By Eileen Obregon and Nayeli Medina Spirit Week Monday: PJ Day Tuesday: Toddler Day Wednesday: Jersey Day Thursday: Superhero Day Friday: Decade Day Homecoming is slowly creeping up, meaning it is time to show your Tiller Spirit! On October 10 through the 14th, we have themed days to be creative, different, and have fun…
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The Pitchfork is Tustin High School's brand new online magazine, and we are fresh on the scene. Our editorial staff consists of five bright, young minds, and our writing staff is constantly busy. We update world news, delve into the heart of controversy, and spin weekly tales of fiction. Our reporters dive into current events, our photographers capture every moment, and our editors hold it all together. We are a tight-knit family of Tillers eager to bring the news to you.
Kim Kardashing Away from a Close Call with Jewel Thieves
By Adrian Ruiz and Vanessa Villegas From breaking the internet to modeling for Playboy the most famous Kardashian, Kim was robbed in Paris, France at gunpoint for 10 million dollars worth of jewelry. She was attending Fashion Week as she encountered a group of “police men” who then revealed themselves as robbers. The robbery could…
Santa Ana’s Art Walk
By Ivette Barajas, Alena Tran, and Kimberly Aguilar Discourse concerning the city of Santa Ana is usually negative, especially at Tustin High. For whatever reason, there are a good amount of people who look down on it. After all, it’s easy to dismiss a place you haven’t really integrated yourself in or explored. But despite…
Club Overview: T.I.D.E.S.
By Camille Yost and Johnathon Froman With Club Rush behind us, you might have noticed many students signing up at the TIDES club stand. In its second year, the TIDES club has grown into a reputable center for community service, in great part due to the efforts of the club members and leadership. TIDES stands…
The Kaine-Pence Show
By Ivette Barajas and Karimar Gatica The first vice Presidential debate took place this past Sunday, October 4, at Longwood University in Virginia. This debate scored some major points for Republican nominee Donald Trump. In contrast to Trump’s performance at the first presidential debate, Mike Pence was able to remain calm and collective, impressing much of…
Metal Mouth
By Antonio Nunez and Cristobal Segura As many students at Tustin High know, there are a lot of kids with braces. Braces can be a huge struggle in a child’s life, and may lead to either positive or negative implications. One of the biggest influences braces have on an individual’s life is their eating habits. We…
Put a Twist in Your Day
By Kimberly Ayon Thriller rides: every adrenaline junkie’s guilty pleasure. However, though rare, there could be technical difficulties in the works. As you get on a thriller coaster, one is taking the gamble of facing many risks. But once secured in the ride, the excitement kicks in. Many people look forward to sharing the thrill…
Tiller Days: The Tradition Continues
By Zachary Apperson The neon lights illuminated the straw floor, allowing a spectrum of vivid colors to cast a luster along the fairgrounds. The metal contraptions of coasters reflected a certain kind of radiance while gyrating, rotating, twisting and whirling groups of families, children, and young couples alike, whose shrieks and squeals of elation made…
Long Live Ska
By Tanya Soto From the local music venues to the neighbors’ backyard, ska has been heard since the late 1950’s. Originated in Jamaica, the ska genre has evolved throughout the years. With a mixture of reggae, punk, and a hint of cumbia, ska has overcome the English lyrics and has expanded with Spanish influences. As…
Tech vs Ed: The Perpetuating Battle
By Merlin Montes As technology grows and advances, iPads, laptops, and tablets have proven to have an undeniable effect on education. This occurs through the access of technology at home and in other environments meant for studying. In the midst of this spread students have become perpetually distracted by their social media and games on…
Prancin’ in the Streets
By: Galilea Oregon, Gigi Hume, and Adrian Ruiz Fashion Week has come around once again, this year, however instead of focusing on looks featured on the runway, we take inspiration from the streets (like the cool kids do.) Away from the catwalk scene, a barrage of slip dresses over band and skating t-shirts, oversized collared…
Teacher Profile: Mr. Maldonado
By Johnathon Froman Recently at Tustin High, we’ve had a great deal of new teachers rushing in to handle our ever-increasing student body. One certain new addition to the history and AVID departments goes by the name of Max Maldonado. In his first year of full-time teaching, Mr. Maldonado guides his students through his US…
The Humanities Building
By James Cruz Tustin High School is proud to present a new addition to its campus: The Humanities Building. Announced by Principal Matos on February 19, 2016, students and staff were overjoyed with the idea of a new building being added to Tustin territory. The Humanities building will be a great addition to humanities related…
5-Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants
By Karley Bailey and Nayeli Medina Sutha Thai Kitchen Items Ordered: Pad Thai with Chicken and Pad-woon-sen Description: Asian type noodles, mixed with vegetables, and a hint of spice. Tips: If you order the lunch special at this restaurant you will receive a cup of delicious dumpling soup, along with two tasty wontons that add…
Teacher Profile: Ms. Kranz
By Anthony Zuniga Coral Kranz is one of the many new teachers here at THS. Ms. Kranz moved here to THS because she lives near the school and she loves the new technology. The transition from Chino to Tustin was very easy. The students and staff here gave a warm welcome for Ms. Kranz and…
Unite, Not Divide
By Eileen Obregon and Liah Young Racism. What do you think of that word when you hear it? Does it make you think about what’s going on in your nation or does it make you cringe? Maybe it even makes you think about the actions you have been exposed to or have done yourself. Racism…
Memory Erasure
By Bryan Garcia There is no doubt that memory plays a significant role in our lives. Without the ability of memory, we cannot do simple everyday tasks like riding a bike, solving a mathematical problem, or making a sandwich. If our memory loss is so severe, we may not even recognize who we are. Memory…
Extinction Level Event, No Worries Right?
