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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

Karina Rower

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief

When she’s not writing for wlhsNOW.com and the Amplifier, Karina Rower, senior, enjoys working to promote diversity with Affinity Club and volunteering with local charities that make clothes accessible, such as Abby’s Closet and William Temple House. In addition to Rower’s job as co-editor-in-chief, she also runs a podcast called The West Linn Weekly Wake Up, available on all podcast streaming platforms.  Follow her social media platforms to learn more about her interests and other endeavors.

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The women's golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.

Hitting the green

Audrey Lippert and Karina Rower
May 8, 2023

After a successful season that saw the team place at Three Rivers League (TRL) districts, women’s golf is moving on to regionals. There they will compete with other advancing teams from around the region,...

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.

Reconsidering a rating

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023

Through a combination of adult wit and child-like whimsy, Judy Blume’s body of work has been beloved and revered by all ages spanning multiple generations. With her first young adult (YA) book in 1970,...

McKayla Castro

McKayla Castro

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023

Though she hails from Tualatin, McKayla Castro, freshman, is starting her high school career pitching for the lions. Along with softball, Castro played junior varsity two (JV2) soccer in the fall as well...

Gracie Gabel

Gracie Gabel

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023

For Gracie Gabel, junior, family’s the name of the game.  “My family’s a really big baseball family,” Gabel said. “It’s always been pushed for us. Because they wanted me to do it, I did...

Drew Talavs

Drew Talavs

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023

From the start, Drew Talavs, senior, knew pitching was his calling.  “I've always been able to throw a little harder than the average person,” Talavs said. “I just worked hard on my arm and [the...

Danny Wideman

Danny Wideman

Karina Rower, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023

Since he was five, playing shortstop has been a constant in the life of Danny Wideman, sophomore.  “I remember playing [shortstop] most of my life,” Wideman said. “Shortstop or centerfield, but...

To find the location for each challenge, competitors were given cryptic clues to decode. The challenges took place all across campus, inside and outside-- rain, snow, or shine.

[Photo] Off to the races

Kaelyn Jones, Student Life Editor
March 8, 2023

To find the location for each challenge, competitors were given cryptic clues to decode. The challenges took place all across campus, inside and outside-- rain, snow, or shine.

Sophia Burden, junior, performs as Mrs. Wormwood in a dress rehearsal for the 2022 fall musical Matilda.

Getting into character

Audrey Lippert and Karina Rower
February 9, 2023

Competition season has arrived for students involved in the theater department, with student actors recently having the opportunity to compete at Oregon’s Regional Acting Competition, which acts as...

Working as a club to create a rangoli art piece, the affinity club participates in various cultural traditions.

[Photo] Affinity Club

September 21, 2022

Working as a club to create a rangoli art piece, the affinity club participates in various cultural traditions.

Rue and Jules became an item in the first season, becoming loved by fans as the season progressed. Season two is anticipated for a multitude of reasons, but the relationship between Rue and Jules is universally loved by the "Euphoria" fanbase.

Predictions: Euphoria season two

Karina Rower, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2022

Warning: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault and drug abuse, as well as spoilers for the first season of “Euphoria”.  In 2021, HBO's "Euphoria" was made known for an amalgamation...

Just one minute and maybe a little more. One Minute Rants, a new podcast available wherever you get them, dives into a wide range of topics and opinions presented by our own staff, but only for one minute.

[Photo] One Minute Rants

Audrey Lippert, Podcast and Blogs Editor
June 6, 2021

Just one minute and maybe a little more. One Minute Rants, a new podcast available wherever you get them, dives into a wide range of topics and opinions presented by our own staff, but only for one minute.

The West Linn Weekly Wake Up 2020 year in review episode explores the most exciting and influential events of 2020. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

2020: A year in review

Audrey Lippert and Karina Rower
December 31, 2020

To wrap up 2020, podcast and blogs editor Audrey Lippert and web editor Karina Rower break down the year, month by month, listing important events that took place in each of them. Though the COVID-19 pandemic...

Ballot drop boxes in Oregon closed at 8 pm on Nov. 3.

Race for the Oval Office

Audrey Lippert and Karina Rower
November 4, 2020

Podcast and blogs editor Audrey Lippert and web editor Karina Rower give an update on local and national races amidst the 2020 Election. They will be discussing the Democrats chance to overturn the senate...

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