Critiques on the Coastal East Story by Sean Coughlin | Illustration by Henry Lefever and Story by Sean Coughlin | Illustration by Henry Lefever • February 19, 2024 This summer, I traveled to the East Coast, touring Washington D.C., New York City and more. Here are my thoughts.
What Happened to Concordia? Story and photos by Amélie Boehmer • December 14, 2023 Once Oregon’s largest and fastest-growing private university, Concordia University, Portland closed its doors unexpectedly.
In Full Bloom Story by Emma Boersma and Cash Courtney | Photos by Emma Boersma, Story by Emma Boersma and Cash Courtney | Photos by Emma Boersma, and Story by Emma Boersma and Cash Courtney | Photos by Emma Boersma • December 2, 2023 Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are an emerging environmental threat to the Willamette River.
Lewis and Clark, OSU or EU? Story by Zuzana Pleva | Photos by Zuzana Pleva and courtesy of Anglo-American University and Story by Zuzana Pleva | Photos by Zuzana Pleva and courtesy of Anglo-American University • November 30, 2023 Why some Grant High School students decide to pursue higher education in Europe.
You Get What You Pay For Story and illustration by Nora Simpson and Story and illustration by Nora Simpson • November 30, 2023 Portland Public Schools staff and faculty have expressed concerns that the 2023–2024 budget fails to properly fund education in the district.
The Caring Custodian Story and photo by Lincoln Hirata and Story and photo by Lincoln Hirata • November 30, 2023 Tim Curtin, Grant High School’s head custodian, is a man with an impressive work history who has devoted his life to the school.
Literacy Failures in Portland Public Schools Story by Margot Kalmanson | Illustration by Henry Lefever • November 30, 2023 Portland Public Schools’ plan to improve reading instruction for all types of learners.
An American Behind the Iron Curtain Story by Henry Lefever | Photo courtesy of Joanna Gilson • September 5, 2023 Joanna Gilson, a Grant High School alumna, recalls her time spent traveling and studying in the Soviet Union.
Staff Book Recommendations Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams, and Story by Ada Gardiner and Winnie Keane | Photos courtesy of Jesse England, Winnie Keane, Jennifer Loebs, Russell Peterson, Melody Rockwell and Michael Williams • August 31, 2023 Academic-themed reads from Grant staff members.
Overtime: Grant’s Lesser-Known Sports Nate Shine • August 31, 2023 The grand walls of the Grant High School gym are filled with banner after banner of the Grant Generals’ achievements, dating as far back as the 1930s. An average passerby might just see the traditional...
Off to a Good Start: Advice for Incoming Freshman Story by Audrey Hurst and Kate McFarland | Illustration by Lucy Brewster • August 31, 2023 What should incoming freshmen know on the first day of school?