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Green Horizons: Throughout President Bidens four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis, Biden said.
Balancing ambition with political realities
Participants in Youth Career Fair rearrange wires in a test outlet at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center booth.
The Northwest Youth Career Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary
Albertsons is a part of the merger that also contains Krogers.
What’s the deal with the Kroger-Albertson merger?
The plan for tolls on I-5 and I-205 has been ended. This decision was made by Gov. Tina Kotek.
Tina Kotek calls for end of the RMPP
Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
How well do you know the Pacific Northwests nature?
How well do you know the Pacific Northwest’s nature?
Green Horizons: Throughout President Bidens four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis, Biden said.
Balancing ambition with political realities
How well do you know the Pacific Northwests nature?
How well do you know the Pacific Northwest’s nature?
Taylor Swift has been subjected to criticism about carbon footprint among the general population.
Taylor Swift threatens lawsuit over flight tracker
Wildfires were prevalent all over Oregon this past fire season.
In the line of fire
CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
CTE Environmental Science Club travels to see great gray owls
The density of the strike took up both lanes and the sidewalks of the Burnside Bridge as the group continued toward Pioneer Place. There are two banners held at the front of the group. One reads Shut down Zenith oil calling out the company Zenith, a company that carries toxic and flammable materials along unmaintained railroads. The other sign says Tina Kotek, act now, urging Gov. Tina Kotek to keep her promises of staying on top of climate change in the state of Oregon.
Rising voices: images of the youth-led Portland Climate Strike
Students created signs before the protest to display their message.
Students speak volumes on gun control
Preparation not reparation
Preparation not reparation
Amelia Deckert and Jonathan Garcia pose for a photo after sharing words about the recent school shooting and hold a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
Students walkout to demand stricter gun laws
Measure 114 aims to reduce gun violence rates in Oregon by banning the sale of large-capacity magazines and installing mandatory background checks before firearm purchases.
Firearm regulations cause controversy
State Representative Julie Parrish speaks about her experience as a wife of someone who served in Iraq.
Candidates Parrish, Prusak, and Paulson lay out visions for Oregon
Student activism at WLHS
Green Horizons: Throughout President Bidens four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis, Biden said.
Balancing ambition with political realities
On Aug. 30, a brick shattered the Clackamas County Democratic Headquarters
Brick shatters window of Democratic Building
Tina Kotek has stated that the State will support doctors prescriptions of abortion medication.
Oregon post-Roe
After the Congressional Budget Offices announcement on May 12, Americans are waiting for more information before the month ends.
Detrimental debt
City Hall is the base of West Linn politics. The City Council is housed here, as well as the mayor’s office. They house meetings focused on city issues and changes.
Rory Bialostosky, the superior choice
One of the multiple ballot drop off locations, located out front of the city hall. The mayoral election is slated to take place May 16.
Mayoral candidate William Relyea takes first steps into election season
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
A look into the 2024 tennis season
Despite not being able to play in certain games, Liam Jones, freshman, was still involved with the Unified Basketball team by doing things such as helping man the scoreboard. Here, he is being introduced to the crowd before a game.
How unified are unified sports?
Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”
New club casts a wider net
At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.
Baseball team falls in home opener
Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the schools newest record for a womens javelin throw.
Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin
Bernice Wayland, senior, is a captain on the womens varsity soccer team and was recognized as the Three Rivers League Player of the Year.
Bernice Wayland wins Three Rivers League Player of the Year award
Football Head Coach Jon Eagle has been coaching the football team for two years.
What the Pac-12 separation means for the future of football in Oregon
Stampede. Competitors from different schools try to gain a distant advantage from one another, before being taken down by the mud.
The cross country teams gear up for districts
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”
Homecoming football game brings royalty, green and gold, and a win
On Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 both basketball teams picked up first round wins in the 6A OSAA state playoffs.
First round recap: basketball teams move on to second round
Max Juhala and Nick DiGuilio, both seniors, high five each other early in the first quarter.
Mens basketball team wins 75—65 on senior night to close out regular season
Alaina Moore, senior, walks on to the court with family to join the ceremony. Moore has been on the varsity team for three years. “I’ve learned a lot about leadership, and especially just being there for those that you care about,” Moore said.
Womens basketball team wins on senior night 66—30
On Feb. 17, the wrestling team became Three Rivers League district champions with 419.5 points at Lakeridge High School.
Wrestling team becomes district champions with five individual winners
Freshmen Kaylor Buse and Pat Vialva Jr. have stepped in as varsity starters for their teams.
