The Advocate

The Student News Site of Forest Grove High School

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Letter From the Old Editor

Harley Tummond, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2019

Ever since I became Editor-in-Chief at the beginning of this school year, I had a line of succession for future editors already envisioned. It didn’t cross my mind that there could be a future editor...

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Letter From the New Editor

Lizzie Lohrer, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2019

As I sit here, watching The Advocate’s diligent writers type away, working hard on their articles for this, the last edition of the school year, I can’t believe that this year has already come to a...

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Be Your Own Hero

Micaela Gaither, Writer June 7, 2019

  How many times has someone told you to follow your dreams? To pursue the fire that burns deep inside you. To do what makes you happy. But, they think you need to be special to succeed. They say follow...

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Alabama’s Abortion Law

Dulce Solis Hernandez, Writer June 7, 2019

TW: rape   On Wednesday, May 15th, senators from Alabama — 22 old, white, males — voted against including an exception for incest or rape in the new abortion law. What this means is that...

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Summer Time

Sierra Mejia and Hailey Yon June 7, 2019

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to create unforgettable memories with your friends and family. There is so much to experience and just three months to do it. Some people struggle with...

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Bullet Journals

Madison Rich, Writer June 7, 2019

Do you ever just feel stressed from life going against you? Many people go through this. Doing the simplest things like writing quotes, eating healthy, and exercising are examples of creating a stress-free...

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Game Review: Apex Legends

Jack Weston, Writer June 7, 2019

Apex Legends is something of a zeitgeist stew, checking all of the boxes of recent trends all the way down to its grandiose but nondescript title. It’s one part by-the-numbers battle royale, complete...

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Abortion Laws Today

Rain Wiggins, Writer June 7, 2019

Back in March 2019, a bill in Alabama was floating around surrounding abortions.  More specifically, making abortions illegal, regardless of whether the cause of pregnancy was rape or incestuous.    Many...

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Masayoshi Matsumoto

Luis Martinez, Writer June 7, 2019

I’m not one to take much of a liking to balloons, however, artist Masayoshi may be able to change that with his skill in balloon art. Masayoshi is a Japanese artist who’s practiced this unusual type...

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How to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

Reed Cunningham, Writer June 7, 2019

So you’re a senior and you’ve almost graduated. That's a huge deal! If you’re going to college out of state or even far away from your hometown you might have made the choice to live on campus during...

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The 2018-19 School Year in Review

Jalie Blix, Writer June 7, 2019

Congrats, Vikings! We’ve reached the end of the school year. This year went by in a flash and was quite eventful. From intense sports events to beautifully performed plays, to eye-opening assemblies,...

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Meme of the Week: Chonk/Oh Lawd He Comin’

Kailey Buttram, Writer June 7, 2019

The term “chonk” is internet slang used to describe an overweight cat or a cat that is “chunky”. It has become increasingly popular to call cats by this offensive name, springing from a chart of...

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