![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
Give help this winter
With one of the coldest winters Ore. has experienced in comparison to past years, most people are fortunate to have the gift of warmth, shelter and food. Due to this blessing, it can often be hard to imagine that anyone lives differently, or to see the other side of safety from the freezing temperature. However, the number of people living on the streets this winter has gradually increased. “According to this year’s PIT survey, the number of homeless people in Ore. increased by 6%, from 13,176 in 2015 to 13,953 in 2017,” (Oregon.gov).
Approximately 15 percent of the homeless population is chronically homeless (meaning they are homeless for a long period of time). Although this number has declined, there are still plenty who can benefit from your help especially during this winter season.
One business working on this issue is Columbia Bank, who has launched their Warm Hearts Winter Drive once again. This drive aims to help thousands of homeless people across the Pacific Northwest stay warm this winter. They donate 100% of their funds directly to shelters and relief organizations in the community. Donations can be made online and or at your local Columbia Bank location.
Furthermore, donations go far beyond just this drive. There are countless amounts of charities across the Northwest that you can help this winter, and any donation makes a difference.
Your donation will support the student journalists of West Linn High School. Your contribution will allow us to continue to produce quality content by purchasing equipment, software, and continuing to host our website on School Newspapers Online (SNO). Additionally, donations will go towards paying for the physical editions of our Amplifier. Donations of $20 dollars (as of Oct. 15, 2025) or more will receive a subscription to our Amplifier, which will be mailed to the donator's address (donations made with the intention of purchasing a subscription CANNOT be anonymous).
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