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 extra money from shirts, Student Council held the first movie night showing “Remember the Titans” on a 50 x 50 foot screen.

             Student body vice president Hayley Schwartz said it was a good first effort, but hopes for a bigger audience next time.

            “It actually went really well. The screen was … HUGE,” she said. “We didn’t have a ton of people there because there was a U of A, ASU game, but next time we’re expecting a huge turn out.”

            As students got up and down from their seats and cars, student council directed them where to go, and showed guests where to get popcorn, water, and other movie night snacks.

            Teacher Mrs. Crystal McKenna, who helped run move night, said that maybe there weren’t as many students because not enough students knew about the event.

            “Next time we hope to be able to advertise a little bit more,” she said. “We were a little bit limited on getting approval from the district ahead of time, so we hope to advertise more and get people more interested in it.”

            McKenna said inviting more people is the key.

            “Maybe we can invite more of the community, and the middle schools and stuff like that; make it more of a community drive instead of just Desert Vista.”

            McKenna discussed that advertising throughout the community and getting sponsors could help the school raise more money for future movie nights. This first time the school lost more money than they spent.

“We just usually eat whatever is left over from Christmas eve dinner then we open presents and watch the parade,” Tracy Chung said.
Having leftovers from the night before is a wonderful tradition, but why not have something more sweet and full of savory flavor in the morning? There are so many traditional breakfasts for any winter holiday; creative recipes are everywhere.

“My family has a tradition of eating coffee cake on Christmas morning,” said Stephanie Miller, a freshman. “I love waking up to the smell of cinnamon.”
Here are some ideas for a delicious breakfast on Christmas morning:

Pancakes:

   The options for these are endless. Chocolate chip, blueberry, banana, whole wheat, pumpkin, syrup-drenched, cranberry, even apple pancakes are easy and delicious to whip up on Christmas morning. Whether from a box, package, or made from scratch, pancakes make a great Christmas breakfast.

(Belgium waffles, regular waffles, and crepes are also delicious.)

Crumb cake:

Coffee, crumb, cinnamon, and marble tea loaf cakes may not make the healthiest breakfast, but they do make a savory one.

Honey and biscuits:

  Honey and warm biscuits are a simple and delicious way to start Christmas morning. Fresh baked biscuits with melted butter and a light drizzle of honey can make any morning feel more cozy.

Donuts:

  Yes, donuts may not be the crazy-recipe route but they are definitely hard to resist. Sweet and full of sugar, frosting, or sprinkles, not only are they a cheap and easy alternative to spending an hour whipping something up, but they still have the sugar to brighten the morning.

Danishes and pastries:

  Blueberry, strawberry, cherry, apple, cheese, chocolate, and raspberry danishes; cinnamon rolls, Elephant Ear pastries, cookies, and more– there are loads of opportunities for a fantastic holiday breakfast.

For recipes and more ideas, check out this website:

  http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/christmas/breakfastbrunch/

1. Plan study sessions with friends and classmates, only if appropriate. Try to steer away from only studying with friends that you normally spend time with, because we all know this may lead to more slacking off and less studying. Try to include peers from all different groups, but attempt to keep the amount of people to maximum of 10-15.
2. Go into the workroom at lunch for extra review with the teacher. Often times they are willing to help students who want go the extra mile to succeed. It is easy to then ask teachers questions that may not pertain to class that day or questions that may seem “stupid.”
3. Create your own test and make an answer key to give to a friend. Have them do the same for you. After taking the test, discuss answers with your partner. If you disagree and cannot come to an answer, don’t be afraid to go to the teacher for help.
4. Find ways to reduce stress from family and friends. Find a secluded, quiet place to do homework and study. Make sure all electronics are removed from the space so that they cannot disturb the peace and quiet. Stay focused, it is easier to turn on a television screen than to open a cold and hard textbook.
5. Refrain from eating while studying. When you eat and study, your brain has to concentrate on doing two tasks. Material will be easier to understand when it is given complete and undivided attention.
6. Study before going to sleep. Science proves that sleeping directly after studying help to understand and retain knowledge more efficiently.
7. Take a shower or bath after studying for any amount of time. Bathing can help to loosen up muscles and help the brain become more receptive to tough ideas. This can help calm your nerves and release stress of a test.
8. Try teaching the material to someone else. If you understand it enough to be able to teach it to someone else in depth, it is clear you understand the topic very well. Doing this helps make your brain retain important points of the lesson, and helps the brain retain specific details.
9. Ask your teacher for extra practice problems. Attempt half of the problems with notes and half without notes.
10. Pace yourself when studying. The human brain is not capable of retaining three hours of crammed material. Take frequent breaks and switch the topic that is being studied every half hour.

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 about charities, national events, fads, social networking, and the grand homecoming week. From the hot and sweaty locker rooms, to the mindless behavior review, it is sure to be a good read for students.

“Our November issue was definitely better than the October one,” said View writer, Sydney Barendrick. “I feel that we put alot more effort into this one.” The Crew has worked hard to produce the issue, and are hopeful that they can be more punctual with the next one.

“Yes, we could be more prepared, and be expecting a deadline,” said Barendrick.

The student couldn’t agree more with the newspaper staff.

