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Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

Sierra Mejia and Hailey Yon December 24, 2018

Did you know that more than 2 billion people celebrate Christmas in more than 160 countries? But what is Christmas? Christmas is the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on December...

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Your Zodiac Signs

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Your Zodiac Signs

Gabriella Ruiz, Writer December 24, 2018

    Aries: Bluetooth Portable Speaker, This would be a great gift because Aries have a very therapeutic connection to music.   Taurus: Bath bombs, This would be a great gift...

(NY Mag)

Meme of the Week #5: Elf on a Shelf

Kailey Buttram, Writer December 24, 2018

The Elf on a Shelf meme refers to a play on words where two words that rhyme are formed into the sentence “you’ve heard of elf on the shelf, now get ready for…” with a photo of two things that...

A Letter to High School

A Letter to High School

Kailey Buttram, Writer December 24, 2018

Dear High School, The past four years I’ve spent in high school have changed my life. Some say that their high school years were the best of their life, but i’d have to disagree on my part. For...

(Maxxelli Consulting)

“Tired of Walking? Try Running” Says China

Thong Nguyen, Writer December 24, 2018

Scientists from China have announced a new invention sparked by scientific research that could shape the future as we know it, and could potentially put China as the world’s second world power; running....

(Yelp)

Cookie Decorating at the Pink Spoon

Taylor LaMonica, Writer December 24, 2018

The beginning: The Pink Spoon opened their doors to Forest Grove in late July. It was a very long process to get these doors open, through all of the setbacks but the Pink Spoon pulled through and...

(Giphy)

Why is ASMR so Intriguing?

Madison Rich, Writer December 24, 2018

Asmr... (autonomous sensory meridian response) many people have strong opinions on this topic. But why in the world is chewing and making weird sounds in a microphone so relaxing?! It turns out that asmr...

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Period Club

Rain Wiggins, Writer December 11, 2018

Period Club is a place where people support homeless women in homeless shelters.  They give out care packages filled with helpful, important feminine hygiene products. This club is generally trying to...

Portland Timbers: Western Conference Champions

David Tecum, Writer December 11, 2018

 The Portland Timbers have booked their ticket to the 2018 MLS Cup final through an exciting run of games knocking out 3 of their western conference foes. In the knockout round, they were able to knock...

Teacher Profile: Ms. Lloyd

Teacher Profile: Ms. Lloyd

Sofia Rios, Writer December 11, 2018

When I walked into Ms. Lloyd’s class on the first day of school, I immediately knew I was going to enjoy her class - not only because of the reassurance of having inspirational quotes everywhere or...

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America’s Homophobic Blood (Opinion)

Harley Tummond, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2018

I remember my first time donating blood very clearly: I waited in the gym of Forest Grove High School until I got summoned by kind Red Cross volunteers to fill out a questionnaire, have my blood tested...

(The Musical Company)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Morganne Peters, Writer December 11, 2018

  Attention Forest Grove High School, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat came and gave a GREAT performance. From all the vibrant colors, beautiful songs, and charismatic acting, this show...

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