Amplifier West Linn High School
West Linn, Ore. / Volume 101 / Issue 1 / Fall 2020
courage under CRISIS Amplifier West Linn High School 5464 West A. Street West Linn, OR 97068 503-678-7800 wlhs-amplifier@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us wlhsNOW.com MATILDA MILNER co-editor in chief SKYLAR MOORE co-editor in chief HELENA ERDAHL coverage editor LILY GOTTSCHLING copy editor KARINA ROWER web manager AUDREY LIPPERT podcast editor HAYDEN FISH arts and culture editor LOGAN WINDER opinions editor ETHAN WALLHOOD photo editor AUGUSTIN SEIGNEUR co-social media editor DELANEY CALLAGHAN people editor SYDENY McCRONE current events editor GLENN KRAKE adviser
TWITTER: @wlhsamplifier @wlhsNOW FACEBOOK: @westlinn.amplifier INSTAGRAM: @wlhsNOW SNAPCHAT: @wlhsNOW YOUTUBE: wlhsNOW The Amplifier is published bi-annually by the West Linn High School journalism class. Opinions expressed in commentaries and editorials represent thoes of the writer, and are not necessarily the opinons of West Linn High School, its administration, faculty, staff or student body. 2
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
2020, to say the least, has been a frenetic whirlwind, unhinging everything, from our sense of normality, to our physical safety, to our preconceptions about the law and those who enforce it. The start of the decade has chewed up the world and spit it out a changed place. A global health crisis has taken the lives of 225 thousand Americans, over one million lives worldwide. Remote schooling and Zoom classes have become the substitute for in-person learning. Unemployment has surpassed a national record, with a target at marginalized groups. Fires have ravaged our state as the starking reminder of climate change’s ever-increasing effect on our earth. And the killing of George Floyd has cultivated a national movement to demand justice and equality for Black people, resulting in months of riots
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Geoffrey Bingham’s inspiring wildfire story
CDC guidlines for safe seasonal celebrations
Universal preschool will change lives for the better
Honoring the life of the late Ruth Bater Ginsburg
WHAT WOULD HOPE FOR YOU DO? HALLOWEEN
CLASS CONSCIOUS
LINES OF LEGACY
UNIVERSITY OF COVID-19
Navigating college admissions in the age of a pandemic
and protests across the globe, and a number more Black lives lost to police violence. 2020 has brought pain, and loss, and suffering. It’s brought forth repressed anger toward law enforcement, and the questioning of authority. However in a period of distress, of ache, of longing for a different fate, we turn to the small, galant acts and attitudes to illuminate a dark world-we look for courage under crisis. This edition of the Amplifier aims to honor that idea. Our traditional tabloid newspaper takes the form of a magazine this fall, offering us the unconventional medium we need to chronicle an unconventional year. This change in pace allows us the space to mourn our losses and our failures, while also celebrating the figures and voices who have come eye-to-eye with
their adversities. Our cover design features two cliffs. We’re a nation plagued with polarization-- red versus blue, Black versus White. The chasm of the rocks aims to embody the chasm dividing our country, the chasm between its people. We’re a seemingly disparate whole, one diverging even more so around major elections, and this year has been a striking attest to that. At the intersection of these cliffs lies the Amplifier. Our role as a student publication is to report on the divisions of our country and society, while dispiriting, but also to recognize the silver linings-- the stories that touch our souls and awaken a deep desire to carve change. Our cover is a homage to our current state, one that recognizes both the struggle of our country and the
courage laced within it. Our staff worked diligently to produce this edition. We’re used to the comfort of a classroom--a unified space to bounce ideas off of each other and speak in candor-- so the shift to Zoom was a new experience, one that precipitated its own challenges but that also yielded an opportunity to learn and adjust to new terrain. We hope you can find a just balance in these pages, one that reflects our hard work and the facilitation of old skills, but also one that pays tribute to the new perspectives and ideas we are working to embrace-- honoring the importance of showing courage under crisis. Sincerely and truly, Your editors, Matilda Milner and Skylar Moore
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A review of Freddie Gibbs’ album, “Alfredo”
COURAGE MAKE PROTEST UNDER CRISIS AMERICA PAINT CROSSWORD GREAT AGAIN, Political activists leave WE CAN DO thier mark on BETTER the streets of Pro-candidate opinions
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CIVIL RIGHTS WORKING THE ART THROUGH THROUGH THE STUDENT’S THE DECADES PANDEMIC VOTE Honoring some of the most influential civil rights art
A look into contributions from teenagers as essential workers
Gen Z’s voice and opinions about this year’s election
CREATIVITY FOR A CAUSE
How West Linn has contributed to the BLM movement in a unique way
PRACTICING THROUGH A PANDEMIC
Tennis teams find ways to connect and play among times of uncertainty 3
Taken from the north end of Geoffrey Bingham’s property, this photo shows the Potter Road Fire that blazed the night before this school year began. Photos courtesy of Geoffrey Bingham.
What Would you do? BY ETHAN WALHOOD photo editor
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ingham’s story begins how one might expect. “Just before nine, I can’t really remember, it’s all kind of a blur. I just remember sitting there and I thought about my bird feeders. I’m like, ‘Oh, I should probably take down the glass bird feeders.” As he took down the backyard bird feeder, a sudden blue flash and a loud boom arose from his neighbor’s field. As he checked for a fire, he quickly realized that there was an inferno headed straight for his elderly neighbor’s home. Bingham hopped in his pickup and drove down the road only to slam his brakes just in time to stop in front of a fallen tree. He made his way home and switched into some tennis shoes and made it to his neighbor’s home on foot. It was at this moment that he made an important realization. “When I was hopping the fence, one of the neighbors was like, ‘slow down,’ and I’m like, there’s a human being over there.” 4
This would be the thought that would lead Bingham to keep on doing his best to save the people and the structures that were in danger. After finally making it across dozens of acres to save his elderly neighbor who’s front yard was already catching fire, Bingham’s troubles had just begun. “So this new fire starts in what I have identified as our potential fire hazard,” Bingham said. “If anything to the east of me goes up, it’s that dry east wind that’s gonna push a fire which is exactly what it was doing at night. So I ran across the field again and let one of the firefighters know we had a new fire burning and, I don’t know if you’re aware, but it’s about to take this guy’s house out.” After going on a quick look around of the various fires burning in the area with the firefighter, Bingham was told that they couldn’t get a fire truck in the area to stop the fire downwind of his home. “I ran on back and I grabbed a shovel. And then the other neighbors grabbed their
While Mr. Bingham and his crew were able to save his neighbor’s home and workshop, they weren’t able to save this car in the forest behind the home. The car sits less than 1000 feet from Bingham’s own home. Photos courtesy of Geoffrey Bingham.
