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The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

Elinda Butera, Staff Writer

Elinda Butera is a junior whose favorite thing to do is listening to music. Elinda enjoys a variety of genres including R&B, soul, alternative rap, musical theater, 2000’s rock, and much more! If not listening to music, Elinda is hanging out with her friend group and driving around. She is also involved in Tigard’s Black Student Union, Concert Choir, Varsity Volleyball, and JV Golf.

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BSU holds elections for next year's officers, seeks to build support for Black community

BSU holds elections for next year’s officers, seeks to build support for Black community

By Elinda Butera, Staff Writer
May 27, 2025

Tigard’s Black Student Union (BSU) held elections for president, vice president, secretary, and communications officer on Mon. May 19 after school in room N201. The winners will be announced at BSU’s...

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The human side of code switching

By Elinda Butera, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

   I code switch everyday, unconsciously, as I interact with both staff and students. It has become a part of my daily life as I communicate and interact with different types of people.      ...

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Beef and its relationship with social media

By Elinda Butera, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

   What started as online meeting places for teens to connect with friends and share fun, cute stories became sources of stressors for many in generation Z.    Social media evolved from the late...

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