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Tiger Times

Silence travels through the auditorium as former Texas High student and attendee of the University of North Dakota, Jeb Baugh, asks world-renowned partner with Turning Point USA, Glen Beck, a question that sent society into inquiry. Baugh’s question caused numerous young conservatives and news outlets to support him and show interest in the matter.

Spotlight on Controversy

Story by Natalie Debenport, Opinion Editor January 7, 2026

Silence travels through the auditorium as former Texas High student and attendee of the University of North Dakota, Jeb Baugh, asks world-renowned partner with Turning Point USA, Glen Beck, a question...

U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via REUTERS

An American Tragedy

Story by Natalie Debenport, Opinion Editor September 17, 2025

On Sept. 10, 2025, approximately around 12:00 p.m., a gunshot struck conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, causing an uproar both on campus and in the media. A gunman assassinated...

Junior Joseph Haynes-Stewart comments upon the inaction and disappointing policies of the current Democratic Party.

A Democrat on Democrats

Story by Joseph Haynes-Stewart, Staff Writer September 24, 2021

We elect our leaders for change, and all we get is complacency. We actively go out of our way to vote, support and even campaign for those we believe in. Yet, we continue with the status quo. This tolerance...

In today's age of activism, teachers share their own stances on some debated issues.

Raising their voices

Story by Taylor Bayonne, staff writer February 10, 2021

As the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent presidential election are some of our nation’s biggest focal points at the moment, many people take a look at our country’s current state and find...

Sophomore Olivia Huckabee, senior Graci Henard and sophomore Macy Maynard remain loyal to the Republican Party because of its stance on issues, such as gun control, abortion and biased media.

Why we back red

Story by Graci Henard, Macy Maynard and Olivia Huckabee January 21, 2021

Because of the recent events, the Republican Party has faced several blows to its reputation. However, not all Republicans supported this violence, and there are some of us who still cling to the Republican...

Whether it’s your “basic human rights” or “all your guns,” Americans on both sides are told every four years that the future of their freedom and democracy is on the line.

The case against polarization

Story by Doug Kyles, news editor December 1, 2020

Whether it’s your “basic human rights” or “all your guns,” Americans on both sides are told every four years that the future of their freedom and democracy is on the line. Yet, save for a few...

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Facts over feelings

Story by Braden McKinnon and Reese Langdon November 3, 2020

Without a doubt, this election has many controversies associated with it. Major political events that have been emphasized this year are racial rights, justice issues, tax fraud, more recently, the death...

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It’s time for young people to vote

Story by Maria Rangel, staff writer October 3, 2020
With social equality issues and a rampant global pandemic, 2020 has been overwhelming for Americans. On top of that, it’s an election year, and our candidates’ opposing positions on both issues have sparked interest in politics and intense partisanship. As a result, voter interest among young people has been at an all-time high. Election Day is just around the corner and registered Texas High students have much to say about voting this Election Year.
Presidential candidate Vermin Love Supreme, a performance artist, anarchist and activist, marched during a protest march on Sunday, September 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled to run from September 4th-6th. (Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)

A tyrant you can trust

Story by Grey Johnson, staff writer April 14, 2020

We hear speeches from famous figures, read books about important subjects and watch the news for life-changing events. There are many ways in which an idea can be delivered to the public. However, it seems...

Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday

Story by TJ Wall, sports editor March 2, 2020

Super Tuesday is fast approaching and is the first opportunity for many high school seniors around the country to make their voices heard through voting. On this day, the presidential primaries will be...

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A new place for politics

Story by Doug Kyles, staff writer September 27, 2019

Two of our school’s most controversial clubs, at odds with each other for years, are no more. The Teenage Republicans and Young Democrats clubs disbanded at the end of last school year. From the ashes,...

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