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Sarah Oliveras
May 10, 2013
Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center hosted a training clinic for young swimmers towards the end of April. Laura Laderoute, freshman swimmer, was selected to attend the clinic alongside of many other aspiring Olympians. During her stay from April 26-29, she attended motivational speeches given... Read more »
Jacqueline DelBene
May 2, 2013
This year’s May Day performers are preparing for the annual show as they practice to showcase their talents during the two Friday performances. Many auditioned to secure a spot in the show. Students that were selected include Brad Stone, senior, performing monologues; Nicole Campbell,senior, singing;... Read more »
Chrisann Kim
April 26, 2013
It’s Earth Week 2013 and tradition calls for hugging trees and going green. The 43rd anniversary of Earth Day was celebrated on Monday, April 22 by over one billion people in 192 participating countries, according to the Earth Day Network. Even though the day is past, here are some things you can do... Read more »
Sarah Chung
April 17, 2013
Every year, Willamette Christian Church runs a program in which high school students can travel to other countries or states for a mission trip to make a difference. Last year WCC took 80 students to Montana and 35 students to impoverished towns in Nicaragua, returning with positive feedback. On June... Read more »
April 10, 2013
After long hours spent news and broadcasting, Elisapeta Santoro, Class of 2012 is keeping herself busy broadcasting news for the Rochester Institute of Technology. Previously on Amplifier as the online editor, she found her niche for broadcast news in college. Because of high school journalism,... Read more »
Kara Ghorbanni-Elizeh and Madeline Marshall
March 19, 2013
Whether it is trying a bacon maple bar from Voodoo Doughnuts for the first time or exploring a new land, these exchange students are ready to take on a new country. Amaury Quintric, Clement Bienvenu, Lea Fernandes and Lina Roselie, come from a small suburb outside of Paris, France, are staying with... Read more »
Lenaya LeBlanc
March 19, 2013
Known as a welcoming face and a friendly barista, Natalie Hamel, Class of 2012, brightened the days of many Starbucks customers. She is traveling around Kenya, servicing those in need, no doubt brightening the days of many Kenyans. Visiting her aunt who lives there, Hamel is traveling and volunteering... Read more »
Meredith Bowers
March 11, 2013
For those who plan their vacations late, or simply don’t know where to go, there are still many options in Oregon and Washington. Oregon beaches are still chilly during the spring, and sometimes cloudy, but they are perfect places to away from busy suburban life. The Columbia River Gorge offers resorts... Read more »
Camille Collier, Meredith Bowers
February 20, 2013
Tucked just behind the corner from Portland’s infamous Powell’s are several small boutiques specializing in coffee, records and compact discs, and even rugged American food. Reading Frenzy, a local independent press emporium, has been planted along this street since the early 90s. The store is... Read more »
Sarah Chung
February 14, 2013
Ty Cleland, junior, excited for his sister Aubrey Cleland, 19, who has finally made it to the Top 40 in American Idol. After narrowing down hundreds of thousands of auditions, American Idol has finally determined the twenty boys and twenty girls to send to Las Vegas. After auditioning in Season 10 and... Read more »
