The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
The Student News Site of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

The Headlight
Miles Meschter (he/him)

Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor

Miles Meschter is a senior at Ida B. Wells who serves as the "Hard News" section editor for The Headlight. Outside of school, he is a runner, gym rat and bicyclist. In his leisure time, he enjoys listening to vinyl records and reading about his nerdy interests on Wikipedia or in books. He is usually tired and sore, but always enjoys a good conversation (especially with his buddy Tommy Thompson.)

All content by Miles Meschter (he/him)

GNN – Episode 10 – A Year in Review

Duncan Bradford (he/him), Miles Meschter (he/him), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Joseph Drake (he/him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Delia Barrans (she/her), Dove Moore (any/all), Jack Reeves (he/him), Riley Loughran (he/him), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Jaidin Kreger (she/they), and Fatima Azouz (she/her)
May 30, 2024
Credit: AP Photo

OPINION: Why should I vote in this presidential election?

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
May 30, 2024

GNN Episode 9 – Goodbye, Seniors!

Duncan Bradford (he/him), Miles Meschter (he/him), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Jaidin Kreger (she/they), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Joseph Drake (he/him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Jack Reeves (he/him), Fatima Azouz (she/her), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Dove Moore (any/all), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Riley Loughran (he/him), and Delia Barrans (she/her)
May 16, 2024
Celebrating Earth Day with a Hike

Celebrating Earth Day with a Hike

Miles Meschter (he/him), Editor
May 11, 2024
Young Gong: The Marley Family's Newest Talent

Young Gong: The Marley Family’s Newest Talent

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Guardian News Network (GNN) – Episode 7 – Modernization

Duncan Bradford (he/him), Miles Meschter (he/him), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Dove Moore (they/them), Delia Barrans (she/her), Joseph Drake (he/him), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Riley Loughran (he/him), Jack Reeves (he/him), and Cole Schmidt (he/him)
April 18, 2024
The Mysterious Witch's Castle

The Mysterious Witch’s Castle

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

Guardian News Network (GNN) – Episode 6 – Music

Quinlyn Black (she/her), Ainsley Porter (she/her), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Jacoby Lundgren (he/him), Miles Meschter (he/him), Riley Loughran (he/him), JJ Reynolds, Duncan Bradford (he/him), Dove Moore (any/all), Joseph Drake (he/him), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Delia Barrans (she/her), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Jack Reeves (he/him), Cole Schmidt (he/him), and Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her)
March 19, 2024
Nikki Haley campaigns for primaries / CC BY 2.0 - Original image here: https://flickr.com/photos/33053264@N00/53407309288

Why was Nikki Haley running?

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
March 13, 2024

Guardian News Network (GNN) – Episode 4 – Spring sports

Miles Meschter (he/him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Riley Loughran (he/him), Jack Reeves (he/him), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Joseph Drake (he/him), Dove Moore (she/her), Duncan Bradford (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Fatima Azouz (she/her), and Beckett Lundgren (he/him)
March 4, 2024
Left: Bob Marley in the Netherlands, taken by Patrick Lüthy. Right: Bob Marley: One Love movie poster, by Paramount Pictures.

“Bob Marley: One Love” Does Justice

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

Guardian News Network (GNN) – Episode 3 (Forecasting)

Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Miles Meschter (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Riley Loughran (he/him), Fatima Azouz (she/her), Delia Barrans (she/her), Dove Moore (she/her), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Felix Hendricksen (he/him), Joseph Drake (he/him), Jack Reaves (he/him), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Parker Sherbourne (he/him), Graceyn Buck (she/her), and Duncan Bradford (he/him)
February 14, 2024
Credit: Markus Spiske via Unsplash

Men’s Basketball Seeks Comeback

Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor
January 25, 2024
Credit: Author

Zero Period

Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor
January 24, 2024
Credit: Marcus Eikanas

Who is The Real Angler?

Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor
January 3, 2024

Guardian News Network (GNN) – Episode 2 (Holiday Special!)

Miles Meschter (he/him), Duncan Bradford (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Dove Moore (they/them), Joseph Drake (he/him), Delia Barrans (she/her), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Riley Loughran (he/him), Sarah Karout (she/her), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Penelope Lucas (she/her), and Jack Reeves (he/him)
January 2, 2024

Guardian News Network – Episode 1

Duncan Bradford (he/him), Miles Meschter (he/him), Oscar Jimenez-Cervera (He/Him), Penelope Lucas (she/her), JJ Reynolds (he/him), Beckett Lundgren (he/him), Jack Reeves (he/him), Quinlyn Black (she/her), Delia Barrans (she/her), Dove Moore (they/them), Riley Loughran (he/him), Felix Hendrickson (he/him), Cole Schmidt (he/him), Britney Stene-Acosta (she/her), Sarah Karout (she/her), and Joseph Drake (he/him)
December 10, 2023
What is the Portland Youth Climate Strike All About?

What is the Portland Youth Climate Strike All About?

Miles Meschter (he/him), Section Editor
September 25, 2023
Julia Brim-Edwards Elected to County Seat

Julia Brim-Edwards Elected to County Seat

Miles Meschter (he/him) and Tommy Thompson (he/him)
June 7, 2023
Shakara Carson hits the double bicep in the weight room.

Bodybuilding: The Gym Grind At IBW

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
June 1, 2023
Photo Credits to Nils Hünerfürst

Thacker Pass Mine Leads to Environmental Conflict

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
Wellsingers performing at Spring Concert

Wells’ Choir and Orchestra Shows Talent at Spring Concert

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Photo Credit: Flickr By Marc Nozell

Marianne Williamson Emerges as Democratic Challenger

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Photo Credit: Sophie Johnson

West Portland’s Classic Diner: Skyline Restaurant

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
The Fight For The Respect For Marriage Act

The Fight For The Respect For Marriage Act

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
Cover of the Project Blue Beam book by Serge Monast

UFO’s in North America & The Reactions That Followed

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
Battle Club: Explained

Battle Club: Explained

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
February 10, 2023

Duncan’s Daily Doubts – Episode 2

Duncan Bradford (he/him) and Miles Meschter (he/him)
December 16, 2022
Three Not-so-Christmas Movies from the 80's

Three Not-so-Christmas Movies from the 80’s

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
December 11, 2022

Duncan’s Daily Doubts

Duncan Bradford (he/him) and Miles Meschter (he/him)
November 30, 2022
IBW's "Clue" is a Good Time

IBW’s “Clue” is a Good Time

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
US House Elections Part 2: A Final Breakdown

US House Elections Part 2: A Final Breakdown

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Where Are Young Voters In Oregon's Toss-Up Governor's Race?

Where Are Young Voters In Oregon’s Toss-Up Governor’s Race?

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
October 30, 2022
U.S. House Elections Part 1: A New Congressional Map

U.S. House Elections Part 1: A New Congressional Map

Miles Meschter (he/him), Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
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