The Headlight

Marley Tapfer (she/her), Staff Writer | April 1, 2025

The Portland Trail Blazers is an NBA team from Portland, Oregon. Established in 1970 as an expansion team in the NBA, the name "Trail Blazers" was chosen through a contest, reflecting Portland's rugged outdoorsy culture and ties to the Lewis and Clark expedition. The Blazers have had many key milestones, including winning the NBA championship in 1977, making appearances in the finals in 1990 and 1992...

Pickleball Fever

Neea Mende (she/her), Copy Writer | March 9, 2025

With the sun high in the sky, it’s guaranteed to see a plethora of players active at your neighborhood courts. At first glance, you might assume that the tennis courts are booming; however, the majority of players are holding pickleball paddles. Some might question why the sport has gained so much popularity in the last few years. In 1965, Joel Pritarch, a Washington congressman, wanted to...