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The Student News Site of Tualatin High School

The Wolf

The Student News Site of Tualatin High School

The Wolf

Issue 1 – Fake Scholarship Reveal

The Seven Smith Scholarship is the fake!

There’s a little witch in all of us
Samantha Dunn, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Art Editor

I won't lie and say I'm not a sucker for Stevie Nicks, especially during fall. I channel her in every piece of media I absorb, whether it’s...

New rules for valedictorians take effect for this year’s sophomores
Sophia Ashley, Staff Editor

For years, an unweighted GPA has been the pinnacle of achievement for Tualatin High School students, but in two years’ time, the world is going...

Coping with seasonal depression requires action, a little help from your friends
Olivia Pham, Staff Writer

As days begin to feel shorter and skies get gloomier, one thing is inevitable for many high school students: depleted incentive, making it increasingly...

Staff Question: “What is the most important issue for you in this election?”
Zelda Zamora-Villa, Staff Writer

The Wolf staff were asked what issues were the most important for them in the coming election in November. Our age group is heavily affected...

Homecoming dance has a friend in (almost) all of us
Grace Verboort, Staff Writer

The appropriately decorated Tuala-Toy Story Homecoming dance was, according to a majority of the attendees, a fantastic way to spend a Saturday...

Reflecting on Love, Loss in J. Cole’s 4 Your Eyez Only
Andrew Hutchinson, Staff Writer

Released in 2016, J. Cole’s 4 Your Eyez Only is a heartfelt message to his late friend James’ daughter, taking the listener through James’...

Album of the Year proves to be biased
Zelda Zamora-Villa, Staff Writer

This year's Album of the Year Award made the discrepancy between the recognition of accomplishments of men and women in the music industry all...

Halloween classic Coraline never fails to send chills down everyone’s spine
Halloween classic Coraline never fails to send chills down everyone’s spine
Betsy Phipps, Staff Writer

There is a surplus of scary appetizers to pick from in this year’s assortment of Halloween movies, including horror films such as A Quiet Place:...

Art by Esmeralda De Leon Boyas
Oregon wildfires ravage millions of acres
Jayden Atkins, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

After another scorching summer, Oregon’s landscape has once again been impacted by wildfire. The record-breaking 2024 wildfire season has kept residents from all around the state...

Will political attacks alter expectations for upcoming US presidential election?
Cosimah Slider, Opinion Editor • November 1, 2024

As Election Day draws near, Americans have witnessed increasing political violence aimed at the presidential hopefuls. The two highest-profile events involved former president...

Students share strong opinions on phone lockers
Nethra Balakumar, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Tualatin High School (TuHS) is filled with mixed emotions over the school’s new phone lockers. Installed just before school began, these lockers have quickly become a hot topic...

Tualatin grad Olivia Trone, Class of
2024, is now a student at BYU studing
accounting and Spanish.
Wolf Alumni: Where they are now
Kayla Nguyen, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Many wonder, what happens when you graduate from Tualatin High School? Life beyond high school is masked by curiosity, exploration and fear of the unknown. To get an inside look...

While media focuses on presidential outcome, local elections have more impact
Helena Vargas, Staff Writer

Who are you voting for? It’s the big question to answer this year, with the presidential election approaching. While it will chart the course...

Donald Trump – Republican candidate for president
Alex Ehrhart, News Editor

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate running for president, has run a campaign focused on strengthening the border, cracking down on illegal...

Kamala Harris – Democratic Candidate for president
Alex Ehrhart, News Editor

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate running for president, has run a campaign focused on increasing economic opportunity, lowering the cost...

2024-25 Senior Editors
Marc Khanna, Andrew Gerlach, Alex Ehrhart, Kayla Vo, Samantha Dunn, Lea Olivares, and Parker Morgan (Left to Right)
Issue 1 – Riddle Answer

A: God Bless America!

Poor Fantasy Football performances lead to foul punishments
Alex Ehrhart and Andrew Gerlach November 1, 2024

Each fall, along with the new National Football League (NFL) season, the Fantasy Football season starts. There are many sites on which one can...

Fall sports season is a wrap
Jayden Atkins, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

As the fall sports season winds to a close at Tualatin High School, it is time to recap all of these amazing athletes' seasons and accomplishments.  Tualatin...

Is there really a scholarship for that?
Kayla Vo, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Humor Editor

It’s finally fall, which means for many seniors, it’s time to apply for college scholarships. There are scholarship opportunities for anything...

Riddle me this!
Kayla Vo, Co-Editor-in-Chief & Humor Editor

The Wolf is adding a new feature to every issue: a riddle! At the bottom of the humor page, you'll find a fun question to ponder while you enjoy...

Some Halloween costumes should stay in the closet
Sloane Christianson, Staff Writer

Every October, we are bombarded with the same predictable costumes that are as stale as last year's Halloween candy. Basic costumes make Halloween...