Tragic: we fed a standard Bon dinner to our mascot and it died
*The Backdoor is a “work” of “fiction” and “satire.” By Hannah Posey-Scholl We are sad to announce that as of last night, the Lewis & Clark College …
Month: October 2017
Active Hope: how to face the mess we’re in without losing heart
By Amelia Eichel Activist and artist Barbara Ford came to campus Saturday, Sept. 23 to facilitate a workshop called Active Hope inspired by her mentor, Joanna Macy. This …
Mila’s stylish mono outfit
By Mila Wolpert Portland residents aren’t surprised to see a person wearing a monochromatic outfit: sporting all one color has become commonplace for stylish young people. However, …
Professor and son bond over shared love of Psychology
By Emily Davis Dr. Erik Nilsen began his professional teaching career at Lewis & Clark in the fall of 1991 after graduating with a Ph.D. in psychology …
El Burrito Azteca: cheap burritos and tacos
Situated at the corner of North Rosa Parks Way and North Denver Avenue, El Burrito Azteca is a Mexican restaurant specializing in burritos and tacos. With a …
Emmy Awards historic wins
Since the inception of the Academy Awards, and the creation of film and television itself, Hollywood has had glaring issues with its portrayal of people of color …
Threats of nuclear war are empty, at least for now
I bet all our grandpappies and uncles thought that whole “hiding under the desk from literal nuclear annihilation” phase would pass. Joke’s on them and us, huh? …
Specialty Athletic Training makes gym accessible to all
By Sam Calian When most students go to the gym, most expect to see bulging biceps, shredded abs and tight-fit Nike clothing. This is not the case …
Intramural sports introduce futsal to the student body
Intramural sports kicked off this semester on Sept. 20 with futsal, a form of soccer played indoors on a hard court instead of a field. 12 entirely …
The National Sleep Well Beast album review
By Eli Frank “Sleep Well Beast,” the National’s seventh studio album and first since 2014’s “Trouble Will Find Me,” marks their twisted yet triumphant return. Unlike past …
Exploring the divide of students and athletes
Lewis & Clark is a school that prides itself on its community. Few would guess that one of LC’s greatest divides in the student body begins with …