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The Portland Public Strikes lasted three weeks. It started on Nov. 1.
Portland Public Schools strike lasts three weeks
On Sept. 27, the writers strike came to close. It lasted for 148 days.
The end of the Hollywood writers’ strike
Every AP exam has a fee thats $89. If the student doesnt pay the money in time, there will be an additional $40 fee.
The problem with the AP exam registration fees
From left to right: Emma Ladha, senior, Bryan Geurts, Emme Staten, senior, and Beatrice Gilroy, senior, participate in a Red Cross Club meeting
How the West Linn High School Red Cross Club is helping the blood shortage
Athey Creeks new view
Athey Creek’s new view
Edustaff signs are located along the premise of the school to advertise for substitute teachers.
Searching for substitutes
Wildfires were prevalent all over Oregon this past fire season.
In the line of fire
CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
The density of the strike took up both lanes and the sidewalks of the Burnside Bridge as the group continued toward Pioneer Place. There are two banners held at the front of the group. One reads Shut down Zenith oil calling out the company Zenith, a company that carries toxic and flammable materials along unmaintained railroads. The other sign says Tina Kotek, act now, urging Gov. Tina Kotek to keep her promises of staying on top of climate change in the state of Oregon.
Rising voices: images of the youth-led Portland Climate Strike
Make it happen. Holding a sign at the Portland Youth Climate Strike that reads “In the climate silence” in Spanish, Samuel Koehler, 11, protests with the crowd. As the group marches through the crowds, Koehler rests on an individuals shoulders to show off their sign. “We are all standing in front of the convention center getting ready to march,” Lucy Lotspeich said.
No Planet B
Protesters have been vocalizing their opinions about the Willow Project.
Wither the Willow Project
Local parks: why they matter and where to find them
Local parks: why they matter and where to find them
Students created signs before the protest to display their message.
Students speak volumes on gun control
Preparation not reparation
Preparation not reparation
Amelia Deckert and Jonathan Garcia pose for a photo after sharing words about the recent school shooting and hold a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
Students walkout to demand stricter gun laws
Measure 114 aims to reduce gun violence rates in Oregon by banning the sale of large-capacity magazines and installing mandatory background checks before firearm purchases.
Firearm regulations cause controversy
State Representative Julie Parrish speaks about her experience as a wife of someone who served in Iraq.
Candidates Parrish, Prusak, and Paulson lay out visions for Oregon
Student activism at WLHS
On Aug. 30, a brick shattered the Clackamas County Democratic Headquarters
Brick shatters window of Democratic Building
Tina Kotek has stated that the State will support doctors prescriptions of abortion medication.
Oregon post-Roe
After the Congressional Budget Offices announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting for more information before the month ends.
Detrimental debt
City Hall is the base of West Linn politics. The City Council is housed here, as well as the mayor’s office. They house meetings focused on city issues and changes.
Rory Bialostosky, the superior choice
One of the multiple ballot drop off locations, located out front of the city hall. The mayoral election is slated to take place May 16.
Mayoral candidate William Relyea takes first steps into election season
The residential sector accounts for roughly 15% of natural gas consumption. As Gov. Tina Kotek has called for 36,000 new houses to be built each year, it’s vital for Oregon to move towards more sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change.
Sourcing sustainable housing
This was the American rally car made from an Italian engine and Japanese Chassis.
All about the American rally car made from an Italian engine and a Japanese chassis
Bernice Wayland, senior, is a captain on the womens varsity soccer team and was recognized as the Three Rivers League Player of the Year.
Bernice Wayland wins Three Rivers League Player of the Year award
Football Head Coach Jon Eagle has been coaching the football team for two years.
What the Pac-12 separation means for the future of football in Oregon
Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
The cross country teams gear up for districts
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Bernice Wayland, senior, is a captain on the womens varsity soccer team and was recognized as the Three Rivers League Player of the Year.
Bernice Wayland wins Three Rivers League Player of the Year award
Football Head Coach Jon Eagle has been coaching the football team for two years.
What the Pac-12 separation means for the future of football in Oregon
Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
The cross country teams gear up for districts
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”
Homecoming football game brings royalty, green and gold, and a win
Tom Bradys journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The cheer team takes the sidelines at football games to encourage the team and rile up the fans.
Is there more to cheer than pom poms?
