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Longtime Sunnyside Shower Project visitor Brent Lee sits outside after his shower. Located on the corner of SE 35th Ave. and Yamhill St., the Shower Project offers free showers and other services to homeless people. Photo by Jake Lubin.
Sunnyside Shower Project Treats Hygiene as a Human Right
Franklin students board TriMet’s 71 line after a full school day. Multiple parts of the TriMet system, including MAX and bus lines, are facing potential service reductions this fall due to the agency’s $300 million budget shortfall. Photo by Kate DeWeese.
New Changes to TriMet May Impact Riders
Thirty-five samples of counterfeit gold brought in by victims of Christina Duncan, a Portland woman who has sold over $43,000 of counterfeit gold since 2023. Gold is usually considered a safe investment, but it still carries risks, as seen in recent exchanges of counterfeit gold. Photo via Thomas Namba and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
Woman in Custody for Counterfeit Gold Scheme
Franklin students leaving school for the day queue around Yondr unlocking stations before exiting the main entrance. Franklin recently implemented a new phone policy in which Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) must be locked in Yondr Pouches throughout the school day. Photo by Fiona Snyder.
Franklin Institutes New Phone Policy Utilizing Yondr Pouches
The exterior of Capes & Crepes, located on Southeast 50th and Division. This new crepe, boba tea, and board game cafe is set to have its grand opening on May 23. Photo by
Crepes, Boba, and Board Games: Capes & Crepes Grand Opening on May 23
A collection of books, translated into English from Spanish, Italian, German, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, and Ancient Greek. Translators do invaluable work, ensuring that books are accessed by new audiences. Photo by Charlotte Hanscom.
The Hidden Art of Translation
Members of People of Color Outdoors (POCO) posing for a photo after hiking, camping, and bird watching at Camp Kiwanilong. POCO is a nonprofit organization aimed at reducing the fear and intimidation that people of color can feel in outdoor spaces. Photo by Cleo Craig.
Cultivating Equity on Oregon Trails: Pamela Slaughter and the Story of POCO
Families engaging in a variety of outdoor activities at family summer camps around Oregon, Washington, and New Hampshire. Family camp can help families explore, bond, and make lifelong memories. Photos by Tom O’Loughlin, Grace Blaschke, and via Camp Westwind.
Inside the World of Family-Focused Summer Camps
A completed ballot for the Multnomah County Democratic primary election of May 2024. This ballot was one of many that were successfully mailed in during the 2024 election. Photo by Elizabeth Kirsch.
A Ballot of Accessibility and Politics: The Fight Over Mail-in Voting
The lit service chapel at Mt. Scott Funeral Home. Mt. Scott Funeral Home is run by five funeral directors, offering various services such as funeral planning and grief resources. Photo by Finn Burton.
Inside the Funeral Service Industry
The Lone Fir Cemetery at dusk. Human mortality is inevitable, but this scenic graveyard represents light and tranquility among death. Photo by Sofie Salewsky.
Mortality and Making the Most Out of Our Lives
A pregnant woman lifts her shirt to allow a baby to touch her belly, while the baby is held by her own mother. Midwives have a unique role in providing support to pregnant people that goes beyond medical care. Photo by Joe MacKenzie.
The Underappreciated Tradition of Midwifery in the U.S.
Franklin science teacher Ashley Rose with several of her Anatomy and Physiology students. The workload for this class is rigorous, but students love Ms. Rose for her kind and supportive personality that ultimately helps them thrive. Photo by Sofie Salewsky.
Bridging the Gap: Creating Healthy Student-Teacher Dynamics
Various flip flops and sandals scattered around on the floor. Open-toed shoes have been a controversial shoe choice in schools because of the exposure of your bare feet. Photo by Shani Ross.
Get Over Yourselves Franklin, We’re Wearing Flip-Flops to School
A digital artwork by Franklin student Imogen Schoonover. Federal budget cuts and AI-generated artwork pose a serious threat to artists.
Reduced Student Accessibility to the Arts
An Eture Sports training session in Valencia, Spain, in September. Two former players of the Franklin Soccer program are taking a gap year in Spain to catch the attention of college recruiters. Photo via Eture Sports.
Former Franklin Athletes Chase Goals in Spain
A climber and their belayer top rope climbing at Portland Rock Gym’s Beaverton location. Portland Rock Gym has a multitude of rock climbing types accessible to climbers in the Portland Metro Area. Photo by Isa Halle.
Portland Rock Gym: Turning Portlanders Into Climbers for Over 35 Years
Three vintage tennis rackets lie on a tennis court. Though they, of course, use modern equipment, seniors living in Oregon participate in all kinds of sports, finding lifelong joy in athletics. Photo by Norah Dobrot.
For Older Oregonians, Sports Provide Connection to Community and Activity
KOIN Sports Anchor Brenna Greene on the job. Greene, as a woman in sports media, has faced immense challenges. This is a common experience for women in sports, and the contributions they make need to be recognized. Photo via Brenna Greene. 
The Overlooked Impact of Women in Sports
A teenager in high school with the app PrizePicks loaded on his phone. This is one example of a sports betting app that is highly prevalent amongst teens. Loose gambling regulations on sports fantasy games have made it easier for young people to gamble on sports. Photo by Dashiell Hampson.
Sports Gambling is Running Rampant in Teens
A variety of the Little Free Libraries scattered around southeast Portland. These libraries increase access to books and aid community connection. Photo by Evie Bell.
Little Free Libraries Foster Creativity and Community Locally
Music Millennium’s storefront, located in East Portland, on Sept. 14, 2025. Their upcoming events are listed in the windows so fans can see when to stop by for their favorite artists. Photo by Kaya Goddard.
Spinning New Sounds: Portland Music Stores on Promoting New Albums
Part of Music Millennium's vinyl collection, consisting of many artists and bands. Music is a big part of Portland’s identity, and Music Millennium plays an important role in that, as one of the most popular music stores in Portland. Photo by Kai Blanchard-Ambrose.
Find Your Jam in Portland’s Music Scene
Big Thief performing at Edgefield Amphitheater on their Somersault Slide 360 Tour. Big Thief is currently on tour following the release of their sixth album, “Double Infinity.” Photo by Hailey Adalean. 
Double Infinity: An Album in Transition, Yet Firmly in Control
A wall full of cinema reels found behind the curtains of the Hollywood Theatre. These reels are used for projecting physical film onto a big screen. Photo By Francis Bolton
Physical Film vs. Digital Footage: Exploring Artistry
The Tactile Intimacy of Handwriting
The Tactile Intimacy of Handwriting
Jessica Crawford, a racer at the 2023 West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, raises her paddle in celebration of her third-place finish. The West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta is one of the biggest fall festivals in the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Evan Marx.
Fantastical Ghouls Paddle Thousand-Pound Pumpkins
A collage of Franklin students posing to show off their outfits, featuring Amanda Yang, Nuala McNamara, Maggie Mosher, Ariadna Eichenauer, Jared Cajero-Cadenas, Alexander Newman, Naomi Evans, and Jackson Rudine. Fashion trends among Franklin students are consistently changing as time moves forward.
Runways to Hallways: The History and Influence of Fashion Trends at Franklin
Blossoming Lotus Café & Juice Bar, serving organic vegan dishes, is located within Root Whole Body Health Inc. It is one of the many growing and creative vegan restaurants across the city. Photo by Isabel La Puente Lafrenz.
Veganism is Gaining Popularity in Portland
Franklin students and staff attending the Fall Club Fair. This annual event, which took place on Sep. 18, is a great opportunity for clubs to advertise themselves to potential new student members. Photo by Scar Dickerson.
Starting Your Own Club at Franklin
Recognizing Class of 2025: Senior Superlatives
Recognizing Class of 2025: Senior Superlatives
Top 10 Things To Do Before You Graduate
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?
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A view over Hawthorne at sunset, showing the life of Portland. In recent years Portland has become a safe haven for individuals of diverse backgrounds during times of advocacy. Photo by Will Lowe.

