Everything you need to know about YouTube
March 19, 2012
“Nyan Cat”… “Charlie bit my finger”… “Double dream hands”… “Jenna marbles”… “Kingsley”… “Fred”… and so many more. These online sensations all started out on one site: YouTube. Chad Hurley,... Read more »
In two places at once
March 19, 2012
With tennis season starting, eager athletes, training under the hot sun, are anxious to start their season. Softball and baseball, which are great ways to get active and make lifelong friends, have started as well as baseball already having a few games tucked under its belt. Track, one of the most popular... Read more »
When the strings play
February 9, 2012
Chamber has been hard at work all year in learning how to play difficult and beautiful songs for the public. By Stephanie Christensen On Friday February 3rd, the Chamber Orchestra 7-8 put on their black dresses, suits, and bowties. They headed to the Marriott Hotel for the 2012 Arizona Music Educators... Read more »
Crazy for Champions
December 1, 2011
By Kameron Ryals and Sydney Barendrick Music, excitement, and loud cheers and screams filled the air at Desert Vista’s second spirit assembly of the year on Wednesday the 30th during second period. Not only were the fall season sports teams presented, but their victories and championships were awarded... Read more »
Mac Miller concert review
December 1, 2011
Mac Miller recently visited Phoenix on his Blue Slide Park tour on November 11th. Many students are fans of the popular rapper and had been anticipating his arrival. Chase Wedding, a freshman that attended the concert said “It was so sick, it was the chillest concert ever, I totally suggest catching... Read more »
Deserved recognition
November 28, 2011
By Sujin Seo The Thunder Marching Band has endured much – six hour practices, waking up at 4:45 every morning, eating Poptarts and apple juice during first period for breakfast – all to be the best they can be. After all that effort, their triumph in winning the State Championship for the... Read more »
Giving Back
November 28, 2011 • Jordan Trout, Staff Writer
By Jordan Trout With holidays around the corner and gifts for loved ones now coming into thought, residents of Ahwatukee are having a race to the finish to buy their gifts fast and first. Boys trying to get the cutest teddy bears and necklaces for their girls, parents trying to find out hints about what... Read more »
Girls on the run
November 21, 2011 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
From first glance Brooklynn Christofis looks like a quiet girl with big eyes behind her glasses. Her modest demeanor would never reveal her to be the fastest third grader at Esperanza Elementary School. She happens to be the daughter of Desert Vista’s Cross Country, Coach C and his wife Shawna Christofis... Read more »
Featured Athlete- Carter Macey
November 21, 2011 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
carter macey, junior- cross country Weight:150 lbs Fastest 5k: 15:51 What’s the best feeling about running?: I like the feeling when I’m done, its so satisfying. Everyone thinks running is insane, why do you run?: I don’t know why I run honestly, I’m good at it and it could possibly get me... Read more »
Bow to the Royalty
November 10, 2011 • Kendra Donohoe
The Homecoming events hit it big. From an exciting win by the football team to the outdoor dance in the courtyard, students cheered, screamed, danced and partied the entire weekend. Just as the announcement of royalty came, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared into the crowd, waiting. Two... Read more »
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