Just 20 feet down the hill from the burned out car, the ash from the previous night’s fire sits inches away from Geoffrey Bingham’s neighbor’s workshop. Photos courtesy of Geoffrey Bingham.
“I had walked outside the front door and after about two steps I looked in the direction of where the transformer blew, which is to the north, and I immediately saw fire in my neighbor’s field.” - Geoffrey Bingham, permaculture teacher shovels,” Bingham said. “It kind of felt like kids in a sandbox for a while. We were also using buckets, and pouring water from the pond… And then finally, our brains just kind of turned on” They realized that their strategy wasn’t going to work and that they had to make some upgrades. Bingham’s neighbor brought out the Dingo (a small sized earth mover) and the rest of them loaded up a watering trough into a pickup truck. With these new tools, they had finally created a strong trench line that the fire could not cross. At 5:30 a.m after hours of work, a fire truck was finally able to get in and the professionals were able to finish the job. Bingham was finally able to retire as a one night firefighter, but the dangers of the situation were just beginning. Looters and looky loos made their way through his neighborhood over the next week. In fact, Bingham almost witnessed the demise of one of them. “This lady came bombing down the street at 40 miles an hour, and I’m standing talking to somebody else. Which isn’t unusual for
somebody to bomb that thing, but you really shouldn’t be going that fast on that road.” Bingham said.“But they were and then they saw the tree blocking the road. And so they drove into the tree at 40 miles an hour and the branch went through the windshield right between the two of them.” This is just one of the things that Bingham had to deal with as they had more traffic on their street than they had ever had before. Combatting false information was a huge issue for Bingham as all kinds of stories came out from all kinds of different sources. Everyone from Antifa to Bigfoot had been accused of starting the fires in his area. “Obviously, I think it illustrates that we have some bigger societal issues that maybe we should address, instead of ignore,” Bingham said. “It wasn’t antifa out here. It was, you know, Joe’s kid. As sad as that sounds, that’s what it was.” But when it comes down to it, these aren’t the kinds of things that we need to worry about as wildfires are becoming more and more
common in our area, and many people are less prepared than they need to be to let go of the things that they hold so dear to themselves. “What’s important? I mean, that’s a no brainer. That’s the easiest question you’ve asked me,” Bingham said. “It’s when you’re sitting there, and you have to make a decision. I mean, we didn’t hesitate. The first thing to get out of this house, for me, was my wife and my kids and my dog. But yeah, I just, I think you just realize that everything is just stuff. It’s just stuff… And so I think that’s, I mean, I think I knew that already, but a situation like that puts it right in front of you.”
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BY SYDNEY McCRONE current events editor Fall is in the air which means: pumpkin patches, falling leaves and of course, Halloween. However, this year’s celebrations are going to look completely different than in the past. Due to the not-so-recent outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing is a state-enforced guideline, but many are questioning what that will look like for this year’s traditions? As of Sept. 21, the CDC published a quote saying, “When planning to host a holiday celebration, you should assess current COVID-19 levels in your community to determine whether to postpone, cancel or limit the number of attendees.” With this in consideration, the CDC also wants people to take into account certain factors, such as the duration at the gathering, the locations the attendees are coming from, the behaviors of the attendees prior to the gathering and so on. Trick-or-treating is a typical tradition kids look forward to throughout the year. Dressing up, getting candy and running around with friends is one of the many joys of the season. For local families, they still would like to continue their autumn tradition and are planning ways to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Michelle Bloom, West Linn High School nurse states that, “I don’t know that I would rec-
ommend indoor get togethers. As a health professional, you think about the risks. Outdoor is better than indoor and fewer people are better than more people.” With this in mind, holidays usually include large get togethers and the spread of infection is likely within groups of people, which may cause a setback for the school year to start again with in-person learning. With new stories and updates from the CDC, it’s safe to say that it is not strongly advised to celebrate this Halloween with trick-or-treating, but that of course won’t stop everyone. In order to keep everyone safe on Halloween, here are a few recommendations to keep in mind according to CDC guidelines: • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may be harder to keep this distance, such as restrooms and eating areas. • Avoid using restroom facilities at high traffic times, such as at the end of a public event. • Avoid busy eating areas, such as restaurants during high volume mealtimes, if you plan to eat out at a restaurant. • Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, elbow bump, or give hugs. Instead wave and
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verbally greet others. Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and within 6 feet of others.
