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Daily Mail
29-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Fresh-faced 'Quaker pacifist,' 24, is 'violent ANTIFA goon responsible for bloody attack on ICE officer'
A Portland Antifa member who claimed to be a gentle Quaker has been arrested on suspicion of injuring an ICE officer with a rock. Robert Jacob Hoopes, 24, was arrested in the home he shares with his girlfriend and roommate after allegedly attacking an ICE officer and leaving him covered in blood. He is accused of attempting to breach Portland's ICE office on Macadam Avenue on June 14. Dressed in dark clothing and a gas mask with pink respirators, Hoopes allegedly threw several rocks into the building and helped barricade the front doors from the outside to prevent employees from leaving the building. While an ICE officer was attempting to clear the obstruction, Hoopes allegedly threw a rock into the opening, hitting the man in the face and causing 'significant injury,' the affidavit, viewed by Daily Mail, said. A photo of the agent included in the affidavit showed a large smear of blood on his cheeks and chin after he sustained a two-inch gash above his right eyebrow. The would 'bled profusely, to the point of obstructing his vision,' the affidavit said. After allegedly wounding the officer, Hoopes is said to have led a charge with two others, using a stop sign as a 'makeshift battering ram' to strike the front doors four times. The attack caused nearly $8,000 worth of damage, according to the filings. Hoopes was identified by federal investigators after The Oregonian published an article showing a photo of him with his gas mask on top of his head and his tattoos visible. The FBI used facial recognition software to analyze the image, which found 30 possible comparison photos, including one from Reed College Smugmug photo-sharing page called 'Canyon Day April '23.' Hoopes, who has a degree in computer science, had a matching tattoo of vines up his forearm as seen in the Oregonian's photo. After getting access to his alumni information and finding an address and driver's license, officers then surveilled his address on July 10. Around 9am on July 25, Hoopes and his girlfriend, Fable Sorenson, looked out their bedroom window before a 'flood of armed officers race[d] into our driveway and charge at our house with assault rifles,' she wrote on Facebook. 'Because everyone in my household is a safe, caring person, I was convinced they had the wrong house and couldn't understand what could warrant this kind of threat to our lives,' Sorenson wrote. 'Jacob attempted to ask through the window if the police had a warrant and they responded by aiming laser reactive targets on his body, threatening his life.' Sorenson said she instructed her boyfriend to open the door as she 'feared we would die if we continued to ask for a warrant.' She claimed that she, Hoopes, and their roommate were 'screamed at, handcuffed, and put on the street in our underwear.' Hoopes was arrested and charged with aggravated assault of a federal officer and damaging government property. The Reed College graduate pleaded not guilty. His girlfriend defended her boyfriend's actions. She wrote on Facebook that he was a 'pacifist Quaker, who is the most compassionate, loving, gentle person I have ever met.' 'He cares deeply about people, his community, and those who are vulnerable to injustice,' she said. She accused the federal government of being 'insane and corrupt' for arresting her boyfriend and not giving a 'f**k about the terror they were causing us.' 'It's so important to remember that this is not just about me or Jacob, but instead the larger evil of fascism, which seeks to destroy vulnerable communities,' she continued. 'ICE is not welcome in Portland. Abolish ICE.' Around 100 Quakers showed up for Hoopes outside the courthouse on Monday before his hearing, according to Julie Peyton, who is also a Quaker and posed about it on Bluesky. Hoopes, who works as a waiter, is not the 'simple Quaker pacifist' that he would 'like you to believe he is,' Assistant US Attorney Gary Sussman said at the hearing. 'He was front and center. He was leading the charge. He hurt a federal officer,' he said. Sussman requested that the supposed pacifist be held without bail, but Matthew McHenry, Hoopes' attorney, said he had no criminal history and had strong ties to Portland. US Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You agreed to release Hoopes pending trial after asking those in the gallery who knew him. Hoopes was ordered not to have any contact with an ICE officer or be near the building. He will also have to undergo a mental health evaluation and take the medications prescribed to him, The Oregonian reported. He also has to wear GPS monitoring. Daily Mail has reached out Sorenson and Hoopes' attorney for comment. Several protests have broken out in front of Portland's ICE facility since Donald Trump retook the White House in January and began implementing his immigration policies. Hoopes is one of 23 people who have been arrested since June in connection with ICE protests, according to the local outlet. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- New Indian Express
How Steve Jobs helped us write
