April

District supplies each room with air purifiers, totaling nearly $500,000

The $450.00 purifiers come with 3,000 hours of Filter Life, a touch control panel, dual air intake, and the capacity to clean an area of 2500 sq. ft. every 30 minutes. The MA-112 Air Purifier removes the air of bacteria, mold, common smoke, and virus carriers.

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Oregonians who are at least 16 can now be vaccinated

Governor Brown said the state must "move as quickly as possible" to vaccinate everyone as virus cases continue to rise.

Photo courtesy the Clackamas Community College Print

Popular Eagle Creek Trail in The Gorge reopens after fire of 2017

Also opening, the Wahclella Trail, the Gorge 400 Trail (specifically, Eagle Creek to John B. Yeon State Park and Ainsworth State Park to Horsetail Falls), and the Larch Mountain Trail (between Multnomah Falls and the Wahkeena Trail)

Senior directed one-acts auditions complete, casts set

Raise the curtains and get into positions! David Douglas recently held their annual One-Act Festival auditions from March 10-11, and student rehearsals are underway for their COVID safe showcases.

Jennifer Dinh crowned DDHS Rose Festival Princess

Photo courtesy The Oregonian

"Now, more than ever, is the time when unity should conquer division, and hope should triumph over despair. Fortunately, the Rose Festival has a place for everyone, regardless of who you are or where you come from." -Jennifer Dinh

Mayor Wheeler defends Portland against Forbes' magazine criticism

Photo courtesy The Washington Times

Portland's mayor denounced a recent Op-Ed published in Forbes magazine, titled “Death of a City: The Portland Story?”, which heavily criticized the city, including some characteristics that cause cities to fail, criticizing Portland for its “poor community leadership.”

Oregon Food Bank adapts to COVID challenge with #EmergeStronger initiative

Image courtesy OFB

COVID-19 has struck all communities hard with limited resources and food availability, but the Oregon Food Bank (OFB) has adapted to the challenge with the #EmergeStronger initiative.

Prioritizing teachers to receive COVID vaccine stirs up priority debate

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With limited vaccinations available, some have criticized Oregon’s plan to provide teachers the vaccinations before anyone else, yet others understand the reason behind the decision.

MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Senior Ram Sa Ar Lee

Senior La'Ron Caesar

Junior Aspen Pearce

Junior Tetiana Lutsak

Junior Xochitl Nuno

Sophomore Emmanuel Kargbo

Sophomore Eli Lord

Freshman Bao Le

Freshman Lopaki Laban

Freshman Jae Scott

Click here for March Student of the Month Nominees

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