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El Rancho High School Volume 66. Issue 5 [Link]

Nightwatch was a Collings returns to the Ranch as vice principal

must-watch By Franky Leon
El Rodeo Staff Writer

El Rancho welcomed
it’s new vice principal Mr.
Charles “Chuck” Collings at the
schools most recent assembly
Mr. Collings is an El Rancho
alumni. Collings, who graduated
in 1972 was part of boys’ Council,
senate, varsity football, and wres-
tling. “High School was one of
the best times of my life because
I was involved in a lot of things.”
After graduating high school,
Collings went on to two dif-
ferent universities. “I started at
Whitworth College in Spokane,
Washington then transferred to
Lead actors Sophia Flores and University of California San Di-
Tony Cortez as Elaine and her ego. I got my degree in 1978
husband. then got my masters in sculp-
By Emily Lopez ture. It’s what I wanted to do”
El Rodeo Staff Writer “When I was at UCSD I
had worked with a prominent
El Rancho’s Advanced sculptor. He had a crew of work-
Drama Department put on ers and I was fortunate enough to
their first production of the be chosen to go with him and his Back from retirement, Collings enjoys his time back at the Ranch. Photo by Franky Leon
year, the suspenseful thriller, family to southern Switzerland to
Nightwatch in the Little The- produce a body of work for one of a short time followed by taking on a.m. “ I commute once a week and hopes to finish his art studio
ater from December 12-16. his galleries. It was my first trip the role of assistant principal at El stay in Airbnb’s for the time I’m in within the next couple of months.
The play kept the audi- out of the country,” Collings said. Rancho for 5 years. Then, in early Pico Rivera. It’s always nice to go Collings is amazed by the
ence on their toes. Nightwatch During his time in Switzer- 2009, I was principal at the adult home after a long week of work.” amount of friendliness in the
is a captivating drama encased land, he continued to work on his school.” Before becoming vice In his free time, He enjoys school.“The students are the most
with murder, affairs, and de- art. Collings liked creating art so principal this year, Collings had spending his time with his wife friendly people and aren’t afraid
ception. Sophia Flores took much that he went back to school actually retired five months prior, Tine, pronounced as Tina. The to strike up a conversation, the
on the lead role as Elaine. to pursue a master in fine art at the but when he was presented with couple met while Collings was students makes you feel comfort-
“Considering this was my University of Colorado in Boulder the opportunity to become vice living in Denmark and have been able.” What Collings really likes
first lead, I was both excited and before moving to Denmark where principal he felt it was an honor married for over 25 years. He about El Rancho is that the stu-
nervous knowing that I was about he lived and taught art for 5 years. to assist the school in any way he enjoys reading but doesn’t read dents and staff all feel like a big
to take on the responsibility of Since the late 1990’s could. “Who wouldn’t want to re- enough to his liking. His idea family. “You can’t find that any-
leading the play,” says Flores. Collings has worked within the El turn to their alma mater?” he said. of relaxing revolves a around where else.” He finds personal
“I knew the role of Elaine Rancho district. “I’ve been in the Mr. Collings is a person of golf a couple times a week. meaning and satisfaction through
had many elements that needed district for a little over 21 years. dedicated to his job. Collings As of right now, he is working his “team” interactions with his
to be portrayed in order for the For eight years I was teaching stu- lives near the desert, La Quinta to on establishing his art studio fellow staff members. His pur-
story to be captivating, so I was dents with special needs and then be exact. He drives leaving at 4:30 at his house and has been for pose is to help out in any way pos-
determined to better myself with I became a dean for El Rancho for a.m and arrives roughly around 7 the past five months. Collings sible during his time at El Rancho.
each rehearsal,” says Flores.
Being a part of so many or-
ganizations, Flores had a lot on
El Rancho to host Los Angeles County Decathlon competitions
her plate. “To prevent myself from pal of Curriculum, in order to
getting overwhelmed, I organized develop and perfect their speech
my time to help me memorize my ideas, and have simulated the im-
lines in an appropriate time frame promptu and interview portions
so that I would be able to work on countless times this week, staying
character development,” she says. until 6 P.M. in B105 to practice.
“Also, the support from “We’ve been staying after
the other characters helped me school and teaching each other
push through when we had a everything. We even came to
rough rehearsal,” says Flores. school to practice during winter
Although this was her first break,” says Kayla Perez, junior.
lead role, Sophia Flores por- For many of the Don de-
trayed Elaine exceptionally. cathletes, it will be their first
Flores says, “Elaine has time ever experiencing what
different dimensions and it competition is like. Most of
was a challenge to adapt the the team is comprised of new-
different emotions she went bies, and only three of its mem-
through. I think it was an amaz- bers have any experience.
ing experience to play a person But, that doesn’t make
that much different from me.” them any less prepared.
None of this could have Sebastian Carcano, senior,
been done without the award- says, “I personally have prac-
Members of the team at Montebello High School’s scrimmage in November Photo by Mr. Retana
winning drama teacher, Mr. Wal- ticed my speech and impromptu
By Aleksey Soto
sick, who directed the production. in the mirror. I believe if we
El Rodeo Staff Writer portions of the competition. ence, Art, Music, and Science,
If you loved the perfor- The event is only the first will be tested on February 3rd. bring our A game we can do
mance, don’t miss out on the El Rancho will be host- day of competitions. The de- Currently, El Rancho’s Di- very well, and even go to state.”
spring musical, Sugar, com- ing the Los Angeles County cathletes will only compete in vision 1 decathletes are working Although you won’t be
ing up later this semester. Or if Academic Decathlon competi- Interview and Speech, the lat- hard to make sure that Interview able to cheer them on this Satur-
you would like to take part in tions on Saturday, January 27th. ter consisting of both a pre- skills are up to par and that they day, be sure to make it on Feb-
the musical, auditions will be Around 40 schools all across pared speech and an impromptu feel comfortable speaking in front ruary 3rd to support your Aca-
held in the Little Theater, K101, the county will gather to com- speech. The other subjects, Math- of people. They’ve met with Mrs. demic Decathlon team during the
from January 30 to February 2. pete in the Interview and Speech ematics, Literature, Social Sci- Chavez-Diaz, Assistant Princi- Super Quiz in the main gym!
El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Jan. 26, 2018

