by Emily Robertson | Apr 18, 2024 | Variety
Clients showcasing acrylic nails by Izzy Stine and Anahi Gonzalez-Martinez. Both Stine and Gonzalez-Martinez are in high school but are aspiring nail technicians who are already paid by clients to do nails. Nail technicians are the new rising stars in a world of...
by Ava Anderson | Apr 18, 2024 | News
A CVS pharmacy in Boston, Massachusetts. Pharmacies like this one have the new ability to fill Mifepristone prescriptions, increasing the availability of reproductive care. Photo by Ava Anderson. CVS and Walgreens pharmacies announced they will begin filling abortion...
by Hazel Weisberg | Apr 18, 2024 | Variety
A student choosing which New York Times (NYT) Game to play at the start of class. These simple concept puzzles are surprisingly complicated. Photo by Hazel Weisberg. New York Times (NYT) Games are taking over computer and phone screens everywhere, mesmerizing users...
by Jake Lubin | Apr 18, 2024 | News
The empty Makerspace at Franklin High School. Next year’s budget may not prioritize funding this space. Photo by Jake Lubin. As Portland Public Schools (PPS) redraws their budget for the upcoming school year, budget cuts loom for the Makerspace. The Makerspace...
by Ella Grimes | Apr 18, 2024 | Variety
A wall of perfume at The Perfume House on Hawthorne. They carry many of the popular perfumes seen on TikTok. Photo by Ella Grimes. Teeenagers are famous for wearing excessive amounts of perfume, but who can blame us for wanting to smell good? While many of the most...
by Emmet Bolls | Apr 18, 2024 | Variety
A cherry tree in bloom at the Portland Japanese Garden. The garden offers a wonderful place to see blooming cherry blossoms along with other beautiful flora. Photo by Emmet Bolls. As we transition into spring, it’s become nearly impossible not to look around and...
by Audrey Lynch | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Members of the Maroon mock trial team at the Oregon High School Mock Trial State Competition on March 16 and 17, 2024. Photo on right shows policy debate duo Luke Susswood and Francesca Silverstein who will be attending two national debate competitions. Throughout the...
by Gigi Bareilles | Apr 18, 2024 | Forum
Student data from a poll of the Franklin Post staff. Rice Krispies are a well-liked cereal that are certainly a fan favorite at Franklin. Photo by Gigi Bareilles. I’m certain that many could eloquently argue over which is the most divisive topic of our time. Politics,...
by Wrigley Cook | Apr 18, 2024 | Variety
The senior class of 2024 on the hills of Franklin’s campus. Franklin seniors have fewer than two months before graduation. Photo by Ailinh Van. Seniors have just over six weeks remaining in their high school lives, with graduation on June 4 and seniors’ final day of...
by Luke Susswood | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Interim Superintendent, Dr. Sandra Husk. In February, Husk left retirement to begin her temporary position with Portland Public Schools (PPS). Photo via Portland Public Schools. Who needs reality TV when you’re a student at Portland Public Schools? In this...
