Lacrosse sets up solid foundation
Lacrosse is a popular sport on the East Coast, and over the past few years, it has been slowly making its way westward. Though still a West …
Articles by Kai Mermis-Cava
Easter Bunny sparks mass psilocybin trip
Over Easter weekend, an incident was recorded involving the Lewis & Clark campus falling into temporary disrepair and chaos. Despite being a creature previously known only in …
Lack of online media literacy obscures nuance, profundity
Over the past couple of years, a meme has been circulating online with the quote, “The curtains were fucking blue.” This references the idea that many teachers …
AI-generated artwork threatens authenticity: Student shares thoughts on human expression, ethics mimicking distinct styles, revising iconic paintings
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) art generators have been increasing in popularity. Well-known AI art generators include Dall-E, Midjourney, NightCafe and most recently, a terrifying development in the …
Valentine’s Day not only for romantic love
Valentine’s Day, the holiday we all know and love. From candy hearts to chocolate in pretty pink packaging to roses to gift to the most important person …
Musical Mean Girls movie changes songs, costumes
Mean Girls is a modern cult classic. The original 2004 movie grew into a franchise, first with its lesser-known and less popular sequel Mean Girls 2, eventually …
Snow week brings exciting activities at cost of comfort
The snow that plagued Portland was both a blessing and a curse upon the Lewis & Clark’s campuses. Though the administration fought as hard as they could, …
Cupcake Girls advocate for sex workers, share vision
Courtesy of the Cupcake Girls The Cupcake Girls is an organization combating sex trafficking. Based in Las Vegas and Portland, their mission is to provide confidential support …
Mysterious JuMBOs seen in Orion Nebula
Courtesy of the James Webb Space TelescopeScientists recently discovered a collection of unidentifiable objects in the Orion Nebula. This group of objects cannot be grouped as planets …
Family-run pumpkin patch hosts fun, seasonal activities
By Emma AmbroziakOver the fall break weekend, I visited the pumpkin patch at Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island. The farm is family-run and features year-round fruit …
Rising global temperatures prompt unusual flower growth
By Halcyon OrvendalThe global warming crisis is a problem that lurks in the back of the mind for many. Scientists are constantly warning against the consequences of …