“They call me a miracle”
December 13, 2010 • Roseana Cruz
Before the miracle, there was an ordinary eighth grade girl named Arianna Ruiz riding around Ahwatukee with her brother. Thirteen year old Ruiz sat in the passenger seat as brother AJ, 17 at the time, made a left-hand turn at the intersection of Pecos Road and 40th Street. The passenger side of their... Read more »
Teens 4 Jeans
December 13, 2010 • Melissa Dean
The chilly weather is catching up to us. People are ditching the shorts and tank-tops for sweaters, mittens, and jeans. For those who are less fortunate, affording warm clothes, especially jeans, is a problem. Not to worry! Key Club is starting a jean drive called “Teens 4 Jeans”. The purpose... Read more »
All I Want For Christmas…
December 13, 2010 • Melissa Dean
Fifty years ago, the holidays were celebrated the same way they are now. With gifts, the gathering of families, and a time to celebrate. But as the years have changed, the evolution of holidays have changed for better and for worse. Back then, the holidays were about homemade gifts and family gatherings.... Read more »
“I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles”
December 13, 2010 • Nicole Salsburg
The troubles of teenagers: we get called names, we call others names, and everything in our life becomes so crucial. What we wear, how we speak, and what we look like all become a key part of our social status. Bullied because of differences happens in every school. However, bullying is not just verbal.... Read more »
Running to a Healthier You
December 10, 2010
For the athletes whose sports are not in season, staying in shape for the spring season comes back around is not as difficult as one might think. The number one thing someone needs to work on during an off-season is running. Keeping those muscular legs from getting squishy is of utmost importance. Running... Read more »
Soccer Cuts
December 10, 2010 • reporter
“I actually thought I was going to make JV, maybe even varsity but I ended up not making either,” said an anonymous girl who was cut from the soccer team. She’s not the only one Ho was disappointed at the results on the roster. Many girls were cut from the JV and varsity teams this year. Over 50... Read more »
Working hard or hardly working?
December 10, 2010
With the economy in the dumps, money is hard to come by. For some students, it’s as easy as, “Hey mom, can I have 10 dollars?” But for others, money comes at a price: getting a job. Whether it is Burger King or Kohls, high school students are notorious for filling employers with applications. Not... Read more »
All Time Low – Band of the Week
December 10, 2010
DVTV 12/10/10
December 10, 2010 • News Crew
REBECCA: I’m Rebecca Caswell ELENA: I’m Elena Mendoza… Thanks for joining us…this is DVTV. REBECCA: Please stand for the pledge. (SOT) ELENA: Today is Friday, December 10th, 2010. REBECCA: Come out this tonight to turn Mt. Pointe‘s gym into a Thunderstorm of blue! It is a “blue-out”... Read more »
Economic Summit Debate
December 10, 2010


