Protesting: a past and present Pioneer passion
By Madeleine Orona Burgos Lewis & Clark students have long had a history of political activism accompanied by frequent, passionate protests. Students have occupied Frank Manor, started …
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DeVos leads effort to alter sex crimes policies
By Madeleine Orona Burgos Last month, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the Department of Education would be amending federal policy on sexual misconduct specific to …
The Backdoor’s Fall style guide
*The Backdoor is a work of fiction and humor By Madeleine Orona Burgos This fall semester, everything is bad. The bridge is still missing, lines for the …
De-platforming dampens debates in determining who can be heard
By Madeline Orona Burgos Debate is an event in which we discuss matters with a degree of logic and intellect. But recently, many political debates have become …
eSports level up
By Madeleine Orona burgos eSports are becoming a new avenue towards higher education for students, with schools in California granting eSports scholarships for competitive video game playing. …
BTS’ “Love Yourself” album review
With BTS’s most recent album “Love Yourself: Her,” the South Korean-based group has shot to the top of the charts within a week. While it is shorter …
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 …
DACA: What You Need to Know and What You Should Know
As we enter the fall semester this year, many feel a sense of anxiety over classes and homework as well as the current political climate of the …
Japanese Breakfast return for seconds
Japanese Breakfast’s latest release, “Soft Sounds from Another Planet,” generates an abundance of relaxing vibes. It’s one of the most interesting albums of the summer. Japanese Breakfast …
Nations, relations and communications
By Madeleine Orona Burgos Every four years — or two, if you count the Winter Olympics — the world becomes enthralled with the athletic prowess of each …