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Pictured here: Virgo virtuously sailing across the realms of reality.

Satire: Issac Coltman writes Horoscopes for Cardinal Times

Issac Coltman
May 17, 2023
This is every corporate sponsor of Friends of Lincoln, a non-profit designed to fundraise for Lincoln High School. Lincoln’s Art Department, as with all schools in the PPS district, are completely reliant on donations to fund art supplies, classrooms and art teacher’s salaries.

Lincoln’s art department relies on donations for funding

Issac Coltman
February 16, 2023
Reporter Issac Coltman and his friend Max Sommer watched every single movie shown at Studio One Theaters, starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 1:20 a.m. the following day.

I watched every movie shown in theaters on January 7

Issac Coltman
January 11, 2023
Staff Essay: Custodial understaffing underlines the lack of public accountability within PPS

Staff Essay: Custodial understaffing underlines the lack of public accountability within PPS

Issac Coltman
November 29, 2022
A custodian cart stands in the hallway. Lincoln's custodial office is understaffed following the move to the new building.

Custodial office remains understaffed

Issac Coltman
September 17, 2022
Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar Duckworth released his 5th main studio album titled “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” on May 13th, 2022. This is his final album released under the TDE label. Writer Issac Coltman shares his thoughts on the album.

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar’s, “Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers”

Issac Coltman
May 23, 2022
Seniors Morgan Aldersea, Timothy Ma, Gabe Chan, and Jacob Alvey announced that they would join the militar

[Photo] Lincoln seniors announce their commitments to the military

Cole Tomlinson
May 23, 2022
As the Oregon primary elections neared, many eligible Lincoln seniors decided whether or not to vote.

[Photo] Lincoln seniors cast their votes in Oregon’s primaries

Mary Carney
May 20, 2022
apoliticsm (n): a state; being apathetic to matters of, and engagements with, politics. The refusal to take a side, or the refusal to explore and question one's own positions critically.

Staff essay: Apoliticism is irrational

Issac Coltman
April 22, 2022
Ukrainian students Emily and James Rehn believe it is important to make sure misinformation is not spread about the conflict in Ukraine. This graphic gives tips on how to talk about the war.

Russia-Ukraine War hits close to home for Ukrainian Lincoln students

Cate Bikales and Issac Coltman
March 14, 2022
Editors Cole Tomlinson and Issac Coltman argue whether a competitive school environment creates good or bad outcomes for students.

[Photo] Opinion: Is competition good for students?

March 13, 2022
Mahanoy v. B.L. was a 2021 United States Supreme Court case involving the ability of schools to regulate student speech made off-campus, such as speech made on social media. The Court ruled in favor of B.L. in an 8-1 decision. Past and present Lincoln students voiced their opinions on the Court’s decision.

[Photo] Students sound off on free speech

Cate Bikales
February 28, 2022
Musicians James Reamey, Chase Kochis, Beckett Gough and Seamus Robertson (left to right, respectively) play music in the practice room during lunch. Any students participating in band director David Kays’ classes are allowed to use the practice rooms.

Practice room musicians ignite Lincoln’s musical spirit

Issac Coltman
February 3, 2022
“Don’t Look Up” is a satirical comedy that was released on Netflix on Dec. 5, 2021. In the plot, co-stars Jennifer Lawrence (Kate Dibiasky) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Dr. Randall Mindy) find out the Earth is six months out from meteoric extinction.

Review: “Don’t Look Up” — satirical commentary on climate change gives voice to cynical generation

Issac Coltman
February 3, 2022
The beginning of January marks the one year anniversary of a domestic terrorist attack against the Capitol of the United States.

One year later, Lincoln students reflect on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Issac Coltman
December 26, 2021
Shipping boats in U.S ports are anchored at sea, unable to be serviced for return. A multitude of factors, from labor shortages to increases in demand, has caused massive pile ups of shipping boats, reaching every level of the U.S supply chain.

U.S. Shipping Crisis Crashes Holiday Season

Issac Coltman
November 29, 2021
Principal Chapman walks around crowds of students during indoor lunch. The efficacy of these indoor lunches are challenged by Lincoln students.

Lincoln indoor lunch plan sparks discussion

Issac Coltman and Mary Carney
November 1, 2021
The America’s College Promise Act would insure two free years of in-state community college tuition, covering attendance to Clackamas, Portland or Mt. Hood community college (among others).

Senators jeopardize free community college bill

Issac Coltman
October 25, 2021
Andrew Jehle is a new math teacher at Lincoln this year. He’s excited to create in-person relationships with students.

Lincoln High School welcomes new staff members

Elena Valdovinos, Kenzie Ward, Keira Saavedra, Savanna Kenney, Camilla Correani, Morgan Miller, Sophia Halpern, Isabella Hartman, Anna Klein, Mary Carney, Issac Coltman, and Lia Althouse
September 30, 2021
Tyler Schay is a new AVID support staff member this year. Along with his love of helping students achieve their potential, Schay loves music and coaching football.

Tyler Schay – AVID support/Assistant FB Coach

Issac Coltman
September 30, 2021
Review: Night in the Woods

Review: Night in the Woods

Issac Coltman
April 22, 2021
Senior Bella Lo is a News and Features editor on the Cardinal times this year.

Profile: Isabella Lo

Issac Coltman
November 17, 2020
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