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The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

2021-2022

Should 16 year olds be able to vote?

Should 16 year olds be able to vote?

By Molly Fast, staff writer
May 12, 2022

     A movement across the nation to lower the voting age from 18 years old to 16 has been gaining momentum for nearly a decade, but should teenagers be allowed to vote?       Unlike the...

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Junior Tasneem Jabrah explains that everyone has implicit biases that impact the way they perceive others but it's their responsibility to humanize those that dress modestly or immodestly. "I understand you're showing your skin because you feel like it, and not because you want to give anybody attention just like how I'm wearing what I want to wear for me," Jabrah said. "I mind my business and I hope people do the same for me.”

Cultural dress code: a discussion

By Meileen Arroyo, Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2022

     Why do we dress the way we do? The answer seems obvious, “because it’s my style and I like it. What else?” A few weeks ago, I wore a slightly bolder outfit and was planning on wearing it...

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Students gather in the courtyard in protest against recent passage of the "don't say gay" bill. They carry pride flags and signs with them.

Students protest “don’t say gay” bill

By Molly Fast, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2022

     On Mar. 8, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed what has become known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law. This law prohibits teachers to discuss topics of gender identity and sexual orientation...

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In Cosmos, author Carl Sagan traces the origin knowledge of scientific methods and theorizes about the future of science. The novel teaches readers more about their place in the universe.

Cosmos: a review

By Jack Blouin, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2022

     Cosmos by Carl Sagan is a science book originally published in 1980, ranging from the topics of cosmology to the history of human discoveries. The book was well received by many who read it, whether...

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Masks are now optional at TTSD. Students spent the week trying to decide what they should do.

TTSD lifts mask mandate

By Kass Fullerton, Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2022

     As of 12:00 a.m. March 12, the mask mandate was lifted in the state of Oregon. After much discussion, the TTSD school district decided to leave the decision of whether or not to wear a mask in...

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Junior Isabel Pope is running as a candidate for the students of the year program with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is putting on the tournament to help raise money for the cause.

Tigard March Madness begins Friday

By Gavin Easterday, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2022

     Tomorrow night at 6:00 PM in the small gym, the Tigard March Madness 3v3 Tournament will kick off.       The tournament format will be a 13 team single elimination bracket. This means...

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