Skip to Main Content
The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

The independent student media site of West Linn High School

wlhsNOW

Lina Corona

Lina Corona, Photo Editor

All content by Lina Corona
Tualatin Ice Cream shop moves to a new location in Beaverton, but maintains strong roots.

Sweet Heritage

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
June 19, 2025

*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 105 Issue 4 of our news magazine, Amplifier. Ome Calli is a family-owned and operated business that started 30 years ago in Michoacan, Mexico,...

Standing up on stage, Ben Miranda, sophomore, performs 'Bent to The Earth' by Blas Manuel de Luna, a poem about Mexican immigrant's deportation in the U.S.

Students voice fears over ICE

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
June 17, 2025

In the midst of a new presidency and administration that is cracking down on deportation, Ben Miranda, sophomore, chose a poem about immigration to share at the annual Poetry Out Loud event on Jan. 31,...

Sports talk. Students and teachers are hearing the recent talk of sports betting. Sean Shevlin, math teacher, is aware of discussions. “Oh yeah, I hear about it within students,” Shevlin said. Those who bet on sports learn the rules and strategies in games to raise their chance of winning.

From the sidelines to the spotlight

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
April 29, 2025

Online sports betting has become a hot topic around media outlets and has brought conversations into the student body due to the growing amount of apps and websites that make sports gambling more accessible.  Nolan...

Inspiring the future. Michelle Bartolomei and Lilith Martin Cooper, grandma and granddaughter, come together to not only support one another but to show support to younger generations. “It matters because it's our future,” Bartolomei said.

Voices through the ages: A multigenerational stand against Elon Musk

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
April 18, 2025

On March 24, over 50 protesters lined up in front of Tesla in Portland. Protesters gather to spread awareness on boycotting Tesla. Tesla is owned by Elon Musk, who has become a very controversial figure...

Dean Pervizi, Joseph Peterson, and Thomas Carroll take advantage of the Domino's pizza offered at the cafeteria.

A slice into the menu

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
February 20, 2025

*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 105 Issue 2 of our news magazine the Amplifier. Domino’s Pizza was introduced to school lunches for the first time in September 2024. Domino’s...

New Seasons employees chant, "Safeway, Market of choice, are all better than New Seasons, shop there instead" while protesting in Sellwood.

New Seasons strike halts business during holiday season

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
December 12, 2024

Walking out of their jobs and into the street with signs, New Seasons employees protested for better workers’ rights on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at their Sellwood location in Portland, Oregon.  New Seasons...

Miles of smiles. Donald Hamilton, bus driver, sets the example of bright smiles with his greetings as students enter bus 216. “They bring me a lot of joy and laughter.”, Hamilton said.

‘I don’t expect to get recognized with trophies’: school staff appreciation

Lina Corona, Photo Editor
November 25, 2024

In other countries like Japan, Korea, China, students clean their classrooms and schools. However, that is not the case in the U.S. where we have custodians.  The custodians clean the school at the...

Temu has many clothing options with various deal for the customer.

What to know about the latest clothes shopping app

Lina Corona, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024

Temu has changed the shopping game. According to Lengow blog, Temu is ranked first in the US Shopping Apps. Temu was launched in late August 2022. They got recognition as their advertising was spread through...

LSU at West Linn High School provides support for me and my community.

My experience in Latino student clubs

Lina Corona, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2024

When I first came to West Linn, I wanted to feel welcomed and connected to the people here. I was intimidated by the common stereotype of high school and how “West Linn High School is filled with rich,...

Load More Stories
Donate to wlhsNOW
$495
$500
Contributed
Our Goal

Activate Search
Lina Corona