Lee Farms welcomes families into a COVID-19 friendly environment with a social distancing friendly atmosphere. Some of the fun activities at this local pumpkin patch incldue: buying delicious fall treats such as donuts, pies and apple cider, as well as walking around the property to find the perfect pumpkin to decorate your porch. Photo by Sydney McCrone
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OPINION: Universal preschool will change lives for the better
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BY MATILDA MILNER co-editor-in-chief
Nov. 3 is a date that has developed a meaning of its own, with no additional context. It’s floated about on social media and in conversation, and seldom does one inquire what is to happen on that date, in the same way that a reference to Cher rarely inspires one to ask, “Cher who?” Politics has seeped into the mainstream, and Americans, as a rule, have internalized that Nov. 3 is election day. This Nov. 3, Oregon ballots include more than one notable measure. Measure 109, for example, would effectively decriminalize use of psilocybin for users over 21. Measure 107 would limit campaign donations in Oregon. However, unlike Measure 109 and Measure 107, ballot measure 26214 in Multnomah county pertains more specifically to the younger population. This measure proposes an increased income tax on households earning upwards of $200,000 annually an
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additional 3% in order to fund tuition-free preschool. The first five years of a child’s life are the most developmentally important. The California Department of Education notes this, saying that they are, “especially crucial for physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development.” Without adequate nurturing, children may develop depression, anxiety, developmental delay, and substance abuse issues later in life, according to an article from Healthline.com. Universal preschool could curb neglect in young children. Warm, safe environments with an attentive adult are not realities for every child, particularly from low income families. An article from the American Bar Association finds that childhood neglect is over seven times more likely to occur in socioeconomically disadvantaged homes than in families more financially well off. The article, however, does not attribute this to some innate
cruelty that festers below the poverty line. Neglect is another symptom of poverty, a de facto reality of strained economic circumstances. While emotional neglect may occur in any household, though correlated to financial status, malnourishment and food instability is an issue more exclusive to lower economic status. Last year, in Oregon alone, over 300,000 students met the requirements for free and reduced lunch, according to Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon. This program airs more on the side of “free” than “reduced”, offering breakfast and lunch to students at no charge. Preschool students joining the ranks of Oregon public school would allow eligible students access to these meals. Nokidhungry.org describes food insecurity in a child’s early years as both a health problem, an educational problem, and a workforce readiness problem. The article includes frequent hospitalization, stunted
physical and psychological development, low academic achievement, social and behavioral problems, and underpreparedness for the workforce in the myriad of challenges that children may have to face if they experience food insecurity in their early years. The free meal services provided by public schools could legitimately change the course of children’s lives by preventing malnutrition in early ages. Preschool students and their families aren’t the only ones who benefit from universal preschool.
This program would expand teaching jobs in Multnomah County, at an estimated starting wage of $18 an hour, according to an article from Southwest Connection. Additionally, these teachers would be entitled to all of the same union benefits as their peers. But this could have a disproportionate impact on marginalized groups. The Migration Policy Institute reports that the field of childcare is dominated by recent immigrants, specifically young women. Offering positions in this field through official government channels legitimizes them, and prevents
exploitation of workers in a difficult and undervalued field. Universal preschool will transform lives and communities in Multnomah county by reducing both emotional and nutritional child neglect, supporting child development and working families, and creating union jobs. And all this accomplished by a small tax on high income earning families. Clackamas county has no reason not to follow suit.
School Bus yellow, as sported on these “UP now” flyers, has become a signature of the universal preschool movement. UP now coalition members can often be spotted at rallies across Portland, donning T-shirts in the same hue, alongside their comrades from the Democratic Socialists of America.
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LINES OF LEGACY Honoring the life of the late Ruth Bater Ginsburg By Helena Erdahl Coverage editor and Lily Gottschling Copy editor
Illustration by Lily Gottschling
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Ginsburg served as director at the ACLU as the director of the Women’s Rights Project.
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Navigating college admissions in the age of a pandemic
BY SKYLAR MOORE AND AUGUSTIN SEIGNEUR co-editor in chief and co-social media editor
With the COVID-19 pandemic thieving the routine of traditional education, seniors applying to college this fall are left without the guide of in-person support. Zoom calls and virtual events have become the substitute for college tours and fairs, yet even these alternatives can feel like a scant replacement for the resources available to students pre-pandemic. The cancellation of local standardized testing has also thrown a damper in the admissions process, shifting the focus of SAT/ACT scores to other elements of
the application, such as personal essays, letters of recommendation, GPA, course rigor, and extracurriculars. Below is a compilation of general application tips and information as received through Kami Vermillion, college and career coordinator, and Paul Hanson, assistant principal. For additional information, seniors are invited to schedule meetings with Vermillion and their counselor, and can consult the “wlhscollegeandcareers” Instagram, along with the counseling department’s YouTube page.
“Give yourself a little bit of grace. It’s a weird time for everybody,” -Kami Vermillion, college and career coordinator Graphic by Skylar Moore.
According to the College Board, around 8 million students take the SAT each year, however due to the pandemic only 2.2 million have taken it this year. So far, “Over 1,500 4-year colleges and universities nationwide have waived standardized testing requirements,” Hanson said.
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Finding the right schools Even though there may be no in-person tours or college visits, that doesn’t mean these events don’t exist in a virtual format. With thousands of schools throughout the nation, the decision to choose a select handful to apply to can be daunting, however online college visits and webinars can help prospective students learn about a variety of different schools in a short amount of time. All virtual college visits can be found through Naviance, and additional webinars hosted by schools of interest are advertised on their website, social media accounts, and in emails.
Using Naviance The Naviance platform helps students understand their strengths and interests, to help steer toward a potential degree and career in the future. It analyzes student’s goals to help strengthen competencies in essential areas. It has a course planner that allows students to align their career goals with the corresponding classes, helping students look further down the road and encouraging them to take more rigorous classes. Another useful feature is that the program shows entrance requirements for selected potential colleges, helping students track their progress into a dream institution.
Seeking letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation from both teachers and counselors can offer a way for students to include the voices of trusted adults when applying, and can give colleges a better sense of who they are as a member in their school and community. “I think letters of recommendation are a great way for students to be able to have someone else advocate for them and speak on their behalf,” Vermillion said.
Utilizing other factors of the application With no standardized testing, other elements of the admissions process will become a bigger slice in the multi-tiered college application process. Strong, thoughtful application essays, GPAs, course rigor and extracurriculars will hold more weight than in previous years.
