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Franklin students Vita Westphal, Yenni Chavez, Marilyn Muñoz, and Easton Atlansky pose with Mikki Wilson at the recent “Create with Kindness” event. This event was held by the Franklin PTSA in collaboration with TikTok and the National PTA. Photo by
Put Down Your Phone, It’s Time to Tik-Talk 
Portland Elects Political Newcomer Keith Wilson For Mayor
A map showing Oregon’s 36 counties, with red and blue lines outlining the five different Congressional Districts. As Republicans nationally took the presidency and House of Representatives the two parties fought for district representative seats. Image by Wikimedia commons, outlines by Keats Henderson. 
A House on the Brink: An Insight into Oregon Congressional Races
Donald J. Trump’s official portrait from his first election in 2016, published in 2017. Trump will officially be sworn in as the 47th President on Jan. 20, 2025, after defeating Kamala Harris in November. Photo via the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Promises of the 47th President of the United States
The outside of the new Benson building. Benson’s recently redone building has many new features for students and teachers to aid them as a CTE school. Photo by Mildred Castillo Bojorquez.
A Student Perspective on Benson High School’s Grand Opening
A distressed student at Franklin, unable to access the boys’ bathrooms, which are locked. Recent vandalism to bathrooms at Franklin has caused reactions from students and staff alike. Photo by Emily Robertson.
Franklin Boys Bathrooms to Stay Locked as Vandalism Continues
A bulletin board welcoming students at the front of the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) room. SUN, a program run through Multnomah County, is working to connect the Franklin community and ensure that all students' needs are met. Photo by
SUN at Franklin: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures
Visual representation of online data security. Protecting schools from cyberattacks is a growing concern. Graphic by Jonathan Sommer via Canva.
Inside the Fight Against Cybercrime in Oregon’s Schools
Informational posters at the Oregon State Shooting Association with information about suicide prevention and child safety. Measure 114 has caused controversy, and a discussion about the balance between community safety and personal rights. Photo by
Triggering Controversy: Measure 114 Stuck in Oregon Appeals Court
Steven “Steve” Smith and his son, Jack, harvesting tea in India. Smith, a Franklin alumnus, had a massive impact on the global tea industry. Photo via Kim DeMent.
Franklin Alum Steven Smith’s Legacy Lasts Oolong Time
A microphone and pair of headphones hanging on the stand of the mic. The essential equipment for podcasting are these two items, but it’s important to keep in mind that “with great power comes with great responsibility.” Photo by
“Boys Will Be Boys”? No, Boys Will Be Podcasters
Screenshot of the gender disparity in AP Computer Science Principles, an AP STEM class taught at Franklin. Not just at Franklin, but across Portland Public Schools, female students are severely underrepresented in STEM classes. Photo via Yoshio Drescher.
Gender Disparity in Franklin’s AP STEM Classes
A recreation of popular thumbnails that channels like Jubilee, Nectar, and Cut use to promote their videos. These channels profit off of prompting conversations about various, sometimes controversial topics. Graphic by
The Problem with Jubilee’s Political Debate Videos
One of the many signs around Franklin prohibiting weapons from school property. These signs are implemented to restrict weapons of any kind and to reassure students and staff of the state of Franklin’s safety. Photo by 
Nov. 13 Lockdown Sparks Student Fear Surrounding School Safety
A phone, apple, mirror, ribbon, and measuring tape splayed across a table. Social media has increasingly become intertwined with most people’s lives, encouraging societal standards that push trending and unattainable body types. Photo by
The Wonder of Social Media: Find Your New Aesthetic and Your New Dream Body
Athletic Trainer Gerilyn Armijo surrounded by students in the sports medicine program at a Franklin home football game. The athletic trainer plays a key role in aiding injured athletes at Franklin. Photo by Jolie Barteaux-Peinado.
Paths to Recovery: Advice for Injured Athletes
The 2024 Franklin Wrestling team on their media day. This group is defined by their passion for their sport and the incredible coaches who support their growth. Photo via Lozen Warner.
A Look Into Franklin’s Wrestling Program
A club volleyball team playing a game at a large, regional tournament. Athletes who choose to play club sports are often required to pay thousands of dollars to participate.
The Cost of Excellence: Inequity in Club Sports
Meghan Dillon, the new second assistant coach for Franklin women’s varsity basketball team. Dillon hopes she will be able to help the team improve throughout this winter season. Photo by R.J. Fuglestad.
Meet Meghan Dillon, Franklin’s Newest Assistant Coach
Two of Franklin's women’s volleyball captains, Isha Shakya and Edie Stanley. As fall sports season ends, it's important to recognize the leaders who guide our athletics programs. Photo by Edie Stanley.
Meet the Leading Ladies of Franklin’s Fall Athletics
The Hawthorne Theater is located on the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and César E Chávez Boulevard. The Hawthorne Theater is among many of the great concert venues to visit across Portland.
The Three Best Portland Concert Venues for Teens
Album cover for “Chromakopia,” Tyler, The Creator's eighth album. Released on Oct. 28, the album was one of the most hyped up releases of the year. Photo from Tyler, The Creator.
Tyler, The Creator Drops Highly Anticipated Album
Meet the Plastics: The Making of “Mean Girls”
Meet the Plastics: The Making of “Mean Girls”
Open Signal’s front mural and sign located at 2766 NE Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. The bright colored murals on the side of the building give a warm welcome to the community they've cultivated.
Open Signal Offers Community Led Media Projects
The view of the McMenamins Edgefield stage where Clairo performed a concert for her “Charm” Tour. Clairo, an alternative singer who became popular in the late 2010s, brought a lovely concert to her Oregonian fans on Oct. 9, 2024.
Singer Clairo Brings “Charm” to McMenamins Edgefield
Photo Caption: Biplanes flying over downtown Portland in 1920. The most popular plane of World War I, biplanes were used throughout the First World War and into the 1930s. Photo by C.S. Woodruff, accessed through the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.
A Brief History of Portland: The Progressive Era
Southeast Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery on a gloomy fall day. The cemetery, established in 1866, is the final resting place forover 30,000 people and is reported by some to be haunted. Photo by Norah Dobrot.
Ghost, UFOs, and Bigfoot, Oh My!
Owala, Hydro Flask, and Stanley water bottles on a Franklin student's desk. The controversy of which of these three popular cups is best has been spreading based on personal preferences. Photo by Sofie Salewsky.
Hydro Flask vs. Stanley vs. Owala: The Ultimate Cup Conspiracy
The Portland International Rose Test Garden features magnificent scenery and a variety of rose species planted, with over 10,000 roses containing 610 varieties. Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR.
Portland Botanical Gardens: Strolling Through Serenity
A cup of coffee next to an open notebook in Rain or Shine. Studying in local coffee shops may just be the secret to academic success this school year. Photo by Isa Halle.
Caffeine and Concentration: The Best Coffee Shop Study Spots
Recognizing Our Franklin Post Seniors: Senior Superlatives
Recognizing Our Franklin Post Seniors: Senior Superlatives
How Many U.S. Senators Does It Take To Screw in a Lightbulb?
How Many U.S. Senators Does It Take To Screw in a Lightbulb?
Earth 2020
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Dear People With Broken Taste Buds,

