The New Face of Tiller Golf: Chloe Carraway

By: Katelyn Merrell and Benjamin Rodriguez “She is focused. When she gets out on that golf course she is dialed in. She focuses on every stroke, stroke by stroke.” -Coach Miguel   Freshman golfer Chloe Carraway humbly paves the way for the future of the Tustin High Golf Program as she qualified for CIF this fall…

Undertale Review

By: Kayla Brunner Spaghetti, skeleton brothers, and a goat mom – Undertale has it and so much more. Published on September 15th by Toby Fox, Undertale brings nostalgia to fans of series like Earthbound, with a story-driven RPG and crazy antics that are sure to surprise players. In a sense, Undertale is an onion. It…

Conceptions Through Projections

By: Gigi Hume You may have seen the popular Brandy Melville “Raise Boys and Girls the Same Way” tee flaunted around the school halls promoting the ever-growing feminist movement. I myself have the shirt. When I initially saw it in stores I fell in love with the concept and wanted to know the name and…

KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas

By: Karley Bailey and Kristina Ching The highly anticipated lineup for the 25th Annual KROQ Acoustic Christmas was released yesterday morning, Monday, November 16th. The two day concert is a collaboration of electronic rock, indie rock, and punk rock artists and bands. As many radio stations do, KROQ, 106.7 FM, has a few concerts and…

The Beauty of Us

By: Jocelyn You Known as the underdog between Foothill and Beckman when it comes to class, societal standards, and race, Tustin High has often gotten the shorter end of the stick. The truth behind Tustin High, however, is that its culturally diverse environment is what makes it triumph above the others. Faces from a multitude…

Author Profile: John Flannagen

By: Johnathon Froman If you’ve ever been to a nearby bookstore and seen The Ranger’s Apprentice on the shelf, you might not have known the long and twisted path that brought this book to life. The mastermind behind the bestselling series is an Australian named John Flanagan whose path lead to creating the twelve book…

10 Anime Recommendations that Aren’t Attack on Titan

By: Jacqueline Chavez, Jacqueline Martinez, and Gwynn Van Houten Paranoia Agent Strange things are always happening in Tokyo (in the anime world of course) so seeing a hooded juvenile, with a bent golden baseball bat, attacking random citizens around Tokyo, while wearing inline skates shouldn’t be much of a big deal, right? In Paranoia Agent,…

Adolescence: The Reality

By: Galilea Oregon As a little girl, I fantasized about my high school years. I dreamt about the pretty clothes. I yearned for the freedom and happiness of becoming a teen. I wanted the cliche “High School Musical” experience. Once I finished middle school I realized that there would not be any “High School Musical”…

Fourth Arc of Legendary Manga Series to Receive an Anime Adaptation

By: Gwynn Van Houten For long-time manga readers and fans of the classics, the name JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure probably rings more than a few bells. JoJo’s has been a global phenomenon since its debut in 1986, and the mangaka, Araki Hirohiko, is practically a household name among Japanese comic readers. The first six parts of…

Friends of the Universe

By: James Smith What is the environment worth to you and how far would you go to help it? There are currently three students who have taken it upon themselves to create their own club. Jordan Meier, Andrew Wallace, and Harley Curtis are the founders of Tustin High school’s newest club “Friends of the Universe.”…

Tiller Thriller Flash Mob

By: Alexia Mitchell, Golda Fulmer, and Clea Thomas On October 29, Tustin High held its 94th Homecoming Assembly, and everyone was hit with a spooky surprise. Those participating tried to keep their secret of the upcoming performance of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson, released in 1982. It is not uncommon for the dance to be performed…

Say Hello to Key Club

By: Nayeli Medina & Brisa Velazquez Administrators who aimed to help others in their communities created Key Club in 1925 at Sacramento High School. From then on it has grown into an international club that has stretched from one country to the next, impacting the lives of not only students but people in different nations…

Let’s Talk About Sex… Sex-Ed.

By: Karley Bailey Let’s talk about sex… Sexual education, and more specifically sex-ed in the Tustin Unified School District. Sex-ed can be received either through adult guidance or experimentation through experience. However, this isn’t always the most accurate way of learning about sex. Experiencing sex through the act itself will inform a person, but finding…

Ever Thought of Writing a Novel? Here’s Your Chance!

By: Johnathon Froman November has been in session for a few days now which means only one thing: NaNoWriMo has started! But the question for those who’ve never heard of this strange word is: “What is NaNoWriMo?” NaNoWriMo is, as you might have guessed, an acronym for National Novel Writing Month. It’s quite a mouthful,…

Welcome to the Badlands

By: Galilea Oregon Up and coming American singer and songwriter Ashley Frangipane, better known as Halsey, has recently released her debut album Badlands. Her music consists of a unique indie, electro pop sound, accompanied by gritty and raw lyrics that transport you into the mind of an angsty young woman. Similar to 90’s grunge band…

World Wildlife Fund: Saving Elephants One Signature at a Time

By: Nayeli Medina and Destiny Gomez The World Wildlife Fund is an international fundraising organization created after previous organizations failed to adequately protect wildlife due to a lack of proper funding. The WWF has become one of the world’s top leaders in wildlife protection. They are currently working with 100 countries to conserve our planet,…

All the Do’s of the Rainbow

By: Jocelyn You It’s said that people change their hair when they’re heartbroken, but what about the people who changed their hair because they can never be confined to a certain standard or stereotype? As the years pass, people are getting more and more daring with their hairstyles. From roughly cut mullets to long, braided…

Rewriting the Standards of Beauty

By: Clea Thomas In today’s society, we find it more entertaining and enjoyable to break all of the old beauty fads. We attempt to make it a standard that people of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and everything in between are beautiful and we show them their own beauty. Madeline Stuart broke down an untouched barrier,…

The One and Only, Mr. Martyn

By: Karli Stichter “TOUCH DOWWWNN FOR THE TILLERS!!!!!!” yells Mr. Martyn in an animated voice at one of the Friday night football games. Although Mr. Martyn is a favorite teacher and coach at Tustin High School, he is most known as the sports announcer for Tustin’s Varsity sports. Whether it be football, volleyball, basketball, and sometimes soccer,…

How to Look High Fashion on Low Cashin’

By: Galilea Oregon Fashion Week is back, and you know what that means- yet another barrage of trends and styles from the hottest designers and labels for you to keep up with. This season’s shows included neutral tones and structured yet relaxed silhouettes. Brands such as Public School had models in black and white, relaxed…

A FANG-tastic night at Tustin High

By: Kayla Brunner, Jackie Chavez and Jackie Martinez Tustin High’s fang-tastic homecoming dance was anticipated throughout the month of October. Being able to wear your costume to the dance was something new and exciting, and on October 30th it was beautifully executed. After the exciting homecoming game, students eagerly waited in line dressed in their…