The Pioneer Log (2025)

16/10/2022

On Indigenous People’s Day, campus vandalized in protest of colonialism • By Amelia Doyle & Leo Bernstein Newman

On Tuesday evening, several buildings on the Lewis & Clark undergraduate and graduate campuses were vandalized. The tags came in response to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is a holiday that occurs on Oct. 10 and is recognized by the state of Oregon.

LC students and staff awoke the following morning to find various buildings tagged with large messages written in graffiti. This is not the first time campus buildings have been tagged with similar messaging and iconography on Indigenous People’s Day, previously known in Oregon as Columbus Day. Previous instances have occurred on Jan. 25, 2021 and Oct. 11, 2021.

Read more at piolog.com

Photo by Leo Bernstein Newman

[Image description: Graffiti on an LC academic building]

10/09/2022

Meet another one of our opinion editors.

Isabel entered the world of journalism through Portland State Vanguard, where she reported on student government, the Portland Black Lives Matter protests and international news as a contributor and editor. After transferring to Lewis & Clark, she joined The Log as a News editor. Now in Opinion, Isabel aims to provide a platform for students to hone their argumentative skills and write thought-provoking pieces that respect others’ perspectives and experiences.

Isabel is a French major who plans to pursue a master’s in linguistics and possibly run away to Paris. Do not ask how she got into French — it is a long story for the longue durée. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, long-distance running, biking and exploring Portland.

24/08/2022

Meet another one of our news editors!

After a year of writing for The Log, Rosalie, a sophomore from El Cerrito, Calif., is delighted to continue her journalism journey as an editor. She is an English and Theatre major who enjoys writing, poetry, dance, acting and art. Rosalie is a dedicated speech and debate competitor, embarking on her sixth year competing and her second on the LC Speech Team. She is also a member of the LC Improv Troupe, and is involved with Fir Acres Theatre productions. Rosalie also enjoys a variety of grandmotherly activities such as crochet, baking, sewing, puzzling and playing board games. However, she also tries finding time to hike, bike and backpack.

13/08/2022

Please welcome Leo Bernstein-Newman to the editorial board! We are unsure if he is a squirrel or human.

Leo, a rising senior, is a small woodland creature at Lewis & Clark. Though his species has yet to be identified, several Environmental Studies majors have been able to catch him using peanut butter and a humane mouse trap. Now in captivity, The Log has put Leo to use as the editor of the Features section. If you see him around campus do not hesitate to offer him a palmful of small berries and nuts to make him feel welcome.

06/08/2022

Introducing our next editor, Paige Anderson!

This is Paige’s first year working with The Log and second year at Lewis & Clark. She is beyond excited to take on the role of News Editor and can’t wait to experience Log life. Paige is an English major and was Editor-in-Chief of her high school’s magazine and fell in love with student journalism. Paige can be found closely inspecting LC’s variety of moss, drinking black tea, or baking pies in her free time. She is always knitting a hat and recently learned to crochet, which has taken a toll on her bank account.

04/08/2022

Lewis & Clark released new update photos of construction underway on Templeton Campus Center. To accommodate construction, power in the building will be unavailable on Aug. 6. According to LC's websites and estimates by Bremick Construction, the Trail Room is on track to open for the beginning of the fall semester. The Trail Room will offer extended hours for morning coffee, dinner and late night until 10 p.m. In order to accommodate these changes, Maggie's will be closed and reutilized according to an email sent to the community on July 22. Templeton Way is also currently blocked off to all car traffic, but paving is estimated to be partially complete in time for New Student Orientation and move-in.

Photos courtesy of Nina Johnson

31/07/2022

Next on our roster is one of our sports editors, Noah Reese-Clauson!

Noah is a rising sophomore from Chicago who is excited to be one of this fall’s Sports Editors. Track was his sport in high school and he continued this love last year at Lewis & Clark. He loves watching basketball (go Celtics) and is excited to learn and share more about the sports world in his new role.

30/07/2022

Get ready to swing your backdoor open for our next editor!

Rosalind loves writing about things that aren’t real, which has served her well during her tenure as editor of the Backdoor. In what will be her last year on The Log staff (unless she ends up in some kind of time loop type situation), Rosalind hopes to continue to bring her passion for making stuff up to both her work and the LC community at large.

In her free time, Rosalind enjoys hanging out and having fun.

29/07/2022

DJ Smith will be taking over our head of broadcasting role which includes our podcast (formerly called the Pio Pod).

DJ is a senior from Las Vegas. He is a Rhetoric & Media Studies major who is interested in video essays. DJ also plays D-Line for the LC football team. In the last two years, DJ worked as a residential advisor, and in the previous year, he served as one of the Black Student Union’s co-presidents.