Managing stress Stress related to school can take a toll on students’ mental health, but there’s a variety of ways to manage or reduce this stress. Good study habits, adequate sleep, exercise and a balanced diet can help students feel more confident about the process of applying, and applying on time. It’s also important to remember that your application is your application, not anyone else’s. “Everyone works at their own pace,” Vermillion said. “As long as you’re aware of your own deadlines, it doesn’t’ matter what everyone else’s are.” Keeping this in mind can help students take a breath and focus on their own goals. 13
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Gangster Affairs A Review of Freddie Gibbs’ Album BY HAYDEN FISH arts and culture editor
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reddie Gibbs’ latest project “Alfredo” snuck out this early May, and now, even in late October, I’ve still got it stuck in my head. Frequently Gibbs employs the tactic of exclusively teaming up with one single producer for the entire album, such as his previous 2019 project “Bandana” with artist MadLib. Here on “Alfredo” Gibbs collaborated with notable producer The Alchemist who’s seen the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mac Miller, and many more. This is not the first time they have united either, Gibbs worked with The Alchemist back in 2018 on the record “Fetti”. These two artists’ teamwork is at the core of what makes “Alfredo” so fantastic. The Alchemist’s production serves up clean instrumenta14
tion, with pianos, horns, and violins. Tending to contrast Gibbs’ intense vocals with a relaxing and laid back beat, although not afraid to match his high energy on certain tracks either. This vintage feel to the production makes it sound current yet classic, relevant yet refined. This production is substantive, but knows when to make way for the bars. Gibbs himself recognizes the strength in this duo and even titled the project a blend of their two names, The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs, hence Al-Fredo. Throughout the record, Gibbs exclaims himself as the kingpin, of both rap and crime, one whose image is pulled straight from classic mobster films like “Goodfellas” or “Scarface”. Even down to the album’s cover,
Gibbs twists the puppeteer hand present in the logo of “The Godfather”, here it’s juxtaposed onto the act of one twirling pasta. Both in “The Godfather” and “Alfredo” these hands represent someone in control, who pulls the strings of the underworld. Gibbs portrays himself as a man who’s massive drug wealth opens new avenues of organized crime, a man whose daily high stake dealings have pulled him out of poverty, and now relishes in the high life. A champion of the American dream by any ruthless means possible. Although he’s embellishing this crime boss role it doesn’t matter, he’s so convincing it has the listener feeling unstoppable as well. “Alfredo” doesn’t waste your time getting warmed up, the
Illustration by Hayden Fish.
opening cut “1985” works wonders to set the stage to encapsulate the whole project. Setting the groundwork for what listeners should expect for the upcoming series of tracks, all accompanied by a set of deep roaring guitars. Lyrically Gibbs is at a high point on this track, quickly rapping with complex flows. On “1985” GIbbs references actor Joe Peshi, famous for roles of cold-blooded Italian gangsters. Throughout this album, tracks close out with either smooth transitions, carefully leading into the following song, or sinister interludes featuring snippets of tv and film mobsters, from the likes of real-life crime boss Joe Bonanno to infamous tv villain Walter White. Not only do these help create an atmosphere in the songs, but they also further Gibbs’ kingpin identity. “Something To Rap About”, featuring Tyler, the Creator spearheads the softer side of “Alfredo’s” production with its melodic instrumentation. Tyler’s verse opposites Gibbs gratuitous violence, with luxurious and relaxing bars about sun-dried raisins, sipping lemonade, and lounging on
the boat he “hasn’t bought yet”. At 35 minutes these 10 tracks fly by, to make “Alfredo” a tight and concise record, that surely does not overstay its welcome. It’s the relatively short length and lack of excess that makes it a breeze to listen to. As 2020 slowly wraps up, I only continue to further see “Alfredo” as one of this year’s shining achievements, fitting snugly among my favorites, and pristinely along Gibb’s quickly growing discography. An album unabashedly triumphant for the most dastardly reasons, regardless, it surely gave me a boost in my quaran-time. From the well-executed features, to how the rich and flowery production compliments Gibbs’ raw and buttery vocals, from boiling energies at it high points, or even how this whole crime boss persona doesn’t topple and become cheesy. All this comes together to cook a really nice “Alfredo”, certainly to satisfy any rap fan’s hunger.
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Masking up in style By LILY GOTTSCHLING
Quarantine has been a time in which many people have honed in on their skills as well as developed new ones. Ella Notdurft, senior, chose to start her own mask company, naming it Sun and Moon Masks. READ MORE ONLINE
Fall 2020 Breakdown By CADEN KESSELRING
The WLHSnow Broadcast Staff puts together the Fall Edition of The Breakdown, featuring Halloween costume ideas, Salt & Straw flavors, and our top 3 horror movies. WATCH THE VIDEO ONLINE 16
Connection at a cost: How the technology industry is working against users By KARINA ROWER
Social media has become the cornerstone of life for most teens. Amidst the pandemic, students have taken to social media for multiple reasons: self expression, communication with peers, or to combat boredom. READ MORE ONLINE
2020-2021 Athletics Update By MEG DEVALL
Meg DeVall gives a run down of the updates in WLHS sports for the 2020-2021 school year. WATCH THE VIDEO ONLINE
Essential assistance By CAEL BRUNSON
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a particularly hard toll on the older demographic. Devontia Bogel, alumni, details his experience working in an assisted living center during a pandemic. READ MORE ONLINE
Distance learning tips BY LILY FRAIZER
Lily Fraizer lists the best tips and tricks to help make adjusting to distance learning much easier. WATCH THE VIDEO ONLINE
Crossword Corner BY HAYDEN FISH arts and culture editor
Across 3. To repost on Twitter, shorthand. 5. Aloe _____. 8. Shaquille O’Neal famously partnered with this footwear brand 10. I am _____ man! 11. WLHS’ caving custodian. 12. How your parents might pronounce ‘meme’. 13. Silly or clown behavior. 16. A small lie. 18. Electricity, or a segment of a circle. 20. Beast of ‘94’s “The Sandlot”. 23. IT’S ALIIIIVE! 26. _____ v. Wade, landmark Supreme Court case decision. 28. 29. A crew team member pulls this. 32. Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick. 34. 4^2+6x10-(-8)/2 = 36. *@#$%&! 37. Soy based meat alternative. 38. What nocturnal creatures omit. 39. The unicorn of the sea.
