Girl’s Tennis Takes Third in Districts
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
May 16, 2012
This week most of the girls tennis players wrapped up their season during the district tournament. Three athletes qualified into the State Tournament; seniors Kristin Perry, Alexandra Tissuer and freshman Ayumi Mizuno. On the first day of districts, Thursday, they started strong, sending... (more...)
Three first date ideas
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
January 11, 2012
On the first date, you put yourself out there for your significant other to judge you. Will they like you as a boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you treat them right? Are you fun to spend one-on-one time with? Do you “click”? Hopefully you took the time to become friends with them before you got... (more...)
Wanting more than “just friends”
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
December 15, 2011
Relationships between boys and girls are always tricky. There are plenty of duos out there of the opposite gender that are just friends, but what about the relationships where one person recognizes the other person’s great qualities and starts to have romantic interests? Sometimes this... (more...)
How to: get over a break up
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
December 5, 2011
Once you snag your significant other, it’s always a thrilling ride figuring out who they really are; always looking out for them, thinking of them in everything you see, staying up until 3 a.m. talking on the phone with them (and until 4 a.m. saying goodbye). So now you’ve got the girl/boy... (more...)
Volleyball awards
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
November 17, 2011
After an intense yet successful season of volleyball, coach Robert Coelho dedicated awards to certain individuals who stuck out because of their devotion and immense effort put into the sport. Awards were given to the following people: Varsity Players Most Valuable Player: Kylee Rosette Most... (more...)
Disappointing loss at Volleyball Playoffs
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
November 8, 2011
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 Tigard volleyball played their first game for playoffs. Although they did not win they fought a fierce battle against Thurston. Their first game was a close 17-25, Tigers stepped it up a little more during the second game but despite their better teamwork they lost by... (more...)
Girls volleyball heading to playoffs
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
October 31, 2011
Girls’ volleyball ended their season with a 12-2 record, falling closely behind the undefeated Century, taking second in our conference. They will be going to playoffs on Nov. 2, and will continue to play on the 5, 11, and 12 if they win their first game on Wednesday. With a close match... (more...)
Beating down the Newberg Tigers
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
October 29, 2011
This volleyball season has been an incredibly successful one for our girls. Along with this success came a major change in the way the girls played, which was their change from a 6-2 to a 5-1. Instead of having two setters, the team only has one girl who sets— and it has proven to be a change... (more...)
What does he/she want in you?
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
October 24, 2011
People are always insecure when it comes to the opposite gender. People never really know what’s on the other sex’s mind, why they do the things they do, or what the other gender wants in a girl/boy. So here are a few personality traits that girls and guys find attractive: What do guys... (more...)
State colleges visiting to discuss future options
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
October 11, 2011
Wednesday, Oct. 12, Oregon colleges such as Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Western Oregon University, Portland Community College, and University of Oregon will be holding a meeting in... (more...)
Rant: Boys
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
September 29, 2011
You can never figure out a guy’s main motive when he approaches you; Is he interested in getting to know you? In what way? I’m pretty sure he isn’t dying to hear you talk about a history documentary you saw last week. Plenty of guys are out there for the physical contact—touching,... (more...)