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firmly believe writing can be used as a tool for positive social change. When used mindfully, writing can help heal the soul of the writer, and it can also help console the mind of the reader.

BYRON JOSÉ SUN, Editor in Chief

Contributing Editors

Mrs. Murtaugh

Managing Editor

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Melah Davis

Senior Poetry Editor

Melah is a Sophomore. She loves her four cats very much and would do anything for a good picture on her really awesome Instagram. She is also in band despite spending all her time writing in her notes app during the games. She is a grammy nominee in her dreams, a big lover of her friends, and a gossiper at heart. She entertains herself by joining clubs involving writing, which turns her away from getting a job.

Audrey Phuong

Senior Poetry Editor

They are a freshman at FGHS and have lived in Forest Grove all their life. They have always been into reading, and in the past few years, they've been more into Writing. They enjoy reading and writing realistic fiction, though they are open to various genres. Creative Writing is a class they enjoy since they can have time to write and explore their creativity while being able to collaborate with others.

Angel Gonzalez

Senior Poetry Editor

He was born in the worst state ever: California. He enjoys writing fantasy stories and playing Splatoon 3 in his free time—that's all he does. He likes marine life and Ghibli movies because that's totally interesting. After graduating from high school, he will move away to Spain to become a mandarin farmer with his cat Gordu. (Please note that this picture does not depict his full handsomeness.)

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Matteo Cenis

Poetry Editor

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Alyssa Nguyen

Poetry Editor

Alyssa is a senior at FGHS. They have loved creative writing for as long as they remember. They especially love how easily writing can be used to express their emotions and those around them. They choose to write in their free time, pet their cats, listen to music, play video games, and take long runs in the rain. They dream of sharing art that makes people feel heard and less alone. They plan to major in psychology at Western Oregon University this fall.

Atticus Barnhart

Poetry Editor

Atticus is a sophomore at FGHS who spends most of his time advocating for human rights (like LGBTQ+, Women, & POC´s rights). He loves art, music, and poetry. He spends much of his time watching movies, horror being his favorite genre, and listening to music (ICP, Crass, Acid Bath). He started to write poetry to illustrate his feelings with words and art to illustrate them with images. As a Trans man, he finds much pride in his writing, hoping he can comfort those who have struggled in similar ways.

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Spanish Editors

Angie Reyes

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Andrea Reyes

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Valeria Espino

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Angie es una estudiante que está cursando su segundo año en FGHS, a ella le gusta pasar su tiempo leyendo, dibujando, escuchando música y algunas veces escribiendo sus propias historias. Ella será una abogada que luchará por la justicia y la equidad. Su música favorita es el K-Pop, pero también disfruta de muchos tipos de música. Es una persona con gustos muy definidos pero sabe adaptarse a todas las cosas nuevas. Ella espera un día poder viajar por el mundo y crear muchos recuerdos.

Andrea es una estudiante en su penúltimo año de FGHS. Ella ha vivido toda su vida en Chiapas, México. Acaba de mudarse a Oregon hace apenas un año. Aunque aprender el Inglés ha sido todo un reto para ella. Ella es alguien que está muy enfocada en sí misma ya que antes que nadie considera su felicidad y bienestar como su mayor prioridad. Es una persona algo introvertida aunque siempre trata de mostrarse amable con las personas. Ella es amante del arte, en especial del cine y la música. Una de sus más grandes metas es poder convertirse en una muy importante bióloga y activista. Aunque tiene un largo camino por recorrer, ella jamás perderá de vista todos sus sueños y metas sin olvidarse de sus valores y de quien es.

Valeria es una estudiante de décimo grado en FGHS. Le encantan los deportes. También le encantan las películas de ficción y suspenso. Le gusta leer y discutir con la gente sobre los libros que lee. Es una persona que siempre lucha por lo que quiere y no se rinde fácilmente. Su mayor inspiración para salir adelante es su madre y las lecciones que la vida le ha enseñado. Le gustaría escribir sobre su vida y ser una inspiración para que la gente luche por lo que quiere. Una de sus frases favoritas es "un por ciento de probabilidad y noventa y nueve por ciento de fé". Ella escucha todo tipo de música. Planea terminar la secundaria e ir a la universidad pero aun sigue pensando qué quiere estudiar.

Editorial Team

Grace Shaw

Poetry Editor

Azure Riehl

Prose Editor

Yamil Goana-Miranda

Prose Editor

Keyara Moore

Prose Editor

She is a junior at FGHS who strongly advocates for women's rights, sexuality/gender rights, and mental health. Her prominent writing type is non-fiction and poetry. She enjoys photography, traveling, and writing. She hopes to be a journalist someday and bring awareness to many issues surrounding gender rights and mental health. She has one dog that she adores and spoils. Her all-time favorite music artists are $uicideBoy$, she listens to them 95% of the time, and the other 5% would be indie music.

Being a senior at FGHS, Azure is a poet, fiction writer, and lover of anything creative. She's been drawing and painting ever since she can remember. Although she loves to write fictional stories, Azure is a very versatile writer and can work with various genres people throw at her. In her work, especially poetry, she fights for human rights and emphasizes equity. In Azure's free time, she loves to listen to music, dance, and practice mindfulness, like journaling and going on walks. After high school, she plans to major in the arts at Portland State and study abroad.

Yamil Gaona-Miranda is a senior at FGHS. She likes to use her creativity, which sometimes looks like writing short stories or poems. One of Yamil’s favorite genres to write is fiction because she can use her creativity to make something out of nothing. However, she also likes the way she can express herself through poetry. Yamil enjoys trying different things and can often be seen dancing, running, and playing music. She hopes that whatever she creates and/or does can positively impact at least one person.

Keyara is a junior at FGHS. She moved to Forest Grove during the summer. She likes to write and read poetry. Keyara is very creative and strong-minded when it comes to what she wants. Her favorite artists are 2pak, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube. Keyara has lived in a group home since she was 11. She's been through a lot but doesn't let any of it define her. Keyara dreams of creating a story with everything she's been through to inspire and motivate people to keep fighting even when things get hard. Keyara plans to attend college and become the first in her family to do so.

Creative Team

Fernando Gonzalez

Design Director

Fernando Tapia

Copy Director

Alan Calderon

Photography Director

During his short 17 years of life, Fernando has briefly discovered who he is and what he believes in. He’s a senior at FGHS and is not always too social but has extroverted moments. He enjoys doing his make-up and listening to music in the halls because it makes him feel like the main character. Some real-life topics he feels passionate about are the equal treatment of people no matter their race, religion, sexuality, or sexual orientation because we are all human and equal. He is used to being independent but has discovered that working with others is not so bad. I hope you enjoy his work. If not, he was never here.

He is a junior at FGHS and 16 years old. Ever since he was little, he always sat with a book in his hands. He enjoys writing, reading, and biking around town. He is learning to love and feel passionate about his writing skills. He often writes about fictional tellings or hardened debates on political or communal matters. He always indulges in challenging feats to outperform his past works. Striving for greatness is what he admires in himself and others. Moving forward, he wants to become a firefighter; however, if that doesn't come to fruition, writing has always been his next step.

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