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Down 1. “Let’s split up, gang! I’ll stick with Daphne”. 2. Particularly good or worthy. 4. Very small, minuscule. 5. Energy, enthusiasm. 6. Sportsball Athlete Tony _____. 7. Muppet’s favorite drummer. 9. A New Zelander. 11. My go-to ‘holy’ footwear. 14. The horse’s name was ______. 15. A form of relaxation, I believe students should take these more regularly. 17. Unexpected change in route.
19. “I’ll have my steak medium rare please”. 21. A political ______, many in this 2020 election. 22. He who treks. Scan QR below for 24. The Hell dimension of “Minecraft”. Answer key: 25. ______ Drew, Detective. 27. Central America spotted feline. 29. Happen, take place. 30. Old Norse beer. 31. Quickly flea. 33. “SportsCenter”. 35. Cure ailment. 38. Stunned, confused. 17
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN BY LOGAN WINDER opinions editor
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he 2020 presidential election is finally upon us. The two nominees, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have been locked in a battle to win the votes of the American people and sit in office for the next four years. In reality though, that basic explanation just cannot do justice to what we, in America, are going through. This year has been one filled with tragedy and turmoil. With issues like COVID-19 and police brutality, this next president will have full plate. It’s important that this president is able to handle these and future issues well. That’s where Trump steps in. The thing that sets him apart the most from his contemporaries is his unorthodox style of leadership. His complete deviation as to what a politician is supposed to be was one of the main reasons he won the 2016 presidential election. He says what he wants to say, and doesn’t have his opinion easily swayed. For some, this style of leadership seems ridiculous and unfavorable. For others, this style shows a confidence and bravado that are commonly associated with strong leadership. Progress can’t be made unless boundaries are being pushed, and pushing boundaries is something that 18
Trump is very good at. Yes, at times he has pushed things to a fault, but he can’t expect to do something that hasn’t been done before perfectly. His boundary pushing is something that not every president would be willing to do, and without it we would get nowhere. Trump has been consistent in fulfilling promises he made on his campaign trail, which is something that should be appreciated in a time where politicians lying has become the norm. His tax cuts, supreme court appointments and moving the Israel embassy are some examples of his promises fulfilled. If he continues to stay consistent in doing what he has promised, things will get done. One of the best reasons we should be voting for Trump, isn’t even because of him. Rather, it’s because of his political opponent, Joe Biden. From a surface perspective, Biden would seem like the better candidate, with his extensive political background, including an eight-year run as Obama’s vice president. The Biden we have now though, is not the same Biden from eight years ago. His mental health is clearly failing, and it is pretty noticeable. There have been countless times on the campaign trail where he has completely gone off the
rails into unintelligible stories, made ridiculous slip ups in his speeches and said some very questionable things towards the minority voting groups. Some of his most notorious have included quotes such as, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black” and “Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.” Obviously, a president isn’t running alone. Trump and Biden both have their picks for vice presidents with them. For Biden though, his running mate Kamala Harris, is someone who has been embroiled in controversy due to her past. She was the Attorney General of California from Jan. 3, 2011 to Jan. 3, 2017. In her time as Attorney General, she faced lots of backlash due to her lack of police prosecution and reform. In the climate we are living in right now, having someone with a history of turning a blind eye to the police is not something that would go well. Any way this election is sliced, the outcome is sure to bring us into an unpredictable time. No matter who wins, the opposing side will be outraged. Yes, it’s true that Trump may be the better candidate out of the two, but not because he is truly a better choice, rather it’s more of a lesser of two evils.
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s a nation living through multiple crises at once-- a global pandemic, a changing climate that is leading to natural disasters across the world, and a failure to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct-- more than anything, we need a President who will unite our country and serve the American people as a true leader. Donald Trump is not a leader. He misleads the American public and hasn’t made any true steps to aid our country during these trying times. He has done nothing to lead our country through the COVID-19 pandemic,--he left all of the decision making to governors, which led to an uneven distribution of policies and cases -- and he refused to acknowledge the pandemic’s existence until it was too late, doing nothing to prepare our country. As a student, our current president’s failure to create a nationwide program to deal with education during the pandemic is a pressing issue. His decision to leave the choices about education to the states has left thousands of students at a disadvantage. As much as our teachers and educators try, online school will never be an equal substitution for in-person school. Some states are allowing students to return to in-person school while others continue to be online, leading to a gap
in education quality between students living in different states. Had Trump taken education into his own hands and developed a nationwide strategy, we wouldn’t have had any gap because all students would be in the same position. Unlike Trump’s approach of defecting and avoiding taking responsibility for the ramifications of COVID-19 as shown by his handling of education, Joe Biden has promised to confront the pandemic head on by making testing for COVID-19 free and accessible for all. Having readily available testing will not only give Americans more accurate information about the spread of COVID-19 but will also allow business and schools to test their employees and students which will hopefully help them to reopen quicker while staying safe. Donald Trump has not done this, and for months, people who were displaying symptoms of COVID-19 were not able to get tested unless they were over the age of 65 or had underlying health conditions, many businesses and schools also remain closed. Climate change is also a very important issue. Just this past month our state was ravaged by wildfires, which were worsened by extreme dry conditions caused by global warming.