Fresh in the spotlight
Vialva’s shot. Wyatt Smiley, junior, Alarion Scott, freshman, Cole Dickson, sophomore, and Warren Staton, junior, all stand up to celebrate Pat Vialva’s made basket in the fourth quarter.
The mens basketball team defeats Lakeridge Pacers for second time this year
Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
A look into the 2024 tennis season
At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.
Baseball team falls in home opener
Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the schools newest record for a womens javelin throw.
Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin
Baseball team goes back-to-back
Baseball team goes back-to-back
The womens lacrosse team has seven graduating seniors. All graduates were starters.
Lacrosse starters to fill senior voids
The mens tennis team came in first in total points on May 20. This resulted in their first state championship in nearly 20 years.
Men’s tennis serves up a state win
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Gallery: Womens basketball media day
Gallery: Womens basketball media day
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
To get ready for the Three Rivers League (TRL) division games to end the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a womens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players, not to mention home opener photos. Scroll below to see each starter’s profile, which explains each starters’ backstory and individual outlook on the rest of the season.
Getting to know the 2023 womens soccer team
To give a complete overview of the season, wlhsNOW staff hosted a mens soccer media day, which included portraits in the photo studio and individual interviews with the players. Scroll below to see each player’s profile, which explains each players’ backstory and individual outlook on the season.
Getting to know the 2023 mens soccer team
What is Career and Technical Education?
What is Career and Technical Education?
Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”
New club casts a wider net
Currently, two members on the Speech and Debate team are qualified to attend Nationals in June.
Speech and Debate team is nationals bound
Bo Dickson, senior, and his second grade buddy view their final design. Dickson created the piece based on his buddys ideas.
Ceramic students collaborates with Willamette Primary School
LSU at West Linn High School provides support for me and my community.
My experience in Latino student clubs
West Linns case of Senioritis
West Linn’s case of “Senioritis”
COVID-19 has served as a turning point in academic loss among primary students.
Post-pandemic predicament
Michelle Bonham and Alison Farrel, learning specialists, organize the schedules of the paraeducators to help them figure out who they are helping. The paraeducators will then report back to the administration.
‘We’re just there to help everybody’
College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
College application season underway
On a given Flex Life class period, StudentVUE provides information on what Flex class you are going to.
The rundown on Flex scheduling
The Portland Public Strikes lasted three weeks. It started on Nov. 1.
Portland Public Schools strike lasts three weeks
College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
College application season underway
As Taylor Bell transitions into cosmetology, she gains experience through her job at Mane and Co. hair salon.
Seniors begin their journey to individual career paths
Counselors help students adjust their schedules and plan for their futures.
Four tips for four years in high school
ISEF projects sit under lights. In the 2023-2024 school year, ISEF will be offered as a year-long science credit.
Planning accordingly
Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
Continuing to compete: seniors commit to schools for academics and athletics
Picking out a dress, Abby Wilson looks through the “glam rack.” The glam rack is a rack of dresses that are unique, with different kinds of patterns, colors, and designs. Usually, non-traditional prom dresses go here.
‘It’s more than the dress’
Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
Club members of BSU served food as people made their way down the line, choosing what they wanted on their plate.
Celebrating Black History Month
Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
A new lion leader
Left to right: Emme Staten, Beatrice Gilroy, Josie Pothast, and Marin Jones, juniors, share a laugh. Each ran for different positions on ASB.
Future lion leaders
ASB presidential candidate, Jonathan Garcia, stands at the high schools fall carnival put on by ASB.
Editorial: Jonathan Garcia for ASB president
Karter Hill, class of 2022 alum, was crowned May King last year.
The royalty rundown
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
Review: “14 Ways to Die”
Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day. “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasnt too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”
Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival
With Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift will be adding 20 news songs to her discography.
Taylor Swift announces 11th studio album after winning her 13th Grammy award
‘All Rise’ had its first live readings March 1, 2, and 3 at the International Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of ‘All Rise’ play. McCreary had an article written and published by Karina Rower in the fall of 2022.
‘All Rise’ puts the spotlight back on Black Lives Matter
Exit the King has already had two performances, but those interested can watch the play on March 7-9 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Studio Theater.
What is ‘Exit the King?’
Taylor Swift has been subjected to criticism about carbon footprint among the general population.
Taylor Swift threatens lawsuit over flight tracker
