Online Edition of The Cardinal Times

The Cardinal Times
Online Edition of The Cardinal Times

The Cardinal Times
Online Edition of The Cardinal Times

The Cardinal Times
Sagarika Ramachandran

Sagarika Ramachandran, Editor-in-Chief

Senior

Former roles: Design/Visuals Editor, Deputy Editor

Contact by emailing thecardinaltimespdx@gmail.com and put the reporter’s name in the subject line

All content by Sagarika Ramachandran
Though good friends outside of the Cardinal Times, Rosie Crawford joined the staff her senior year while Sydney Laxson has served as an editor and reporter since her freshman year.

[Photo] Sydney Laxson: Visuals Editor

Cate Bikales
May 31, 2019
Letter from the editor: it’s time to end Lincoln’s academic toxicity

Letter from the editor: it’s time to end Lincoln’s academic toxicity

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 31, 2019
The “Present Education” app’s homescreen, on an iPhone. The app locks students’ phones for the entirety of a class period.

[Photo] New attendance app receives praise, controversy

Oscar Harold
April 1, 2019
Maddy Tubbs is supported by her service dog, Bailey, who accompanies her to her classes at Lincoln.

[Photo] Service animals assist members of Portland community

Mak Johnson and Malcolm Cole ll
April 1, 2019
On March 4, Sophia Zhang was chosen as Lincon’s Rose Princess. From left to right: junior Anya Anand, and seniors Rose Marie Crawford, Loy Msafiri and Sophia Zhang.

Sophia Zhang crowned Rose Princess

Sagarika Ramachandran
April 1, 2019
13 of Lincoln's 14 National Merit Semi-Finalists pose for a photo (not pictured: Andrew Liu).

Teachers, students argue “merit” of PSAT

Sagarika Ramachandran and Luke Geist
March 11, 2019
Ryan McCants teaches a US History: Ethnic Studies class during third period in portable 1B. Ethnic Studies is now mandated for freshmen at Lincoln, but some educators and students hope the curriculum will expand to all of PPS and Oregon.

[Photo] Student works to mandate Ethnic Studies class for PPS freshmen

Scotty Martin
March 11, 2019
Culinary Arts students learn how to use the new espresso machine and make a latte.

[Photo] Coffee cart reopening under new leadership

Daniel Lewinsohn
February 1, 2019

Chamber Singers support advanced voices

Sagarika Ramachandran
November 30, 2018
Jo-Ann Wadkins has stepped out of the classroom and takes time to walk down the hall and talk to students as vice principal.

[Photo] IB coordinator hopes to support more students as VP

Amalia Carkeek-Hercery
October 29, 2018

Former teacher loses teaching license due to sexual misconduct

Sagarika Ramachandran and Kayla Rae
September 20, 2018
Senior Armand Yazdani was a reporter and editor for four years.

Longtime reporter and editor Armand Yazdani ‘reflected the truth’

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 30, 2018
Jamie Bikales departs the staff after four years.

Former editor closes time on paper

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 30, 2018
Seniors Ben Pahl (right), Jamie Bikales (center) and Armand Yazdani (left) say goodbye to the Cardinal Times as they all head off to college in the fall.

Seniors depart Cardinal Times staff

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 30, 2018

Drama department presents the New Works festival

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 4, 2018
A car without a permit sits parked in a handicap spot outside of the cafeteria. According to PPS district policy, all handicap spots on campus are designated for staff with handicap passes and visitors, not students with a disability.

Handicapped spots open to visitors without permit, not students with them

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 4, 2018
Sophomore Audrey Walker holds a “Never Again” sign as she walks near Lincoln.

[Photo] ‘Motivated to make change’: Students march for safe schools

Sage Taylor
May 4, 2018
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[Photo] Video: Why We March

Daniel Lewinsohn
April 26, 2018
This office in the counseling center is home to two mental health support professionals, Gina Batliner and Judy Herzberg. They are resources for students who experience sexual misconduct by teachers.

‘Come talk to me’

Sagarika Ramachandran
March 24, 2018
Students held up three signs saying “RACIAL,” “JUSTICE” and “NOW.” The protest on Oct. 27 featured 65 students.

Dozens of students kneel in mass protest

Zoë Bonnichsen, Faith Pauken, and Sagarika Ramachandran
December 1, 2017
A scene from Lincoln drama’s spring play last year, “Durang Durang.”

[Photo] Fall play brings together Shakespeare, modern issues and a touring director

Zahra Deshaw
October 25, 2017
Kendall Accetta, next year's SuperSAC

[Photo] SuperSAC will be student link to PPS board

Gretchen Rudolph
June 8, 2017
Judge Susan Graber speaks to students on May 23.

Federal judge visits Lincoln

Sagarika Ramachandran
May 23, 2017
Lincoln students act in "Durang Durang," a student-directed compilation of six short acts.

Spring play brings laughs to LHS, closes tonight (gallery)

Jamie Bikales and Sagarika Ramachandran
May 13, 2017
Climate activist Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner from the Marshall Islands speaks to Lincoln students on April 13.

Climate activist offers Marshall Islands perspective

Sagarika Ramachandran
April 26, 2017
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (left) and Sen. Ron Wyden speak to Lincoln students April 17.

Congressmen visit Lincoln class, discuss political issues

Jamie Bikales, Sagarika Ramachandran, Hank Sanders, and Stuart Diffely
April 17, 2017
Lockers of Planned Parenthood Teen Council members like senior Selia Peña have supplies of condoms and other contraceptives, which are provided for free and with no questions asked. Look for this sign in the halls.

Students promote safe sex with free resources, advice for fellow students

Sagarika Ramachandran and Alex Paskill
March 24, 2017
A view from the classroom of yearbook, Beyond the Flock and puño y letra into the Cardinal Times newsroom during eighth period, when all four publications meet, allowing them to work together.

Publications form new relationship this year

Sagarika Ramachandran
March 24, 2017
Nearly a foot of snow covers the Lincoln patio after a historic snowstorm Jan. 11. Students have missed nine days of school as a result of weather so far this year.

Digital learning: the new snow day?

Sagarika Ramachandran
February 23, 2017
Some students have started wearing safety pins to show that they are safe people to talk to about the divisive issues that dominated this year's presidential campaign.

[Photo] Trump victory: a changed America?

Armand Yazdani
December 8, 2016
English teacher Barbara Brown, standing, says she tries to integrate “unheard voices” into her curriculum.

[Photo] Diversifying literature

Zoë Bonnichsen
November 18, 2016
Citizenship education club receives $50,000 grant

Citizenship education club receives $50,000 grant

Sagarika Ramachandran and Gretchen Rudolph
November 18, 2016
Students attend their first day of classes in the new facilities. By Sagarika Ramachandran

Students attend their first day of classes in the new facilities. By Sagarika Ramachandran

New class offers alternate perspective

Sagarika Ramachandran
October 5, 2016
With over 70 percent of the student body out of the school, classrooms were largely empty, though students who stayed still received instruction, such as in Sam Wilson's first period class.

During walkout, students find various reasons to stay put

Sagarika Ramachandran, Alec Van Oossanen, and Sydney Laxson
September 18, 2016
Water fountains remain closed after lead testing found that while none of Lincoln's fountains contain lead, 80 other fixtures in the school do.

[Photo] Unsafe lead levels at Lincoln mean fountains stay covered

Daniel Lewinsohn
September 1, 2016
Yatta Barnett smiles and waves candidly as she rides down main hall.

A girl, not a chair

Sagarika Ramachandran
April 25, 2016

New Member of the Flock

Sagarika Ramachandran
October 13, 2015
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