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The "PEACE Act" Paradox
The “PEACE Act” Paradox
Skye Chiniewicz, Reporter • May 26, 2026

MILWAUKIE, Ore.  The hum of the tractors in the back of the Land Lab usually signals a productive...

Class of 2026 Signing Off
May 11, 2026
Sickness on Stage
May 7, 2026
Social Anxiety in Students
March 2, 2026
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Ollie Hughes is a senior at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts. They love all kinds of writing and the expression of thought, leading them into their pursued interest in journalism. From fiction to fact, each...

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When Quinton isn’t in the newsroom typing up a story for the North Clackamas Compass, he can be found playing soccer, video games, reading, or hanging out with friends and family. His favorite author...

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Joy Behind the Hardcore Scene
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Joy Behind the Hardcore Scene
My Unsaid Everything shows the unseen side of hardcore music
Rosalie Magallon, Reporter • June 11, 2026

Arms and legs swing, the music deafens, and the electricity surges – Jasper Ramirez-Aspy, a junior...

School Breaks
June 11, 2026
Clubs Cultivating Connection
June 5, 2026
Misinformation: What You Need to Know to Stay Informed
May 26, 2026
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Joy Behind the Hardcore Scene
Joy Behind the Hardcore Scene
Rosalie Magallon, Reporter • June 11, 2026

Arms and legs swing, the music deafens, and the electricity surges – Jasper Ramirez-Aspy, a junior...

School Breaks
June 11, 2026
Clubs Cultivating Connection
June 5, 2026
Misinformation: What You Need to Know to Stay Informed
May 26, 2026
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After By - A Review

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