*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 105 Issue 3 of our news magazine, Amplifier. At U.S high schools and here at West Linn, students take pride in the cords they receive...

The first-ever bird flu outbreak occurred in 1997 and has come back at different times since then. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Virus (H5N1), bird flu, is a global issue that has caused flu outbreaks in...

America's tipping culture has been around since the 1950s, and it has been rising since then. As someone who works in the service industry, I've noticed that the average tip amount is 18-25%, while in...

After two years of expectation, the school implemented a new lock system for the doors this school year. The technology of the new locks is intended to enhance the security of classrooms. As a faculty...

Following the holiday season, families may have made stops at pet adoption centers looking for a new family member. In previous years, places such as the Oregon Humane Society and the Greenhill Humane...

Where the magic happens. Some of the features in the library student showcase are the work of students in ceramics classes. The showcase happens about every 2 months. Their current project is working on...

Getting fired up. Student artwork sits in the kiln, waiting to be heated up. The kiln is a ball of fire where students put their creations when they are done making their pieces. Because of the high temperature,...

The room of life. A shelf stores finished and unfinished pieces by students. Some projects are waiting to be put in the kiln or glazed. Pieces can take a long time to come through, depending on what someone...

During the month of October, students make art pieces such as ghosts and pumpkins for Halloween. They used different techniques, like how they fold the ghosts, as well as different colors such as yellow...

Bringing colors to life. A wall displays different types of glazes and how they change before and after firing in the kiln. There are different glazes to choose from so students can have some creative...

As the new school year rolls around, new classes have been added, including another strength training class. In previous years, weight training classes have been available at West Linn but, as time has...