Men’s playoffs underway! Zeke Viuhkola, senior, performs a handshake with Jake Holmes, junior. The fifth-seeded West Linn Lions hosted the 28th-seeded Ida B. Wells Guardians on Mar. 1 in the first round of the OSAA 6A playoffs. The Lions defeated the Guardians by scoring 72 points in the last three quarters after only scoring 12 points in the first quarter, “We just keep playing,” Viuhkola said. “We knew we were gonna hit shots later on.” The final score was 90-70 in favor of the Lions.
Lions open up playoffs with two victories
Huddle up! West Linn hosts Lake Oswego to open 6A Three Rivers League competition on Jan. 12. The Lions huddle up and prepare for what will be a very tight game. Down by one with 20 seconds remaining, West Linn pulled through, winning by three. The Lions were led by Jackson Shelstad, junior, and Zeke Viuhkola, senior, who both combined for 59 of the Lion’s 80 total points. “I thought we showed a lot of poise in the second half,” Viuhkola said. “When things were tough, we stayed out to finish the game.”
Lions defeat Lake Oswego, stays undefeated
Just in time! Nyla Cabine, sophomore, knocks down the corner jumper with 15 seconds left in the first quarter. Cabine’s shot put the Lions up 19-11 at the first quarter’s conclusion.
Lions defeat Raiders in season opener
Drive and kick! Mark Hamper, junior, drives to the paint and immediately passes to the right corner. The Lions swing passes created opportunities for threes for Jackson Shelstad, junior, and Zeke Viuhkola throughout the game.
Lions pass through the Storm enroute to victory
Baseball team goes back-to-back
Baseball team goes back-to-back
The womens lacrosse team has seven graduating seniors. All graduates were starters.
Lacrosse starters to fill senior voids
The mens tennis team came in first in total points on May 20. This resulted in their first state championship in nearly 20 years.
Men’s tennis serves up a state win
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
Know the tunes
Know the tunes
Talking strategy. The team huddles up pregame. Varsity head coach Mark Flood is considered to be the “father of high school lacrosse in Oregon”, according to Oregon High School Lacrosse Association (OHSLA) commissioner Jim Hammon.
Men’s lacrosse moves past Clackamas in league play
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
To get ready for the Three Rivers League (TRL) division games to end the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a womens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players, not to mention home opener photos. Scroll below to see each starter’s profile, which explains each starters’ backstory and individual outlook on the rest of the season.
Getting to know the 2023 womens soccer team
To give a complete overview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a mens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players. Scroll below to see each player’s profile, which explains each players’ backstory and individual outlook on the season.
Getting to know the 2023 mens soccer team
Tennis Media Day
Tennis Media Day
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a baseball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each players profile, which explains each players individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the baseball team
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a softball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each player’s profile, which explains each player’s individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the softball team
On a given Flex Life class period, StudentVUE provides information on what Flex class you are going to.
The rundown on Flex scheduling
The Portland Public Strikes lasted three weeks. It started on Nov. 1.
Portland Public Schools strike lasts three weeks
Falling back into choir
Falling back into choir
Kaleb Pace, English teacher, explaining the community builder for the day to his Life class.
The limelight on Life class
Every AP exam has a fee thats $89. If the student doesnt pay the money in time, there will be an additional $40 fee.
The problem with the AP exam registration fees
Computer Programming Club features coding on computers like the one shown above.
A new tab to computer programming
On a given Flex Life class period, StudentVUE provides information on what Flex class you are going to.
The rundown on Flex scheduling
The Portland Public Strikes lasted three weeks. It started on Nov. 1.
Portland Public Schools strike lasts three weeks
Kaleb Pace, English teacher, explaining the community builder for the day to his Life class.
The limelight on Life class
Every AP exam has a fee thats $89. If the student doesnt pay the money in time, there will be an additional $40 fee.
The problem with the AP exam registration fees
Athey Creeks new view
Athey Creek’s new view
Edustaff signs are located along the premise of the school to advertise for substitute teachers.
Searching for substitutes
As Taylor Bell transitions into cosmetology, she gains experience through her job at Mane and Co. hair salon.
Seniors begin their journey to individual career paths
Counselors help students adjust their schedules and plan for their futures.
Four tips for four years in high school
ISEF projects sit under lights. In the 2023-2024 school year, ISEF will be offered as a year-long science credit.
