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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

After the Congressional Budget Offices announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting  for more information before the month ends.

Detrimental debt

Sydney McCrone, Social Media Editor
May 24, 2023

With events like the overturning of Roe v. Wade (1973), to discussions about banned books, politics have become an increasingly polarizing issue amongst voters. A number of political debates have been...

ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high schools fall carnival put on by ASB.

Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president

This is the opinion of the 2023—2024 Editorial Board. Posters filled with slogans decorate the halls for the upcoming Associated Student Body (ASB) elections. Freshman, sophomore, and junior students...

Students created signs before the protest to display their message.

Students speak volumes on gun control

Rachel Han, Opinions Editor
May 22, 2023

Through protests, students are able to involve themselves by speaking out with ideas, spreading awareness, and sharing their experiences. On March 27, there was a student walkout following the events of...

The Speech and Debate club has 20—25 people. The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday in A201.

Speaking on speech and debate

Garrett Arendt, Staff Reporter
May 19, 2023

Almost a century ago, a public speaking league was formed to motivate high school students to partake in speech and debate. Speech and debate is a competitive sport that combines public speaking with fact-based...

The cover image of the game depicts Link standing at the edge of a sky island.

‘Tears of the Kingdom’ brings new abilities and franchise continuation

Jack Deason, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023

In 2017, Nintendo released their newest console, the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo's previous console, the Wii U, provided less than satisfactory results for the company, bringing significantly lower sales...

In ancient Greek plays, characters’ identities were often displayed through masks. In this shortened version of  Homer’s “The Odyssey,” dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie, and directed by Jesse Kohler,  actors portrayed gods don unique masks. The mask pictured here portrays Hermes.

The short on ‘Shorts ‘23’

Kaelyn Jones, Student Life Editor
May 17, 2023

After months of preparation, the annual theater production “Shorts 23” is just around the corner. The production gives students the opportunity to direct and perform in one-act plays, or “shorts.”...

People filter in and out of the community room at the public library to learn about Indigenous culture. Basket weaving, jewelry making, and artwork were modified for elementary-aged students to immerse themselves in Indigenous traditions.

Acknowledging Indigenous identities

Lillian Gottschling, Copy Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2023

  Amongst the slate of posters covering the walls of West Linn High School, clubs work to promote events, meetings, and goals to encourage students to join. For incoming freshmen, clubs can...

In the dugout, Gomez embraces Rylee Gaustad, junior, after the celebration. The softball team played the Lakeridge Pacers at 6:45 p.m. and lost 7—5.

Softball team loses to Lakeridge on senior night

Joseph Murphy, Photography Editor
May 15, 2023

Coming off back-to-back losses in two straight days, the softball team wasn’t able to shake off the losing streak on May 12. Though, this wasn’t any other game— this was senior night. Jenna Wheeler,...

Ticketmasters monopoly on concerts tickets has provided controversy since 2018.

Ticket disasters

Preston Weller, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 12, 2023

Music is consumed in various ways, and one of the most popular ways to experience music by going to a concert. Ticketmaster sells over 10 million tickets a week, meaning anybody who has ever been to a...

Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.

Review: ‘Siamese Dream’

Eli Ballesteros, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023

Shimmery guitars, hard hitting drums, and a calm-intense atmosphere fuse into this memorable album from 1993. The Smashing Pumpkins are widely considered to be one of the best bands to come out of the...

In Maddax Woods, there are two main paths to take. Dorothys Library Trail brings walkers toward the West Linn Library, while the other trail goes along the Willamette River.

Sunny days ahead: five local outdoor spaces

Lauren Sexton, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023

As summer approaches and the sun starts peeking over the clouds, spending time outside can become more appealing. The options of what to do outside can range from getting a bite to eat to hiking a trail....

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