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
Review: “14 Ways to Die”
Spring into the season with some new reads.
April book recommendations to get you into the spring season
Book bans: Anti-racist books
Book bans: Anti-racist books
Ottessa Moshfeghs My Year of Rest and Relaxation, which was published in 2018, has become a pillar of media in millennial fiction.
‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’
Raising questions about conservative censorship trends in books and public education, banned lists with titles such as “The Hate U Give”, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, and “The Color Purple” now include “Maus” in their ranks.
Controversy over banning ‘Maus’, a graphic novel about the Holocaust
Joan Didion permanently changed the world of writing, reading, and journalism.
Remembering Joan Didion
Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
Priscilla dives into the fame and complications of Priscilla and Elvis Presleys relationship.
Review: ‘Priscilla’
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Trends and newsworthy events were plentiful in the summer of 2023. Movies were released, controversies arose, and the internet had something to say about it all.
Summer 2023: What happened and the internet’s response
45 years after its release, Grease has begun to lose some of its touch, with modern film critics such as Metacritic granting it a 7/10.
Does ‘Grease’ still hold up?
Are You There God? Its Me, Margaret has a number of classic coming-of-age moments, including an uncomfortable lesson about the menstrual cycle.
Reconsidering a rating
Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day. “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasnt too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”
Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival
With Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift will be adding 20 news songs to her discography.
Taylor Swift announces 11th studio album after winning her 13th Grammy award
Some have made the accusation that Ice Spice is an industry plant, meaning that she became successful from record labels using their money and connections to manufacture her fame.
Is Ice Spice a plant?
Through the 1990s, alternative rock was a male-dominated genre. However, Holes Love Through This proved to be a feminist triumph.
1990s alternative album “Live Through This” by Hole turns 30
The 2024 Grammys was held on Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena.
Overview: 2024 Grammys
Hidden in the pit. In the school’s auditorium, hidden beneath the stage, is the pit for the pit orchestra. During the musical, this space is filled with instruments, and the black structure to the left is where Kevin Egan conducts from. “I sit on a tall podium so I can see down to the musicians but I can also see on the stage,” Egan said.
Keep pit up
‘All Rise’ had its first live readings March 1, 2, and 3 at the International Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of ‘All Rise’ play. McCreary had an article written and published by Karina Rower in the fall of 2022.
‘All Rise’ puts the spotlight back on Black Lives Matter
Exit the King has already had two performances, but those interested can watch the play on March 7-9 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Studio Theater.
What is ‘Exit the King?’
During an improv night practice from December, Ava Neudeck, senior, practices with theater teacher Steve Beckingham.
Theater performers compete at the Thespian Regional Competition
Hidden in the pit. In the school’s auditorium, hidden beneath the stage, is the pit for the pit orchestra. During the musical, this space is filled with instruments, and the black structure to the left is where Kevin Egan conducts from. “I sit on a tall podium so I can see down to the musicians but I can also see on the stage,” Egan said.
Keep pit up
Sofia Gomez gets in character as the leading player of “Pippin.”
Stepping off the stage
In ancient Greek plays, characters’ identities were often displayed through masks. In this shortened version of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie, and directed by Jesse Kohler, actors portrayed gods don unique masks. The mask pictured here portrays Hermes.
The short on ‘Shorts ‘23’
Green Horizons: Throughout President Bidens four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis, Biden said.
Balancing ambition with political realities
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
Review: “14 Ways to Die”
LSU at West Linn High School provides support for me and my community.
My experience in Latino student clubs
Like any other Tesla car, there are advancements in its technology. However, is the Cybertruck a warning to a grey dystopian future?
Tesla’s tragic truck
Our school has five Standard Response Protocols (SRPs) for different emergency situations: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. 
Editorial: Standard Response Protocols need updating
Through the 1990s, alternative rock was a male-dominated genre. However, Holes Love Through This proved to be a feminist triumph.
1990s alternative album “Live Through This” by Hole turns 30
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
Review: “14 Ways to Die”
Through the 1990s, alternative rock was a male-dominated genre. However, Holes Love Through This proved to be a feminist triumph.
1990s alternative album “Live Through This” by Hole turns 30
Priscilla dives into the fame and complications of Priscilla and Elvis Presleys relationship.
Review: ‘Priscilla’
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Copies of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” on the shelves at the Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Town Center.
Mitski explores a new sound on “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Travis Scotts recent album Utopia has a backstory that dates back to June. Travis Scott - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 02 by Frank Schwichtenberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED.
