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Spring musical “Guys and Dolls” a love story about gamblers and dancers in the 1940’s

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
May 1, 2014

As the two-hour dress rehearsal comes to an end, the students in the performing arts department call it a wrap and prepare for opening show tomorrow night. The school proudly presents this year's spring...

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N.H.S. blood drive today in the small gym

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2014

One out of seven people entering a hospital in the United States require a blood transfusion. However, only around three percent of the U.S. population currently donates blood out of their kind soul. Thanks...

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American Horror Story: Flappy Bird

American Horror Story: Flappy Bird

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2014

“Angry Birds” is now an app of the past. There’s a new feathered creature in town and it seems to cause rage in players yet is number one on the App Store and Google Play Store. “Flappy Bird”,...

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New year, new failure?

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Jan 13, 2014

A New Year’s resolution is a commitment that a person makes so that they can be a better person for the new year. Making a resolution is very easy to do, but at times not easy to keep. It’s only the...

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Tigard celebrates the holiday season with spirit week

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2013

Everyone knows that holidays are just around the corner! It’s time to get into the festive mood with this week’s spirit days. It’s hard to wake up on a Monday morning, and it’s especially hard...

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Make a wish for the holidays

Make a wish for the holidays

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2013

It’s that time of year again, where people are rushing to stores buying others presents for the holiday season. Sadly, not everyone can afford a gift and not everyone is lucky enough to receive one....

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Black Friday madness: the top 3 stores to visit

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Nov 28, 2013

With countless advertisements on the radio, television, and newspaper, it’s hard to know which store to shop at on Black Friday. It’s also difficult to choose a store that has the best sales such as...

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JFK moments before he was shot

Remembering JFK – 50th Anniversary of the Assassination

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2013

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” These are the unforgettable words said by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, America’s youngest man to...

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The sound of no music

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2013

When one walks into school a few minutes before the first period bell starts, it's easy to lose track of time when  you're frantically running to the lockers to grab a textbook you need for first period....

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Coffee: a brewed awakening

Coffee: a brewed awakening

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2013

Nowadays, most high schoolers get their main source of energy from a cup of coffee. With just one sip, they have enough drive to start the school day. There have been myths saying that coffee isn't good...

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“Too old” for trick-or-treating?

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2013

It’s that time of the year where cute little girls dress up as their favorite princess and little boys portray their favorite Power Ranger character. But lets be honest, it all for one reason: free candy. Halloween...

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Experience Latin America in Tigard

Experience Latin America in Tigard

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2013

Have you ever always wanted to experience Latin culture but just didn’t have the chance to? Then Latin Night is the perfect event for you! Run by the Spanish National Honor Society, Latin Night will...

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Save the date! Graduation for the Class of 2014 will take place Friday, June 6th at 7:30pm at the football stadium.

“First to say hello… Last to say goodbye”

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Oct 16, 2013

Attention all seniors! Graduation may be a few months away, but time flies. It’s time to get ready for that once-in-a-lifetime moment. This Thursday on Oct. 17, employees from Royal-T/Herff Jones will...

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The Government is STILL Shut Down!?

The Government is STILL Shut Down!?

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2013

It’s week two of the government shutdown and there still has been no compromise between the Democrats and Republicans. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, mostly known as Obamacare, is a...

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Visit the great outdoor... school!

Visit the great outdoor… school!

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2013

Love nature, helping kids, and being a leader all at the same time? Then being an Outdoor School counselor is the perfect opportunity for you. Outdoor School lasts for about a week. As a counselor, four...

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eSIS is gone... Synergy is here!

eSIS is gone… Synergy is here!

By Linh Le, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2013

For the past four weeks, students have been waiting anxiously for the announcement of the new grading system website to be released. Finally after a long period of waiting, Synergy is finally ready. The...

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