums
Audrey Lippert, Co-Current Events Editor
May 23, 2020
Athletics are deeply ingrained in the American high school culture, so not being able to play and compete this year upended the goals of many students. “We wanted to win state, that was probably our biggest goal as a team but also it’s just getting close to everyone over the course of the season a...
“Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak” shows the ins and outs of a virus
Karina Rower, Co-Arts and Culture Editor
May 22, 2020
When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many unknowns. We didn’t know how our society and daily routines would be disrupted. We don’t know when our lives will return to normal. We don’t know how or when this pandemic will resolve. It is imperative to stay informed, and why not be aware ...
Why “The Clone Wars” should be your next “Star Wars” fix
Ethan Gill, Co-Opinions Editor
May 22, 2020
“Star Wars”, despite the name, has always been against war. Even at its most subtle, it’s not that subtle. While it’s easy to see the anti-war message in films like “Rogue One”, or “The Last Jedi”, there is no place where the anti-war message is more highlighted than in the animated series “...
Painted Earth
Megan Riehle, Arts and Culture Editor
May 7, 2020
Have you ever stumbled upon a painted rock in your neighborhood park? They’re called love rocks. They are meant to provide a spot of love and joy in a person's day when they find one. After finding a couple love rocks herself, an artist and mother of five by the name of Painted Earth on Facebook (o...
Creativity in a crisis
Kaleigh Henderson, Podcast Editor
May 5, 2020
When faced with a shut-down school, shut-down social lives, and a practically shut-down country, students’ lives tend to, well, shut down. Some students take advantage of the extended period of self-isolation by sleeping in until noon, spending excessive amounts of time on their phones, binge-...
7 best reading spots
Megan Riehle, Arts and Culture Editor
May 4, 2020
While cases of COVID-19 continue to occur and the state of Oregon remains under orders to social distance, there’s a struggle to stay occupied as well as safe. These reading spots are ideal places to consider when leaving the house while sticking to social distancing guidelines. ...
Stepping in
Audrey Lippert, Co-Current Events Editor
April 30, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 has presented many challenges across the globe, and the community is stepping in to lighten the load. West Linn residents of all ages are working together to curb the crisis and help medical and essential workers. Local families are using what they have to make face shields and m...
Online school just isn’t enough
Logan Winder, Co-Current Events Editor
April 28, 2020
On April 13, the Oregon Department of Education’s plan for distance learning was put into action. Known as “Distance Learning for All,” it requires all students to utilize Google Classroom and other such resources remotely to finish getting their credits for the year. Currently, it’s the bes...
Give distance learning a chance
Ethan Gill, Co-Opinions Editor
April 28, 2020
Everybody has a different preferred learning style. Some people learn best from lectures. Some people do best with reading textbooks. Some swear by flashcards and some will promise the effectiveness of mnemonics. There are plenty of ways to learn for the plenty types of people in the world. But a m...
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