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Sharon Swenson began teaching as a pathway to eventually coaching high school softball. She enjoys doing sports photography in her free time and attending athletic events for her daughter at Oregon State University and her son at Southridge High School. Photo by Darby Drozdenko
Staff Profile: Sharon Swenson
Darby Drozdenko • September 14, 2025

What is your name and pronouns? "Sharon Swenson, she/her." What is your position at Lincoln? "I am a PE teacher, .5, meaning I only...

Spanish teacher, Peter Gawronski, taught at Grant High School before moving to Lincoln.
Staff Profile: Peter Gawronski
Lila Howard • September 14, 2025

What is your name?  “My name is Peter Gawronski in English, or Pedro Cuerves in Spanish.” Where were you before Lincoln?  “I...

Ashley Fale-Olsen is originally from Portland and attended Ida B. Wells high school, formally known as Wilson. Photo by Ryder Larson.
Staff Profile: Ashley Fale-Olsen
Ryder Larson • September 14, 2025
Before Lincoln, Katie Ruiz was teaching math and living in Temecula, California. Photo by Bitsy Cole
Staff Profile: Katie Ruiz
Bitsy Cole • September 14, 2025
Physical education students do their four-minute rowing test, which is not required by the Presidential Fitness Test, but incorporated into the Lincoln curriculum. Photo by Seth Kugel.
President Trump reinstates school fitness tests
Seth Kugel • September 13, 2025
Many resources, like Planned Parenthood, are offered to Lincoln students in need of reproductive health services. Photo by Gwenie Lee
Big Beautiful Bill defunds reproductive healthcare across Portland
Gwenie Lee • September 13, 2025
Steven Scovilles’ health class reaches capacity as students fill all 39 desks. By Jasa Lindsey
Rise in enrollment pushes classrooms to capacity
Jasa Lindsey • September 12, 2025
Meet the Staff
Lily Mather
Lily Mather
Broadcast Journalism Reporter

Lily is a sophomore this year. She is excited to interview people. Her favorite thing about being in Broadcast Journalism is making videos and meeting new people. Contact by emailing [email protected] and...

Adelaide Watson-Hjertberg
Adelaide Watson-Hjertberg
Broadcast Journalism Reporter

Adelaide is a sophomore this year. She is very excited for the new exciting experiences and skills journalism offers. Her favorite part about Broadcast Journalism is being able to work with my friends...

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Opinion
Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album, "Man’s Best Friend," spurred disapproval among fans because of its overly sexualized cover that reinforces stereotypes of male dominance and mistreatment towards women. The cover is a far cry from the simple and tame photo of Carpenter in Short n’ Sweet (2024). Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
‘Man’s Best Friend’ or woman’s worst trend?
Darby Drozdenko • September 14, 2025
Kpop Demon Hunters” is a 2025 film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Animated by Sony Pictures Animation, it is available for streaming on Netflix. Photo by Sirena Chen
Charming and hilarious: Movie “KPop Demon Hunters” stole our hearts
Sirena Chen and Anika Rigby • September 13, 2025
A lack of custodians in Portland Public Schools (PPS) leads to custodians having to prioritize high traffic areas, leaving other parts of the buildings to not be covered. Students can help by cleaning up after themselves and being mindful of the building. Photo courtesy of Ophelia Barritt
Editorial Board: PPS needs more custodians, students can help by cleaning up after themselves
Editorial Board • May 21, 2025
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On Feb. 27, the Trump Administration approved a federal funding freeze that may affect exchange students in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study, such as Duygu Celik. Photos courtesy of Duygu Celik
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Sports
Senior Frances Reuland is the Cardinal Times Broadcast Managing Editor, as well as a Division I soccer commit to Xavier University. Photo by Ryder Larson
Frances Reuland accepted to Xavier University soccer
Ryder Larson • September 13, 2025
Junior Leonardo Correani is a captain for the football team.
Sports Spotlight: Leonardo Correani
Ryder Larson • September 13, 2025
Lincoln is welcoming new girls volleyball coach, Charlie Rosa, boys basketball coach Kalin Walling and dance coach Tegan Thomas. Courtesy of Charlie Rosa
Lincoln scores big with new basketball, volleyball and dance coach
Siri Lindsey and Ravi Weinrobe • September 10, 2025
Softball Cards’ highlight of the season was the Battle of the Birds game versus Ida B. Wells on April 22. They won the game 4-0. Courtesy of Sarah Quist
As softball season wraps up, the team encourages fans to show up and cheer them on
Sonia Modha and Leila Holte • May 20, 2025


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Reviews
The Flock is a food hall featuring seven restaurants with a variety of different cuisines.
The Flock: A ritzy new food hall bringing Portland’s street food indoors
Laney Urness • April 22, 2025
Fizz n Sip is Portland’s new dirty soda shop located at 2726 N Killingsworth St. They serve customizable dirty sodas, energy drinks and sparkling waters.
Get a taste of Utah at Portland’s new dirty soda shop
Scarlett Dempsey • March 19, 2025
Tate McRae’s third album, “So Close To What,” explores themes of love in 16 tracks with a runtime of 46 minutes. Courtesy of RCA Records
“So Close To What” by Tate McRae converted me to a Tater Tot
Leila Holte • March 19, 2025
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" on Feb. 14. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Review of Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”
Donovan Schubert and Siri Lindsey • March 19, 2025