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Photo Caption:  An AI chip surrounded by other technology. This chip represents the major competition between manufacturers competing for new AI technology in the United States. Photo by Igor Omilaev via Unsplash.
Chip Manufacturers Competing for AI Technology
A campfire between two cliff sides in the Owyhee canyonlands in southeast Oregon. Local and federal attention has been turned towards protecting over a million acres of the region. Photo by J. Davis via Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands
Fight to Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands Continues Despite Major Setbacks
The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education meeting from Jan. 7 2025. That night, board members voted on a new district-wide phone policy that will be enacted during the 2025-26 school year. Photo via the PPS Board of Education YouTube
School Board Votes to Expand Phone Policy District Wide
Oregon Health and Science University’s hospital in Portland OR. This past year they announced their plan to acquire Legacy Health, resulting in a variety of reactions from Oregon residents. Photo via Racheli Ross.
OHSU’s Acquisition of Legacy Health Faces Optimism and Opposition From Oregonians
Festivalgoers enjoying the 2024 installation “WhimsyWonderCloud” by Nikki Daskal. Installations like this one will take over Portland in February. Photo by Shannon Bager.
The Portland Winter Light Festival Is Going to Make February Lit!
Data from the 2023-24 Successful School Survey of Franklin’s instructional staff. The confidence of Franklin teachers that the administration has the “best interests of the school in mind” was among the sharp drops in favorability for this administration.
Fractures Exposed in Teacher-Administration Relationships
Alan Barton of the Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery showing their algae growth lab. Oregon’s oysters and clams are threatened by changing ocean temperatures and water chemistry.
‘Bout the Bait: Inside Oregon’s Crabbing Industry
A member of ASB helps guide Benji, the Franklin mascot, down a flight of stairs. ASB is one of the many forms of student leadership at Franklin. Photo by Ailinh Van.
A Look at Student Leadership at Franklin
“I Just Want to Quit Before I Die”: How Porn Warps Young People’s Perception of Intimacy
The Portland International Airport offers a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly infrastructure. The recently redone main terminal invites visitors and returning locals into an atmosphere of modern architecture and tranquility. Photo courtesy of Port of Portland.
Plane and Simple: Portland International Airport’s Eco-Conscious Takeoff
A table of Vietnamese food from Pho DaLat Restaurant, a local restaurant. With many whitewashed and commercialized versions of ethnic foods going around, it’s important to support small businesses — like mom-and-pop restaurants — and be willing to try new foods.
Whitewashing Foods: The Importance of Remembering Ethnic Roots
An American flag waves in the Portland sky. The flag is indicative of American ideals, and how those ideals will be perceived in the future is in the air, just like the flag.
A Refracting Future: An Analysis of Post-Election America
A teenager dressed in baggy clothing looking at themself in a mirror, holding their arms to their chest with a price tag stuck to them like an item for sale. We are taught in adolescence that our bodies are something we need to analyze and market to others, and that insecurity can take over until all you see is flaws.
Taking Our Power Back: The Cycle of Commercialized Self-Hatred
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
University of Oregon players Sione Laulea and Jerry Mixon running onto the field to play The Ohio State University in this year's Rose Bowl Game. Despite losing the game, the University of Oregon had a record-breaking first season in the Big Ten Conference. Photo by Darby Winter.
What’s Next For University of Oregon Football?
High Post, the Portland Trail Blazers replay and video editing room. For professional sports games to operate smoothly for their audiences, there are many moving parts and people involved. Photo by
Behind the Blazers: Game Operations
Trey Owens runs through a high-five line of his teammates at the beginning of Franklin's 64-65 loss at Jefferson High School on Jan. 7. Owens is one of the familiar faces from last year’s  Franklin’s men’s varsity basketball team. Photo by
Franklin Men’s Basketball Aims for Change
A diver, beneath the surface of the water. Scuba diving is one of a growing list of extreme sports, which are characterized by adrenaline-inducing properties and changing environments. Photo via Karl Anderson.
Courage and Competition: Extreme Sports and the People Who Love Them
Swim captains Guthrie Castile, Annalise Shorb, and Ruby Rippetoe-Crawford during a Portland Interscholastic League (PIL) swim meet. Franklin’s swim team practices at the East Portland Community Center, but holds swim meets at Matt Dishman Community Center’s indoor pool. Photo by Ailinh Van.
Franklin’s Swim Captains are Making a Big Impact
Jennifer “JJ” Jones works on one of the posters for the Agnès Varda Forever project. The brain-child of local artists, this project aims to educate people about French filmmaker Agnès Varda. Photo by Niko Courtelis.
The Best Director You’ve Never Heard of Returns to the Clinton Street Theater’s Screens
A pair of life-size wings belonging to a mural movement by artist Colette Miller. This mural is one of many in the Global Angel Wings Project that started in 2012, serving as a reminder of the importance of public art in the community. Photo by Luz Culbert-Nusser.
The Importance and Delight of Public Art
Portland’s biggest vintage mall Memory Den showcases its vintage radio collection. This is one of their many unique features.
Memory Den Captures Portland’s Retrograde Charm
Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and Pandora, six of the most popular music streaming apps, on a phone background. Music streaming platforms all have different strengths, so how do they compare to each other?
Which Music Streaming Platform is Actually the Best?
Franklin shown with planet-sized film equipment floating in the sky. This is the home of many teachers whose opinions regarding film you may or may not agree with.
Hot Film Takes: Franklin Teachers Edition
A workstation belonging to Stephen Hart, a resident at Whitewood Gardens. Hart often spends his afternoons here working on his model ship. Photo via Chris Nelson.
A Shipbuilder Despite the Odds: The Story of Stephen Hart
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 
A peculiar sort of three musketeers: the authors, the stuffed hedgehog they threw at people, and a stranger — aka their victim. Asking to take a photo with this stranger is a form of rejection therapy, illustrating how easy it is to try for yourself! Photo by
Rejection Therapy: Throwing Hedgehogs to Reduce Your Anxiety
Apizza Scholls, set up for customers to arrive. Between economic changes and pandemic recovery, small businesses have had many challenges in the past few years. So, what causes them to endure? Photo by
The Heart of Small Businesses
An employee holding up a tip screen, waiting for an answer. Do you tip your food service workers? Photo by
The Shift in Attitude Toward Tipping
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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Jennifer “JJ” Jones works on one of the posters for the Agnès Varda Forever project. The brain-child of local artists, this project aims to educate people about French filmmaker Agnès Varda. Photo by Niko Courtelis.

