Tigard High School's The Print- October 2013

The Print Page 3 -- What’s going on in Syria?

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Tigard High School 9000 SW Durham Rd Tigard, OR 97224 Volume 88. Edition 1

Editor’s Letter

The Print Staff EXECUTIVE EDITOR Amanda Lam

WRITERS

Becca Ramierz Jamie Burgess Lizzie Slate Maddie Fioratne Sophia Peterson Tate Watson.

PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Lexie Wagar

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Isabel Choi Jessie Li Katelyn Nottingham Nick VanSant Zach Larson

DESIGN EDITOR Over the past three years, the publications department has gone through many changes. Due to budget cuts the newspaper and yearbook class merged into one program and to top it off we launched a new platform, the online newspaper. As you can imagine, managing three publications in one class was very hectic. Naturally, the newspaper was put on the back burner.

As a newspaper staff, we often wondered whether the students at Tigard High actually read the paper. Would anyone notice if it just disappeared forever? Some would answer no, but I couldn’t disagree more. I believe that printed materials are special and should be treated like a keepsake; they document history and showcase our youth. Before publications adviser, Nancy Mayer took a leave of absence to Guam, she appointed me to be the new newspaper editor. Little did I know, however, that she’d leave me such a big task to myself. Thankfully, English teacher, Emily Willis stepped in for Mayer and although we are both learning together she is the best thing that could’ve happened to our program. Willis is always willing to help me figure out deadlines and press details; she cares about her students, and is always organized. The publication staff, as a whole, has also been diligently working to produce the best work possible.

I hope that you enjoy this issue of the Tiger Print.

If you have any comments or suggestions, e-mail me at amandalam14@gmail.com.

Sana Mohammed

DESIGNERS

Lauren Shrader Sam Larson Nicole Pelissier Paulina Pineda

Syria-sly, what’s going on?

The simplified facts of the Syrian rebellion

Photos by oregonlive.com. Protestors disapprove of the Syrian war in front of federal buildings.

By Maddie Fiorante

Numerous news reports about Syria have internationally circulated since it was determined that the Syrian government is responsible for hundreds of death, including women and children. According to CNN, the United Nations says more than 100,000 people, including many civilians, have been killed in Syria’s two-year-old civil war. Although members of the United Nations Security Council are said to be within reach of putting together a resolution on Syria, Russia, one of Syria’s strongest allies, countered, saying no decision has been made.

“We’re close, we’re quite close,” a diplomat from the Security Council told the New York Times. “It will be very clear what Syria needs to do.”

The strained relationship between the United States and Russia grew more tense when seizing chemical weapons in an allied country came into discussion. Russian government was convinced that Syria was not in possession of the chemical weapons, but after rockets filled with toxins murdered and injured over 1,500 people, the seriousness of the situation became known.

As of now, the Syrian government claims to be turning over all chemical weapons, which will satisfy the U.S. and U.N. enough to not take drastic measures and use force to confiscate the chemical weapons. Disputes about whether or not the U.S. should be involved has been the hot-topic-debate. Many wonder why President Obama is getting his country concerned

Syrian refugees come together in need of food and aid.

in the Syrian struggle. Our efforts to help them may result in deaths to American soldiers, and will make an extreme difference to the debt the U.S. already owes.

“I don’t think we should be involved. We shouldn’t step into every country and tell them what to do just because we’re America,” remarked sophomore Lukas Dumestre.

Others believe that with our abundance of resources and ability to do so, it is our responsibility to do whatever we can to assist countries in distress.

“I respect the views of those who call for caution, particularly as our country emerges from a time of our war that I was elected to end,” President Barack Obama said in an address to the nation from the Rose Garden at the White House.

He added that the U.S. should not turn a “blind eye” to the use of chemical weapons, such as, “young boys and girls gassed to death by their own government... ...This attack is an assault on human dignity. It also presents a serious danger to our national security.”

Sophomore Rachel Josephson agreed, saying, “It’s terrible and I think we should be involved in some areas.”