OPINION
New Marijuana Law for Californians
rules that must be followed. ticipate in community service.
Ready for Valentine’s?
A random list of
Most of the rules are simple, If anyone is selling marijuana
romantic novels
such as no smoking allowed in without a license, it’s punishable
in the ERHS library
public areas and no smoking by up to six months in a county
while driving. Another law is jail, a fine up to $500, or both. •••••••••••••••
that businesses selling alcohol Cannabis will be taxed The Unexpected Everything by
or tobacco cannot sell cannabis. 15 percent for retail price with Morgan Matson
The reason marijuana is exceptions for certain medical Something In Between by Me-
now legal is that it helps people in marijuana sales and cultivation. lissa de la Cruz
different ways. In fact, cancer pa- Because of this, growers who The Boy Recession by Flynn
tients who undergo chemotherapy process cannabis will tax $9.25 Meaney
use cannabis in order to prevent per ounce for the flowers and The Anatomical Shape Of A
nausea and vomiting. Marijuana $2.75 per ounce for the leaves. Heart by Jenn Bennett
can also help with poor appe- From a once frowned upon The Difference Between You
The states shaded legally allow the sell and purchase of marijuana. tites, sleeping problems, sei- substance to, according to Addic-
And Me by Madeleine George
was passed on January 1st that zure disorders, and plenty more. tion Center, the third most popular
By Bridget Martinez Boy Meets Boy by David Levi-
allows anyone at the age of 21 Having cannabis legalized drug in the United States, canna-
El Rodeo Staff Writer than
years or older to use and process includes penalties for under- bis is now legal and helping ease
California residents over marijuana. Although they are able age users. If someone under the the problems of the unfortunate. Forever by Judy Blume
the age of 21 are now legally able to process cannabis, the buy limit age of 21 is caught partaking in The medical research on canna- Hello, Goodbye, And Every-
to smoke and grow marijuana. is 8.5 grams of marijuana and 8 the use, or possession, of mari- bis is increasing with positive re- thing In Between by Jennifer E.
After over seven million voters grams of concentrated marijuana juana, they are required to attend sults, but we’ll just have to wait Smith
voted yes on Proposition 64, a law Like every law, there are a drug education class and par- and see where its progress leads. Why We Broke Up by Daniel
Handler
Golden Globes 2018: A protest against sexual harassment and abuse When Dimple Met Rishi by
By Fatima Lopez issues that are plaguing Holly-
Sandhya Menon
El Rodeo Staff Writer wood and the rest of the world.
Ironically enough, many Kiss Crush Collide by Christina
male nominees and winners have Meredith
The 75th Annual Golden
Globe Awards were not only a time been accused of abuse and sexual The Education Of Margot San-
of celebration in the movie mak- misconduct themselves and no- chez by Lilliam Rivera
ing industry, but they were also a body had anything to say about The Bane Chronicles by Cas-
wake-up call to many in regards to it. Christian Slater and Gary Old- sandra Clare
sexual harassment and assault in man have both been accused of It’s Our Prom (So Deal With It)
Hollywood and across the globe. sexual abuse and misconduct, by Julie Anne Peters
Both men and women wore yet they were dressed in all black The Lovely Reckless by Kami
black to protest sexual harass- and donned a Time’s Up pin. Garcia
ment and abuse. This “black-out” Maybe the most contradic-
You In Five Acts by Una La-
on the red carpet was inspired by tory bit of the award show was
Marche
a website and movement known Kirk Douglas’ standing ova-
Oprah Winfey was one of many who publicly spoke about sexual tion. The 101-year-old actor was Not That Kind Of Girl by Siob-
as the Time’s Up movement. harassment in Hollywood. honored as a “movie legend” han Vivian
Time’s Up is a site de-
voted to helping those affected Celebrities such as Oprah Meryl Streep all brought along and “Hollywood icon” even What I Thought Was True by
by sexual harassment and sexual Winfrey, Finn Wolfhard, and some very important women though he has been accused of Huntley Fitzpatrick
assault. The website was cre- many others all wore black and a who have done many things for raping actress, Natalie Wood. Words In Deep Blue by Cath
ated on the first day of the year Time’s Up pin to promote aware- the activist world and beyond. The Golden Globes Crowley
and it not only focuses on ce- ness about sexual harassment While almost all of the were just the beginning of the The Fault In Our Stars by John
lebrities but also on members and assault and stood in solidar- red carpet goers were wearing #TIMESUP and #MeToo move- Green
of the working class as well. ity with survivors of these acts. black, only a handful of women ments. After all, the year has Making Pretty by Corrie Ann
A large legal fund is avail- Many Hollywood women made an even bigger statement only just begun. Victims of sex- Haydu
able on the website for all who also took the time to bring impor- by addressing #TIMESUP and ual harassment and abuse will
Run The Risk by Allison Van
have been victims of harassment tant activists and silence breakers #MeToo, another hashtag that no longer be silenced. As the
Diepen
or assault. It was created in hopes to the award show as their “plus has been used to support victims world has seen, this is the year
ones.” Women like Shailene of sexual assault, in their win- of the victims and survivors. By Your Side by Kasie West
that many victims will come for-
Woodley, Amy Poehler, Susan ner’s speeches. No male win- Always And Forever, Lara Jean
ward and take legal action without
having to worry about any costs. Sarandon, Emma Watson, and ners spoke up and addressed the by Jenny Han
Sometimes It Happens by Lau-
Apple’s parental controls raise red flags ren Barnholdt
Pride And Prejudice by Jane
young people that surrender-
By Mariela Michel Austen
ing their right as a human being
El Rodeo Staff Writer If I Was Your Girl by Meredith
to online privacy is fine. Chil-
Many people complain dren with parents who monitor Russo