Dear People With Broken Taste Buds,

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The 60 Day Rule

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Taxation Without Representation: How Minors are Being Robbed and America’s Core Ideals are Being Betrayed

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Photo Credit: Abby Chapman. From left to right: a bent metal straw, a plastic one-use straw, a long metal straw, a short metal straw with a plastic grip, a bendy reusable straw made of plastic. Portland’s one-use utensil law will take place within the year, limiting the amount of plastic straw consumers will use.

Portland Joins Straw Crackdown

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January 24, 2019
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The Popularity of Private Instagram Accounts

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January 24, 2019
Patriot Prayer and Solidarity Against Hate groups hold demonstrations in Seattle. Solidarity Against Hate is a Seattle “General Defense Committee” to stand up against far-right extremists. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Patriot Prayer Group Receives Backlash

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December 13, 2018

Instagram ‘Flop’ Accounts Provide Platform to Teenagers

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December 13, 2018
A front view of the Roosevelt High School campus. Roosevelt’s former football coach has been accused of harassing multiple staff members at the school. Photo Credit: McKenzie Keeler, Roosevelt Student

Roosevelt Coach Under Investigation

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November 14, 2018

Activism Goes Viral

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November 9, 2018
Portland’s Recycling Procedures Rebound to Waste

Portland’s Recycling Procedures Rebound to Waste

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October 15, 2018
Bill Cosby during a pinning ceremony at US Navy Memorial February 17, 2011, in Washington D.C. These honors were later revoked. Photo by Kevin S. O’Brien via wikicommons.

Bill Cosby Sexual Harassment Scandal

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May 29, 2018
Hawaiian Club’s two advisors Greg Garcia and David Stroup doing the shaka sign, which is usually translated from Hawaiian to mean ‘hang loose.’ Photo by Abby Chapman

Hawaiian Club

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May 29, 2018
A “Safe Lincoln Street” sign sits outside a house that has a red “X” spray painted in front of it. Most of the houses that have had red X’s spray painted outside had this same sign on their lawn. Photo by Abby Chapman.

Backlash Against People Brandishing Signs in Lincoln Street Neighborhood

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April 30, 2018
Amelia Earhart standing underneath her Lockheed Model 10-E Electra on March 1, 1937. Photo Via Wikimedia Commons.

Amelia Earhart’s Mystery

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April 30, 2018
Two huskies enjoy a meal in a silver bowl. The dog food brands that were recalled are no longer sold in stores and accessible for pet consumption. Photo by Jiel Beaumadier.

Dog Food Brands Recalled

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March 23, 2018
An exhibit in the Zymoglyphic Museum. This object the people are standing on is actually only six inches tall, and is made of rocks and various other natural materials. Photo by Abby Chapman.

Zymoglyph Museum

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March 23, 2018
An image of assorted pills and a needle with an unknown liquid in it. Portland has battled an addictive drug crisis over the past decade. Photo by Maico Pinelli.

Drug Use on the Rise in Oregon

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March 5, 2018
The outside of The Clinton Street Theater before a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Photo by Abby Chapman

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Live

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December 5, 2017
Free domain image of Edward Thorndike, who is responsible for the formation of the idea of The Halo Effect

Halo Effect

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December 5, 2017
The front of Franklin High School in the morning on the school day of October 11th. Photo by Abby Chapman.

Franklin STRONG Neighborly

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November 2, 2017
Franklin’s rugby team poses with a trophy during last season's spring championships. Photo by Kya Bailey.

Rugby Club

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November 2, 2017
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