Eating like a teenager
March 19, 2012 • Kristin Notah, Reporter
Eating like a teenager Most teenagers like to eat food that isn’t always good for them, yet they still continue to eat it. Yeah its good, but its not good for your body. Why do young adults do this? Teenagers are more likely to eat junk food than eat an actual meal and this is the problem with it.... Read more »
The Battle of the Books vs. Movies!
March 19, 2012
This debate has been around since Hollywood started making best- selling books into blockbuster movies. Everyone talks about it and everyone has a different opinion: Books or the movie version of the books? Mega- popular books like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Twilight by Stephanie Meyers have been... Read more »
Teens compare and contrast different social networking sites
March 19, 2012
“I don’t like Facebook, but I have one because I have friends,” said freshman Erica Sanders. The top social networking site on the web today As of last year, 500,000,000 people are on. The ability to like pages, photos, and applications is just another unique and very usable system available there. Celebrities... Read more »
Starstruck: Celebrities impact the daily lives of students
March 19, 2012
From Robert Downey Jr.’s comedic style, Justin Bieber’s hair, Demi Lovato’s voice, and to Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard’s tattooed muscles, famous people have a huge impact on teenagers’ styles, writing and inspiring their career path. “My favorite celebrity is Justin Bieber because he... Read more »
Academic dedication in high school
March 6, 2012 • Maddie Nichols, Reporter
Academics are the main purpose for a student to attend school. Some scholars, through their focus, natural capabilities, and ultimate goals, are able to reach high grade point averages without overworking themselves to do so. Some students, however, must work a little harder to reach their dream grades.... Read more »
More students choosing studying over surfing this summer
February 11, 2012
By Michelle Borbon Summer school used to be the jail kids were forced into when their Algebra grade slipped down to a D over the school year; it meant extra work and less time to relax. Good grades were rewarded by long summers of hanging out at the pool and generally doing nothing. But times are changing... Read more »
Too Tired
February 10, 2012 • Jillian Biddle, Reporter
With everything teenagers do (including texting, browsing face book, and trudging through pile after pile of homework) sleeping is rarely a top priority. Yet getting enough sleep is one of the most important tasks of the adolescent. Skipping sleep can lead to serious issues, and pulling all-nighters... Read more »
Change is in the air
February 8, 2012 • Amitty Tam, reporter
By Amitty Tam It looks like current juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are going to have full schedules until they graduate due to the new graduation requirements in the state of Arizona. Luckily for seniors this year, they have not changed for them. Starting with the class of 2013, juniors, 23 credits... Read more »
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 »
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