Planning accordingly
Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
Picking out a dress, Abby Wilson looks through the “glam rack.” The glam rack is a rack of dresses that are unique, with different kinds of patterns, colors, and designs. Usually, non-traditional prom dresses go here.
‘It’s more than the dress’
Anika Sukumar and Kaia Schmidt are school record-holders in running and jumping. Schmidt holds the 5k record and Sukumar holds the triple jump and long jump records.
Running to the next level
Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
A new lion leader
Left to right: Emme Staten, Beatrice Gilroy, Josie Pothast, and Marin Jones, juniors, share a laugh. Each ran for different positions on ASB.
Future lion leaders
ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high schools fall carnival put on by ASB.
Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president
Karter Hill, class of 2022 alum, was crowned May King last year.
The royalty rundown
Posters around school advertise West Linns Got Talent, the pageant happening in the Performing Arts Center on Dec. 10.
Associated Student Body kicks off first annual West Linn’s Got Talent pageant
During halftime of the football game, Sky Gomes, senior and ASB president, crowns Ajani White, senior, for Homecoming royalty. Out of six seniors, three were elected to be royal. Among elected were White, Angie Nelson, and Drew Ness. “I was in shock,” White said. “I really did not expect it. I feel great. I feel like its a great group and I feel honored to be a part of it.”
A prideful Homecoming
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Sofia Gomez gets in character as the leading player of “Pippin.”
Stepping off the stage
Falling back into choir
Falling back into choir
Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Travis Scotts recent album Utopia has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab perform once a quarter during the band concerts.
All that jazz
Spring into the season with some new reads.
April book recommendations to get you into the spring season
Book bans: Anti-racist books
Book bans: Anti-racist books
Ottessa Moshfeghs My Year of Rest and Relaxation, which was published in 2018, has become a pillar of media in millennial fiction.
‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’
Raising questions about conservative censorship trends in books and public education, banned lists with titles such as “The Hate U Give”, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, and “The Color Purple” now include “Maus” in their ranks.
Controversy over banning ‘Maus’, a graphic novel about the Holocaust
Joan Didion permanently changed the world of writing, reading, and journalism.
Remembering Joan Didion
Twilight tells a story of a girl trapped between two worlds, the real one and the one of the boy she loves.
‘Twilight’
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Trends and newsworthy events were plentiful in the summer of 2023. Movies were released, controversies arose, and the internet had something to say about it all.
Summer 2023: What happened and the internet’s response
45 years after its release, Grease has begun to lose some of its touch, with modern film critics such as Metacritic granting it a 7/10.
Does ‘Grease’ still hold up?
Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.
Reconsidering a rating
Courtesy of Nintendo and Universal Studios. The protagonist of both the film and video game franchise Mario on the right, celebrating with his brother Luigi.
Nintendo powers up the box office
Billy Dunne, Daisy Jones, and seen in the back Graham Dunne, during their first performance, pictured left to right.
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: we can make a good thing bad
Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Travis Scotts recent album Utopia has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab perform once a quarter during the band concerts.
All that jazz
Hanging up in room A203, there is a Music History map made by Molly McNulty.
New music history class introduces scratchy music and newfound complication
Fans attend a Mother Mother concert at a Portland venue.
Concert catastrophes
Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.
Review: ‘Siamese Dream’
Sofia Gomez gets in character as the leading player of “Pippin.”
Stepping off the stage
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’
Sophia Burden, junior, performs as Mrs. Wormwood in a dress rehearsal for the 2022 fall musical Matilda.
Getting into character
In an Oct. 31 dress rehearsal, actors prepare for the upcoming opening night of Matilda: The Musical.
Setting the stage for success
Ava Neudeck performs “Naughty” from “Matilda” at a dress rehearsal on Oct. 31.
The making of ‘Matilda’
Center stage. Sofia Gomez, junior, plays Miss Honey in the musical Matilda. This is her second musical, as she appeared in last falls Pirates of Penzance.
Stepping into the limelight
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Every AP exam has a fee thats $89. If the student doesnt pay the money in time, there will be an additional $40 fee.
The problem with the AP exam registration fees
Every year, Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October. This year, Columbus Day was yesterday, Oct. 9.