The Best Director You’ve Never Heard of Returns to the Clinton Street Theater’s Screens

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
February 24, 2025
A peculiar sort of three musketeers: the authors, the stuffed hedgehog they threw at people, and a stranger — aka their victim. Asking to take a photo with this stranger is a form of rejection therapy, illustrating how easy it is to try for yourself! Photo by

Rejection Therapy: Throwing Hedgehogs to Reduce Your Anxiety

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein and Frances Vice
January 29, 2025
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

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
December 5, 2024
Racism Targeting David Douglas Football Prompts Ongoing Investigation

Racism Targeting David Douglas Football Prompts Ongoing Investigation

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
October 30, 2024

Making Waves in the Deep Blue: Oregon’s Third-Party Voters

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein and Luke Susswood
October 2, 2024
Not Just Horsing Around: Hobby Horsing is a Real Sport

Not Just Horsing Around: Hobby Horsing is a Real Sport

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
May 22, 2024
Meet Rob Hill: Franklin’s Man of Mystery

Meet Rob Hill: Franklin’s Man of Mystery

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
April 18, 2024
Bills Are Not Bandaids: Impacts From the Strike Persist

Bills Are Not Bandaids: Impacts From the Strike Persist

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein and Luke Susswood
January 18, 2024
Blood, Sweat, and Typography: Student Journalism in PPS

Blood, Sweat, and Typography: Student Journalism in PPS

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
January 18, 2024
The Inside Scoop on the Division Street Dairy Queen

The Inside Scoop on the Division Street Dairy Queen

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
December 6, 2023
Strike Looms As PPS Unions Bargain With the District

Strike Looms As PPS Unions Bargain With the District

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein and Luke Susswood
October 31, 2023
"Bottoms": The Feminisn't Comedy of a Generation

“Bottoms”: The Feminisn’t Comedy of a Generation

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
October 4, 2023
Students Fight Book Bans for Their Right to Read

Students Fight Book Bans for Their Right to Read

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
May 25, 2023
‘No Pay? No Way!”: PPS Custodial and Nutrition Service Workers Rally for Hazard Pay

‘No Pay? No Way!”: PPS Custodial and Nutrition Service Workers Rally for Hazard Pay

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
April 19, 2023
PPS Community Faced With Difficult Decision About Law Enforcement in Schools

PPS Community Faced With Difficult Decision About Law Enforcement in Schools

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
March 13, 2023
The Debate is Getting Messi: Who’s the GOAT of Soccer?

The Debate is Getting Messi: Who’s the GOAT of Soccer?

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
February 15, 2023
The Costs and Cuts of Success: Weight Cutting in High School Wrestling

The Costs and Cuts of Success: Weight Cutting in High School Wrestling

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
January 19, 2023
Get Eggcited! We’ve Found the Ultimate Eggnog 

Get Eggcited! We’ve Found the Ultimate Eggnog 

Annalise Shorb and Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
December 8, 2022
As Gun Violence Escalates, PPS Safety Measures Expand

As Gun Violence Escalates, PPS Safety Measures Expand

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
December 8, 2022
Fentanyl Epidemic Pervades Oregon Communities

Fentanyl Epidemic Pervades Oregon Communities

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
November 3, 2022
Oregon Looks to Follow Suit After California Bans New Gas Powered Car Sales by 2035

Oregon Looks to Follow Suit After California Bans New Gas Powered Car Sales by 2035

Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein
October 6, 2022
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