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JFK moments before he was shot

Remembering JFK – 50th Anniversary of the Assassination

By Linh Le, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” These are the unforgettable words said by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, America’s youngest man to...

The trend growing on us

The trend growing on us

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

Pack up the pumpkins and start browsing for Thanksgiving recipes, the month of November is upon us! Most associate the cooling air and holiday decorations with aspects such as less school, more food, and...

Coffee: a brewed awakening

Coffee: a brewed awakening

By Linh Le, Staff Writer November 12, 2013

Nowadays, most high schoolers get their main source of energy from a cup of coffee. With just one sip, they have enough drive to start the school day. There have been myths saying that coffee isn't good...

Carve-o-rama

Carve-o-rama

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

Halloween may be over, but candy wrappers and carved pumpkins remain, reminding people of the tradition surrounding this ghoulish holiday. In the olden days people in Scotland and Ireland used to carve...

“Too old” for trick-or-treating?

By Linh Le, Staff Writer October 31, 2013

It’s that time of the year where cute little girls dress up as their favorite princess and little boys portray their favorite Power Ranger character. But lets be honest, it all for one reason: free candy. Halloween...

Tigard students partner with Red Cross to save lives

Tigard students partner with Red Cross to save lives

By Rebecca Ramirez, staff writer October 21, 2013

“The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.” This is the slogan for the American Red Cross blood drive. For over 10 years, Red Cross has been coming to Tigard High to put on a...

Crazy about pumpkin

Crazy about pumpkin

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer October 17, 2013

Along with falling leaves and football games, autumn brings the return of beloved fall recipes and flavors that characterize the season. Take a step outside your taste bud’s comfort zone of pumpkin spice...

Students who donated to March of Dimes had their name written on a pumpkin and displayed around the school.

Babies cry for help!

By Caitlin Britch, Staff Writer October 16, 2013

This month, Future Business Leaders of America “FBLA” club is selling orange paper pumpkins for the March of Dimes foundation. What is the March of Dimes? It is a foundation that helps to support...

Sophomore Justine Wetten and junior Isaac Beale pose with the poster used to ask Wetten to homecoming inside of Critter Cabana.

Creative homecoming invites

By Rebecca Ramirez, Staff Writer October 12, 2013

As homecoming gets closer girls are running around looking for a dress and shoes while guys are whipping up creative ways to pop the question, “Will you go to homecoming with me?” Freshman Teagan...

Seniors: it’s crunch time!

Seniors: it’s crunch time!

By Caitlin Britch, Staff Writer October 10, 2013

With the fast-paced fall season flying by, seniors need to realize it’s crunch time and that it is time to prepare for what lies ahead: college. As the school year is starting to unravel, seniors...

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