The Argus – The Student News Site of Gresham High School

Walk-Out Against Police Brutality
Simon Scannell, Staff Writer, Page Designer | May 3, 2019
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Band Deserves More Recognition
Alex Roy, CUB Writer | April 20, 2019
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Military Recruiting: Providing Pathways or Just Being Pushy?
Lily Sweeney, CUB Writer | April 20, 2019
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Free Speech Frenzy
McKenzee Manlupig, CUB Writer | April 20, 2019
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Theater Wins 1st Place at State Competition
April 20, 2019
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Concert Choir Places First at the Mt. Hood League Choir Competition
April 20, 2019
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Drugs on Campus Becoming an Issue
Robert Ragsdale, CUB Writer | April 18, 2019
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Dress Code Discrimination Drama
Juliette Ramirez-Torres and Tyler Hockert | April 18, 2019
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Famous Author Chimamanda Adichie Visits GHS
Marivel Santistevan, CUB Writer | April 18, 2019
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Hallway Clears Cause Controversy Among Students
Tristan Braaten, CUB Writer | April 18, 2019
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Schaefer Resigns, Smyth Takes Over
Simon Scannell, Staff Writer | April 15, 2019
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Skates Turn Into Bibles
Matthew Coffey, Staff Writer | October 31, 2018
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May 8, 2019

Everyone has their own hobbies, for some, it’s music, others like sports. Many girls love to play softball here at Gresham. Our team is under new leadership and has been hitting it out of the park this season. The varsity team consists of: Samantha Staples (junior), Jenni Ruiz (sophomore), Kyla Nannini (junior), Holly Thoresen (junior), Mariah Monteith (senior), Arynne McNamara (senior), Brynna Lutz (senior),...

Great Start For Tennis

Leslie Rayes-Silva, CUB Writer

May 8, 2019

The 2019 tennis season is underway and the girls’ team is off to a great start. Head coach Alan Simpson has been working to improve on skill to prepare the girls for the upcoming matches. Over the years the tennis team at GHS has changed. “What’s changed is we get a lot of fewer girls that have been playing their whole life,” Simpson said. Many girls playing on the tennis team now start learning their...

Baseball!

Jaylen Powell, CUB Writer

May 8, 2019

Gresham head baseball coach Matt Smallwood says that there is no star player on this year’s team and he likes it that way. “I don't see this group as having one or even a few standout players. I see a team of guys that all do their part to compete each day and make each other better. They are all capable of coming up big in big situations,” Smallwood said. They showed determination when playing against Wilson...

News

Coachella Controversy Raises Concerns on Where the Money Goes

Omar Carrillo, Staff Writer

April 20, 2019

For a festival spanning two decades and a listing of artists now astronomically extensive, Coachella seems almost invincible from the eyes of a regular consumer and/or lover of music. Coachella is an incredible modern incarnation of the mass-attended celebration of old: Woodstock, Monterey, Newport. But it seems that as with many other things, the deeper you...

FAKE NEWS: If It Bleeds It Leads

Cole Garber, Staff Writer, Page Designer

April 20, 2019

The truth will set you free, but what if that truth is inaccurate? This is the dilemma of current society, or at least what many believe is an issue. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 44% of Americans believe mainstream news is inaccurate, but how did we get to this point? Many may attribute this to Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding the news. Trump has...

2018: Worst Year on Record for Mass Shootings

Cole Garber, Staff Writer

December 21, 2018

On June 10, 2014, Jared Michael Padgett brought an AR-15 to Reynolds High School and killed a freshman. It seems clear that there must have been something mentally unwell with Padgett, but that was not the case. Padgett, like the majority of shooters, was not mentally ill. This completely clashes with the perception of shooters having some recognizable reason, and shows...

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Photo Updates

Merisa Taylor

The first thing you see when you pull up to the falls are these stairs that lead directly to the waterfall and river area. Be careful these stairs are often slippery and should be used with caution. The stairs themselves are made of mossy stone and are a beautiful addition to the falls.

Hiking Trails

Merisa Taylor, Staff Writer

May 3, 2019

Horsetail Falls Vista House Sandy River Delta

Students stage walkout in support of firmer gun laws

Bailey Bates

Gathered students keep their vigil solemnly, honoring the lost students, and hoping for gun reforms.

Students stage walkout in support of firmer gun laws

Bailey Bates, Editor in Chief

March 15, 2018

Leadership puts on Gopher-It arts assembly on 2/16

February 23, 2018

Fall Press Day at U of O

November 16, 2016

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Opinion

Spring Break on a Budget

Soleil Williams, Staff Writer

April 22, 2019

Being a high school student can be tough, not just because of the heavy load of homework we all get right before the weekend, but because we often don’t have much...

The Umbrella Academy Wows Fans

Simon Scannell, Staff Writer

April 18, 2019

The Umbrella Academy was released on Netflix on February 15, 2019. It follows six adopted children with special abilities as they deal with the death of their father,...

Political Stress Spices Up Holiday Dinners

December 21, 2018

Attendance Problems: If the First Step is Showing Up, What’s Next?

December 21, 2018

The Albums of Summer 2018: Best and Even Better

November 1, 2018

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A&E

Ask Argus- Sincerely, Troubled

Angelica Smith, Staff Writer, Associate Editor

April 20, 2019

Dear Ask Argus, I just found out my boyfriend cheated on me with one of my best friends. We've been together for two years and I feel like ending the relationship, but wouldn't...

Spring Playlist

Tristan Braaten

April 12, 2019

Looking for something to brighten your day during this rainy spring? Look no further than this spring playlist. These songs will leave you ready for the summer sunshine.

Gresham Argus Valentine’s Day Playlist

February 13, 2019

Holiday Food Recipes

December 21, 2018

Top 10 Holiday Movies

December 21, 2018

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