This year, he is looking forward to using and developing his skill in writing scripts and recording. He hopes to strengthen the LC community by amplifying students’ voices with the podcast along with bringing light to important topics. This is his first year contributing to The Log and is more excited than ever.

28/07/2022

Our next editor has a lot of expertise as our previous Managing Editor, meet Aubrey!

Aubrey is a senior at Lewis & Clark majoring in English and minoring in French Studies. She is a seasoned member of The Log’s editorial board, having spent her sophomore year as an Arts Editor and her junior year as Managing Editor.

Aubrey is an avid reader and movie watcher. She also enjoys linguistics, European music and journaling. She plans to teach English in France after graduating.

27/07/2022

Broadway Portland closed out it’s 2021-22 season last week with “Hadestown.” Check out the review by , link in our bio.

26/07/2022

Introducing Emma Ford.

Keeping in mind the common wisdom that opinions are crucial to a well-rounded liberal arts education, Emma is thrilled to join The Log as Opinions editor for her sophomore year. A lifelong writer and recent convert to student journalism, the opportunity to learn and grow among peers is invaluable.

Emma’s planned academic path is a major in International Affairs with a minor in Middle Eastern and North African Studies, followed by law school. Until then, she will stay busy with Speech and Debate, chairing the Honor Board and participating in the Philanthropy Society. Outside of school, Emma finds time for art, baking and a terrible shopping addiction.

25/07/2022

Are you opinionated? Well you’ll want to know Ashlyn Little who will be one of our opinion editors!

Ashlyn has always loved writing, but this will be her first year working on The Log as a sophomore. She is very excited to collaborate with her fellow peers to learn more about journalism.

Ashlyn is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Political Science. After undergrad, she plans to move back to her hometown, San Diego, to attend law school. When not playing soccer for Lewis & Clark, Ashlyn loves going thrifting, hanging out with friends, getting coffee and cooking.

24/07/2022

This next editor is not only new to The Log, but Lewis & Clark too. Meet Mo App Singer!

Mo is a poet, artist and activist from Bend, Oreg. This will be their first year writing for The Log, as well as their first year at Lewis & Clark. They are looking forward to learning more about Rhetoric & Media Studies. They hope to cover live music, theater and other parts of the art world.

Mo is obsessed with hyperpop group 100 gecs, they own a cursed rainbow long furby and they love spicy food. They are excited to bring their perspective and adventurous spirit to The Log.

23/07/2022

For our athletes and anyone interested in sports, meet Ashlyn Little.

Ashlyn has always loved writing, but this will be her first year working on The Log as a sophomore. She is very excited to collaborate with her peers to learn more about journalism.

Ashlyn is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Political Science. She plans to move back to her hometown San Diego after her 4 years at Lewis & Clark to attend law school. When not playing soccer for LC, Ashlyn loves going thrifting, hanging out with friends, getting coffee and cooking.

22/07/2022

Director of Campus Safety José Curiel is leaving LC to lead the campus safety program at Pacific Lutheran University. He left his position on May 30. Curiel started at LC as director in August 2021. Previously, Sky Grieg served in the role as an interim position. However, this is only one part of campus safety’s high turn over in recent years. Donna Henderson filled the role prior to Curiel for three years before resigning. Before that, Tim O’Dwyer filled the position until retiring in 2017. John Harvey served in an interim capacity twice during this turnover. To read more, click our bio for a story on Henderson’s departure.

Photos courtesy of Lewis & Clark and The Log Archives.

19/07/2022

Love photography? Illustrations? Well; you’ll want to know Sofia!

Sofia has been contributing articles and illustrations to The Log since her freshman year, and spent last year as an editor for the Opinion section. As visuals editor, she is excited to showcase the art and photography skills of students at any skill level. She wants as many people involved as possible.

Sofia is a biology major and gender studies minor. She can be found working in the lab, tending her houseplants or finding more (yes, more) books to read. Ask her about feminist literature, NPR podcasts, entomology and her beloved crockpot.

18/07/2022

Adelaide is not new to our editorial board, but she is new to this position!

Adelaide is a senior from Washington, DC who has been an editor for The Log since her sophomore year. She has worked in both the Opinion and Arts sections. Adelaide is excited to continue her work on The Log by helping the paper connect to the Lewis & Clark community through social media.

Adelaide is a Sociology-Anthropology major and Ethnic Studies minor. Her search history probably consists of “Wordle”, “petfinder.com” and “Value Village near me.” Some of her favorite things include good coffee, tattoos, pasta, CVS, public transportation, plants, piano and The Log.

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