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What Benson’s New Phone Policy Means For Students

What Benson’s New Phone Policy Means For Students

Dane de Block Feb 18, 2025

Vice Principal Sara Callies sat for a conversation with The Orbit’s Dane de Block to provide answers to the questions you probably have. We got answers… too many answers. The following interview has...

Top 14 Benson Pickup Lines

Top 14 Benson Pickup Lines

Nick Oates, Digital Director Feb 15, 2025

The Blossom Ball is coming up, making it the perfect time to ask out that special someone. If you can’t think of anything, here’s some Benson-themed pickup lines that may or may not work. “You must...

Student Advocates Win Back Meal Services for Evening Scholars

Student Advocates Win Back Meal Services for Evening Scholars

Sidney Baughman Feb 10, 2025

In a display of student advocacy, four students spoke at the November 6th Portland Public Schools board meeting to confront the lack of meal services for Evening Scholars students. Three of them were Benson...

The first six girls of Benson pose on the front steps. Photo courtesy of Benson Boosters.

A Brief History of Women at Benson

Elizabeth Larrison, Editor Dec 13, 2024

Benson was an all boy’s school until 1973. That year six girls joined the class of ‘77; Gloria Wallberg-Sutton and LaQuita Corbett came to speak at the 2024 Fall Pep Assembly,...

What To Do to Stay Off Your Phone This Winter Break

What To Do to Stay Off Your Phone This Winter Break

AJ Dimke Dec 13, 2024

I understand how difficult it can be to avoid Instagram, TikTok, and other social media during the calming two weeks between loud school days. In fact I’ve subconsciously opened up an Instagram tab not...

Students protesting in front of Benson Polytechnic High School, with signs that say "LGBTQ+ Rights";, "Dump Trump", "Fuck Trump", and "Climate Cannot Wait."

Students Speak Up after Historic Election

Elizabeth Larrison, Editor Nov 12, 2024

On November 6th, 2024, Donald Trump became the second President of the United States to be elected for a second nonconsecutive term. By lunch the next day, fliers were being handed out to Benson students...

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