Trump has no plan to combat climate change and often refuses to acknowledge its existence. He has pulled back legislation put in place by the Obama administration to reduce emissions, and has taken the U.S out of global efforts to stop this dangerous phenomenon. Biden promises to restore this legislation and plans for our country to have net-zero emissions economy wide by 2050. Donald Trump has refused to introduce any reforms to our current policing system. He enables white supremacist groups by telling them to “Stand back and stand by,” as he said in first 2020 Presidential Debate and will tear gas throngs of peaceful protesters outside the White House simply for a photo-op outside a church across the street. He has done nothing to support minorities across the country and continues to disrespect women, people of color, and immigrants. This is not the kind of person we want leading our country. Biden may not be your first choice, or your fourth, but there is no denying that he will be a better leader, who will advance and stabilize our economy as well as making decisions that will benefit all of our citizens, not just a select few. We can do better.
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Political activists leave their mark on the streets of Portland BY ETHAN WALLHOOD photo editor
The wood covering the broken glass of the Pioneer Place Louis Vuitton store is covered with a portrait of George Floyd and messages written by supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement. The store was the sight of a large amount of looting during the most violent nights of the BLM protests.
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After months of protests outside of the Portland Justice Center, art created by different political groups such as Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and The Proud Boys are found throughout the surrounding area. Photo by Ethan Wallhood. The words “I can’t Breathe” are surrounded by names and portraits of multiple Black men and women killed by police officers. The mural sits in front of the broken glass of the Pioneer Square Apple store, a building that was looted throughout the first nights of the George Floyd protests. Apple has publicly pledged to be a “force for change”, and has kept the mural up for the last five months with no action to take it down expected for the foreseeable future. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
A collage of symbols and words related to the Portland protests paints this doorway in Southwest Portland. For example, George Floyd’s name is written at the threshold step of the doorway. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
A giant heart surrounds George Floyd’s name on the Pioneer Square Apple Store Mural. Along with the art on the wall, messages written by various people in various different languages are seen all along the wall. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
A portrait of George Floyd is partly washed off near the entrance of The Pioneer Place Shopping Mall. The ghostly portrait is surrounded by messages of support for victims of police brutality. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
Murals continue down the street at the Portland Nike store which was another site of heavy looting. This one, on the corner of SW Morrison and SW 5th, shows the word “Peace” written with a white and black arm joined together. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
As street sweepers are beginning to clean up the vandalism in downtown Portland, faded messages are still found all over the city. One such message is ACAB (All Cops Are Bastards), an acronym that became a popular tattoo in British prisons after the 1972 film, “All Coppers Are Bastards”. The acronym has recently become a popular piece of graffiti seen in many areas that have held protests. Photo by Ethan Wallhood.
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Civil Rights Art Through the Ages By Helena Erdahl Coverage Editor
Marvin Gaye- What’s Going On. This artist is another influential activist of the 1970s, with the song “What’s going on” as one of his most popular releases. In this song, Gaye discusses police brutality and his opposition to the Vietnam war. During the intro, Gaye sings, “Brother, brother, brother,
Jacob Lawrence, Soldiers and Students, 1962. This piece was made to convey the terror and anger that many people felt while enduring segregation in the 1960s This piece of art is one of the most prominent of its time period, because of its powerful representation of the racism and segregation during
Bob Dylan- The Freewheelin’. This artist was one of the largest and most influential people of his time, and many of his songs spoke of civil rights and activism. Songs like “Masters of War”, “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll”, and “Hurricane” were his among his most political songs and had a significant impact on the 1960s.
There’s far too many of you dying,” This references the ongoing conflict between police brutality and the battle for equal treatment under the law.
the 1960s, and the anger that was felt.
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Nina Simone- Anthology: One of the most prominent civil rights artists of the 1960s. Her music had a jazz style to it, and her most famous song, “I wish I knew(How it Would Feel to be Free)”, was written in 1967 by Dr. Billy Taylor(along with Dick Dallas.)
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Phil Ochs- “Here’s to the State of Mississippi” was written as a response to the Freedom Summer Campaign, in which Northerners went to the South to try to register Black voters, but three of the activists ended up kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi. In Ochs’s song, he scrutinizes Mississippi for its response to that event. According to Matt Gottschling, an AP US History teacher, “The song was written as a response to that event and its about seven or eight verses that are just really intense criticism of the state of Mississippi for all the injustices that have been a part of society and politics there for decades.”, Gottschling said.
Frank Bowling’s Night Journey(1969-1970). This painting describes the sadness and horrific events that happened during the forced sea journey by enslaved peoples going to West Africa to America and the West Indies. This painting conveys the powerful message of the suffering during this time and brings up conversations about racism and its past in our country. This creation of art became one of the most celebrated pieces for the civil rights movement.
John Michel Basquiat- He is a very influential artist, and his art was very famous during the 1980s, because of its unique style and Basquiat’s talent. His art commented on racism and his experience being a Black man, which furthered the civil rights movement during this time. He also expresses his heritage through references to Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Africa in his art.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony- “Fuck tha Police”. This group was an American hip hop group during the late 1990s and is often remembered for their song “Fuck tha police” This song became a protest song for the civil rights movement during the 1990s, with lyrics including, “A young n**** got it bad ‘cause I’m brown, And not the other color so police think They have the authority to kill a minority.” These lyrics comment on the continuing battle with police brutality, and this group’s anger with them as they feel betrayed by a system supposed to protect everyone.
“Dead Horse” By Mark Bradford. (2016)This piece is part of a larger exhibit and represents the civil war and the violence experienced throughout that time. According to TheHoya, “His message of calling viewers to contemplate civil rights and social justice in post-Civil War America is clear from the imagery in these works.”
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In this piece “Ain’t Goin Back” by Herbert Singleton, the artist portrays the experience of being Black in America, from the bus symbolizing segregation in public transportation, to the portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and at the bottom of the wood carving it represents the police brutality that is still an immense problem in America. This carving was made in 1991, around the time when Rodney King Jr faced extreme police brutality from LAPD, and this caused an uproar in the community. Even though this piece of art was created decades ago, it is still incredibly relevant.
