Author: Caden Hicks

In Oregon, drug use is a widespread problem that the state has tried to approach in various different ways. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs”, citing drug abuse as public enemy number one. The federal government-led initiative aimed to combat illegal drug use by increasing penalties, enforcement, and incarceration for…

Oregon is home to some of the most pristine geologic regions. From the coast to the Cascades, Crater Lake, and the Columbia river expanding through rolling hills, Oregon’s geographic history is rich. Off the coast of Oregon, an oceanic plate collides with the western coast of the United States, creating a subduction zone. This subduction…