So many lines, so little time
April 3, 2012 • Natalie Marsh, Reporter
Imagine sitting in class, waiting for the period to slowly end. You can hear your stomach growling, signaling its urge for food. You spend the class period looking back and forth at the clock, waiting for the bell to ring when finally it does. You rush out the door, not looking back to see if anything... Read more »
Delicious donuts cause disdain among the masses
April 3, 2012 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter
Students chow down on the savory and sweet offerings of Renaissance club, as a celebration of their academic success. By Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter In a perfect world, fairness is optimal. Utopian societies provide equal benefits to everybody within, and all are treated as one entity. However,... Read more »
The years may fade, but memories will last: DV grad night
April 3, 2012 • Olivia Ream, Reporter
Grad Night is approaching again and all the seniors are excited. Ready to escape high school and leap into college, the senior class is getting ready for one of their biggest nights this year. A fun filled and sentimental night for all, the seniors will be able to reminisce one last night with close... Read more »
Why not walk to find a cure?
April 3, 2012 • Jordan Trout, Reporter/Staff Writer
By Jordan Trout In mid-April one of the biggest events of the year at home of the Thunder is about to roll in. Both guys and girls all across Ahwatukee are getting prepared for one of the biggest events of the year, held at our own stadium: Relay for Life. Relay For Life, or also known as relay, is... Read more »
Carolyn Rath talks scholarships
April 2, 2012
By Sujin Seo The Executive Women International Scholarship is a grant given to outstanding young women who acheived great acedemic success. It rewards a minimum of $500 to these women but an average of $2,000. With more than 700 applicants to choose from, Carolyn Rath is one of the lucky women... Read more »
Passionate Spanish teacher blazes up the Diablo Awards
March 30, 2012 • Michelle Borbon, Staff Writer
Last weekend, foreign language teacher Dr. Linda Peairs received the Acheivement Award at the Annual Diablo Teacher Awards. Peairs has taught Honors Spanish 5-6, AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature for 10 years at Desert Vista and an additional 10 years at the college level. The prestigious... Read more »
Thunder Strikes at Harvard, Massachusetts!
March 19, 2012 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter
Before even the break of dawn, the Thunder’s very own Speech, Theatre, and Debate Company was already up and active as they all congregated at Sky Harbor at 4:30 am. January 17th was a day of massive travel for over 70 members of the team as they took to the skies to travel across the country.... Read more »
Setting trends at young age
March 19, 2012 • Carressa Baguindo, Reporter
What do most teenagers like do in their free time? Well, besides watching TV and texting, most like to shop! There’s so much to do at the mall whether it’s with friends, that special someone, or your family. But what do teenagers really do there? “I go to the mall to hang out with friends if... Read more »
Violence in Silence
March 19, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Staff Writer
By: Lotus Rogers Reporter Fifteen percent of teens that are bullied every year, and either think about or commit suicide. They feel that life is too hard because of the bully’s relentless strikes through either humiliating words or physical violence. Luckily, Desert Vista has had no severe... Read more »
DV’s Got Talent
March 19, 2012
By Michelle Borbon The audience oohed and awed Friday, March 2nd as 15 brave souls graced the stage in DV’s talent show. The lights were shining, the auditorium was filled, and the talented performers sat in the wings, some nervous and some excited. This year’s Talent Show was run by Sophomore Student... Read more »
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