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The Paw

All content by Sophie Fenton
Students Angered by Riots at the Capitol

Students Angered by Riots at the Capitol

By Sophie Fenton and Deja Fitzwater
Jan 19, 2021

Around 10:00 EST, Jan. 6, 2021:  United States President Donald J. Trump held a rally inspiring the...

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Sophie Fenton and her friends in Argentina enjoy a fun day of exploring the city. They visited Jujuy on vacation in late July 2019.

Culture Shock—It’s Shocking

By Sophie Fenton, Editor in Chief
Dec 28, 2020

    When I first arrived in Argentina, I was overwhelmed, confused, and intimidated by all of the...

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We see you there behind that silly heart. Keep the PDA to yourselves please and thank you.

Pause the public displays of affection

PDA. You hate to see it.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2020

     Story originally published in the January 2020 edition of The Paw, our quarterly magazine. It’s...

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Thank you counselors!

The first full week in February, Tigard counselors were appreciated for all the work they do; from fixing classes, to listening to students.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2020

     Upon entering Tigard, each student gets assigned a counselor to help them navigate them through...

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What college is the best fit for you?

What college is the best fit for you?

Confused about where to apply? Try this quiz!
By Sophie Fenton and Caroline Frisiras
Jan 17, 2020
Confused about where to apply? Try this quiz!
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Using a copyright-free template from Canva, Sophie Fenton created a graphic to highlight the results of an anonymous survey of students.

Students voice concerns about school safety

Even with new security features in place at school, some students still think about safety.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

Story originally published in the November 2019 edition of The Paw, our quarterly magazine.    ...

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Connect Zero starts his Roseland show wearing an orange ski mask. His stage presence energized the crowd before Comethazine started his show.

Comethazine: was the wait worth it?

By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

     Huddles of excited fans gathered in the foyer of the Roseland Theater on Dec. 5, as they eagerly...

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A picture of Angel Olsen. She'll be coming to the Roseland theater on Monday, December 9th.

Angel Olsen touring in Portland

Prepare to be a "fly on the wall" as Olsen showcases her newest album
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2019

     Singer Angel Olsen, known for her haunting vocals and indie-goth vibe, is coming to the Roseland...

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Stokely stuns the crowd at the Roseland Theater in downtown Portland. He preformed such hits as BabyWipe, Take A Step Back, and SAD!, originally preformed by his fallen friend XXXTentacion.

Ski Mask the Slump God brings chaos and electricity to the Roseland Theater

Stokeley Goulbourne, also known as Ski Mash the Slump God, stopped by Portland during The Stokeley Tour to perform for excited fans.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2019

     It was 5 p.m. on Thur. Nov. 14, and already excited fans were huddled around the Roseland Theater....

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Cover of Ski Mask's album "Stokeley" pictured above. His first studio album is named after himself, and has such hits as "Faucet Failure" and "Nuketown"

Stokeley comes to Portland- Ski Mask concert preview

Staff writer Sophie Fenton will be covering the Ski Mask the Slump God concert on Thursday, November 14th. Read on to learn more about the "Faucet Failure" rapper.
By Sophie Fenton, Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2019

     Following his most recent album Stokeley in 2018, popular rapper Ski Mask the Slump God will...

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Sparrow Club, Drama Club and Girls in STEM are all clubs students can join.

Find a club to fall in love with

This quiz will match a club to a student personality.
By Caroline Frisiras and Sophie Fenton
Sep 18, 2019
Club rush is coming next Tuesday, but some students may want to get a head start in finding that perfect club match. 
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Throw back photos of the winter formal exist. In this 2006 yearbook page spread, it featured a dance and a holiday court.

Winter formal makes a comeback

The new, old dance is scheduled for Jan. 19
By Sophie Fenton
Dec 14, 2018

For the first time in over 10 years, Tigard is bringing back the glitz and glam of the Winter Formal. This...

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