As is typical in politics, opinions of what is happening and what to do about it are everywhere. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, there is still hope for the innocent civilians living in the country guilty of mass killings. The damage has been done, but diminishing the use of chemical weapons is a good start to recuperation.

A Syrian woman and her child find refuge in the shelters.

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Homecoming The parade, the game, and the dance Seniors Lexi Jensen and Sakari Getty-Ward show off their school spitit dressed in all pink.

Photos by Katelyn Nottingham Student section getting pumped at the pink out game, while Tigers crush Newburg.

Waterpolo team in the parade having fun singing and dancing, showing off their Tigard spirit.

After scoring a touchdown players hug each other to thank them and give them appreciation

Seniors Nathanel Ditton and Hannah Portwood walk down the center isle as they are crowned this years king and queen.

Let the tigers roar!

T.H.S. shows school spirit

By Rebecca Ramirez

Friday night football games prove to be nights to remember. Students screaming and cheering, wearing face paint and coordinated outfits as the band play the THS Fight Song.

Having been referred to as the “best fans in the state,” the student section continues to dress up according to theme game after game. The cheerleaders get the crowd going and a spirited fan runs a power-T flag in front of the stadium whenever a touchdown is scored.

“Seeing our team win gets me so pumped,” said junior Mason Worrell. “Our student section shows other schools how proud we are.”

The stadium fills up with fans for football games, but other sports lack the same amount of atten-

tion. Sports such as soccer have family and teammates filling the stands, but not much of the student body.

“Going to football games and cheering is awesome,” said junior JV soccer player Linda Vergara. “It would be amazing if soccer got that same support.”

Week after week the stadium fill to support our football players, cheering them on.

“It helps,” said senior football player Ryan Cleveland.

Students dress for blackouts, camo-outs, and pink-outs throughout the year. This year will be the third annual pink-out game. The football players will sport pink jerseys and the game will raise money to benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Tigard was the first school to do a pink-out game that fights breast cancer, and it is now tradition.

“Our student section

shows other schools how proud we are.”

Photos by Abby Snow THS shows it’s spirit to the max at every game, roaring their way through the games and cheering on the beloved football team.

Fall Sports Update Football

8-0

Volleyball

9-8-0

Soccer

Boys: 7-4-1 Girls: 9-0-3

Water Polo

Boys: 1-7 Girls: 6-3

The truth about diets How to make healthy food choices

By Sophie Peterson

Nowadays it seems like everyone is trying out a new trendy diet. Whether it be gluten-free, vegetarian, pescetarian, vegan, no carbs, or only carbs, we’ve all got something that works for us. Or do we?

Many people, teenagers specifically, aren’t aware that other diets exist, much less the benefits they possess. With thousands of diets to choose from, we can all have a diet that suits our personal needs. As far as diet diversity goes, Portland is one of the best cities in America to try out new things and always have the best available food. Eating the right things for your body is super important and it’s best to make informed decisions.

Let’s be honest, veganism has a bad rap. People assume that all vegans are obsessed with animals and call meat eaters “blood-mouths”. This may be true, but their diets aren’t so crazy. Before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s be clear on what veganism is exactly. A vegan diet contains absolutely no animal products; this means no meat, no dairy and no eggs and lots of veggies, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and tofu. According to the American Dietetic Association, vegans (on average) live 6 years longer, weigh 20 pounds less, are 40% less likely to get cancer and are 57% less likely to have a heart attack than meat eaters. Not only do vegans have healthier bodies, they have healthier minds as well.

Research published in Nutrition Journal

has found that people who don’t eat meat are consistently happier and less stressed!

A lot of the skepticism concerning veganism is that protein is too hard to come by in a vegan diet. However, vegetables, nuts and beans contain tons of protein that is actually better for you than animal protein!

Not to mention, many celebrities are turning to veganism. Stars like Jason Mraz, Ellen DeGeneres, Natalie Portman and even (drumroll) Mike Tyson. Veganism is a very rigid diet, but it comes with countless benefits that are hard to ignore.

