The Benson Orbit

How Do Benson Students Get to School?

Students travel from all corners of Portland to go to school at Benson, even if that means waking up early.

Elizabeth Larrison and Tobinn Carlson • Feb 2, 2026

Students travel from all corners of Portland and beyond to go to school at Benson. Many students take public transportation to get here, even if that means waking up early, braving the weather, or facing...

Benson Street Interviews: What Do Locals Have to Say About Benson Students?

A series of impromptu interviews with community members around Benson.

Finn Cash, Vicky Moore, and Ethan Kane • Dec 17, 2025

The Benson Orbit hit the streets in a Channel 5-esque interviewing montage to answer one question: How do the people around Benson Polytechnic feel about us as a student body moving back into our home...

A Look Into the Benson Football Program

Coach Kendall Lewis discusses the revival of Benson Football, with freshmen and sophomore numbers up after a long break.

Isla Faria • Dec 5, 2025

Coach Kendall Lewis of the Bensons football team explains why football stopped for a long six years due to safety concerns and numbering issues. This is his second year coaching and slowly growing the...

Latinx Club Educates Students on Their Rights, and Gives a Space to Share Culture

The president & vice president of the club share how the Latinx club educates students on their rights surrounding ICE, and gives a space for students to share their culture.

Aspen Trask • Dec 5, 2025

Benson’s Latinx Club is creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students to embrace and learn about Latinx culture. “Being in Latinx Club helps me be around my culture. We get to learn more...

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

It was a warm summer Wednesday afternoon when the Benson Polytechnic High School Class of 2025 graduated. The graduation was held at the PSU Viking Center, and the graduates were gathered outside. Students...

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