A Brief History of Portland: Civil Rights, Freedoms, and Liberties

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A Brief History of Portland: The Cold War and Its Lasting Impact

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A petition booth opposing labor camps that forced migration. Portland experienced many changes and growth throughout the Great Depression and World War II, many of which will be highlighted in this cycle’s “A Brief History.” Photo via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

A Brief History of Portland: Fighting, Fascism, and Fear 

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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

Will Lowe
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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

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A drawing of a bird's eye view of Portland from 1879. Created by E. S. Glover, this map shows the early landscape of the developing city. Photo via the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division.

A Brief History of Portland: The Start of a State 

Will Lowe
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A whiteboard with a cutout of an orange t-shirt with black handprints stating “every child matters.” Sept. 30, is a nationally recognized day to honor, acknowledge, and bring awareness to residential schools in America; on this day everybody is encouraged to wear orange in solidarity. Photo by

A Brief History of Portland: Oregon’s Indigenous People

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New Literary Arts Building in Southeast Portland

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Five Percent of the Way to a Music Millennium

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Confidential Advocates: An Underutilized and Underrecognized Resource

Confidential Advocates: An Underutilized and Underrecognized Resource

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An Apocalyptic Amount of Choices in the Apocalypse

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The Resurgence of the “Hunger Games” Franchise

The Resurgence of the “Hunger Games” Franchise

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Spider-Man: Into the Revolution of Animated Films

Spider-Man: Into the Revolution of Animated Films

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Hats On or Off? A Hat-tastic Dialogue

Hats On or Off? A Hat-tastic Dialogue

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October 30, 2023
Canada Warns Their 2SLGBTQ+ Citizens Traveling to America

Canada Warns Their 2SLGBTQ+ Citizens Traveling to America

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October 4, 2023
LGBTQ+ Wellness Night

LGBTQ+ Wellness Night

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How Franklin Teacher Dylan Cohen Makes Math Fun

How Franklin Teacher Dylan Cohen Makes Math Fun

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April 19, 2023
Ways to Improve Our “Already Perfect School”

Ways to Improve Our “Already Perfect School”

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March 13, 2023
Misogyny in Star Wars

Misogyny in Star Wars

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March 13, 2023
Oregon’s 2023 Legislative Session has Begun 

Oregon’s 2023 Legislative Session has Begun 

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February 15, 2023
How to be (Minty) Fresh With Your Gum Choices

How to be (Minty) Fresh With Your Gum Choices

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January 19, 2023
The Swim Team, Athletes Without a Field or Court

The Swim Team, Athletes Without a Field or Court

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Good Things in the World

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Solar Panels, What Are They? Why Are They Important?

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A Brief History of Metal

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