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 »
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 »
Conditioning changes lives one day at a time
May 14, 2012
By: Kristine Anigwe ,reporter Summer may seem like a good time to take a break from the rigors of the classroom, but it can be the best time of the year for an athlete to concentrate on getting healthier and stronger for the season. “Training needs to be required in every athlete’s daily routine,”... 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 »
Long and unnecessary or safe and needed?
April 4, 2012 • Amitty Tam, Reporter
As everyone knows, if a student ever wishes to bring a friend/date from another school to one of Desert Vista’s school dances, a guest pass is required before you enter the dance. The process of getting a guest pass approved is long and complicated, as many students would describe it. First, you need... Read more »
Fundraising, put in the hands of teenage students
April 3, 2012 • Maddie Nichols, Reporter
There are nearly 1,000 students that participate in school sports year-round. However, with participating in these clubs comes the need to raise money for athletic gear, wardrobe, and other team necessities. In order for enough supporting funds to be raised, participants are asked to raise money themselves... Read more »
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 »
How to lose a guy in 10 days
March 22, 2012 • Stephanie Christensen
A step-by-step guide on what NOT to do when trying to get your crush to ask you on a date. Have you ever wondered what will make a guy turn his head and quickly walk away? Sometimes landing your man is tricky business, so here are a few tips. This article is inspired by the movie How to lose a guy... Read more »
Teaming up for group projects poses positives and negatives
March 19, 2012
By Nathaly Silvestre The infamous school projects are either individual or in groups. Most of the time you have a choice to go solo or in a team. I like working in groups because I feel like everyone contributes and we all work as a team,” said Tori Dixon. Some perks to working in a group are that... Read more »
We “DIG” Coach Tolman
March 19, 2012
By Kristine Anigwe Why do you coach volleyball? “I coach volleyball because it’s a great sport to play and its fun. I have been coaching volleyball for 9 seasons.” Do you like coaching the girls or boys better? “I would have to say the boys because boys are more athletic, stronger, they hit the... Read more »
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