From selling beaded earrings made in Guatemala to robes from India, World of HeARTs is a local fair trade boutique dedicated to supporting marginalized communities and artists. The business sells handmade...

Rainbow rewiring. Weavers from South Africa utilize old telephone wires to create colorful baskets. Since technology is becoming predominately wireless, these would end up in landfills if not repurposed....

Quickly quilling. With over 50 designs, artists from Vietnam quill cards, making images such as animals, scenery, objects, and symbols. Quilling is an art form involving rolling, gluing, and shaping paper....

Tracking time. Created in Peru, earrings and jewelry are made of sterling silver and real butterfly wings. Community members track a butterfly’s life cycle to precisely know when it has been completed...

Buzzing business. A third-generation ceramic artist hand paints and sculpts bugs made with wire framework. The artist from Mexico creates designs on each of the insects, utilizing an assortment of colors....

A serving for all. Palestinians in the West Bank hand-painted these bowls for food and serving meals. The business sells other tableware, including baking dishes from Vietnam, mugs from Guatemala, and...

Tastes from around the world. World of HeARTs sells several food items including ground coffee from countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, and Peru, various flavors of tea pouches, olive oil from Palestine,...

Chiming in. A tag provides background information about capiz shell chimes created in Indonesia. All items in World of HeARTs are associated with a label that highlights the story behind the product, the...

Shining bright. To create cocoa leaf lamps, Filipino artists hand-pick the leaves to then wash, dry, and dye them. After this part of the process, the leaves dry once more and then are placed on a lamp...

Stitching purpose. Women from the Himalayan region, such as India, wear sari dresses made from bright material. Once worn, they repurpose them to make items including bed throws, lamps, napkins, and jewelry....

Picture a crowd filled with cheering fans and lights that draw your attention to a stage; from country music to rock and roll, concerts take place around the world and allow listeners to hear their favorite...

Seeing pandas, walking on the Great Wall of China, and tasting cultural foods are upcoming opportunities students can experience when exploring China with classmates and teachers. This trip is offered...

On Feb. 24 at Sam Barlow High School, the Speech and Debate team participated in the Congressional Debate to potentially qualify for nationals. Congressional Debate is a debate that mimics Congress because...

In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted an event on Feb. 7. The goal was to highlight black figures and showcase the month's importance. The event took place after school...

After being introduced and available to all students, the new Writing Club provides students with time dedicated to individual writing. Beginning in October, the club meets every Wednesday and Friday during...

Athey Creek Middle School has been moved to Willamette Falls Dr. and opened its doors on Aug. 29 when this school year began. The old Athey Creek building is now home to Riverside High School, a new addition...

There are several new staff members this year at the high school, including Rick Ruddell, counselor for students with last names starting from letters Mf—Se. Ruddell joined the staff this year as Greg...

Fourteen players from last year’s roster are returning. After finishing last year losing in the first round, the mens soccer team believes continuity is the key to success. Miles Miller, junior, is a...

As summer approaches, seniors are expected to make their post-high school decisions. However, for some, the path of college is not the most suitable. The seniors listed below are choosing to take their...

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....

Students sit on the gym floor as they listen to the speaker of the day and discuss with their group of friends.

With summer break just around the corner, schedules will open up, allowing time to participate in local activities. Throughout the city, volunteer opportunities are available at numerous different locations....

Running in countless high schools around the country, Key Club is an international student-led organization that provides opportunities to volunteer around communities. The West Linn Key Club has been...

All around the town of West Linn, local shops can be found dripping with history and stories. Here is a small collection of the town's locally-owned businesses. Wishing Well Flowers Recently celebrating...