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Heritage Edition – Spain’s Festivals

Belen Garcia, Writer June 8, 2022

Spain is well known for its good weather, beaches, and gastronomy. Something that also stands out a lot is the atmosphere of its cities every time there is a holiday, no matter if it is national, regional,...

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Heritage Edition – The Disgusting Legacy of the American Confederacy

Lucie Carriker, Editor June 8, 2022

As a small child who blindly adored my paternal grandparents I was exposed to an awful lot of what I now realize was their subtly racist rhetoric regarding Confederate monuments in the modern day American...

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Heritage Edition – Our Cultural Dilemma

Raquel Gonzalez Lopez, Writer June 8, 2022

We’ve gathered history dating all the way back to 3.3 million years ago to the present time. It’s undeniable that history created who we are today. Unfortunately, most of our ancestors' existence goes...

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Heritage Edition – The Tradition of Storytelling

Ava Rapport, Writer June 8, 2022

From The Tortoise and the Hare to Harry Potter, humans have always told stories. In every culture, around the globe, some form of storytelling developed. People tell stories to entertain or inform, even...

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Heritage Edition – Cinco de Mayo

Zanderlynn Almendra, Writer June 8, 2022

Traditions are celebrated all over the world. In America, the 4th of July is celebrated. In Scotland, a big tradition is dancing and eating while telling stories (“What Are Scottish Traditions?”)....

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Heritage Edition – Holiday Traditions Around the World

Cadynce Harmon, Writer June 8, 2022

We’ve all heard of that one man in a red suit who flies around on Christmas Eve night and delivers presents to every boy and girl around the globe. Well, that’s our tradition. Traditions are in place...

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Heritage Edition – The Day of the Dead

Litzy Gonzlaez Rosas, Writer June 8, 2022

We all heard about the Day of the Dead and some of us even celebrate the  Day of the Dead (History.com). The Day of the Dead is a global holiday and tradition for the hispanic community. The Day of the...

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Is a Parking Ticket Worse Than Heroin Possession?

Gus Reyna, Writer May 23, 2022

As the war on drugs reaches its 50-year anniversary, recovering addicts and community leaders form their own opinions on drug decriminalization while trying to find a solution to the spike of overdoses...

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Ode to Spring: A Playlist

Hazel Smith, Writer May 23, 2022

  Oh, sweet spring! The smell of flowers and color returning to the world- hope for the season! Here are songs that remind me of the sun filtering through the blinds and laying softly on your cheeks,...

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Truth Beneath Egypt’s Art

Raquel Gonzalez Lopez, Writer May 23, 2022

When envisioning Egypt, it’s expected to ponder over the Great Sphinx of Giza, Hieroglyphs, and the Nile River. Above all, they are known for their vast pyramids, opulent clothing, complex language,...

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The Problems With Tardy Slips

Ava Rapport, Writer May 23, 2022

We all know the fundamental rules of the school: Get to your classes on time, do your work, pass the tests, etc. In my opinion, Forest Grove High School has a generous test system, perhaps even a bit too...

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A Fight For Rights

Grace Shaw, Writer May 23, 2022

     Everyone at some point in their lives thinks about making a difference, changing something this world has produced. This world has produced leaders, leaders we are supposed to support and look...

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