Public Enemy- Fight the Power. This group is an American hip hop band, who released the single “Fight the power” in 1989. This song was written by the request of Spike Lee, who used it for his film “Do the right thing”. Even though this song was originally written for a film, it still had a significant impact on the society and culture of America, as this song is still relevant today. According to Gottschling, “There were a lot of hip hop artists that were really kind of commenting on what life was like in their communities. For instance, they were dealing with a lot of problems that suburban Americans just didn’t even seem to know anything about at all.”
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Many student work at gas stations similar to this one after school, providing essential goods and services. Photo courtesy of Zennon LaForce.
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tudents take on many responsibilities as they get older. They become chauffeurs for family members, caretakers, and perhaps most notably, they join the workforce. COVID-19 has drastically changed the landscape of work. 22 million people lost their jobs due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 shutdowns and those who kept them have had to adapt to new working conditions amidst a pandemic. Zennon Laforce, senior, is one of the students who has had to face this virus head on as an essential worker. He works at a Chevron gas station near Market of Choice. “They take a lot of safety precautions. And I have some extra ones that I follow,” Laforce said. Mask wearing has become
widespread, but for the non-working citizen they only need to be worn for a few minutes when visiting a store or meeting up with a friend. However, people who do work wear them for hours on end. “Honestly, I’m still not used to it. It’s still hard to breathe but it’s what has to be done,” Laforce said. Along with masks, employees at many jobs are also encouraged to wear gloves and other protective gear. Wiping down tables and registers is also an important sanitary practice used at most shops, restaurants, and businesses. These precautions are necessary to keep our economy open and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Other non-essential professions have gotten back into the swing of regular working life too. Marshall Knowles, senior, works as a tutor at the Tutoring Center by Safeway. “I wasn’t especially nervous to work during COVID because
we’re taking a lot of precautions,” Knowles said. People under the age 20 are less likely to have complications from COVID-19, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, making work less dangerous for high school students such as Laforce and Knowles. “I also know that worst case scenario, if I were to get COVID and get sick. I’d know, this is how I quarantine, and because I’m young and vital and all of those things my survival chances are very high,” Knowles said. As more and more jobs re-appear more students will be attempting to earn their first wages by taking an informed risk and working through the pandemic.
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THE STUDENT’S VOTE
ARTICLE AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY KARINA ROWER web editor
Most of Generation Z can’t vote yet. However, that doesn’t stop them from being aware of how the 2020 presidential election will affect their futures. America is at the height of the election season. Political tensions are higher than ever and Millennials as well as Generation Z have become more vocal on world issues. Although most students will not be able to vote in the election, young people have started to become more aware of the apparent injustices in America, expressing themselves through social media and sharing their take on the presidential candidates, specifically President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden.
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When students were asked for their thoughts on Donald Trump, most students said that they disliked him. Lily Hobi, sophomore, had a different perspective, and believes Trump has made strides to make America great. “President Trump, he is doing everything. He lowered Black unemployment, and to the lowest it’s ever been. I think President Trump is not [racist], I don’t find him racist, and I think that he’s done a lot to help African American community, and I can’t, I haven’t seen anything on record that he’s been racist, and I stand by that,” Hobi said.
In contrast to Trump, students were less critical of Joe Biden. “Well, Joe Biden isn’t my first choice for president, by any means but I think that he would certainly be a better choice for president than what we have now. And I think one thing that comes to mind is kind of a last resort,” Kogen Brown, sophomore, said. The idea of Biden being considered a last resort for the Democratic party is a common one, as there is a “Settle For Biden” movement that was started by former supporters of past candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Imo Udoh, sophomore, can recall Trump’s shortcomings in handling COVID-19. “I think that he did a pretty poor job at handling COVID there recently have been tapes leaked about how he downplayed the virus. And if he took it seriously like other world leaders such as New Zealand’s leader or South Korea’s leader, our cases would have gone down in 200,000 Americans wouldn’t have died due to his incompetence,” Udoh said.
When Claire Dague, sophomore, thinks about Trump’s time in office, all she can think of are his shortcomings. “I mean just a lot of hate and division. Just not very positive things,” Dague said. “My beliefs don’t fully align with either candidate obviously but I wholeheartedly would vote for Biden.”
“I was young when he [Biden] was in office so I can’t really speak on the past but from what I’ve seen, I think he would be a lot more compassionate and understanding as a leader.” Dague said.
For some students, they can sum it up with one simple statement. “He needs to pull his s**t together.” Jake Frazier, sophomore, said.
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Politicians tend to spend most of their career in office. Biden has been in a government position for 47 years. Frazier sees this as a drawback. “Career politician, I mean, in office too long.” Frazier said.
Other students agree with Udoh, saying that Trump should have been more open about what was happening with COVID-19. “In my opinion I think he should have come out with a completely honest and open statement about, you know, the severity of what was happening. I mean it’s a deadly virus and I think he should have put in, you know, mass requirements and protocol way earlier,” Claire Dague, sophomore, said.
ON CLIMATE CHANGE Kogen Brown, sophomore, believes climate change is one of the most important issues. “Climate change, because it affects everyone it’s going to get worse but there is a certain extent to which someone can limit it. And I think that between the two candidates there’s an obvious choice when it comes to a plan on climate change and like a coherent plan,” Brown said. However, other members of Generation Z believe we have yet to worry about climate change. “I’m a Christian and I believe that. Well, I believe, honestly the climate has always changed and it always will change, and it has changed forever. And I think that, of course, we should like respect the climate and the environment and try to do our personal best to keep it,” Hobi said.
