The same-day situation
By Noah Vu, Delena Do, Staff Writers
October 15, 2019
Homecoming is a day of excitement for many as students all around anticipate a night of fun and adventure. During homecoming, it’s common for students to go with people from other schools—whether it be their date or just a friend they brought along. This “tradition” was interrupted...
Exam study is no problem with these great study spots
By Delena Do, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
Studying? But it's almost summer.
The issue with our grades
By Sophie Brands, Guest Writer
June 7, 2019
Sophie Brands is a Tigard Tualatin School Board Student Representative for Tigard. In her essay for her application, she wrote about the problem of grades. After a meeting with one of the board members, she decided to write an article and discuss the issue in full.
What’s the scoop?
By Citlally Mexicano-Nukaga, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
From classic flavors to chocolate rose petals, there is an ice cream flavor for you! Do you know where the best ice cream shops are? I went to five ice cream businesses to give you the inside scoop on which shops offer ice cream that is worth every penny. Each store was judged by the present...
Let’s Stop Hate Speech
By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
May 9, 2019
Derogatory language commonly heard and spoken in the halls and bathrooms of Tigard High. From racial slurs to ableist commentaries, hateful language is casually spoken every day by Tigard students and is overheard by peers as they pass by on their way to class. That doesn’t mean it’s okay.
6 options better than an 8 period day
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 7, 2019
In anticipation of Tuesday's 8 block day, The Paw staff came up with 6 alternative and more student-friendly options.
Living the American Dream in Hiding
By Meghan Turley and Maddie Cooke
May 1, 2019
For hundreds of students across the country, their immigration status creates daily struggles that are different from those a citizen student would experience. We asked one about their experiences.
Pineapple pizza, a disgrace to humanity
By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Pineapple on pizza is perhaps one of the greatest controversies to rock the United States and even the world. Originating from a small restaurant in Canada, pineapple pizza has been actively destroying families and friendships since 1962. While a small minority enjoy this interesting combination of flavors, many despise it.
Din Tai Fung
By James Favot, Bonifacio Yuzon, Editor-in-Chief, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Crowds flocked last December to check out Din Tai Fung’s new location at Washington Square Mall. Though the chain restaurant is popular across the Pacific (operating from Taiwan to California), the recently opened location is their first in Oregon.
Unfair, but not unexpected
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
April 10, 2019
The admissions process was designed for the benefit of wealthy and upper middle class families. Things that are considered in the “holistic” admissions process– extracurriculars, SAT scores, awards, and honors–already put students who can afford it at an advantage.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Following his most recent album Stokeley in 2018, popular rapper Ski Mask the Slump God will be coming to the Roseland Theater in Portland on November...
By James Favot, Copy Editor
November 10, 2019
Whether students are looking for a place to study or simply relax outside of school hours, the Tigard Library’s newly made “Teen Scene”...
By Talia Yake
November 5, 2019
After releasing his newest album “The Search” on July 26, 28-year-old rapper Nathan Furstein (also known as “NF”) announced he would...
By James Favot, Copy Editor
November 1, 2019
Among many clubs new to the Tigard High scene this year is Climate Club, a service-based group dedicated to climate-focused activism. The club’s...
By James Favot, Copy Editor
October 22, 2019
Studio Gemini was one of three Tigard High teams last year participating in the Oregon Game Project Challenge (OGPC), an annual student video...
Tackling gender norms: meet Tigard’s girl football players
October 21, 2019
Student Success Act secures the bag on funding
October 17, 2019
The Student Success Act aims to generate an extra $1 billion annually to be distributed statewide among all Oregon schools. On top of that, the act promises a slight reduction in personal income tax rates. The money for the act will come from a raised business tax.
Homecoming Week: Parade rocks community’s world
October 15, 2019