Another diet in circulation is the infamous gluten-free diet. It’s a very popular diet but do we actually know what “gluten-free” means? Gluten is basically just a substance that is really common in most grains like bread, pasta and sugars.

Therefore a gluten free diet is one that excludes gluten protein. Originally, a gluten-free diet was intended to treat celiac disease; however, many people that don’t have celiac disease are going gluten-free because of some of it’s benefits. Typically gluten-free foods tend to be organic and plant based which is obviously better than eating processed foods like Cheetos all day.

However, there’s a popular misconception that a gluten-free diet will help promote weight loss and overall balanced diet.

Though for someone who doesn’t have celiac disease a gluten-free diet may actually be harmful. For example, whole-grain

foods (which gluten-free people can’t eat) are shown to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Nonetheless, a glutenfree diet is right for some people who claim that it strengthens their immune systems and makes them feel healthier overall.

The most popular, but least healthy, diet in America is the Standard American Diet or S.A.D. The Standard American diet is probably what most students at Tigard High are used to: cereal and Starbucks for breakfast, a burrito from Qdoba for lunch and some combination of both for dinner. Although cheap, quick and easy, this diet certainly isn’t good for us. The American Standard Diet is crucial to the contribution of growing obesity rates in America and the high number of heart attacks and diabetes. Full of fat, carbs and little to no fruits or vegetables the S.A.D diet slowly eats away at your body inside and out. I’m sure we all know the consequences and risks of eating unhealthy but so many of us don’t take the time or effort to change our lifestyles.

Us Portlanders have an abundance of fresh, healthy, good for you food that is easy to come by and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Whether you’re into eating fruits and veggies, gluten-free foods or Qdoba for breakfast, lunch and dinner, make the right choice for your lifestyle and body to ensure you live the longest, healthiest and happiest life you can!

Photo by Jessie Li An average “American Standard Diet” lunch, Starbucks coffee, Top Ramen, a granola bar, pudding, Doritos, juice and candy.

Photo by Nicolas Van Sant An example of a gluten-free meal: pizza. With gluten-free dough and cheese, it’s easy to be gluten free!

Photo by Jodi Mello A perfect example of a fun, delicious vegan meal are these vegetable tacos on corn tortillas, black beans and rice with slices of avocado.

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New artists, new songs, new music Who to listen to this fall By: Lizzie Slate

There is no such thing as “good” or “bad” music; there is just simply music. Millions of different notes and beats put together, along with the lyrics that trigger our emotions. With a variety of music genres, it is impossible not to find a band or artist that you connect with on such deep levels. Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, and SoMo are three up and coming artists who dedicate their lives to music.

They have finally caught the attention of fans and label producers all over the world, which starts their journey to do great things in the entertainment business.

Twenty One Pilots is an up and coming duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. They have come a long way from playing shows in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

“The songs [from their album] are not about a girlfriend five years ago,” said Joseph during the Bring the Noise interview. “Music is a catalyst for emotions, and a lot of times humans think the most powerful emotion is love. Love is a very powerful emotion, but I question whether or not it’s the most powerful. I think the most powerful emotion to feel is fear.”

Twenty One Pilots inspirational lyrics and catchy sound caught the attention of audiences all over the world. In 2012, they were signed by Fueled By Ramen recording label who helped produce their first full album, Vessel. They landed their first headlining tour with tickets priced at $16 per person and will be stopping in Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Neptune theater.

Along with Twenty One Pilots is another breakout artist named Ella Yelich-O’Connor “Lorde” who has enchanted fans from all over with her unique tone and inviting sound. Lorde is from New Zealand and has made her mark in the entertainment business as a singer/songwriter.

She first released her EP “The Love Club” in March, which included her chart topping hit song “Royals.”

“I started listening to Lorde when I heard her song

‘Royals’ in a movie. I just loved her voice so I immediately looked her up and started listening to her other songs,” said senior Juliette Bush.

