2015 Golden Globes
By Taylor WIlhoit, Staff Writer
January 14, 2015
The 72nd annual Golden Globes ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton hotel, January 11, 2015, with stars dressed to the nines, decked out in beautiful gowns and handsome suits. With Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosting for the third time, the evening was full of laughs. "Tonight all we celebrate all...
Tigard orchestra collaborates for last concert
By Rebecca Ramirez, staff writer
May 22, 2014
As the school year nears its end, the Tigard High Orchestra performed its last concert of the year, a cafe concert with a “downtown Portland” vibe. Before the orchestra performed full ensemble pieces, soloists were able to showcase their talent as audience members socialized and snacked. Fowler student D...
Predicted clothing trends for 2014
By Elisabeth White, Staff Writer
January 15, 2014
Filed under Poplife
Maxi dresses and skirts, combat boots and scarves were all fashion trends of 2013, but it is a new year which means there will be new trends. There are a lot of predictions of fashion trends this year that are already starting. According to Bustle.com, one of this years hottest trends will be strate...
“American Hustle” wins big at 2014 Golden Globes
By Elisabeth White, Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
The crowd applauded as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler walked onto the stage to host the 2014 Golden Globes. On Sunday night, there were a total of 19 actors and actresses and 7 movies and T.V. shows that won a Golden Globe. One of the winning movies was “American Hustle.” It won for best motion pictu...
The chilling remake of “Carrie” does the frightening classic justice
By Lizzie Slate, Sports Editor
October 21, 2013
Filed under Poplife
If the classic horror film of “Carrie” gave you the chills then the remake will leave you sleeping with the nightlight on. The remake sticks to the original story line of a young and shy outcast known as Carrie White who uses her telekinetic powers to strike revenge on her peers after they pull a t...
TV’s fall premiers kick off
By Sydney White, Staff Writer
September 24, 2013
During a long day it’s nice to have something to look forward at the end it. So whether you love criminal or comedy shows, here's your guide to the shows premiering this fall. The show of artists singing their way to the top, season 5 of the Voice kicked off on NBC on Monday, Sept. 23. Adding to t...
The Fab and the Fug: Emmys 2013
By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
September 24, 2013
The Emmys is TV's biggest night and a chance for stars to show off their classic styles or try a bold new trend. While there were many stunning gowns and well made tuxedos at this year’s event, there’s always that inevitable group of actors and actresses that just don’t quite make it work. Her...
Teens in need of help
By Rafael Ramirez, Writer
May 15, 2013
Filed under Features, Opinion, Poplife
“Cut for Bieber”, a hashtag that went viral on the web when pictures of the pop star arose of him allegedly smoking marijuana. The hashtag encouraged Justin Bieber fans to perform self harm to capture his attention and prevent him from making bad decisions. For some reason teenage girls believ...
Spoiler: Stephenie Meyer’s novel The Host reaches theaters
By Reilly King, Writer/Designer
April 19, 2013
Filed under Poplife, Top Stories, Uncategorized
For the diehard Host fans, the movie coming out on March 29 gave them a chance to watch and enjoy the visually captivating and alien invated world that Melanie Stryder lives in. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the story, the beginning of the movie could be very confusing. Within the first five min...
Seniors: Events to look forward to before graduation
By Stephanie Caputo, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Filed under Features, News, Poplife
As the year is coming to an end, seniors' anticipation is growing, and the overall mentality of senioritis is taking over students in waves. They chat in the halls excitedly about next year's roommates and the freedom they will soon taste. They seem to already be ahead of themselves, past graduation a...
By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Seniors will be kicking off a new tradition: the Grad Walk. After the Senior Awards Assembly on June 6, the class of 2019 will be bussed to Tigard’s feeder elementary and middle schools: Durham, Templeton, Mary Woodward, Metzger, CFT, Twality and Fowler.
By Olivia Young, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Chloe Skinner is the Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year award. The award was formally presented to her during the Shining Stars Community Awards...
By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
The upcoming leadership class of 2020 will be much smaller than in previous years, and taught by Jesse Abell. He will be replacing current leadership advisor McKenzie Coulson.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 9, 2019
On Wednesday, an estimated 20,000 educators from across the state gathered at Tom Mccall Waterfront to call on legislators to pass the Students...
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.
Anticipated statewide teacher walkouts lead to TTSD cancellation
May 7, 2019
The Tigard Tualatin school district has decided to close school this Wednesday, May 8, in anticipation of the teacher walkouts planned statewide.
Tori Lopez, Rose Festival Princess, celebrates her last day of high school
May 1, 2019
Maria (Tori) Lopez, class of 2019 was announced as a Rose Festival princess. She has been heavily involved with Tigard High School, and is a member of Sparrow club, Speech and Debate, National Honor Society, and many more clubs and organizations. She is an amazing student as well. But with the Rose Festival coming up, Lopez gets out of school early–today in fact.
April 30, 2019
Business teacher Sue Suttich, in collaboration with FinMango, held Tigard High’s first “Finance Fest” last Thursday. The three-hour event was open to all and comprised of various informational sessions which promoted an understanding of personal finance and investing.