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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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Garrett Arendt

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor

In his fourth and final year of high school journalism, Garrett Arendt, senior, is serving as the Multimedia Editor and Multimedia Committee Chair. Outside of journalism, Arendt enjoys collecting jerseys, playing sports and video games, and hanging out with friends. In journalism, Arendt loves all things multimedia, from making videos to interactive graphics to recording podcasts with the West Linn Weekly Wake Up. He also enjoys writing things of all kinds, with an emphasis on features and sports. By the end of the year, Arendt is hoping to leave off on a high note, grow his portfolio, and finish what he’s started.

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MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”

[Photo] ‘It’s not all about softball’

Brooke Sanborn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
May 7, 2026

SURVIVOR ERA. Walking out with Vivi McGraw, senior and starting center fielder, during the opening ceremony was friend Olivia Henders, second grader. Henders sported a pink shirt with the words ‘In my...

At most Oregon gas stations, prices are up to five dollars a gallon.

All gas, no breaks

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2026

According to the American Automobile Association, gas in Oregon has risen 50 cents per gallon and, according to the New York Times, the national average has gone up a dollar within the span of a few weeks...

Ahead of practice, the snowboarding team waits at the top of the mountain, preparing to go down.

Powder to patches

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
February 24, 2026

Like every sport, an environment is required for a safe and proficient playing experience. Whether it’s an arena, field, or backyard, each sport relies on a specific setting and can’t be played everywhere....

Following the lesson, the Equity and Diversity Board helped create a poster about keeping a hate free school.

When words hurt

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
January 28, 2026

*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 106 Issue 2 of our news magazine, Amplifier. Over the years, the West Linn-Wilsonville school district (WLWV) has worked to interrupt biased...

Garrett Arendt, senior, accepts his flowers while walking to the field.

Am I really royalty?

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
November 12, 2025

A tradition almost as old as the school itself, Homecoming at West Linn High School has been the talk around the school for quite some time. From spirit days, to the assembly, to the football game, to...

A voicemail was discovered threatening West Linn High School in the morning of Nov. 5.

Safety concern hits West Linn High School

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2025

Before students gathered for another day of school on Nov. 5, a voicemail threatening a shooting at West Linn High School was discovered. John Rimington, the Student Resource Officer at West Linn High...

After walking to the baseball field, protestors made the decision to take a lap around the school. Here, they are shown walking in front of the school.

After walking to the baseball field, protestors made the decision to take a lap around the school. Here, they are shown walking in front of the school.

To conclude the protest, Laurer made a speech thanking everybody for supporting her cause.

To conclude the protest, Laurer made a speech thanking everybody for supporting her cause.

Student protesters march down Hood Street raising signs and yelling chants.

Student protesters march down Hood Street raising signs and yelling chants.

Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.

Painting for purpose

Garrett Arendt and Clara Wood
October 16, 2025

Decorating the community with color, on Oct. 10, the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) arrived at SouthLake Church to paint the windows for the Youth Music Project’s (YMP) annual benefit auction and...

Rory Bialostosky, mayor of West Linn, speaks to Multimedia Editor Garrett Arendt about his time as mayor.

A sit down with the mayor of West Linn

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2025

In 2017, as he was entering his senior year of high school, Rory Bialostosky aspired to continue his career in broadcasting and one day broadcast for the Portland Trailblazers. Now 25 years old, Bialostosky...

The executive order has sparked multiple different opinions. Graphic by Garrett Arendt.

Phone debate

Garrett Arendt and Clara Wood
September 11, 2025

Over the summer, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09, where all K-12 schools in the state must implement a policy to prohibit student phone usage by Oct. 31, or at the latest Jan. 1. Donald...

Elise Row, senior, stands up in front of the crowd of students to talk about why they're doing what they're doing.

Students perform walkout against gun violence

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Editor
September 8, 2025

On Sept. 5, students from over 250 schools across the United States performed walkouts, organized by Students Demand Action (SDA), to advocate for stricter gun control from legislators and lawmakers. SDA...

In D101, each desk includes special computes that allow students to animate.

[Video] Meet the Animation club

Garrett Arendt and Clara Wood
September 2, 2025

Every Friday, the Animation club gathers in classroom D101 for their club meeting. The club is run by Lucy Schreiber and Samantha Koenig, both seniors, who started the club during the 2024-2025 school...

Brody Olson, senior, sits down in the podcasting corner in preparation for the recording.

Leading the pride

Garrett Arendt and Clara Wood
August 29, 2025

At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, the students voted for their new Associated Student Body (ASB). When the votes were revealed, this year's ASB was the biggest in West Linn High School history,...

Class of 2024 seniors sit in the center of the Veteran's Memorial Colosseum as they announce the next person to speak in front of the class.

‘It’s our toast to them.’

Garrett Arendt, Multimedia Coverage Editor
June 4, 2025

*WEB CONTINUATION: This article originally appeared in Volume 105 Issue 3 of our news magazine, Amplifier. Taking newly graduated students to a secret location each year, the all-night graduation...

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