The decision to “get inked” is significant, and Lincoln students are no strangers to it. Tattooing has been an art form since 3000 B.C. According to Smithsonian Magazine, ancient Egyptian women were tattooed before giving birth to form a protective shield against possible harm. Today, tattoos are typically seen as a form of self-expression. According to Pew Research Center, over 32% of Americans have at least one tattoo. In Oregon, 18 is the legal age for obtaining a tattoo without parental consent. A minor must obtain a physician’s permission. In interviews with The Cardinal Times, students discussed the significance of their tattoos.