By Jair Martinez We have all heard about it before, the phenomenon that puts every living thing, especially us, in danger. It’s the reason why sea levels are rising, animals are being put in danger, and why, very soon, it could put most of the coastal areas under water. Whether we notice or not, we…
iPhone 7 Controversy
By Camille Yost and Kim Ayon To all the Apple users out there, if you’re bored of your iPhone 6 or 6s, you’re in luck because the iPhone 7 and 7 plus have been released and they are said to be the best iPhones Apple has ever created. The iPhone 7 and 7 plus come…
Trump vs Clinton: Who Will Be Our Next President?
By Antonio Nuñez and Tino Hernandez In a few months the United States will hold its elections and the people will be given the power to decide who they want leading the nation. This year the final two candidates that will race to reach the presidency are Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Without a doubt, history can…
The Rivalry on El Camino Real
By Benjamin Rodriguez On Friday, September 23 the Tillers took on the Beckman Patriots in what is known as the “El Camino Real Rivalry.” The Tillers who throttled the Patriots last year looked to do the same on this day. The Tillers did what they do best, pounding the ball down the defenses’ throats. The…
Colin Kaepernick and the Movement
By Edwin Contreras When you would sit down on a Sunday night and watch a football game what normally grabbed your attention before the game was the singer’s standout performance of the national anthem. However, Colin Kaepernick showcased a controversial performance of his own before the game had even started. It was on August 26,…
The Rainbow Flag
By Kyle Arbiola and Michael Rodillo Gay rights has been a controversial topic all throughout this country’s history. Seeing that this country is being more open-minded slowly but surely is a refreshing sight. If you were homosexual a couple hundred years back you would be prosecuted and tried, sometimes even executed in front of crowds…
Zero Tolerance for Zero Period
By: Karley Bailey and Nayeli Medina Having gone to Tustin High for almost four years now, we seniors are accustomed to the constantly changing campus and bell schedules. This constant change affects students temporarily, but eventually we adjust. Before these persistent transitions were found irrelevant, however this 2016-2017 school year has introduced a new…
World Cup of Hockey
By Ivette Barajas After a lengthy 12 year drought, the World Cup of Hockey finally made it’s long awaited return this past weekend to the shock and lovely surprise of many. Any international competition is a time of excitement, passion, and riveting patriotism. So, naturally, hockey fans all over the world are thrilled, to say…
Stranger Summer
By: Gigi Hume Ah, summer. How we all miss it. The days spent poolside, hanging out with friends, and, of course, we can’t forget those hours upon hours spent binge-watching Netflix. And knowing the increased amount of traffic the summer months bring, Netflix definitely pulled out the stops to keep its subscribers coming back for…
Ungrateful Mistakes
By Tanya Soto Stop. Take a moment and look around. We’re fully clothed, we have food in our stomachs, and we’re here…alive. It’s not until something dramatic happens in our life, that we realize the things we take for granted. Whether it’s our health, the people around us, or new opportunities we’re presented. Often times,…
FALLing Into Fashion This Fall
By James Cruz California may not be best known for having crisp autumn weather and deep orange leaves, however the fashion every year keeps coming back even stronger. With the new incoming season rolling in so very slowly from the sun bathing summer, school is now back in session and students are given the opportunity to…
The Rams Are Back
By Benjamin Rodriguez At the end of the 2015-2016 NFL season the St. Louis Rams made a big announcement: they were returning to their beloved home, the city of Los Angeles. The Rams had previously called Los Angeles home from 1946-1994. After the 1994 season in which the team went an abysmal 4-12, they packed…
iTHS Media – A Student Corporation
by Johnathon A. Froman Two years ago, two teachers, Eric Zamora and Kim Robinson, created a student-run organization to fit the needs of a school lacking in media. Zamora saw “there was a need for it at this school” and stated when he and Robinson were planning, they decided that they “wanted to create an…