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The Benson Orbit

The Benson Orbit

Benson Polytechnic High School Newspaper

The Benson Orbit

Opinion

Benson’s Bathrooms Need to Change

Benson’s Bathrooms Need to Change

Gender neutral bathrooms are meant to be inclusive, but when they’re so vandalized that they’re unusable, what can we do?
Zenith Yoshihara Apr 15, 2026

“Once I was in the stall, and I heard this guy next to me go into the stall, grunt, then [he] pissed all over the wall… After he left, I got curious and I peered into the stall.” Liz Gonzales Burns...

How to Get Involved When the World Feels Like it's Ending

How to Get Involved When the World Feels Like it’s Ending

Getting involved in your community doesn't have to feel hard! Here are six ways to protest ICE and show up for those affected in your community.
Aspen Trask Mar 30, 2026

After the nationwide general strike and protest on January 30th, many people, especially youth, have been wondering: “How can I get involved?” The idea of “getting involved” may appear as a time-consuming...

Benson Needs More AP Classes

Benson Needs More AP Classes

Benson barely offers a quarter of the College Board’s AP courses: what about the others?
Zayne Dahlquist Mar 18, 2026

The College Board officially offers nearly 40 AP courses. Here at Benson, you can take a whopping 11 of them. While it would be totally infeasible for our school to offer all 40 AP classes, there are a...

The fleur de lis carvings on the top of these columns are gorgeous, and really reflect the grandeur of this school’s history. I also adore the rich wood colour. Gorgeous.

Details of Benson: A Love Letter in Photos

It’s important to notice the small pleasures of this world.
Elizabeth Larrison Feb 6, 2026

I’m an artist. I try to notice the small details in life. Now halfway through our second year at the new campus, I have amassed a small collection of details I adore. Our school has so many cool elements,...

Food Reviews: What Are the Options Off-Campus?

Food Reviews: What Are the Options Off-Campus?

If you’re tired of school lunch, here are some other options.
Zayne Dahlquist Jan 28, 2026

After nearly 10 years of eating the same thing, school lunch can get kind of boring. But, thanks to our generous off-campus lunch policy, you have the choice to try out some local restaurants for lunch.   MidCity...

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

In recent times, streaming services have become the norm for at home media viewing, causing physical media to become obsolete. This is a standard.  When a more convenient means of home media comes along,...

Opinion: Banning Phones Does More Harm Than Good

Opinion: Banning Phones Does More Harm Than Good

Portland Public Schools' new cell phone policy doesn't actually fix anything — it even makes things worse.
Dane de Block Jan 14, 2025

In case you haven’t heard, PPS has finally decided on a phone policy. A rule that will apply to all high school and middle school students district wide. And in classic PPS fashion, they decided that...

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