2022-23 Highlander

In-Depth Investigative Reports

GMOs are innovating the food industry

"GMOs are more common than most people think. In the David Douglas cafeterias, multiple different packaged foods labeled 'contains bioengineered ingredient' were found. "

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Photo Courtesy OregonLive

Portland's air quality continues to fluctuate

"Due to frequent wildfires, air quality, in recent years, continues to repeatedly fluctuate from a breath of fresh air to a perilous atmosphere in Portland, Oregon."

The dangers behind America's broken foster care system

"Not only are there many horror stories that root from the corruption within the American foster care system, there are also many alarming statistics that put it all into perspective. "

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TikTok faces threat of 'nation-wide ban'

"TikTok has been under scrutiny for security threats since July 7, 2020 when former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the government was considering banning the app from all government devices."

'Willow Project' contradicts Biden's plan on Climate Change

"The Biden Administration approved the development of the Willow Project on March 13, an oil extraction project in Northern Alaska that many say goes against President Biden's original goals against climate change."

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Photo courtesy Google

Gang Violence unsustainable in the U.S.

"When youth feel disconnected from family, school, community, or future work possibilities, they may view gangs as viable opportunities for support, respect, protection, or income. "

Birth center closures indicative of nursing shortage

"The attempted closure of the Mt. Hood Legacy Birthing Center has caused logistical and staff issues in maternity care, especially the delivery process for those in Gresham who relied on the center."

Mount Hood Legacy Medical Center. Photo courtesy Google

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