Travis Scott’s triumphant return with “Utopia” gives hip-hop a rejuvenation
What is Career and Technical Education?
What is Career and Technical Education?
Green Horizons: Throughout President Bidens four years in office, he has enacted many policy decisions centered around climate and wildlife sustainability. As President, I’ll use my executive powers to combat the climate crisis, Biden said.
Balancing ambition with political realities
Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
A look into the 2024 tennis season
At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.
Baseball team falls in home opener
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Getting to know the 2023-2024 dance team
Rally up. Robert Shevlin, the womens tennis team coach, gathers the varsity and junior varsity players together to prepare for their first match of the season on March 13 against Lakeridge.
A look into the 2024 tennis season
At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.
Baseball team falls in home opener
Bo Dickson, senior, and his second grade buddy view their final design. Dickson created the piece based on his buddys ideas.
Ceramic students collaborates with Willamette Primary School
Sister symphony. Myrtle Guarisco, senior, and Eloise Guarisco, sophomore, play ‘A duet in D Major.’ This performance took place around 30 minutes after their act with the Woodland Quintet 1, similarly to other students who had multiple performances throughout the day. “We just picked a piece that we both liked, and it wasnt too heavy,” Myrtle said. “The parts were pretty equal and there were some pretty harmonies. It was fun to play with my sister.”
Band and Orchestra programs holds annual Solo & Ensemble Festival
Alaina Moore, senior, walks on to the court with family to join the ceremony. Moore has been on the varsity team for three years. “I’ve learned a lot about leadership, and especially just being there for those that you care about,” Moore said.
Womens basketball team wins on senior night 66—30
Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
14 Ways to Die by Vincent Ralph was published in 2021.
Review: “14 Ways to Die”
Some have made the accusation that Ice Spice is an industry plant, meaning that she became successful from record labels using their money and connections to manufacture her fame.
Is Ice Spice a plant?
Misha Rana, sophomore, performs her poem at the the annual Poetry Out Loud competition on Feb. 8.
A proud Poetry Out Loud
College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
College application season underway
Hidden in the pit. In the school’s auditorium, hidden beneath the stage, is the pit for the pit orchestra. During the musical, this space is filled with instruments, and the black structure to the left is where Kevin Egan conducts from. “I sit on a tall podium so I can see down to the musicians but I can also see on the stage,” Egan said.
Keep pit up
Ryan Vandenbrink and Janina Kraetschmer, seniors, high-five the other Amazing Race teams after their win in the finale.
The final Amazing Race report with Janina Kraetschmer and Ryan Vandenbrink
College applications can be filled with questions, details, and goals.
College application season underway
The mens soccer team is currently ranked 9th in state according to OSAA.
Fall sports progress and predictions
Among other school changes, the new block schedule has come into effect this year.
Staying on schedule
Beatrice Gilroy was elected ASB president after being the ASB vice president last year.
A new lion leader
The womens golf team qualified for regionals after placing third in their district competition.
Hitting the green
What is Career and Technical Education?
What is Career and Technical Education?
Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
Local church provides free breakfast to the student body
West Linns case of Senioritis
West Linn’s case of “Senioritis”
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the womens soccer seniors
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
Getting to know more about the mens soccer defenders
The 2023 football season preview
The 2023 football season preview
How well do you know the Pacific Northwests nature?
How well do you know the Pacific Northwest’s nature?
Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
Which Super Bowl Commercial are you?
Which wlhsNOW editor are you?
Which wlhsNOW editor are you?
Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?
Quiz: what edition of the Amplifier are you?
Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?
Quiz: what outfit should you wear to prom?
Despite not being able to play in certain games, Liam Jones, freshman, was still involved with the Unified Basketball team by doing things such as helping man the scoreboard. Here, he is being introduced to the crowd before a game.
How unified are unified sports?
Breaking a record of that stood for over a decade, Hayden Williams-Downing holds the schools newest record for a womens javelin throw.
Hayden Williams-Downing is ahead of the field in womens javelin
Our school has five Standard Response Protocols (SRPs) for different emergency situations: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. 
Editorial: Standard Response Protocols need updating
Tom Blyth, featured left, played Coriolanus Snow as Racheal Zeglar played Lucy Gray Baird, featured right.
“The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes” proves much darker than original trilogy
Unified Soccer is open to all who would like to participate and is always looking for more people to help out.
Unifying the community through soccer
Gretchen Bertram teaches the newly inaugurated Ethnic Studies class.
Learning through the lens of marginalized people in history
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The independent student media site of West Linn High School

