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The Wolf

Is cursive a dying art or an essential skill?
Helena Vargas, Co-Feature Editor

Cursive writing, though formal and elegant, is a dwindling skill. Many friends I’ve spoken to say that they or their little siblings are unable...

Sometimes you have to spend time to make time
Betsy Phipps, Staff Writer

You are not living in the future. You are living now. But sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference. We spend so much time fussing, worrying...

Finding contentment means you can stop chasing happiness
Lake Stromire, Staff Writer

Contentment is the real key to the feeling all of us yearn for: true joy. Many times, we make the mistake of searching for happiness instead...

Jerseys and GPAs: how to balance being a student athlete
Layla Madrid, Staff Writer

Being a student-athlete is challenging, to say the least. On one hand, you have teachers wanting you to be the student, but you also have coaches...

Flourish with a spring reading revival
Lea Olivares Raudes, Fold & Photo Editor

English is a class all Tualatin students must take. A mutual experience among all high school students is the struggle of just starting that...

The Wolf staff member gives a peek into her life as a writer
Sydney Lanz, Staff Writer

This issue, The Wolf staff wanted to give the readers a chance to get to know some of the amazing writers that help produce the newspaper. So,...

Transform your break with a staycation
Sloane Christianson, Staff Writer

In today's world, where travel can be both expensive and unrealistic for many, staycations are becoming a popular alternative for relaxation...

Discover upcoming concerts in Portland
Olivia Pham, Staff Writer

With countless artists releasing new music, tours are frequently being announced. Securing affordable tickets through Ticketmaster can be difficult,...

Relations damaged as Trump attempts to annex Canada, Greenland
Relations damaged as Trump attempts to annex Canada, Greenland
Andrew Gerlach, Sports Editor • April 25, 2025

Since his inauguration as president in January, Donald Trump has made public comments about annexing both Canada and Greenland, causing alarm in those countries and leading to...

School budget changes create uncertainty ahead of the new school year
Sydney Lanz, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

As the school year nears its end, school districts across Oregon are forced to consider what comes next. With that, comes controversy over the yearly budget. On March 13, the Tigard...

AAPI Heritage Month teach us more than we realize
Betsy Phipps, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

May is coming up, and with May comes Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Thanks to this month, dedicated time is given to celebrate the...

Honor the siblings who shape your life
Sloane Christianson, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

Each year on Apr. 10, National Siblings Day is a heartfelt reminder to appreciate the brothers and sisters who have shaped our childhoods and continue to shape our lives. Whether...

Boost your neurotransmitters
Sloane Christianson, Staff Writer

Have you ever wondered why stepping outside instantly increases your mood? The answer lies in serotonin, dopamine and endorphins. Our brain’s...

Planting new seeds in our mindset
Olivia Pham, Staff Writer

Spring is a season of growth — not only as new sprouts appear in the soil but also for ourselves. As sunny days become more frequent, those...

Cultivating happiness through nature’s beauty
Lake Stromire, Staff Writer

Being happy has been the end goal of just about every human being to ever exist. Throughout humanity, humans have searched for true happiness...

2024-25 Senior Editors
Marc Khanna, Andrew Gerlach, Alex Ehrhart, Kayla Vo, Samantha Dunn, Lea Olivares, and Parker Morgan (Left to Right)
Recent Photos
Evenia Olivares has a close encounter with a butterfly in Costa Rica. Senior Lea Olivares Raudes took this trip to Costa Rica during spring break and visited the Cataratas De Pas in Herencia
The run for the roses: horse racing fans prepare for Kentucky Derby
Jayden Atkins, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

  The Kentucky Derby, also known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” is held annually on the first Saturday of May at Churchill...

Spring into leadership: meet the leaders of girls’ lacrosse
Layla Madrid, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

Leadership is one of the most important factors that goes into a successful team. The girls’ varsity lacrosse team models leadership and loyalty,...

Let’s get laughing
Sloane Christianson, Staff Writer

April is officially National Humor Month, meaning it’s time to put your stress on hold and welcome laughter. Humor isn’t only about telling...

Y/N vs Easter Bunny: the plot chickens!
Grace Verboort, Staff Writer

Author’s Note: I’m sorry in advance. Please don’t find where I live and fill my house with lobster. They smell bad. Keep the motion in...

Duolingo users mourn a feathery legend
Helena Vargas, Co-Feature Editor

Have you done your Duolingo lesson today? If you haven’t, unfortunately, the Duolingo owl will no longer be reminding you. Why? Oh, because...