“They did really well this time,” said Hanna Crews. “It was more on time, and they had more interesting and timely articles.”

Articles such as Hot and Sweaty, the Secret Life of a Diabetic Teenager, and of course, the Homecoming center spread, were obviously the big hits for readers around campus.

“I personally liked the Mindless Behavior review,” said Crews. “It was very fun and easy to read and great information. My friends thought it was good as well. I am definitely looking forward to the December issue because they always have holiday stuff in there”.

Students are excited for the next issue which is set to have a theme of different holidays celebrated by different religions around the world.

“On the December issue, we will have lots of different cultures and holidays that apply to many of the students.” Barendrick said .

But that is just the center spread.

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 tasty stuff,” said Clithero, a freshman, “and not too expensive to buy. It’s enough to eat and it’s satisfying to taste. I’m not sure what else I could ask for besides that.”

Satisfactory is enough to keep some students content, but others have much higher standards for their meals. Some students even bring their lunch every day, rather than buy from the cafeteria, such as Nik Singh, another freshman.

“I bring my lunch daily to avoid waiting in long lines, avoid paying for meals, and mainly so that I can have what I want when I want it. While the cafeteria may be varied somewhat, it’s not enough to suit every mood,” Singh said.

While thousands of students may pour into the cafeteria daily, it is only hunger that drives them. Some students are content with current school food, though most admit it is not their favorite and long for more variety.

Wide varieties of chips, more Mexican food, more choices from the Arby’s cart, and more salad options have been requested, among other food items. John Duncan  is also an advocate for change.

“I don’t think the food here is varied enough,” said Duncan, a freshman.  “For instance, tacos would be a great addition, specifically Taco Bell. I’m sure other items can be added to, but the current stuff is not enough.”

While these foods may be requested, they are not economically friendly for Tempe Union to buy on a regular basis. Currently only Arby’s, Rice Bowls, Pizza, deli items, and a slew of Mexican food choices are available for purchase as main entrée items on a regular basis.

No matter the expense, students still hope for more food choices. At the moment, though, the school district simply cannot afford the requested culinary delights.

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 to mix it up. Other events going on when the wicked break lose call more attention to some than the old tradition of trick or treating. What are DV students doing for Halloween?

“I really want to go to a haunted house some time,” said Tori Lapre, a freshman. “But, I think I’m just going to stay home and watch scary movies with a couple friends this year.”

Haunted houses such as Chamber of Fear and The NEST may be more enjoyable to teens all over Phoenix. Going to parties like Doomtown, where people indulge in classic apple cider, as well as play several games, is festive enough to others. Either way most kids have ample opportunity around town to satisfy their evil proclivities.

But some high school students still prefer to carry out tradition, and have an undying desire to get free candy from neighbors. Freshman Madi Wilson said that she goes to trick or treat neighbors, not for any sentimental Hallows Even tradition, but purely for the treats.

Even people in their late twenties, are likely to be trick or treating around. Some would rather not see a six-foot, twenty seven year old guy in a ladybug outfit asking “trick or treat?” at their doorstep. Others might actually enjoy it. Alas, some students may never resist the temptation to go out and search for gumdrops, and all other allusive favored treats door to door, regardless of age.

It is vital that all people, as responsible Americans know what and how things are happening around us. The American economy is in trouble; it’s important that students begin to pay more attention to world issues as the future voters.

   It simply is because some students perceive they are uninflected by anything that rocks the foundation of the economy, and that such things are out of the hands of people so silenced within the system. As this is the case, teens need to know that there is a reason to know where we are headed and what people are currently doing to change the system.

   “It’s important teens know what is going on around the world because one day they are going to be able to vote,” said Rose Marion in student services. “They need to know how the world is going to be run.”

   As a result of not being able to vote, there is an apathetic mind set from young students overall, excluding teens involved in clubs like the debate team or economics classes. The economy is failing. Where the US will be in ten years is a mystery; the few that care cannot lead everyone.

   “I’m just not that interested in politics, it’s not like a priority to me,” said Tori Lapre, a freshman.

    Not all registered citizens end up taking an active part in the democracy we live in. The voter turnout, which is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in elections, has decreased over the years. This portrays that even when teens are allowed to vote, most simply do not.

    Currently, the voter turnout is 38 percent in the US. Behind countries such as Australia, which stands at a leading recent rate of 96 percent.

   When future voters will begin to care is unclear. Though citizens become eligible voters in America, the situations this nation gets into are some students may never want to take part in the change.

The garden will feature benches and many interesting plants including Desert Willows, Yellow Bells, and Eremophilas.  Students with Levy will plant all these plants and more.  Benches will also be in the Garden, they will be painted and decorated with the help of the ceramics classes.

Although administration and the district have already approved the plan, the garden will cost of about 10,000 dollars. Many clubs and organizations have already signed up to sponsor this, including The Renaissance Club, The Key Club, Thundermedia, and DV Volleyball.  Each organization will be covering the cost of one bench in the garden.

” I’m hoping it will create an attractive seating area for students and staff,” said Levy. She also hopes the garden will create a serenity, practicality, and community on campus. If the grants and all the money are collected in time, the project is set to start this spring.