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Ty Clarke, Co Editor-In-Chief

Ty Clarke, senior, is an Oregon native who found a place in Amplifier to join two of his favorite things: journalism and sports. His skills in journalism trace back to when he joined the Amplifier staff as a freshman. From the beginning, he had a knack for writing stellar sports articles. Then as a junior, he teamed up with Sean to be the new sports editor. Ty is involved in a variety of sports himself: he is a forward on the co-ed soccer team “Straight as a Rainbow”, a point guard in intramural basketball, and a member of the “Mis-Hits” tennis team. His favorite subject is AP English, because it opens his mind to new viewpoints and systems of belief. With his wit and amicable personality, Ty is easily the favorite student in several of his classes. In the future, he aspires to study either journalism or law in college.

All content by Ty Clarke

Students have options for planning their future

Ty Clarke
April 10, 2013

Plan 2. Expanded Options. Online classes. For most students, they will likely never utilize these options to plan out their high school career. Earlybird and summer school help students desiring to land...

Tips for future college applicants from a senior who made many mistakes

Ty Clarke
April 18, 2012

For the first two years of high school, I didn't think about college, unless it was in broad generalizations about the future. So when it came time to begin the application process, I had no idea where...

Ailish Duff, senior, lands $1,000 prize for writing contest

Ty Clarke
April 5, 2012

$1,000 check. A certificated signed by Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber. A one year membership in Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. Ailish Duff, senior, placed first in the Greenfield Peace Writing...

West Linn boys lacrosse team sets forth on a season full of high hopes

Ty Clarke
March 20, 2012

Always in the upper echelon of its sport, the boys lacrosse team is starting the season with expectations fitting for its spot in the state's elite. Despite graduating ten seniors, Kevin Cathcart, senior...

Survivor champion Evric Jenkins gives final rendition of LMFAO in a video interview

Survivor champion Evric Jenkins gives final rendition of LMFAO in a video interview

Ty Clarke
February 27, 2012

Evric Jenkins, senior, was crowned champion of Survior during a school wide assembly on Feb. 17. All nine contestants who were booted off throughout the week came back to make one last decision: who they...

May Day court announced following student vote

May Day court announced following student vote

Ty Clarke
February 23, 2012

Eighteen seniors were greeted with good news after school today when the May Day Court was announced. Nine boys and nine girls found out they were a part of the group when they each opened envelopes with...

