Holiday season celebrated in lots of ways
December 15, 2011
“Merry Christmas!” “Santa is coming!” “What do you want for Christmas?” “When are we getting a Christmas tree?” “I love Christmas!”. Gingerbread houses, elves, wreaths, trees, sugar cookies, candy canes, Santa, reindeer, hot chocolate. Christmas is said to be the most common holiday... Read more »
For AP students, benefits of studying outweigh the stress
December 15, 2011
“I spend hours and hours studying just for one quiz,” said Charmaine Mills, a freshman in AP Human Geography, one of the 18 Advanced Placement classes available to students at Desert Vista. Mills is in three other honors classes, involved in Speech Theater and Debate, Art Club, and Latin Club. “I... Read more »
When the world seems to have run out of gift ideas
December 14, 2011 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
Many holiday shoppers have a list of people to get gifts for this season. While looking through the name it’s easy to think “with what money”. Although America is starting to climb out of their deep economic ditch holiday spending is still a matter of how heavy (or light) is the wallet. Black Friday... Read more »
Stick to it: staying committed to new resolutions
December 14, 2011 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
When the clock strikes twelve, it’s the New Year and whether you believe in the 2012 apocalypse (which still gives you a year to better yourself) or not it’s time to make changes and stick to the New Years resolutions. January represents a new slate, a clean pallet for following hearts and chasing... Read more »
New Year’s Eve: A movie to remember
December 14, 2011 • Stephanie Christensen, Reporter
Gary Marshall directed a master piece of a film; there are more stars in New Year’s Eve than there are in the night sky. From young actors who are popular among teens like Lea Michele and Zac Efron to classics like Sarah Jessica Parker and Josh Duhamel to just all around favorites such as Ashton Kutcher... Read more »
Behind the Beauty
December 14, 2011 • Amitty Tam
Amitty Tan Reporter From the looks to the poise, sophomore Sarah Engels has got it all. Born and raised in Ahwatukee, she has been selected to represent Ahwatukee in Miss Arizona Teen USA. Engels has been doing pageants since she was 10, having receiving a package in the mail asking her to participate... Read more »
Teacher life behind the scenes
December 14, 2011 • Morgan McFadden
The teachers at Desert Vista have varied lengths of time that they spend working, teaching, planning, and being involved in other school activities. Sometimes, however, the work load can get to be too much. Some teachers spend the minimal amount of time required to get their fair share of pay. Most go... Read more »
Favorite Holidays
December 14, 2011
5 fav holidays!!!!!!!! Read More →
Black Friday: Shop ’till you drop
December 14, 2011 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
America’s most hectic shopping day of the year, Black Friday, has kicked off the holiday season. So much shopping took place that not only the American but also Asian markets were boosted. A net worth of a whopping 52.4 billion dollars was dished out of society’s pocket on this day. Up 16.4% since... Read more »
DVTV 12/14/11
December 14, 2011
BROOKE: Today on this Wednesday, December 14th 2011…nerves are building this morning as many students study and cram for finals…others are taking their tests early…including band members who wait to show off what they have learned this semester BROOKE: I’m Brooke Serack thanks for joining us…this... Read more »
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