Lorde not only positioned herself third on the Hot 100 for the third week straight, but also has remained at the top of Alternative Songs chart for seven weeks straight as of October 1.

With her debut album Pure Heroine out, Lorde is now touring and coming to Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Another up and coming artist with a unique tone is SoMo who started his career in the small town of Denison, Texas.

“SoMo’s musical philosophy is ‘If it sounds good, people will listen’ and that is his motivation; not money, not fame, but just making good music for his fans to enjoy,” said junior Henry Ammann.

Joseph Somers-Morales “SoMo” began making cover videos of popular songs on youtube in 2011. As an independent artist, SoMo has accumulated over 30 million views and counting on his YouTube videos. Shortly after the release of his hit single “Kings & Queens (Throw It Up),” he released his debut mixtape titled My Life, which includes songs like “Touch The Sky” and “Ride.”

“He truly is an artist on the rise to the top, and every Sunday when he posts a new cover I still get the same bewilderment and amazement as the first time I heard him sing 3 years ago,” said Ammann.

With the ‘Show Off Tour’ just starting not too long ago in New Orleans, SoMo is planning on making an appearance in the Northwest on Nov. 1 in Portland, Oregon at the Hawthorne Theatre.

All three of these artists put their hearts and souls into their music. To support them you can go see them live on tour and listen to their songs.

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Falling for fashion

Senior Austin Scrivner in a casual buttonup and khaki pants, paired with vans, poses against the railing.

Photos by Isabel Choi Sophmore Courtney Loosli posing in floral leggings.

Fall fashion trends

Junior Amy Hanrahan in camo and leopard shimmer pants.

By Tate Watson

Autumn means falling leaves, the return of the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, and new clothing. As the weather gets colder it can be tempting to just throw on a pair of sweats and a jacket. Instead, be inspired to step out of your style comfort zone and try out some of this year’s fall trends. Whether you’re taking inspiration from the runways at New York Fashion Week, the fashion spreads in magazines, or in the nature outside; this season’s styles will make you flip for fashion.

“My favorite fall trend this year is animal print. I think it adds a great edge to every outfit,” said junior Amy Hanrahan.

Animal prints are a great way to look like you walked right out of the pages of Seventeen magazine and an easy way to dress up basic black clothing. If wearing a leopard print top seems a bit too over-the-top for you, try incorporating small bits of it to your wardrobe, such as snakeskin flats or a cheetah print scarf.

“My go to fall look is a big sweater, yoga pants, rings, and boots,” said sophomore Courtney Loosli. “I love this trend since we are now living with our average, rainy weather, it’s nice to show up at school being comfortable yet fashionable.”

Chunky sweaters and boots are a fall favorite as always.

Put your own spin on a large sweater by trying it in some of fall’s most popular hues such as emerald green or dark purple. Make the look more unique by wearing a tougher

pair of combat boots, rather than plain brown riding boots.

Another easy way to stay warm and be fashionable during the colder weather is wearing scarves. This is a trend that works for everyone as guys were spotted with large, chunky knit scarves all over the streets of the top fashion weeks. Pair it with a jacket to balance out the volume a scarf brings. As far as where to get these pieces, senior Austin Scrivner has a list of stores that never disappoint.

“Basically I just look online and in stores like PacSun and Urban Outfitters and pick out things I like” said Scrivner. “I also use an app called Fab which has a bunch of clothing ideas I get inspiration from.”

Another fall trend that is for guys and girls is cuffed jeans.

Whether you’re pairing them with brown oxford shoes, leather ankle booties, or a pair of loud high top sneakers, cuffing your jeans is a two second style change that will make a big difference. Any pair will do, simply take the bottom hem of your jean and roll it up twice to create a unique look and show off your shoes. This is a fun way to transition your summer “jorts” (jean shorts) into a more weather appropriate fall look. Keep the same cuffed style, just bring it to longer jeans and pants.

Don’t be afraid to change up your style. High school is all about finding yourself, your interests, and your style.

Rocking a peplum top or a camo jacket will only take you one step closer to figuring out who you are.