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 »
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 »
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 »
All together for the last time
April 19, 2012 • Amitty Tam, Reporter
Thursday, April 5th was filled with cheers and screams as Desert Vista’s class of 2012 celebrated their last pep assembly with the rest of the school. They kicked off the assembly by checking up with the boys and girls varsity tennis teams. After listening to tennis captains talk about their outstanding... 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 »
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 »
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