Reclaiming Indigenous Peoples Day
Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Travis Scotts recent album Utopia has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
In their final game of the 2023 season, the Portland Trail Blazers lost by 56 points while their point guard, Damian Lillard, watched from the bench.
A new era in the Moda Center
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Travis Scotts recent album Utopia has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
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
Widely considered one of the best bands from the 90s, The Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Dream turns 30-years-old.
Review: ‘Siamese Dream’
Courtesy of Nintendo and Universal Studios. The protagonist of both the film and video game franchise Mario on the right, celebrating with his brother Luigi.
Nintendo powers up the box office
Falling back into choir
Falling back into choir
Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
The cross country teams gear up for districts
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”
Homecoming football game brings royalty, green and gold, and a win
Elenora Herman, junior, works alongside Jansen and Henry Thwaites, junior. Herman is one of the three leaders of GSA. During the game night, she sat down with friends to play Apples to Apples. “I joined GSA freshman year,” Herman said. “It just looked really fun, and a lot of my other friends were interested in it. I stayed because it was just such a fun, welcoming, and vibrant community. We played all these games and it’s been really lovely to see how it’s changed over the three years that I’ve been a part of it.”
GSA club holds a game night
Falling back into choir
Falling back into choir
Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
The cross country teams gear up for districts
The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”
Homecoming football game brings royalty, green and gold, and a win
Elenora Herman, junior, works alongside Jansen and Henry Thwaites, junior. Herman is one of the three leaders of GSA. During the game night, she sat down with friends to play Apples to Apples. “I joined GSA freshman year,” Herman said. “It just looked really fun, and a lot of my other friends were interested in it. I stayed because it was just such a fun, welcoming, and vibrant community. We played all these games and it’s been really lovely to see how it’s changed over the three years that I’ve been a part of it.”
GSA club holds a game night
For the kill. During the second set, Cornell spiked the ball and scored a point for the team. The Lions won three out of four sets against the Pacers. “My best experience would be the team and the connection I have with the girls,” Haj said.
The volleyball team comes away with a victory on senior night
To get ready for the Three Rivers League (TRL) division games to end the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a womens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players, not to mention home opener photos. Scroll below to see each starter’s profile, which explains each starters’ backstory and individual outlook on the rest of the season.
Getting to know the 2023 womens soccer team
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Among other school changes, the new block schedule has come into effect this year.
Staying on schedule
Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
A new lion leader
The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.
Hitting the green
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a baseball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each players profile, which explains each players individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the baseball team
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a softball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each player’s profile, which explains each player’s individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the softball team
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Among other school changes, the new block schedule has come into effect this year.
Staying on schedule
Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
A new lion leader
The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.
Hitting the green
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a baseball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each players profile, which explains each players individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the baseball team
To give a complete preview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a softball media day, which included portraits in the studio and individual interviews with the players. Click below to see each player’s profile, which explains each player’s individual outlook for this season.
Getting to know the softball team
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
The 2023 football season preview
The 2023 football season preview
October Breakdown 2022
October Breakdown 2022
T5 street race: Risky or reckless?
T5 street race: Risky or reckless?
Kaelin Kehm anchoring the October edition of the Breakdown.
October Breakdown 2021
Unified Soccer is open to all who would like to participate and is always looking for more people to help out.
Unifying the community through soccer
Gretchen Bertram teaches the newly inaugurated Ethnic Studies class.
Learning through the lens of marginalized people in history
Hanging up in room A203, there is a Music History map made by Molly McNulty.
New music history class introduces scratchy music and newfound complication
Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.
Reconsidering a rating
The amount of injuries that a track can cause is a lot, especially a track with not as much bounce and cushion.
Let’s crack down on the track
The residential sector accounts for roughly 15% of natural gas consumption. As Gov. Tina Kotek has called for 36,000 new houses to be built each year, it’s vital for Oregon to move towards more sustainable energy sources in the face of climate change.
Sourcing sustainable housing
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Grace Owens, Staff Reporter

Grace Owens, sophomore, enjoys all things fashion, music and most of all dance. She loves to write about sports and law.  Owens one day hopes to pursue a career in Law.

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Every year, Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October. This year, Columbus Day was yesterday, Oct. 9.

Reclaiming Indigenous Peoples Day

Grace Owens, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023

Columbus Day is a holiday we celebrate on the second Monday of October every year. It recognizes the accomplishments of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who “discovered” Central and South...

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