With all the tributes paid to Steve Jobs over the years, one vital contribution is often overlooked: his profound influence on how we write — not just the act, but the way we express ourselves through the beauty of type. Into a digital world once dominated by cold, clunky pixels, Steve brought elegance and emotion. As Simon Garfield, author of Just My Type, notes, 'Jobs was the first to give us a real choice of fonts, and thus the ability to express ourselves digitally with emotion, clarity and variety. He made Type Gods of us all.' Steve didn't invent fonts. What he did was something far more radical: he made typography matter, reminded us that words are visual experiences. As he narrated in his famous 2005 Stanford commencement address, a calligraphy class at Reed College, taught by Professor Robert Palladino, introduced him to the artistry of letters, spacing, and line forms. Years later, those lessons in pen and ink found their way into the original Macintosh, which became the first personal computer to offer a suite of typefaces. To appreciate the scale of this transformation, we must go back — way back. Fonts have been an integral part of human communication since the dawn of writing. In ancient Sumeria, cuneiform characters were etched into clay to document trade, laws, and stories. The Egyptians brought hieroglyphs — a typographic system both artistic and functional. Movable type was made possible by Gutenberg's printing press in the 15th century; his iconic Bible marked the beginning of mass communication, and he designed the blackletter font marking the transition from hand copying to efficient mass production. As technology advanced, so did our fonts. Didot designed by Fermin Didot in the 18th century is a timeless high contrast typeface that exudes elegance, and is used by luxury brands such as Vogue and Bazaar. Serif fonts, with their graceful tails, became synonymous with elegance, while sans serif fonts signalled modernity and simplicity. But the real revolution came with the digital age. In the 1960s, digital fonts were generated through algorithms, but although they were functional they lacked character. That changed in the 1980s when Jobs, in collaboration with designer Susan Kare, introduced distinctive fonts such as Chicago, Geneva, and Monaco on the Macintosh. With TrueType technology in the 1990s, fonts became scalable, cross-platform, and truly universal. From websites to mobile apps, branding to memes, type design is everywhere. Thousands of fonts are at our fingertips, and yet many designers return to tradition. Letterpress printing, movable type, and hand-lettering are enjoying a renaissance, perhaps because in a world of instant digital output, we crave the texture and imperfection of the handmade. The book 'A Tally of Types', by Stanley Morison, reminds us of the discipline and craftsmanship that once defined type design. Morison famously created Times New Roman for the British newspaper the Times, now one of the most widely used typefaces, and installed on most personal computers. 'The Elements of Typographic Style' by Robert Bringhurst guides us through the deeper poetics of typography. One of the most comprehensive and beautiful books on typography is published by Taschen — Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles, which provides an overview of typeface designs from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Typography is about shaping text in ways that connect more deeply with the reader. A typeface is more than a set of letters; it's a philosophy, a form of design that speaks before words do. It can whisper or shout, soothe or provoke. It can be timeless like Garamond or defiant like Futura. It teaches restraint, encourages curiosity, and honours tradition while inviting innovation. Steve was a curator of beauty in a digital world. His vision helped bridge art and engineering, intuition and interface. By championing typography, he gave us tools not just to compute, but to communicate. In doing so, he made us all a little more human. (The writer's views are personal)
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reed College expands free tuition program. Here's who qualifies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Starting next fall, even more students will be able to attend Portland's Reed College tuition-free, making education more accessible with the expansion of their Reed Promise initiative. The Southeast Portland liberal arts college originally announced the launch of the Reed Promise program in Dec. 2024, offering tuition-free education for newly admitted students from Oregon and Washington from families who earn under $100,000 per year. Transfer students from the United States are also eligible for the program. TriMet warns of 'drastic' service cuts without funding boost in Oregon transportation package But beginning in Fall 2026, the college says students from anywhere in the United States who fall under those parameters will qualify for the program. Further, 90% of students from families earning less than $125,000 will also qualify for free tuition. According to the school, the program and its current expansion aim to 'eliminate financial barriers' that may have prevented potential students from applying or attending Reed to begin with. 'At Reed, we believe in the power of higher education to change lives,' said Reed College President Audrey Bilger. 'We like to say, 'the world needs more Reedies.' By expanding the Reed Promise nationwide, we will be able to transform even more lives and provide greater access to our vibrant academic program and to our intellectually curious and creative community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ameresco Strengthens Long-Term Partnership with Reed College through $11M Contract for Campus Energy Infrastructure Upgrades