about how young people spend what they watch and how much Signs Point To Yes by Sandy
too much time on their phone. time they spend on their device Hall
“They never take their eyes off are more likely to become ac- Once And For All by Sarah
the screen.” “They are too depen- customed to living with sur- Dessen
dent on their phones.” “They need veillance and a lack of privacy. Shut Out by Kodi Keplinger
to spend more time socializing.” How will children grow Simon vs. The Homosapiens
Well, fortunately for these people, up to be if they have such a lim- Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Apple has just decided to work ited understanding of their rights? functions: reminders, search en- work with, especially on projects. 99 Days by Katie Cotugno
on installing parental controls How will children be able to rec- gines, time and date, communi- Parental controls are not
The Selection series by Kiera
that monitor the time and content ognize the good and bad of the in- cation, alarms, and the list goes the answer. Studies show that
Cass
children watch on their phones. ternet if they never experience it? on. How many of these will kids kids with positive offline rela-
have to eliminate from their daily tionships with their parents are All The Bright Places by Jen-
Unfortunately for youth, these pa- If parents think these con-
rental controls will provide an in- trols are so necessary, monitor- lives if they use up their time? more likely to navigate the web nifer Niven
vasive online learning experience. ing applications, such as Watch- Calls are unpredictable and sensibly. Therefore, what a par- Say No To The Bro by Kat
The Fourth Amendment dog and Kidlogger, exist, which it’s never clear when a conver- ent has to do to protect a child Helgeson
provides people with the right to makes Apple’s parental con- sation will end, so a kid could from the dangers of the web and Perfect Chemistry series by
security from invasion of privacy trols completely unnecessary. spend up all their time on the from becoming overly attached to Simone Elkeles
that includes protection from un- However, now young people phone just talking to a friend or their phone is maintain principles The Sun Is Also A Star by
reasonable searches on homes, have to deal with the fact that family member who won’t hang and be active in their child’s on- Nicola Yoon
documents, and devices without Apple is enforcing their inva- up. Homework can seem end- line experience, just not invasive. Perfect Couple by Jennifer
a warrant. This constitutional sion of privacy to avoid criticism less and without a phone to pro- Kids look up to their pa- Echols
right seems to protect everyone from and to appeal to parents. vide search engines to research rental figure and will learn more
After You by JoJo Moyes
except young people when it Parental controls will a concept where will children from them if they explain right
Things I Should Have Known
comes to their cellular devices. also be able to monitor how turn to? Even parents cannot pro- from wrong to the child rather
vide all the answers. As great as than going to great unnecessary by Claire LaZebnik
Why are they the exception? much time kids spend on their
Parental controls teach phones. Phones have several books are, they are a hassle to lengths to keep them restricted.
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FEATURES
OPINION
Junior Joseph Saucedo is Simply Irresistible!
By Fatima Lopez loves his parents’ home state of
El Rodeo Staff Writer Durango, Mexico. A man who
loves his patria? Sign us up! Jo-
You might know him as seph is passionate about all mu-
the ASB Boy’s Athletics Com- sic, but his heart belongs to banda.
missioner, or as a member of “I’m very open-minded to all mu-
the varsity swim team, or you sic, but I would have to say banda
might just know him as the boy is my all time favorite. My favor-
who brought Goldie the Goat to ite banda would have to be Banda
the football games. Whatever MS.” Bilingual legends only!
the case may be, everybody defi- As we mentioned earlier,
nitely knows that junior Joseph many of you might know Joseph
Saucedo is simply irresistible! as the boy who brought a goat to
Now Joseph may look the football games, but why would
like your average Don, but we he do such a thing? “I thought
can assure you, he isn’t. What it would be a good idea to bring
other guy can juggle more my goat, Goldie, to incorporate
than one extracurricular activ- the ranch feeling to El Rancho,”
ity, lead a life full of fun, and Saucedo said,”so I pitched it to Mr.
manage to be a scholar Don? Vasquez and Mrs. Leal and they
We love a dedicated king! both fell in love with the idea.”
Outside of school, Saucedo Goats aren’t the only Junior Joseph Saucedo looking like a snack in the quad! Photo by Sofia Dominguez
knows how to have fun! During pets Joseph has. He practi- already has a future planned out Unfortunately, this pringle a new friend this school year,
his leisure time, Joseph loves cally has an entire petting zoo for himself. “I plan to pursue is single, but he does not want to Joseph is definitely your guy.
to go horseback riding, likes to in his backyard! “I have horses, what my father does,” Saucedo mingle! However, don’t be afraid His big heart and million-dollar
hang out with his friends, and goats, chickens, and five dogs,” said. His father is actually an air- to hit him up because he’s al- smile will make it a friendship
enjoys riding his ATV. There’s Saucedo said. A guy with a big craft mechanic! As for his edu- ways looking for new friends. So of a lifetime! Slide in his twit-
never a dull moment when you’re heart and a soft spot for animals? cation after high school, Joseph shoot your shot! “I’m very open ter DMs (@josephsauce18)
with this adventure-seeking boy! We’re practically swooning! said,”I’m looking for a good to making new friends,” Sauce- or send him a message on
Si señor, el es de rancho! Joseph is such a dedicated trade or technical school.” He do said, “I’m very amicable!” Instagram (@josephsauce-
Saucedo is puro Mexicano and person, it’s no surprise that he is, indeed, a man with a plan! If you’re looking to make do18), you won’t regret it!

