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The weather may be rainy but construction continues on the stairwell in the new commons. Construction is currently running two weeks behind schedule and builders have had to consider some value engineering to keep costs down.

Construction budget soars, “value engineering” begins

By James Favot, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2018

     As winter break nears, the school administration is talking budget and deadlines concerning the remodel. Principal Andy Van Fleet shared the current plans for what will be done over vacation and...

Sparrow Club members show Mya her letters after Fridays assembly.

Miracle Minute, Miracle Mya

By Katelyn Wilhoit, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

     On Friday afternoon at 3:04 p.m., with only a minute left in the school day, students raised $706.40.      It was called the Miracle Minute. Runners with buckets ran into the audience...

To help our sparrow Mya, Black Rock and an anonymous family foundation are donating $10 for every hour of service Tigard students perform.

Sparrow assembly coming to Tigard

By Kaitlyn Wilhoit, Staff Writer December 6, 2018

     Tomorrow we are on a afternoon assembly schedule to introduce our Sparrow Mya.      The idea for Sparrow Club began in 1992, when  young Michael Leeland was in need of a bone marrow transplant...

Styling a red dress and white  Nike Airs, Jorja Smith is awed for her natural and effortless beauty. At only 21 years, this extremely accomplished artist left her previous job as a barista to pursue her passion in music and singing.

Jorja Smith and Ravyn Lenae bring enchanting vocals and a memorable performance to the Roseland Theater

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

Lines of eager fans wrapped around the Roseland Theater on Wed. Nov. 21 as they welcomed the well-known artists, Jorja Smith and Ravyn Lenae, to Portland. On tour for her latest release, Lost &...

Kendama kid, junior Nathan Williams shows his skill in the hall during passing time.

Kendama kids

By Jared Debban, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

     Kendama Club is taking Tigard by storm, drawing attention, interest and participation from all grades. A "kendama" is a Japanese toy that has three cups, a spike and a ball that is attached to...

Open Table provides an opportunity for students to share their cultures. Senior Kat Xiong introduced the event for the students in attendance.

A table open for all

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

     It didn’t look like Tigard High School. In fact, it didn’t even look like America in the cafeteria after school on Nov. 20. Students strutted across the stage in the colorful outfits of many...

Geoffrey Jarman is planning on making chocolate pecan pie and playing golf in the dark over Thanksgiving weekend.

Teachers share plans for Thanksgiving

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer November 20, 2018

     Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving in different ways, but French teacher Kathleen Williams, and biology/AVID teacher Geoffrey Jarman have a few unique ideas this year.      Williams plans...

The new desk/kiosk has many uses–a spot for security, a way to help direct people to the office, a hangout for the publications staff.

Meet the new school kiosk

By Bonifacio Yuzon, Staff Writer November 20, 2018

     Many students noticed the appearance of a large wooden desk earlier this week at the intersection between the Main Hall and North Hall.      “We thought we probably need to have a better...

Senior defender Sajjad Al-Rikabi jumps over the Canby forward to win a header in the air during a 6-0 win on Oct. 18.  Al-Rikabi was named TRL Co-Player of the Year.

Al-Rikabi, Cleaver and Simonetti honored by Three Rivers League

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer November 20, 2018

     The boys Varsity soccer season comes to an end after a hard fight in the playoffs, sadly ending in the second round. With the teams’ hard work and dedication throughout the season, three of the...

Buttons and flyers in support of the education levy sit on a classic classroom chair. The bond passed with 74 percent approval.

District passes education levy

By James Favot, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2018

     Measure 34-285 passed with a 74 percent approval rate in the Oregon midterm elections on Nov. 6. The measure renewed an existing education levy which provides $50 million in supplemental funding...

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