Tony Bennett – “Duets II”

Teddi Faller, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012

If you love crooners, you’ll love Tony Bennett’s “Duets II”. The song that got me listening was “The Lady is a Tramp” with Lady Gaga. Mitzi Green sang the original which I love and all I could hope was that Bennett and Gaga did it justice. They didn’t disappoint. It’s boppier than the... Read more »

Movie – “Paranormal Activity 3″

Jack Turzillo, Guest Writer
November 1, 2011

Just as I wouldn’t consider home video of a child’s birthday party to be a film, I don’t consider “Paranormal Activity 3″ to be a film. Rather, it is a recording of awful, shameless acting mixed with minimal special effects. What the directors intended to be an entertaining... Read more »

‘Cirque du Tigre’ a success

Sophie Peterson, Staff Writer
October 23, 2011

This year’s Homecoming, Cirque du Tigre (circus themed), was held in the cafeteria last night at 8-11 p.m.. The cafeteria was decorated in accordance to the Circus theme, with little glowing lights sprawled on the ceiling and banners hanging from the entryways. In the back corner, a tent for taking... Read more »

Falling into makeup trends

Allie Chino, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011

I’m sure by now you’ve all noticed that the weather has changed from sunny and gorgeous, to cold and rainy. Along with the weather change, it’s time to update your makeup collection to fit the autumn trends. One of the most popular trends this fall season is anything dramatic. Metallic eye shadows... Read more »

Fall into fall with new fashion trends

Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 8, 2011

Cold, rainy, and windy weather has arrived, fall is finally here. It’s time to put away your denim shorts, summer dresses, and flip flops for next summer, but don’t be upset because this year’s fall trends are better than ever. Outerwear is a must for every wardrobe collection, this year’s... Read more »

Movie – “Memento” (2000)

Teddi Faller, Staff Writer
September 27, 2011

First off, no the movie doesn’t run in chronological order. The movie starts off at the end of the protagonist’s story. Lenny is a man suffering from short term memory loss and tries to keep his life under control with the use of snapshots, routine, tattoos and his own handwriting. There’s... Read more »

Formal Friday creates a new type of spirit

Lindsay Gill, Staff Writer
September 25, 2011

Fridays have been revamped and restyled. A popular trend from last year has resurfaced this year at Tigard: Formal Friday. Every Friday, those who are in the spirit come to school dressed up in their nicest clothes. One of the initiators of Formal Fridays, Mick Potter, says “It was a weird experience,... Read more »

Song – “Without You” by David Guetta ft. Usher

Raymond Corral, HiSpots Design Editor
September 25, 2011

David Guetta has flnally created a song that doesn’t cause a headrush or immense headache! Guetta and Usher worked with writers Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Rico Love and Taio Cruz on this project. Both artists make an incredible collaboration, creating low and high beats that flow... Read more »

THS Marching Band starts the 2011 season

Jamie Burgess, Staff Writer
September 19, 2011

For the past few years, the Tigard High School Marching Band has proved to be entertaining as well as talented. Last year they won first place at state in the class A division and are praised for their wonderfully funny and creative shows.  During half-time at the first football home game, the band... Read more »