Animal Advocates Aim for a World Safe for All Animals brings in because there’s students don’t realize what they can do to
from all different levels from AP help animals. I definitely know
and throughout the student body more about animals than I used to.”
who for various reasons are re- “Me, personally, I really like
ally interested in animals and con- animals and to be able to help them
cerned about them,” says Lamar. or to be able to help the community
“Some of them just join be- in any way is great,” says Banuelos.
cause its their own pets and they In the past, Animal Ad-
love them and others because vocates has worked with the Ozzie
they want to become veterinar- Foundation, a local group that
ians and it’s really neat to see that raises money to help people pay
kind of diversity of kids come to- for pets that have chronic medical
gether with a common interest.” conditions, and with the therapy
With three dogs of her dogs that come to the library in
own, Lamar has been the Animal the spring for Teen Read Week.
Advocates adviser for 12 years. This semester, the
“It’s really fun to see how Animal Advocates hope to ex-
much the kids care about animals pand their activities to cov-
and their community,” she says. er a wider range of topics.
Members of Animal Advocates pictured with club adviser, Mrs. Lamar Photo by Robert’s Photography This year’s co-presidents, “I actually have a contact
By Mariela Michel tunate to have a kind owner and a ested students who asked for Alexis Banuelos and Daniella Lla- with someone who does search and
El Rodeo Staff Writer home suitable for their everyday guidance from junior english mas, plan to make the club more rescue work with dogs and I want
needs and activities. Thankfully, teacher Mrs. Lamar, the advis- active in the community with the to get her in, but we just haven’t
Imagine a world where ani- Animal Advocates strives to create er. The club began with around goal of educating their club and been able to connect,” says Lamar.
mals could live without fear of such a world for animals of all kinds. fifty members in its first year. bringing awareness to students. Animal Advocates is open
mistreatment or neglect. Imagine Animal Advocates was “It was just really fun to “It’s definitely an eye-open- to all animal-loving Dons and holds
a world where pets could live for- established in 2002 by inter- see the diversity of students that it er,” says Llamas. “A lot of people meetings every Tuesday in A-204.

