Columbus club highlights Lewis & Clark’s multicultural students
*The Backdoor is a work of fiction and humor By Can Altunkaynak A group of Lewis & Clark students decided to take an initiative a few weeks …
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Extreme isolation can harm mental health
By Can Altunkaynak Ending up alone is not a rare phenomenon on college campuses. Some of us are more social than others, but at some point in …
Personal and academic concerns motivate LC students to transfer
By Can Altunkaynak Transferring colleges is not an abnormal phenomenon in the U.S. Many students who do not feel like they are in the right place transfer …
Personal awareness can help college sustainability effort
By Can Altunkaynak The word “sustainability” is used a lot to describe facilities at Lewis & Clark, but it is not always clear what makes something “sustainable” …
PSI is a well-intentioned program but lacks efficiency
By Can Altunkaynak Every student that comes to Lewis & Clark goes through the Pioneer Success Institute (PSI). The program’s objective is to provide students with necessary …
Common phrase implies cultural superiority
By Can Altunkaynak Since I have started studying in the US, “getting educated” is one of the expressions that bothers me the most. It is used so …
New policy butts into student smoking scene, campus culture
By Can Altunkaynak This year, Oregon passed a law that increased the legal smoking age to 21. Following this change, Lewis & Clark recently removed its Designated …
Adapting to Portland fashion
By Can Altunkaynak With denim overalls, 90s shirts and guys painting their nails, Lewis & Clark definitely has its own culture when it comes to fashion. But …
Why do LC students live in a college bubble?
By Can Altunkaynak The college experience is exciting in many ways, but living on campus can be isolating. It creates a bubble that keeps students in the …
Adjusting to cigarette law is difficult, but is necessary
By Can Altunkaynak Smoking has long been a significant part of my life. You see, on the other side of the world, specifically in Europe and the …
Finding an identity through cultural differences
By Can Altunkaynak Having international friends can be one of the most interesting aspects of college life. Hanging out with international students is a way to learn about …