Marriage of Convenience: Misconceptions of ISIS’s Conception
Growing up in Kurdistan, Iraq, I never thought I would be sitting in an American classroom where I would be learning about the part of the world …
opinion
Students reject political activism despite ubiquitous love for liberalism
By Charlotte Powers For a school that is considered one of the most liberal colleges in the country, a majority of Lewis & Clark students have no …
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 …
London calling: opportunities for studying abroad exist outside LC
By Mackenzie Bath This summer I took my Pioneering outside of the LC community and decided to go abroad alone. Despite having so many overseas programs to …
Do not be afraid to take time off after college
By Shani Berenholz As a graduating senior, I am very familiar with the question “What are your plans after you graduate?” However, my answer has started to …
Student fees may fix counseling budget shortfall
By Tyler Short After the 2015 donation for the Lewis & Clark Counseling Service became depleted this school year, several options were considered as replacements for the …
Living in campus dorms leads to constant sickness among students
By Lexie Boren Living on campus is linked with a lot of great benefits. You have the ease of sleeping a mere three minute walk from your …
The path to campus modernization is bumpy
By Sydney Owada The crisp morning air quickens your pace as you exit your residence hall. You can hear the stream bubbling as you approach the ravine; …
Title IX changes are a step back for victims
By Nicholas Nerli Since the October allegations of sexual assault against film production giant Harvey Weinstein, numerous prominent men have been accused of or admitted to actions …
Angry at satire? Then it’s working
By Peter Kranitz I would like to begin by reiterating my statement from Nov. 4 about the article published in the Backdoor on Nov. 3 titled “New …
Maggie’s is too costly
By Linden Warling We all love Maggie’s. Good music, comfortable chairs, open late for our midnight cravings and study sessions. We love the food, too — but …