Perfectionism, competition hinder learning experience
We all remember how our experiences in high school were hardly similar to what Hollywood portrays — pulling all-nighters doing homework, taking abundant AP classes, studying for …
Articles by Jessie Shaw
FAFSA delays lead to smaller freshman class
In the last three years, Lewis & Clark experienced a record high number of freshmen, resulting in overcrowded conditions in the dorms as well as the conversion …
Empathy is essential during housing crisis
Homelessness has been a serious issue Portland has grappled with in recent years, and it has worsened amidst a national housing shortage as well as a fentanyl …
Spring Break souvenirs to dig out of one’s bag for friends, liked ones
Hey Pios! I hope you enjoyed your Spring Break, though I would imagine the stress of upcoming finals was looming. I also hope some of you brought …
Separate week for midterms needed
On the morning of March 1, I had a midterm in my State and Local Politics class, which consisted of a mixture of multiple choice and short …
LC should reallocate funding, revive decommissioned events
Reed College is notorious for its wild Renaissance Fair known as “Renn Fayre” which features burning senior thesis notes to having relay races with students running naked …
LC’s most annoying: Which duos deserve your ire this Valentine’s?
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Lewis & Clark students are either raving about the romantic holiday or dreading every moment that LC’s most annoying couples have to offer. …
Trail room options unsatisfactory, not an adequate alternative to Bon
Another typical Tuesday afternoon is spent at the Trail Room (a.k.a. The Troom) for your lunch break after your grueling morning classes. You begin to order your …
Closure should have extended winter break
This semester, classes started a week later than planned as Lewis & Clark faculty and students got a big surprise: ice storms and frigid temperatures. Although LC …
Monotonous menu incites grievances
Courtesy of Lewis and ClarkAnother evening is spent at Fields Dining Hall (the Bon) for dinner. As you line up to get your card swiped, you hope …
Campus Living explains CSC Pay laundry app requirement
The Mossy Log Archives In the 2022-23 school year, Lewis & Clark implemented the requirement for all students living on campus to download the CSC Pay Mobile …