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The Walkout

Jacob Wheeler and Mira Zimmerman August 25, 2018

Cries of outrage rung through the halls of Forest Grove High School on the 17th of May. A “Build A Wall” banner was hung in the commons by two freshmen, and the offensive implications of those three...

Year in Review Student Interviews

Sergio Bucio August 25, 2018

  Luis Morales - Senior On a range from 1 to 10, what would you rate this school year? I rate this school year, a solid 8/10 What was your most challenging part of this school year? Hardest...

FGHS: A Year in Review

Killian Lynch, Features Editor August 14, 2018

I haven’t been at Forest Grove High School long, but even I can see that this year has been a formative one. We’ve stepped back, and no matter what your beliefs are, we’ve all taken a broader look...

2015-2016 School Year World News Year in Review

Ruby Van Dyk, Editor in Chief August 14, 2018

As we look back on our school year, we not only reflect on what happened in our school and our city, but what happened in the world. From Nobel Peace Prizes to A Refugee Crisis’, the world experienced...

Gender Roles

Mira Zimmerman, Opinion Editor August 14, 2018

Disclaimer: I am writing specifically about heterosexual female/male gender norms and roles. I realize that there are so many other circumstances and factors at play. I want to make it clear I am not speaking...

It Is Time for Action: The Case on Global Warming

Stevie Walker, Writer August 14, 2018

May 20th, 2016: At 128.3 degrees Fahrenheit, the hottest day ever in India was recorded. May 19th, 2016: The raging Alberta, Canada wildfire has burned 1,930 square miles and is still burning. May 18th,...

Solo and Ensemble 2016

Sarah O'Donnell, Writer August 14, 2018

It was their first time competing for each Forest Grove High School student that placed in the OMEA State Solo and Ensemble competition this April, and their success was far beyond what they had hoped...

Sports: Soccer 2016

Maggie Hatt, Writer August 14, 2018

School ending means soccer season is just beginning! The Forest Grove High School girls’ soccer program has been lucky enough to have three teams for the past few years, but unfortunately the teams always...

Exchange Student Interviews: Year in Review

Rebeka Klausen, Guest Writer August 14, 2018

(Written by Rebeka Klausen, an exchange student from Sweden.) The Life of Exchange Students The school year is coming to an end and soon exchange students will fly back to their home countries. As...

John’s Album of the Month: May

John Holscher, Music Writer August 14, 2018

  ALBUM: MADVILLIANY ARTIST: MADVILLIAN GENRE: RAP RELEASE DATE: 2003 This being one of the most prolific underground rap albums of all time, of course I had to put it on the list....

Coming Soon: Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Ana Orlowsky and Maggie Hatt August 14, 2018

The Chehalem Ridge Nature Park is a natural area just outside of Forest Grove and Cornelius that Metro is working to restore. Metro is a regional governing body that works with local communities to, as...

Ask Faris Buehler: May

Claire Buehler and Mitchell Faris August 14, 2018

Dear Faris Buehler,   What are your favorite things to do on a nice, hot, summer day? (I’m trying to get ideas because summer is coming up soon. YAY!!) Sincerely, Someone that’s...

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