The Paw

One Love

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
May 22, 2014

Monday at noon, a federal judge threw out Oregon’s same-sex marriage ban and Oregon became the 18th...

Protect the skin you’re in!

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
May 20, 2014

As the weather heats up and everyone starts to spend more time outside in the sun wearing less clothing,...

After prom party ideas

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2014

Prom is almost upon us and while you may have all of the logistics figured out for where you’re going...

Sun’s out, guns out

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Apr 29, 2014

It seems like Oregon has finally realized spring is upon us and let the sun shine through the gloom and...

How to ace the ACT

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Apr 21, 2014

On Wednesday April 23rd the halls will be more somber than they usually are, due to the numerous tests...

How to make the final college decision

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Apr 21, 2014

As a high school senior during the last couple months of high school, it seems like the number one and...

Tigard concert choir takes first place at league festival

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Apr 10, 2014

On Wednesday April 9th, the Tigard Concert Choir boarded a bus headed to Forest Grove to participate...

Nailed It

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2014

As the winter weather makes it’s way out and starts to welcome spring, what better way to express the...

Tigard cheer competes at state for the first time in over ten years

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Feb 18, 2014

The 2014 Oregon high school cheerleading state championships took place at the Veteran Memorial Coliseum...

A (snow) storm of trouble

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2014

While the majority of the student body was overjoyed to have two days off of school to sleep, watch movies,...

Top Ten Backpack Essentials

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2014

As you start to get used to your second semester classes and fall back into the routine of having a full...

Winter Olympics 2014: how safe is Sochi?

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Jan 28, 2014

As the 2014 Winter Olympics are set to start on February 7th in Sochi, Russia, many are concerned for...

Tigard girls basketball wins while boys fall behind

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2013

The girls and boys basketball games this Friday night ushered in the second week of in season games....

Gifts that give back

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2013

While it’s easy to get caught up in the commercialism of Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other gift giving...

Style guide: holiday parties 2013

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2013

When the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, everyone starts to get ready for the holiday...

Cold Weather Style Guide

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2013

As the days get darker and the weather gets colder, looking cute in the morning takes a backseat to the...

Skip this, choose that: a guide to a health-conscious Thanksgiving

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2013

While it might sound yummy to stuff your face with turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce all day...

Books to beat boredom

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2013

With “no school November” upon us, you’ll have more time to pursue activities that you may not...

Carve-o-rama

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2013

Halloween may be over, but candy wrappers and carved pumpkins remain, reminding people of the tradition...

Scaredy-cat switches this Halloween

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2013

Halloween is a time when ghouls and ghosts come out to play, providing thrills and chills for those who...

Crazy about pumpkin

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2013

Along with falling leaves and football games, autumn brings the return of beloved fall recipes and flavors...

Best of Italy: summer 2014

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2013

Don’t have any plans for next summer? Want to travel across the world and learn about a different culture?...

Oregon “mega storm” is the remnants of typhoon from Japan

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2013

Sunday night the remnants of a typhoon from Japan came through the Pacific Northwest blowing down trees,...

The Fab and the Fug: Emmys 2013

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2013

The Emmys is TV's biggest night and a chance for stars to show off their classic styles or try a bold...

Release of IOS7 brings big changes

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Sep 22, 2013

Instagrammers, gamers, and texters get ready, the long anticipated iPhone 5s and 5c released on Friday...

Tigard fans plan to wear neon for Friday’s game against Glencoe

By Tate Watson, Staff Writer
Sep 12, 2013

Go dig out your brightest t-shirts, shorts, and even tights for the second home game on Friday- it’s...