Women's History Month – The Torch Newspaper

Taking Flight: The US Military’s First Chinese-American Aviatrix

Hazel Ying Lee was a Chinese-American who has been described as being bubbly, fierce and optimistic. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Lee had only one dream: to fly. Since she was a teenager her eyes were set to the sky as she fantasized about being amongst the clouds. Her determination and resourcefulness manifested that…

Shifting Perspective of the Outdoor Experience

Hannah Baker6 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Ruby McConnell may not be a woman written about in history books, but she is a woman making history today. The majority of wilderness survival guides are written by men from a male perspective. McConnell’s book, “A Woman’s Guide to the Wild,” is a guide to the outdoor’s from a woman’s perspective. McConnell highlights the…