Hundreds of blue gowns swirled around the Viking Pavillion, matching the color of the shockingly blue sky. Despite Tuesday’s scorching summer-like heat, each one stood determined as they adorned their...

The past few months of this presidential administration have been stressful for a number of reasons. One of the largest reasons can be traced back to the recent government shutdown, which, most notably,...

Equity. If you’re a PPS Student, that’s a word I’m positive you’ve heard at least a thousand times. But just how likely is our district to practice the values that they so often preach?  Turns...

KBPS has cemented itself as a rich and vital part of Benson’s history, and this couldn’t have been possible without its exceptional student leadership. One shining example of this is KBPS Senior Elizabeth...

For the past year, the whispers of budget cuts have been lingering in the air at Benson. And with those whispers have come a myriad of questions, causing stress amongst staff and students alike. What will...

Zahra Faruqui: Why did you decide to create Activism Club? Connor Jacobson: I decided to start Activism Club because I got into activism through the Sunrise movement which is a youth climate justice...

Portland is no stranger to advocacy. As a city known for its drive for change in our community, it’s no surprise that our schools would reflect these morals. However, as teachers have begun to speak...

Let’s play a little game of spot-the-difference. What does almost every PPS High School have, that Benson does not? If you guessed a Journalism program, then you would be correct. Which is shocking,...