by Opal Rockett | Apr 5, 2022 | Feature
Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s current poet laureate. Photo by Opal Rockett “[Poetry] offers people the opportunity to be uncertain. It offers people the opportunity to reveal themselves to themself. It offers people the opportunity to move in a manner that is very different...
by Emmet Bolls | Apr 5, 2022 | Feature
The guitar, like all instruments, is deeply reflective of and engraved in social transformations. Modern technology has led the classical guitar to new and highly innovative heights of musical expression. The rapid technological changes of recent decades has given...
by Shala Santa Cruz Krigbaum | Apr 5, 2022 | Forum
Male presenting character based on the “Wojak” meme style commenting on a form on anonymous board site 4chan. 4chan, and other sites like it, are hubs for dark humor. Illustration by Gabrielle Campbell Dark humor has been in the world of comedy for a long time on our...
by Stella Shumock | Apr 5, 2022 | Feature
A lineup of three Syrian Hamsters, nicknamed Teddy Bear Hamsters, pictured in boxes as though they were dolls. This relates to the mass marketed nature of hamsters in the pet trade and how they are shown as toys or ‘starter pets’ for children.Illustration by Stella...
by Quintana Jones | Apr 5, 2022 | Variety
A graduation cap with a 2022 charm, this year’s graduating class. Illustration by Quintana Jones. As the end third quarter nears, and future plans solidify, the seniors of Franklin are entering their bittersweet finale. As such, the dreaded senoritis is setting in....
by by Miranda Phinney | Apr 5, 2022 | Variety
A journal with spiritual symbols swirling into a void. Religion fulfills a range of base human needs, but there are ways to find fulfillment and purpose without religion or spirituality. Photo by Miranda Phinney. In American society today, people increasingly identify...
by Angelique Ute | Apr 5, 2022 | News
The Russian government began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022. His presumed reasoning is to overrun Ukraine and get rid of the government, preventing Ukraine from joining the NATO alliance. So far, almost $63 billion of damages have been recorded by...
by Max Emrich | Apr 5, 2022 | Variety
An idea for a potential float at the Franklin parade. Illustration by Alyson Sutherland. Disclaimer: This article is satirical, and for entertainment purposes only. According to TownAndTourist.com, “The Largest Thanksgiving...
by Oscar Ponteri | Apr 5, 2022 | News
Portland Association of Teachers President, Elizabeth Thiel addresses the Portland Public Schools Board on February 22nd regarding proposed staffing cuts. Portland Public Schools is planning on cutting a total of 107 educators as a result of decreased enrollment and...
by Abe Nelson | Apr 5, 2022 | Variety
Lofi Girl, a well known character in the lofi community. Lofi music, along with other similar genres, is great for focus. Illustration by Alyson Sutherland. All of us have different techniques and habits for studying. Listening to music is a popular way for many to...