Pride Alliance Provides a Safe Place for All

By Sofia Dominguez president Marina Chavez, “we also
El Rodeo Staff Writer want to bring more awareness to the
student and staff and educate those
El Rancho’s Pride Alli- who most likely don’t know much
ance club, previously known as about the LGBT+ community.”
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), is One might think that
taking steps to make its campus having a Pride Alliance at a high
and community a more accept- school will not benefit them di-
ing place. They welcome both rectly unless they are LGBT+ but,
LGBT+ youth and their allies that is not true. Students whose
(both students and teachers) to schools had a GSA were less likely
fight homophobia on the campus to experience depression and more
and in the community. They also likely to have higher self-esteem.
advocate for equal treatment for Pride Alliance is not only
youth of all sexual orientations. about educating and providing a
Moderated by Eng- safe place for LGBT+ students
lish teacher Mr. Jenkins and but, they are also about having
sign language teacher Mrs. Ob- fun! The club is hosting its first
regon, their doors are open for event this year called the Gay-
students to have a one-on-one or ties, a eighties themed dance that
a group talk and discuss what- will take place in the new gym on
ever problems they are facing. February 23rd from 7pm to 11pm.
“Our main objective is to Don’t be afraid to
provide a safe place for LGBT+ make new friends and stop on
students to be comfortable and by! Pride Alliance meets ev-
awesome,” says senior student ery Thursday at lunch in I-4. Pride Alliance members pictured with vice president Luis Villegas Photo by Sofia Dominguez
El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School Jan. 26, 2018

WHAT WILL 2018 BRING?

“I feel like we’re going to try something
in space, we’re going to see something we
shouldn’t, and everything is going to blow up.
Also, I think jorts will make a comeback”
Sebastian Carcano, 12

“I am going to graduate, go to college, and do something

with my life. I also think that something bad will happen to
Donald [Link]’s not a good thing to say, but I think it will.
I feel like something is going to come out of the bad”
Angelica Ojeda, 12

“I think Kanye West is going to have

the best album of 2018. I also think Drake is
going to ruin his career. As well as, I will “As a varsity softball player at ER,
get a 4.0 GPA. I think I’m going to cry a lot I have confidence in my team that we’ll
at the seniors’ graduation.” be successful in league & even get league
Yulissa Chavez, 11 champs and add a year to our banner in the
gym #RoadToIrvine “
Layla Prieto, 12

“I’m going to win league, go to CIF, get a ring and

flex on all of these people at school. Also, I think that
the Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl.”
Joshua Esqueda, 11

“I think that the world is going to get propor- “Hopefully, I will win league, break
tionally worse, considering everything that is going the school record. I also want to watch Black
on. I think Donald Trump will be the same person Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.”
and hopefully he will get impeached. But, what can Daniel Sanchez, 11
“I predict I’ll win big at the MACY awards
we do? Amen.”
this year.”
Daniella Llamas, 11
Sophia Flores, 12
“I predict 2018 to be my best year yet.I hope to graduate high school and experience col-
lege, but also make a run in CIF with my brothers”
Rodrigo Saldana, 12
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WHAT WILL 2018 BRING?

