Moments after being crowned queen and king, seniors Brady McDevitt and Matthew Lewis take a moment to appreciate their longtime friendship before continuing with May Day festivities.

The 19th film in the franchise, “Avengers: Infinity War” is already the most successful after only one weekend in theaters.

In a crowded room full of their competitors, the Quiz Bowl team faced off in their fourth round for the title of National Journalism Convention Quiz Bowl Champion. “It was quite nerve wracking,”...

In their most recent appearance, Thespian Troupe 1915 gave it their all at the State Festival in Salem, Ore. April 5-7 coming out on top in many categories. This success was the product of over two...

Attracting a wide array of fans, from those wearing Marvel shirts to fans dressed in traditional attire similar to the characters in the film, Marvel’s “Black Panther” strikes home. Not only does...

After a few kickstarting attempts which left the club in limbo, the Ecology Club has finally found its rhythm. With around 20 members that meet on a weekly basis, they have been actively involved in the...

  Recently, 23 artists were recognized with 47 Northwest Scholastic Art Awards. Out of those 23, eight won Gold Key awards, the highest award given out, and their pieces will advance to compete...

An integral part of every football and basketball season, the cheer team fails to go unnoticed when leading the student section in cheers and building excited energy. This past weekend, cheer transitioned...

With newer movies starting to take priority, “Murder on the Orient Express” falls into the midst of average movies currently in theaters.

After graduating 11 seniors last year, returning Jazz Band members were ready to take time to incorporate new members and show them the ropes. A new outlook on their year formed, however, when the band...

Starting out as a fun lunch activity, Karaoke Fridays has made itself a tradition. On the first Friday of every month, students and staff alike gather around the senior couches to hear those who signed...

Early release days are usually spent out at lunch or at home relaxing. This year, however, many students chose to spend their Wednesday afternoon out on the football field either supporting or participating...

Instead of slowly easing into new classes and activities, the drama department wasted no time before diving into this year’s fall musical: “Spamalot.” “Spamalot” is a comedic spinoff of the 1975...

Opposed to the usual last minute scramble that occurs when a morning alarm goes off, Tuesday morning was a different story. Seniors made sure to set their alarms an hour earlier in order to uphold one...

Walking into an unknown building surrounded by unfamiliar faces and a head full of rumors can be overwhelming. The upperclassmen seem worlds away and college even further than that. Contrary to popular...

Pleasantly surprising fans, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has found success as it takes the top spot in box offices.

As enrollment numbers increase and the hallways slowly fill up, the ever increasing amount of students is slowly becoming visible to the public eye. Lack of classroom space has now transferred to the parking...

Everyone has an opinion about global topics such as nuclear power, free speech, housing and ethical issues. For speech and debate, three members recently took their opinions to the state competition and...

Having free time no longer means taking out a Nintendo DS and battling animated characters. Instead, technology companies have taken it upon themselves to bring video games to life with virtual reality....

A day filled with back-to-back tests and afternoon activities is typical for teenagers, and it can be comforting to come home to a loving pet. In many people’s lives, a pet is the equivalent of a sibling,...

Mounting on the already present stress of tests before spring break, students have growing concern about something else - their NCAA March Madness bracket. Whether it’s to test their luck or compete...

For almost two decades “X-Men” movies have been making their way onto the big screen, fulfilling expectations that come with a generic superhero movie. With their final film “Logan,” however, 20th...

Understanding Shakespeare in English class is a challenge for many people, but the theater department is taking it one step further with their upcoming performance of “The Provoked Wife,” a play written...

Looking out to an audience filled room from under glaring spotlights is a daunting task. For Matthew Snyder, sophomore, however, this is a dream come true. Snyder has over a decade of singing and dancing...

Predictions of light snow were thrown out the window when inches of ice and snow lined the streets Dec. 14. Cars and buses were stuck, and those lucky enough to be driving experienced a commute time that...

Whether students were ready to design a videogame, or simply wanted to understand their computer a little better, the Hour of Code opened its doors to students with a wide range of skill levels. “We...

Starting off as a textbook used by Harry Potter, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is now the ninth film set in the wizarding world. Although J.K. Rowling is finished writing about Harry Potter,...

After a long day at school, teenagers are ready to get home, sit on the couch and rest. However, for Hannah Burk, sophomore, there is someone else she has to take care of before she can zone out for the...

What started with some shootings between cops and citizens has now made its way into the lives of celebrities and athletes. The “Black Lives Matter” campaign has been sweeping the nation. Not only...

With musicals such as “Oklahoma!,” “The Music Man” and “The Sound of Music,” WLHS is looking to continue its tradition of performing musicals that stole the Broadway stage with a production...

  There are always two sides to a story, and the right side may not always be a clear choice. Franchises zero in on this conflict to fuel large movie productions, with the latest being “Captain...

Picking up an instrument for the first time, Emma Harris, junior, learns the basics of playing the trumpet and reading music. Harris is a participant of unified band and will play with concert band two...

With a new coach and a new season right around the corner, the WLHS softball team is starting their season earlier than ever. Introducing head coach Monica Sorenson, batting coach Carlene Morgan and pitching...

Eating spaghetti surrounded by friends, family and music has become a tradition for the music department of West Linn High School. For the past three years, the music department has put on its largest...

Travelling to China or Europe is nothing new for the St. Olaf College Symphony Orchestra and now, over 50 years since their very first tour, the St. Olaf’s Symphony Orchestra can be found almost anywhere...

From unified soccer to unified basketball, West Linn High School has worked to expand the range of opportunities outside the classroom for students with special needs. Kevin Egan, band director, and Julie...

Following in the footsteps of the “The Maze Runner’s” world success, “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” impresses viewers. The 2014 release of “The Maze Runner” ended up with a rating of 6.8 on...

With only a river between her and the Eiffel Tower, Mary Klick, Spanish teacher, can’t help but think how lucky she is. Plans for the summer trip to France had originally been made for Erin O’Malley,...

Rivalries and friendships will be put aside during the 68th annual Les Schwab Bowl. High school seniors from around the state have been chosen to participate in Oregon’s All Star Football Game in the...

Connor Fitzpatrick, junior, and Hope Gilbert, senior, entered their silent film “Bounty Boys” in the Pacific Northwest Regional Youth Silent Film Festival and took first receiving a $1,000 prize. Fitzpatrick...

Marvel Cinematic Universe has extended its reach from the big screen to home screens. Due to the success of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Marvel’s Agent Carter,” MCU released “Marvel’s...

Following 2012’s “Avengers” which brought in $80.8 million on its opening night, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” comes in second place with $84.46 million next to “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District hired Wilsonville High School Principal, Dr. Aaron Downs, as the new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Jane Stickney, who held the job for 45 years, will retire at...

Human trafficking, refugees, torture and punishment of citizens were only some of the topics addressed at the Model United Nations Conference held in Eugene from April 9-11. West Linn High School students...

With more than $250,000 in scholarship money at stake, Emma Waibel and Sophie Passerini, seniors, won recognition for their photography in National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Waibel won a gold...

Juniors and seniors put their responsibilities to the test during a week of being Outdoor School counselors for Rosemont Ridge Middle School. From March 15 to March 19, sixth graders at Rosemont either...

With eight WLHS students and one WLHS ensemble taking spots as district champions, and 31 students advancing to state, Solo and Ensemble was a success once more. On March 7, WLHS was home to the Solo and...