ON IDENTITY In the past year, with the rising of movements for equal rights of minority groups like the Black and the LGBTQIA+ community, students identifying as such are worried about how this election will impact them. Udoh had a lot to say on the topic, as she feels very affected by the uprising of Black Lives Matter protests. “Personally me as a black person [election day is] going to be a very unsafe day for me and in the weeks following, I don’t feel safe. Even now I don’t really feel safe going into public spaces, because I know that because I’m black in the recent months, with social movements going on, I’ve felt hate towards me,” Udoh said. Dague feels similarly, as she is a LGBTQIA+ woman who cares a lot about the outcome of the election. “For me as a member of the LGBTQ plus community, it’s scary, what’s going on the Supreme Court right now and if Trump is reelected you know there’s uncertainty about my fundamental rights, as I’m someone that doesn’t love traditionally, you know. And so, right now, for me it’s a scary time, that if Biden doesn’t get in, potentially a really dangerous situation for me and so many other Americans,” Dague said. Despite the uprising of young activists today, students still remain indifferent to oppressive behavior, and believe this election won’t change anything. “This election won’t affect minorities and people in ways that people are trying, such as gay rights and those are going to be repealed and stuff. That won’t happen,” Frazier said.
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A memorial for George Floyd was put together on a sidewalk at the intersection of 10th and Salamo, where dozens of protesters gathered every day during the summer. Photo curtesy of Maddie Selby.
Creativity for a cause How West Linn has contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement in a unique way. BY LILY GOTTSCHLING COPY EDITOR
Following the uproar of Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S., people all around the country have come up with their own ways to contribute to the movement. As media attention sur28
rounding these protests has increased, many young people have decided to get involved, and the protests have reached West Linn. Daily protests began at the intersection of 10th and Salamo in late May and continued on through the summer. A handful of marches along old Willa-
mette and Mary S. Young also occurred with a large turnout from the community. One of the most recent protests took place in the form of an art competition. Robert Ward, a West Linn community member and co-coordinator of the event, came up with the idea with
hopes to get more community members involved in the BLM movement. He thought that the art competition would be a great opportunity to draw in the interest of more people “A lot of involvement in our local BLM movement has come from the community,” Ward said. “I definitely learned a lot from others.” Along with community involvement, education is another vital part of getting people involved in social justice issues. Ward went on to say, “I don’t think most people in West Linn are racist, they’re just uneducated.” Ward, a former West Linn police officer, has a unique perspective on an issue that largely has to do with systemic inequalities and police corruption. Through talking to Black community members, Ward learned more about the racial profiling that often occurs with police officers. When people are so closely involved in a system it’s hard to see issues within it from a non-biased perspective. Maddie Selby, senior and co-coodinator of the art competition, also wanted
to emphasize the importance of being educated about social issues. “We need to educate ourselves on the injustices happening in our country,” Selby said. “We also need to educate ourselves on our rights as Americans. One of those rights is [the ability to] protest. It’s a very educational experience and it makes a change. It’s especially important for young people as the education system doesn’t educate nearly enough about the struggles of POC.” The winner of the competition, Katarina Pejcinovic, a West Linn High School alumna from the class of 2020, heard about the competition through social media and decided that she wanted to take part in it. “I wanted to somehow participate in the BLM movement because I didn’t feel comfortable going out to protests,” Pejcinovic said. “I thought the art competition would be a good way to participate.” Though the art competition was not the first example of student-led activism in the BLM movement in our
community, it worked to draw in a new group of people. Finding new and unique ways to get people involved in social movements is an important factor in spreading awareness. An art competition that is geared towards K-12 students is a more interactive method of gaining community attention and involvement as well as educating younger generations. “I think it’s really important that the younger generations get involved,” Pejcinovic explained. “Oftentimes we’re seen as the apathetic group of the population. And I think that student activism really helps highlight that we do care and we do have a voice in what’s going on.” The prizes for winning included over $500 dollars in cash prizes and $200 dollars to be donated to an organization dedicated to combating racism. Pejcinovic donated her share of the prize money to a charity called Black Girls Code, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of girls of color working in STEM. The organization’s website explains that the mission is, “To introduce programming and technology to a new generation of coders, coders who will become builders of technological innovation and of their own futures.” Along with Pejcinovic’s donations, Selby also worked to raise money for the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization dedicated to making a change in the justice system, like ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment, as well as raising awareness for inequalities faced by marginalized communities in the U.S. “I think it’s important for everyone to use their privilege and educate themselves on the realities of others,” Selby explained. “Not being racist isn’t enough, you have to be anti-racist.”
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Practicing through Tennis teams find ways to connect and play among times of uncertainty BY DELANEY CALLAGHAN people editor
IIn the wake of COVID-19 and a new online school system, sports-- like most other activities at
the high school-- have been severely affected, with entire seasons being moved and practices being put on hold in the interest of protecting the health of students. However, as the school district gives the go-ahead for Season One-- the first phase of bringing back student activities to campus-- some sports teams have taken advantage of the opportunity; one of those teams being the girls tennis teams. Head coach Tracey Riddle hosts tennis practices every Monday, as a way of offering team members extra practice during the off season, as well as to foster a sense of togetherness during an uncertain time.
Practicing what they preach, coaches Tracey Riddle and Monika give direction from a distance, making sure players are adhering to spacing guidelines as they work with their teammates. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
Using the new method of signing in for practice, Jacqueline Jones, 12, checks in via one of the QR codes posted around the courts. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
Players bring it in for distanced announcements at the beginning of practice. Head coach Tracey Riddle takes time to remind players of practicing guidelines, including mask requirements during play and distancing rules. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
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The QR codes are seen hanging around the courts are used as contactless check-in methods for players. The QR codes are used as methods of contact tracing in the case of an outbreak, and are required by the school district’s Season One protocol. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
Hitting the ball back during warm ups, Kayla Patel, 11, works with her fellow teammates to get back in the swing of things. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
Players work together through serving and hitting drills. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
Players work through different drills and activities during the third week of tennis practices. Photo by Delaney Callaghan.
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