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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

2022-2023

Books that speak of First Amendment rights line the shelves of the Tigard High Library.

Your right to the First Amendment

By Aishiki Nag, Staff Writer
Apr 17, 2023

     In August of 2021, Chelsea Scott filed legal action against the controversial policy which banned a sign that said “be known”, implemented by the Newberg School District. The policy had directed...

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Rep. Bowman and Rep. Ngyuen introduce HB 3206.  They give testimony as to why it's important to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections at the first legislative hearing in front of the House Committee on Rules.

Students need a say in school board elections

By Aishiki Nag, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2023

     When reviewing footage for the TTSD Interim Committee to fill a vacant board position, all interviewees were asked one question: who does the school board ultimately serve? Nearly all of the...

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Know about your right to privacy as a student.

A student’s guide to privacy

By Aishiki Nag, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2023

Due to the rise of mass shootings in America, many school districts have made the decision to implement the use of School Resource Officers (SROs). Due to the police presence on school grounds, SROs have...

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Know about your rights when it comes to drug testing in schools.

Can schools require drug testing?

By Aishiki Nag, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2023

     With prom quickly approaching, a particular policy was implemented for the 2022 Homecoming Dance: one that involved randomly drug testing students to see if they were under the influence of drugs.       According...

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Tigard releases the Academic Planning Guide for the 2023-24 school year.

23-24 Forecasting materials available for students

By Olivia Breen, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2023

     It’s that time of the year! As forecasting quickly approaches, it’s time to think about your next year at THS. No matter what courses you choose, it’s sure to be an interesting year ahead....

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Staff writer, Meileen Arroyo, shares her experience with Anorexia Nervosa.

The mask I wear: part 2

By Meileen Arroyo, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2023

Important: This is a continuation of part 1 of the series 'The mask I wear.' Go read part one before you read this story if you haven't read it yet. This story contains sensitive topics that may be emotionally...

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