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No husband can have a heart full of love for a head full of curlers. Be a living doll. The idea that women need makeup to be beautiful has been around since the creation of the industry. But if it is destroying self esteem what happens then?

The reselling of shoes and clothes has grown into a large business for many people around the country. As many brands grow, so do their prices on the secondary market. I sat down and talked with some of the people who have been very successful in the resale industry.

The documentary shows the unique learning experience Edison High School offers in partnership with Jesuit High School.

Football has always been considered a male dominated sport. For years, girls have been told there’s no place for them in football and instead they should stick to being cheerleaders. Meet Grace Wiley: a senior at Lakeridge High School who has decided to break the social norm by playing on the varsity football team as a cornerback.

Jesuit High School has spent 50 years hosting its very own food drive on campus. This tells the story of how the service brings the Jesuit community together throughout the month of December. I take a look back on the evolution of the food drive and document this year's 50th.

The demise of cigarettes and the advent of electronic cigarettes puts consumers in a spin on concern for health. Many adults are trying to use e-cigarettes as a tool to get off real cigarettes, but at the same time teenagers are getting their hands on them as well.

Immigration, an often controversial topic, has created immense division throughout the United States. But how often do we step outside of the constant debate and take the opportunity to see it from an immigrant’s point of view? Hear the fascinating stories of three immigrants in Home.

Daydreaming is routinely brushed under the rug like it doesn’t exist. What people imagine never breaks the surface and if it does, it is often misinterpreted by those listening. This documentary provides an alternative perspective into how different minds perceive the world. Daydreaming allows people to explore the bounds of their mind and understand that anything can be possible.

An interesting documentary following the evolution of shoe design across the last 50 years. The documentary follows a compelling story, and features an interview with a Jordan Brand designer. A must watch film for anyone that owns a pair of shoes!

Portland is a city known for its biking but with the growing traffic problem, local cyclists try to encourage Portlanders to get out of their cars and get on a bike.

This documentary is about the sport of swimming, and the constant grind and hard work it takes to be a competitive athlete in this sport. 

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports, with College Lacrosse being one of the most viewed college sports today. Millions of student-athletes across the country dream of playing college ball, and work effortlessly to achieve those dreams. However, the recruiting process is not one that provides equal-opportunity to all student-athletes. "West Coast Grind" follows the Oregon student-athlete Jackson McGinley, and his long and hard journey to strive to play at a Division 1 School, while exploring the biases and advantages that are provided to players residing in different areas of the country.

Do you know what electric skateboarding is? Most people have probably never even heard of it. In the city of Portland and many urban communities throughout the US, electric skateboarding is growing into a new way of transportation. Unlike most forms of urban travel, electric-skateboarding combines the fun of carving through the streets and an extremely portable and inexpensive new way of city transport.

The American distance coach of the year, Jerry Schumacher, has gone above and beyond producing athletic talent never seen before. Jerry shares his journey through his time coaching athletes from the collegiate to Olympic level. Despite his success, the road to glory wasn’t easy.

This documentary helps to illuminate a culture that is only accessible to a generation that grew up with technology. It will also show the rise of absurdist humor and how that plays into the memes that people like.

Futból fans are known as some of the most passionate people in the world. This passion is what drives them to make Tifosi or Tifos. The Timbers Army is one of those fan bases that creates the massive displays to show support for their club. This is a story of how one was created.

One group, 6 boys, 4 years, and a copious amount of memories. This documentary delves deep into a group of guys that started as mere acquaintances and blossomed to a group that can be closer by blood. These boys have very diverse personalities, which in turn keeps each day with each other livelier. Activities such as Taco Bell Thursday, Guy Day Friday and Hot Tub Tuesday though a bit weird, has kept the guys within this group close. This documentary includes interviews from people close with the guys to explore the meaning of friendship.

In "Just a Game," the exciting basketball playoff game from 2015 and its controversial finish is discussed. The players as well as Coach Potter go back over the game, talking about how it ended the way it did. The reaction from the media outlets is analyzed as well. The players discuss the reasons for such backlash for just a high school basketball game.

Four Bar Friday is a growing social media phenomenon that has traveled from the world wide web to the depths of the Black Box at Jesuit High School. Our documentary traces the origins of the club from its creator Nic Pernas all the way to NBA superstar and aspiring rap artist Damian Lillard.

A documentary 4 years in the making. Join us as we follow the 2015 state champion seniors on their journey through high school and the road to the state championship. There is no better way to describe this senior class than as a family, hear their stories of victory and defeat, how they have lifted each other up through the tough times and grew up together as a family in Jesuit High School.

Campus Security is one of the most talked about and debated issues in the country today. At Jesuit, it is no different. Jesuit High School thinks about this topic constantly, and truly has tried its hardest to make security a priority. Through new additions like gates and campus monitors, Jesuit has increased its security, but those aren’t the only ways they’ve increased security. Watch the documentary to find out how security at Jesuit works, and how it has improved!

Jesuit's own Wade Coleman is different from the rest. While other people's hobbies include sports and other activities, Wade's hobby is different. Wade "Swade" Coleman is an aspiring rapper. To hear more about his story and his "hobby," watch his documentary.

What if I told you that 1,300 (or however many students there are at Jesuit) students had access to a device that transformed them from the classroom to anywhere in the world by the touch of a button? Jesuit High School has made this idea a reality. The entire school's form of education has been revolutionized by the iPad. Two years ago, Jesuit instituted a 1:1 program that gave every student an iPad to utilize for their education. Jesuit is now in its 3rd semester of the 1:1 program and is changing the way we work in the classroom. Students and teachers alike have benefited from the changes that the iPad brings. And things are just getting started.

Jesuit’s Robotics Program has always been more than robots. From shaping high school students into engineers, to training how to run technical enterprises, robots have been nothing but a medium for something greater. Our motto is “A Posse ad Esse,” meaning “From Possibility to Actuality”.

A detailed look at the 2006 Jesuit football team which ended the season being ranked 8th in the nation by maxpreps, the schools second consecutive football state championship, and eventual NFL players Owen Marecic and Mike Remmers. With in depth interviews from players on the team we take a look at the comradery that came from four years of hard work and dedication that culminated in one memorable year.