The Oracle

Husk appointed as interim PPS superintendent

April 25, 2024 • No Comments

On March 21, Dr. Sandy Husk, interim superintendent of PPS, attended a press conference with student journalists to discuss her new position in the district. Husk was appointed as the PPS interim...

Recent News Stories

Commitment to students, program earns state award

April 25, 2024

On Dec. 5 the Oregon Association for Career and Technical Education (OACTE) announced robotics and computer-aided...

Examining perspectives and reactions to media portrayal of PAT strike

April 11, 2024

Following days of demonstration and negotiation, the PAT strike reached its end on Nov. 26. This marks...

Sustainable Agriculture prepares plants for Mother’s Day sale

March 21, 2024

The Sustainable Agriculture program is preparing for its Mother’s Day plant sale this May. With a variety...

Feature

Speech and debate program’s expansion, dedication, proves team to be strong contender

Thisbe Delamarter, Online Editor

April 25, 2024 • No Comments

Since its reestablishment in 2019, the speech and debate program has been working to prove its status as a powerful force in the Portland Urban Debate League and among PIL high schools. The program has...

Recent Feature Stories

What culture means to students

April 12, 2024

As one of the most diverse high schools in Portland, we have so much rich community and culture. These...

Turning boredom into a passion

March 21, 2024

During two major moments full of isolation and boredom—the COVID-19 quarantine and the November union...

Embracing new experiences: Seniors try out wrestling for their first time

March 21, 2024

High school can be a time to break out of your comfort zone and try new or possibly scary things. Senior...

Opinion

Social media has negative effects on young teens who use it

April 25, 2024

SAFER club creates shirts, sends needed message on harassment

January 4, 2024

Gender-affirming care absolutely a necessity for transgender youth

May 31, 2023

Sports

Josh Hepner shatters school record

Jackson Mailey, Sports Editor

April 25, 2024 • No Comments

The junior long-distance runner already had success in the fall by qualifying for state in cross country, so come track season, it should come as no surprise that Josh Hepner is already breaking records....

Recent Sports Stories

Boys golf aspires to reach new heights

April 25, 2024

With spring sports kicking off, the boys golf team has come into the season with high hopes and fresh...

The team sends twelve wrestlers to state tournament after dominant district win

April 12, 2024

After a 20-year drought, the wrestling team has won the district tournament by a sizable margin. They...

Unified Basketball wins in overtime

March 21, 2024

With the game in a close tie entering overtime, the Unified basketball team defeated Roosevelt’s Unified...