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Advertising poster for Frozen 2. Features main characters Anna, played by Kristen Bell, and Elsa, played by Idina Menzel.

“Frozen 2” stuns the box office and family’s hearts

By Katelyn Wilhoit, Advertising Manager • December 24, 2019

     After a long 6 years of waiting, “Frozen 2”, co-directed by Chris Buck with screenwriter Jennifer Lee, has finally come to theaters across the world. The movie follows Anna, her magical sister...

Two popular songs, as said by two Tigard students. Some favorite music genres are rap, pop, and so forth.

From Lofi to Drake- Music tastes around Tigard are widespread

By Noah Vu, Staff Writer • December 16, 2019

     Music plays a big role in many people’s lives; it has the power to influence someone’s mood, create communities, and form friendships. I decided to go interview some of my peers to get an understanding...

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...

Sharis can be a good spot to study, as long as you dont mind smelling hash browns for the rest of the day.

Exam study is no problem with these great study spots

By Delena Do, Staff Writer • June 13, 2019
Studying? But it's almost summer.
Some students find themselves more concerned with grades than learning.

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...

Hate speech is found and spoken all over Tigard High.

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.
Tigards decision for an 8 period day proved controversial to the student body.

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.
I feel like a lot of people who oppose illegal immigration always say no parent would ever put their child in danger for crossing the border. And what they dont realize is that my parents and other undocumented parents would never do that unless they absolutely had to, DACA receiving student.

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.
Yes, its pineapple pizza. Some people think its delicious. Others despise it. Whatever the case, the debate is here to stay.

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.
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