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 »
Food Fights in Our Countries Mess-Hall, D.C
December 9, 2011
By Connor Gutman The latest food fight in our governments mess-hall, D.C., Is a law blocking new regulations of tomato paste, potatoes and salt in school meals. What’s getting peoples attention is that the amount of sauce contained in a pizza slice is enough to qualify as a “serving” of... Read more »
Movie Night and future hopes
December 4, 2011 • Kendra Donohoe
by Kendra Donohoe The buttery smell of popcorn fills the audience, and eagerly awaiting students sit in their cars, set up chairs, and face the big screen on Movie Night. After raising money through different activities, and having... Read more »
Creative breakfast for Christmas break
December 2, 2011 • Stephanie Christensen, reporter
Waking up on the Christmas morning, the five senses kick in. Starting with the sights, smells, and noises of the holiday. The waft of homemade cinnamon rolls, delicious casseroles, and sweet pastries slips under the crack of the bedroom door. “We just usually eat whatever is left over from Christmas... Read more »
Tackle finals before they tackle you
November 30, 2011 • Maddie Nichols, Reporter
As the semester speeds to its end, students prepare for finals in their own ways, each using numerous different strategies. Here are 10 different tips to increase efficient studying and to help make studying easier as a whole: Plan study sessions with friends and classmates, only if appropriate. Try... Read more »
The November issue becomes good read
November 29, 2011 • Lotus Rogers, Reporter
By: Lotus Rogers Staff Writer Extra! Extra! For yet the second time this year, the journalism class has come out with another issue of The View. The November issue has perceived a common, reoccurring theme of giving and excitement from students before the end of the year. This issue contained articles... Read more »
Spending can’t subsidize savory
November 10, 2011 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter
By Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter Students pay a lot of cash daily for their meals, and most are reluctant to buy due to current prices. Jackson Clithero sits down for lunch every day to a soda, an Arby, fries, and two Hostess chocolate cup cakes. There is never a thought of deviation from the norm in his mind. “It’s... Read more »
Teens Celebrate All Hallows Eve
October 27, 2011 • Jillian Biddle, Reporter
The older students get, usually the less inclined they are to dress up like a unicorn and go ring doorbells asking for candy. Unless, they really love getting pillowcases, filling them with goodies and dressing up like a ninja turtle. When people have gone through a few Halloween nights, they might want... Read more »
Political future in the hands of teen voters
October 4, 2011 • Jillian Biddle, Reporter
Awareness to current society judgment calls are being made. Knowledge of economics is not purely helpful for adulthood, but important for teens who will be of voting age. It is vital that all people, as responsible Americans know what and how things are happening around us. The American economy... Read more »
DV Goes Green
October 4, 2011 • Amitty Tam, Reporter
This spring, the staff will team up with students and parents to bring the desert right here on campus. Mrs. Josephine Levy, the sophomore counselor, will coordinate with parent Susan Norton, to plan and construct a Heritage Garden in the empty space by the cafeteria and the gym. The garden will feature... Read more »
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