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January 13, 2019 • No Comments

One of the most exciting times of the year is when yearbooks get dispersed to all: Flipping through the pages investigating the content for pictures or spotlights of yourself/your friends brings such a thrill. In case you haven’t seen one of Wilsonville’s wonderful yearbooks, a section titled “Senior Superlatives” makes an appearance every year. The recipients of these awards feature on their own page with...

Helpful ways to Combat Seasonal Depression

Alaina Bekebrede, Opinion section editor

January 11, 2019 • No Comments

It’s common to feel a little out of your element during the winter months. Shorter days, having to wear heavy layers, and in Oregon, the endless cloud cover and rain drenching us. Often Seasonal Affective Disorder, or ‘seasonal depression’ affects young people, particularly women who live far from the equator. I know what you’re thinking, this is half or more people who go to WHS who could possibly be influenced....

Turkey pardoning: Where do they go?

Zoe Lyons, staff writer

December 4, 2018 • No Comments

Every year the president chooses a few lucky turkeys to be pardoned. This year after this honor was given to two turkeys: Peas and Carrots. The President pardoned them on November 21st and they will go on to live out the rest of their turkey-lives on a Virginia farm. Each year the president was gifted a turkey, what they chose to do with it was entirely up to them, this gifting has since grown into the annual turkey...

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Academics

We’re in the clear!

Meghann Yochim, staff writer

January 14, 2019 • No Comments

We are now entering the last stretch of the first semester in the 2018-2019 school year, meaning that it’s the beginning of the end of the last year of high school for seniors. College applications have been submitted,...

College Alternatives

Sydney Jacobsen, Staff Writer

December 20, 2018 • No Comments

For the class of 2019, June is rapidly approaching and the reality of graduation, and plans for next year are becoming more and more important. And while we spend our entire year talking about college, and everything that...

The scores are out!!

Meghann Yochim, staff writer

December 16, 2018 • No Comments

We are now in the last month of the year, which means less than 30 days until 2018 is officially over. It also means that the PSAT scores are now out! If you haven’t already you can log on to collegeboard.org and check...

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Arts

Jasleen Kaur on Exploring Activism and Heritage Through Art

Isaac Boger, Editor

January 13, 2019 • No Comments

Junior Jasleen Kaur was the first artist I interviewed for the online newspaper, and her article was the first one I wrote as part of the Wilsonville Broadcast Club. Jasleen’s portfolio as an artist has expanded exponentially...

From Clowns to Saints, Wren Perrot’s Captivating Art

Isaac Boger, Editor

December 21, 2018 • No Comments

Despite moving to Wilsonville from Austin, Texas before her Junior year of High School Senior Wren Perrot quickly became a staple of the art community at Wilsonville High School. Her fantastic art is instantly recognizable...

Athena Lackides’ Pop Sculpture

Isaac Boger, Editor

December 15, 2018 • 1 Comment

Wilsonville High School is well known in the Oregon for its great Visual Art department. Because 2D art is easier to display, however, only half of the visual artists are able to reach a wider audience when their art is displayed...

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Student Life

Erin’s Law

Jessica Caulk, Student Life Editor

January 11, 2019 • No Comments

In 2015, Oregon, alongside 34 other states passed what's called Erin's Law. Erin Merryn; the founder of Erin’s Law, is not only a child sexual assault survivor but an author, speaker and activist. This law is meant...

Wilsonville Broadcast Network Presents:

Zoe Lyons, staff writer

January 2, 2019 • 1 Comment

There are so many things that make the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year: from spending time with family, time off of school, to hot cocoa; December sure has a lot to offer. But one of the best things about...

Wildcats make the most of the holidays

Ally Finkbeiner, staff writer

December 21, 2018 • No Comments

As Winter Break approaches, students and staff alike are getting ready to celebrate the holidays. This time of year is often spent with family and friends, completing holiday traditions and making memories. Many students...

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Sports

Defeating The Lions

Brenden Ertle, Staff Writer

December 19, 2018 • No Comments

The Wilsonville Wildcats, the West Linn Lions, a Friday night rivalry. The fans started filing in hours before tip off to get seats, this weeks game has been highly anticipated and we all expected a classic and that's just...

Wilsonville falls to Skyview 76-72 in last minute heartbreaker

Ryan McCord and Kyle Marshall

December 10, 2018 • No Comments

In a gut-wrenching defeat, Wilsonville Wildcats lose to Skyview Storm 76 to 72. Skyview took an early lead after the Wildcats got in early foul trouble. Foul trouble was a major factor in this game as many players for Wilsonville...

Boys Basketball throttles Ridgeview 103-43

Finlay Dunn, Staff Writer

December 6, 2018 • No Comments

On Friday, November 30th, the boys basketball team of Wilsonville High School had their first game of the season against the Ridgeview Ravens. The game was the first of the 2018-2019 season and a part of the Holiday Inn Wilsonville...

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