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On the HUNT with Bella Huntington

On the HUNT with Bella Huntington

Mallory Ensing, Copy Editor December 16, 2024

Not following trends is the newest trend itself. Personal style outweighs the popular, which senior Isabella Huntington expresses with her outfits on the daily. While trends and micro-trends are at an...

Chromebooks vs worksheets: technology debates

Aiden Konoske, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

Are you sick of Google slideshows? Maybe, maybe not. Everyone has different opinions on how technology has impacted learning in the classroom. Some enjoy using Apple pencils and TVs in math class, and...

Financial aid gives solutions to future students

Charlotte Carlston, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

Junior year is the worst and senior year is a breeze. At least, that seems to be the common belief. However, most seniors seem to disagree. Why? College applications and the stress of figuring out how...

Holiday food traditions bring warmth

Zoe Johnson, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

Many students at LHS have unique holiday foods that they bring to the table. There are many classic dishes during Thanksgiving and Christmas—like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more. “My mom...

Culinary class focuses on bonding

Pia Tatter, Staff Reporter December 6, 2024

With a new Culinary Arts teacher this school year, the students are experiencing a completely new class structure and setting. After the previous Culinary Arts teacher, Christine Rulli, retired, Jennifer...

Bowls made by LHS ceramics students

Empty Bowls raises funds to help fill stomaches

Ella Fry, Entertainment Editor December 6, 2024

With a total of 100+ hours of work on display, people everywhere are invited to witness how donated ceramic bowls can bring joy and food to families within the community this April. The Empty Bowls drive...

Portland restaurant map

Indulge in Portland’s winter restaurants scene

Brena Stepek, Layout Editor December 6, 2024

The Portland food scene needs no introduction as there is such a wide and diverse variety of cuisines, dishes, restaurants and it has nothing short of great places to feed your soul during the bleak winter...

Math department poses with certificate and trophy from the Annual Staff Chili Contest

Math department scores another chili win

Zainab Khan, News Editor December 6, 2024

Each October, as the leaves turn colors and the air turns to a crisp, the Pacer staff prepares for the Annual Staff Chili Contest on grade prep day for the first quarter. One of their favorite ways to...

Escape Oregon gloom this winter

Charlotte Carlston, Staff Reporter December 6, 2024

In Oregon, it rarely feels as if you’re walking in a winter wonderland. Our winters are constantly rainy and gloomy. A topic of frustration in our community is the supposed lack of fun activities to...

Popular artists recognize the need for self care

Alani LoBravo and Amelie Wright October 23, 2024

It turns out that Childish Gambino won’t be by your side ‘till 3005, as he recently postponed some of his upcoming concerts in his New World Tour, including Portland’s. While the specifics haven’t...

Exchange students explore options

Pia Tatter, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024

Are American high schools just like in the movies? That’s the expectation every exchange student has. After a few weeks of being here in the US, I as an Estonian exchange student have seen how different...

2024 LHS Homecoming court

Homecoming court celebrates

Mallory Ensing, Copy Editor October 23, 2024

It isn’t often that people are excited to get called into court, but homecoming court is a different story. Each year, a group of eight exemplary students are picked to be on the LHS homecoming court...

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