Nicole Schnurbusch (left) and Hannah Wonderly (Submitted). Hannah Wonderly and Nicole Schnurbusch are both seventh graders at Whiteaker Middle School that enjoy going to Wallace House Park and kayaking on the Willamette River. However, during a particular trip in early-April, the two girls noticed the vast amount of trash that[Read More…]
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Turn your old water bottles into vases
One big contributor to climate change is human waste. So what can we do with all of our plastic bottles? While there are many ideas online, this alternative use for a water bottle caught my eye. Cut the bottle in half Paint the bottle, mine is painted blue and green[Read More…]
The truth about climate change and how you can help
Look outside on any Oregon day and the sun will be beaming down. Look out the same window a couple hours later and it’s highly likely that it will be pouring down rain. While most Oregonians will say, “That’s Oregon weather for you,” unpredictable weather is a sign of a bigger[Read More…]
Arbor Day started with a president who cared
In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt gave a proclamation, as presidents do; this one, however, was different than most speeches. This one was written for and given to students. The thought of a President writing a speech for people my age seems kind of strange. That is until you read it.[Read More…]
Meeting Flix: The Conser Lake Monster
The air is crisp and the sky is dark. You and your friend are walking through the woods, a morbid curiosity creeping through your body, a voice comes through the air, “I am called Flix. There are many like me, but I am the one called Flix.” You look up[Read More…]
But play a prank on someone anyway
April Fools Day can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. I never know where to start or what to do. So I played some pranks around the office that are safe, fun, and easy to replicate. Eye roll: Googly eyes are fun, that’s a fact[Read More…]
April Fool’s Day
On the first of April, everyone plays prank for seemingly no apparent reason. Normally, this is where I would explain where April Fool’s came from, but no one really knows. There are several prevailing theories. The first, and most common, is from France in 1582 when they switched from the[Read More…]
The facts and fiction of St. Patrick
March 17th is the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This day, much like Valentines Day, has an interesting history. Although he is traditionally associated with Ireland, St. Patrick was actually born in Britain. He was brought to Ireland at the age of 16, went back to Britain and eventually returned[Read More…]
Salty Irish goodness
Growing up, my grandma and I spent a couple of St. Patrick’s Days together, especially when they fell on three day weekends. One of the things I vividly remember about those trips was her insisting that we eat something Irish. We looked through every cookbook until we found something to[Read More…]
Leprechauns are one link in a long chain of mythic tricksters
Leprechauns have been a part of Irish folklore for at least 700 years, but they’ve been tricksters from the start. The fairy-like creatures first appeared in written stories around the 14th century. Fergus mac Léti, the king of Ulster, is said to have fallen asleep on the beach and wakes[Read More…]