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The Benson Orbit

The Benson Orbit

The Benson Orbit

Torin King poses with a skeleton model in her Art classroom.
Teacher Feature – Ms. King: World Traveler, Trivia Champ, and ‘Real Housewives’ Connoisseur
Torin King has been teaching at Benson for 5 years, but her goal as a teacher has never changed: to help her students love school just as much as she did.
Elizabeth Larrison Oct 18, 2025
Ask the Astro: What Should I Wear to Homecoming?
Ask the Astro: What Should I Wear to Homecoming?
Oct 17, 2025
New Ping Pong Club Comes to Benson
New Ping Pong Club Comes to Benson
Zayne Dahlquist Oct 15, 2025
Outdoor School Shortened after Budget Cuts, Worrying High School Volunteers
Outdoor School Shortened after Budget Cuts, Worrying High School Volunteers
Budget cuts have caused Outdoor School, a beloved Oregon tradition of over half a century, to shorten from six days down to four, and Student Leaders are concerned about the changes.
Elizabeth Larrison Oct 9, 2025
After Many Years of Silence, Band Returns to Benson High School
After Many Years of Silence, Band Returns to Benson High School
Band is once again meeting frequently, now as a club, in the face of funding challenges
Zayd Faruqui, Editor • Oct 2, 2025
Jeff Martin works on his ‘Student Hour’ segment.
KBPS Chief of Promotion Shares Goals and Hopes for School Year
Jeff Martin, the newly elected KBPS Chief of Promotion, has a lot on his plate this school year. He is working to grow KBPS’s Instagram following along with other goals.
Elizabeth Larrison Sep 25, 2025
Budget Cuts are Plaguing PPS, But How Will Benson Be Effected?
Budget Cuts are Plaguing PPS, But How Will Benson Be Effected?
The effects of budget cuts on Benson, with words from Mr. Wilson.
Zahra Faruqui, Editor • Jun 12, 2025
District Phone Policy Faces Possible Difficulties with Enforcement During Lunch
District Phone Policy Faces Possible Difficulties with Enforcement During Lunch
The district phone policy may be difficult to enforce without Yondr, according to Principal Wilson. However, Yondr pouches face lack of funding, as well as students who say they are ineffective
Zayd Faruqui, Editor • Jun 12, 2025
Photo courtesy of Beth Conyers / Portland Public Schools
Benson’s Grads of 2025 Look Back on High School Memories
As Benson’s Seniors graduated, we asked them to reflect upon their favorite memories from high school.
Elizabeth Larrison and Nick Oates Jun 5, 2025
GSA Returns To Benson, But Students Didn’t Return to GSA
GSA Returns To Benson, But Students Didn’t Return to GSA
Benson’s Gender Sexuality Alliance has returned, but there seems to be a lack of interest. Marvin Kolbow talked to the instructor to find out why.
Marvin Kolbow May 27, 2025
Orbit Crossword
Orbit Crossword
A mini-crossword
Elizabeth Larrison May 19, 2025
When You Become A God (Part 2)
When You Become A God (Part 2)
A serial poem novel
Gerald Hively May 19, 2025
Literary Corner: Ask Me
Literary Corner: Ask Me
A literary analysis of Ask Me by William Stafford.
Dane de Block May 12, 2025
Ask the Astro #2
Ask the Astro #2
The Astro gives advice on studying to maintain your grades
May 12, 2025
The Benefits of Physical Media in a Streaming World
The Benefits of Physical Media in a Streaming World
The benefits of physical media in an increasingly digital world.
Owen Swanson Apr 17, 2025
Pizza Week Comes to Benson
Pizza Week Comes to Benson
For the first time ever, Benson’s cooking club will be making a pizza for the Portland Mercury’s annual Pizza Week.
Elizabeth Larrison Apr 16, 2025
In Automotive, students remove a door from a car.
Everything Happening at Benson’s 2025 Tech Show
Benson’s 102nd annual Tech Show is happening April 17th & 18th from 6-9pm, back at the modernized campus.
Nick Oates, Editor • Apr 15, 2025
A Look Inside Benson's Activism Club
A Look Inside Benson’s Activism Club
Gerald Hively and Zahra Faruqui Apr 9, 2025