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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

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What the future brings

By Maddie Fiorante, Newspaper Editor
Apr 28, 2015

Popular dystopian novels portray technology as a device needed for simple tasks in everyday life, and...

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Student freedom of speech: who decides?

Student freedom of speech: who decides?

By Maddie Fiorante, Newspaper Editor
Dec 4, 2014

    The advertisements through Tigard High’s hallways catch eyes with fundraisers, club meetings,...

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Student hikers lost on Mount Hood

Student hikers lost on Mount Hood

By Maddie Fiorante, Newspaper Editor
Nov 24, 2014

    Students of Tigard High, junior Tyler Sims and senior Cole Cameron, found themselves lost on Mount...

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Tigers win first playoff game 70-49 recap

By Maddie Fiorante, Newspaper Editor
Nov 7, 2014

The first playoff game for the undefeated Tigers’ season against David Douglas on Friday night was,...

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2014-15 best and most winners

By Maddie Fiorante, Newspaper Editor
Nov 5, 2014

Worst driver: Yussef Fakin and Emma Jackola   Best hair: Omar Pelaez and Leah Perez   Most...

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Ultimate nerd party

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
May 22, 2014

This evening’s Physics Extravaganza put on at Tualatin High School with Tigard guests wowed the audience...

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Pre-prom checklist

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
May 8, 2014

It’s crunch time prom-goers. With only a few days left before the magic night of diamonds and 007,...

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Boston marathon shows support

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Apr 22, 2014

A year after the tragic Boston Marathon bombing, killing three people and injuring 260, a return of nearly...

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Forecasting facts

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Apr 18, 2014

Apart from seniors leaving their high school years behind, other students are scrambling to choose their...

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Tigard track defeats Tualatin rivals

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2014

A sunny 60 degree day created the perfect weather for a track meet today. Tigard went up against their...

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Got talent?

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2014

“Tigard’s Got Talent” tryouts start tomorrow, Monday, March 19. To participate, sign up outside...

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Conflict in Ukraine

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Mar 4, 2014

The efforts put out by Ukraine to try to distance themselves from Russia is becoming more complicated...

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Tigerettes dance to impress

Tigerettes dance to impress

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Mar 2, 2014

Celebrating this weekend is the Tigerettes dance team, who competed against other skillful dance teams...

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Tigard swimmers represent at state championship

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Feb 24, 2014

The efforts put in to hours of practice, endless directions from coach John Ruzicka, and pushing themselves...

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Sophomore Briauna Renne is suffering severely from the influenza this year.

Fending off the flu

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2014

Take precautions against sickness! This season’s influenza is spreading rapidly throughout the U.S.,...

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Tips for a good semester start

Tips for a good semester start

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Jan 28, 2014

New classes, teachers, and grades start the semester off with a clean slate. Follow these tips to keep...

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Tigard success: Student Congress

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2014

Besides sports and academics, Tigard is also known for “spreading the great activity of speech and...

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Does technology better or worsen society?

Does technology better or worsen society?

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2014

Over and over again we hear about our generation being told we’re too involved in electronics. Some...

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Not-so-holiday movies out Christmas Day

Not-so-holiday movies out Christmas Day

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2013

Traditions are so widely celebrated during the holidays, we dedicate songs, food, movies, and more to...

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Where did these crazy traditions come from?

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2013

Every year we celebrate the holidays with our favorite traditions. Eating too many cookies, hiding presents...

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Tigard girls basketball victorious against Grant

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2013

The frigid air outside was a perfect contrast to the competition heating up inside Tigard tonight on...

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A guide to a meatless Thanksgiving

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2013

Around this time of year, Thanksgiving favorites flood minds and trigger cravings. From recipes kept...

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The trend growing on us

The trend growing on us

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2013

Pack up the pumpkins and start browsing for Thanksgiving recipes, the month of November is upon us! Most...

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Treats and sweets at Halloween Rooms

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2013

The upper and lower rotundas were boisterous with laughter and squeals of excitement this Halloween night....

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Another chance to dance

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2013

Homecoming this year has come and gone. Photos are posted to social media sites, manicures are chipping...

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Treat for Tigard: homecoming parade

Treat for Tigard: homecoming parade

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2013

Anticipation for homecoming is all around us. Girls are determined to shop till they drop for perfect...

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Haunted houses petrify Portland

Haunted houses petrify Portland

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2013

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means Portland is overwhelmed with haunted house options....

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Ladies got game for powderpuff football

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2013

With the fall season here, powderpuff football is exciting many at T.H.S. Girls of all grades are turning...

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Students from different high schools around Oregon participated in many different forensics workshops.

Speech and Debate presents the Fall Forensics Workshop

By Maddie Fiorante, Staff Writer
Sep 28, 2013

High school speech and debate students met at THS on the rainy morning of Saturday, Sept. 28th for the...

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