Project will Deliver Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades across Campus to Ensure Safe and Comfortable Learning Environments while Promoting Sustainability FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & PORTLAND, Ore., April 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, today announced securing an $11 million design-build contract with Reed College. This contract, which involves the comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and seismic upgrade of the college's boiler plant, marks another significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between Ameresco and Reed College and a step in the master plan to fully decarbonize the campus. This critical project is in addition to an existing $2.3 million contract for the design and procurement of infrastructure for the upgrade. In addition, Ameresco is currently implementing a $1.8 million lighting upgrade project across the campus. These combined efforts bring the total value of work in progress with Reed College to over $15 million, showcasing Ameresco's commitment to enhancing the campus infrastructure and sustainability. The comprehensive upgrades aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and provide long-term benefits to the college community. Reed College continues to prioritize projects that align with its institutional goals and environmental stewardship. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Reed College and support their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency," said Lou Maltezos, President of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions at Ameresco. "Our comprehensive energy solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of the college and enhance the learning environments on their campus." Reed College's collaboration with Ameresco dates back to a $5.4 million campus-wide efficiency project completed a decade ago. This project included various mechanical, controls, lighting, and plumbing system retrofits and replacements throughout the urban campus in southeast Portland, OR. It significantly improved comfort and visibility while providing substantial energy savings. Not only did this initial project reduce emissions, but it also saved over $250,000 in annual energy costs. "The central plant upgrade will not only deliver additional cost savings but also enhance energy efficiency and infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable campus energy management," said Steve Yeadon, Executive Director of Facilities Operations at Reed College. "These improvements reflect our dedication to creating a more sustainable and efficient campus environment and reduce our impact on greenhouse gases." As Ameresco and Reed College continue to work together, the focus remains on delivering innovative energy solutions that not only benefit the college but also contribute to their broader sustainability goals. This partnership aims to reduce the college's energy use and maximize equipment life, exemplifying the commitment to creating a more efficient future for all. To learn more about the energy efficiency solutions offered by Ameresco, visit About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit About Reed College Founded in 1908 in southeast Portland, Oregon, Reed College is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences college. Referred to as one of the most intellectual colleges in the country, Reed is known for its high standards of scholarly practice, creative thinking, and engaged citizenship. Reed College is devoted to the intrinsic value of intellectual pursuit and governed by the highest standards of scholarly practice, critical thought, and creativity. Its undergraduate program of study, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, is demanding and intense and balances breadth of knowledge across the curriculum with depth of knowledge in a particular field of study. The goal of the Reed education is that students learn and demonstrate rigor and independence in their habits of thought, inquiry, and expression. The announcement of a customer's entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco's overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco's overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco's previously reported awarded backlog as of December 31, 2024. View source version on Contacts Media: Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Oregon college produces the most Fulbright scholars
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A college in Oregon has been named among the colleges that produce the most in the nation. Reed College, a private liberal arts college nestled in the Woodstock neighborhood of Portland, recently announced that it is one of the top producers for those chosen by the U.S. Department of State program. The college has graduated 129 Fulbright scholars since 1966. Of those, four were chosen during the 2024-25 academic year. The international exchange program allows scholars to spend time abroad to study, teach, and conduct research. It is an exclusive program, with only 400,000 scholars chosen since the program began in 1946. Reed College President Audrey Bilger said it's an honor for the school to be recognized. 'Congratulations to all the students, faculty, and staff involved. I am impressed by the breadth and depth of scholarship exhibited by the winners, and excited to see more Reedies have an impact on a complex and changing world,' Bilger said. A list of the college's Fulbright scholars can be found on the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
