Seeing beyond the surface is best way to break stereotypes
May 14, 2012
By Sujin Seo All blondes are bimbos. All Asians have genius IQs. All black people are involved in gangs. White people can’t dance. Muslims are terrorists. Fat people have no self-control. Sound familiar? Every one of us encounters stereotypes daily and some of us are naive enough to... Read more »
Outta Here! Seniors ready to say hello to wherever they go next
May 14, 2012 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Staff Writer
Times change, people change, faces change, attitudes change, and now, for Desert Vista’s seniors, they’re getting a scenery change. The graduating class of 2012 will be spreading themselves not only across the state, but also across the nation. Results are back with acceptance to universities (including... Read more »
Hot and not for summer
May 14, 2012 • Natalie Marsh and Jordan Trout, Staff Writers
Hot: Bandeau Bras: Now you can be promiscuous and adorable too! Sleep: You are now back in a relationship with your bed. Enjoy. Ray Ban sunglasses: Even the knock offs are cute. Thrifting: Now you can buy cheap and get the cutest stuff. Nautical: Now we can wear pirate merchandise and not look like Jack... Read more »
Seniors believe sentimental value is important
May 14, 2012 • Orion Healan, Reporter
Jerseys, class rings, Grad Night, and letterman jackets make up the handful of expenses seniors have the option of buying before graduation. They are relatively high in cost compared to the other expenses of high school, as the individual costs range from about $50 to about $200. Students ask themselves... Read more »
Raising money with the little you have
May 14, 2012
By:Kristine Anigwe Fund-raising is one of the basic foundations of a student’s high school experience. Once in your life you have to ask a neighbor to help you, either by supporting your team or an extracurricular activity. Knocking on the door in the heavy sun is worth it because in the end, you end... Read more »
We Run Tukee
May 14, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Staff Writer
By: Lotus Rogers Reporter From Harvard to the University of Phoenix Stadium, we not only dominate Arizona in terms of academic success, but travel great distances to be one of the best in the nation. DV is one of the top ranked schools across the country, and if not the best choice in Arizona.... Read more »
The empty pockets of students
May 14, 2012 • Connor Gutman, Staff Writer
Driving is something many students do every day without much thought. They also pay car insurance regularly, pump dozens of dollars in gas into their tanks, pay for repairs, oil changes, and many more expenses without a lot of thought as to the end cost. It is estimated that the average person drives... Read more »
A building to undergo STEAMY changes for next year
May 7, 2012 • Michelle Borbon, Reporter
A new door has opened for Freshman Katelyn Miyasaki, one of the most passionate biology students at Desert Vista. For the girl who wants to know all there is to know about cells and DNA structure, a new state of the art biotechnology lab in the A building marks the start of a new and more extensive... Read more »
Small Groups for the Big World
April 24, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Reporter
By: Lotus Rogers Staff Writer Although you may not hear much about them, they are there…and having one heck of a fun time learning: The foreign language clubs. “German club has been a bit low key this year with about 10 members but has been a place to socialize and connect with others... Read more »
Giving back while sitting back; how to raise money by eating ice cream
April 16, 2012 • Connor Gutman, reporter
One way that students are raising money for a cause important to them is by getting restaurants and other businesses to sponsor their events. Many restaurants offer “restaurant night” as a way to start fundraisers. Here’s how it works: On a night you choose, the restaurant will give... Read more »
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