Survivor Departure Interview: Jon Macemon

Ty Clarke
February 16, 2012

Jon Macemon, senior, describe to Ty Clarke about his experience on Senior Survivor in a video interview with Amplifier. Tune in to see Jon talk about explain his alliances and why he won't ever drink...

Hitting the hardwood: A gallery from a night of intramurals

Hitting the hardwood: A gallery from a night of intramurals

Ty Clarke
January 11, 2012

These images come from the intramurals games that took place on the night of Jan. 5. There are two games being featured in these pictures; Team 9 versus Team 6 and Team 5 versus Team 7. [nggallery id=17]

Powdertuff adds thrills, heartbreak for Power Rangers

Powdertuff adds thrills, heartbreak for Power Rangers

Ty Clarke
December 5, 2011

From jean shorts to short shorts, soccer jerseys to tank tops, the Powder Tough boys’ volleyball tournament was full of unique styles and a dedication to the ultimate prize: the right to play the staff...

Former student dies in crash

Ty Clarke
November 29, 2011

Justin Salchenberg, 21, died early Monday morning after his car crashed into the pole of a power line. He briefly was enrolled at West Linn High School, but later transferred to Cascade Academics School...

Deceit, blackmail and conspiracy: J. Edgar takes a long time to tell an intriguing story

Deceit, blackmail and conspiracy: J. Edgar takes a long time to tell an intriguing story

Ty Clarke
November 18, 2011

John Edgar Hoover is a man whose life was destined for a movie. His service in the Department of Justice and the FBI is legendary; he worked in the government for 44 years, under eight different presidents....

A taste of Pakistan

A taste of Pakistan

Ty Clarke
November 15, 2011

A group of West Linn students were given a look into a place they rarely see: Pakistan. This came courtesy of Faisal Irfan, a Pakistani exchange student who gave a presentation Tuesday, Nov 14 about his...

Top eight is pretty great: Lions make it to State tournament

Ty Clarke
November 10, 2011

The West Linn volleyball team is on a roll. Two post season wins has placed the co-Three Rivers League champion in the State tournament with seven other teams. Now, they are in prime position to compete...

Blue Man Group rocks the Keller

Blue Man Group rocks the Keller

Ty Clarke
October 27, 2011

It was a concert with no singing. A comedy act with no punch lines. A theater performance with no formal plot line. Ultimately, it was indefinable. The Blue Man Group is truly one of a kind. The group...

Presenting a case all their own: Mock Trial Team in the Big Apple

Ty Clarke
October 20, 2011

The Mock Trial Team is off to compete on an international stage. The team left Oct. 18 for the Empire City Invitational, held in New York, N.Y. The competition began on Thursday for the Lions, when they...

A little bit of swagger helps Lions start off well

Ty Clarke
October 18, 2011

As the West Linn Boys’ soccer team nears the end of its season, a win over Lake Oswego tonight on the West Linn’s home turf can help secure first place in the Three Rivers League. The Lions are 4-1-2...

Weekly lunch hot spot: Super Torta

Weekly lunch hot spot: Super Torta

Ty Clarke
October 5, 2011

Once a week, the Amplifier website will be providing you with a restaurant idea for lunch. It will offer a review along with an address, a website if available and phone number. Featured places may be...

Mike Lord, head baseball coach, resigns

Mike Lord, head baseball coach, resigns

Ty Clarke
October 4, 2011

In a developing story, Mike Lord has just resigned from his position as head baseball coach for personal reasons. During the past four seasons, Lord-coached West Linn teams have gone 76-40 and there have...

Veteran Boys’ Soccer Team open season with high level of competition

Ty Clarke
September 23, 2011

The Metro League is widely known across the State for having top notch programs in nearly every sport. It borders on unusual when a team from a different conference wins a State title. So when the Boys’...

Lions face familiar foe

Lions face familiar foe

Ty Clarke
September 16, 2011

When the West Linn football team faces off against West Salem, it will be a battle of two teams ranked in the top 25 of State. However, when the Lions’ offense looks across the line of scrimmage they...

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