“I think we are going to tetter toward “In 2018, I will get my

another world war. I think I’m probably grades up to all A’s. I also
going to have mental breakdowns from really want to break the long
stress and the band room is going to get torn jump record.”
down.” Diego Sanchez, 11
Maria Juarez, 10
“I think the world will turn into chaos,
politically especially when it involves Trump.
He’s done too much.”
Karizma Reyes, 11

“I don’t know. It’s possible for many things to hap-

pen. That’s all I can say, to tell the truth. I think things are
going to go great.”
Jesse Zacate, 12

“Well, for softball, I’m really excited

about the season because we have a lot of new
talent. A lot of the younger girls are really good
and I feel like it will be a successful season. “2018 will be the year I travel to a
But, personally, I’m excited to go to college.” foriegn country.”
Dominique Jimenez, 12 Miranda Zorilla, 12

“Crocs will be the next “Trump is going to get fired. Period. In-
big thing “ novations are going to happen. Technology is
Melissa Ochoa, 12 going to be pushed a little bit further. I don’t
think society is going to evolve a lot, maybe
just a slight bit. Maybe even devolve a little
bit. We really don’t know what we are going “I think the Patriots are going to win the Super
to get into.” Bowl. I hope I get my license so I can spend my time at the
Joshua Baltizar, 10 beach, the mountains, and go out with all of my friends.”
Hugo Silva, 10

“I am going to win league and I’m going to

“ASB will keep rigging everything.” break the school record again. That’s about it for me.”
Julio Ornelas, 12 Yulong Zhang, 10
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MEET YOUR 2017-2018 ERHS STAFF

Part one of an ongoing series to help students get to know the faces of our amazing staff.

Ms. Delia Arriola Ms. Teresa Baleskie Ms. Jennifer Berry Ms. Hayley Berryhill Mr. Eduardo Betancourt

Mr. Arnie Briones Mr. Johnathan Caprietta Ms. Lilia Carreon Ms. Yolanda Castellanos Ms. Xenia Castillo

Ms. Carmen Ceballos Mr. Mike Celiz Ms. Jane Cerecedes Mr. Anthony Cervantes Ms. Dolores Chacon

Ms. Jazmin Chavez-Diaz0 Ms. April Chavez Mr. Andy Chiang Ms. Jean Chodos Ms. Jacqueline Cisneros

Ms. Leticia Cisneros Ms. Ana Colmenares Mr. Reggie Cordero Mr. John Crone Ms. Yaneli Cuevas
Jan. 26, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7

ADVERTISMENT
El Rodeo, Pg 8 El Rancho High School Jan. 26, 2018

CAMPUS
Scholarships Parras preaches the importance of self-care
says Parras, “I was also a big boy- ras, “Once I learned about the
for seniors band fan as a teenager and still variety of jobs I can get with
obsess over the Backstreet Boys.” my degree, I knew that a school
“Some of my favorite activi- was where I needed to be.”
ties include reading books and eat- Instead of using her unique
ing a lot of flaming hot cheetos,” life experience to separate her
says Parras, “My favorite book of from a crowd, Parras uses her
all time is They Call You a Terror- bold perspective to connect with
ist: A Black Lives Matter Mem- her students and colleagues on
By Devenie Anchondo
oir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors.” campus and remind them about
El Rodeo Staff Writer
Parras doesn’t just spend what mental health really is.
her free-time delving into the art “It’s not about being crazy or
Seniors, are you worrying
of life but also takes the time to weak,” says Parras, “It’s about
about being able to pay for col- Mrs. Parra teaches students Photo By Sophia Dominguez educate others on the construc- being the best we can be in all
lege textbooks, dorming, food, how to be strong. tive biases of society. “I currently aspects of life, It’s about being
clothes, et cetera? College can be
By Kayla Perez my colleagues and students that teach Critical Race Theory for healthy so we can walk with dig-
too expensive for many students.
EL Rodeo Staff Writer it’s okay to be vulnerable and social work students at Cal State nity, It’s about being okay ask-
So what can help you pay for it’s
that showing our humanity to Dominguez Hills,” says Parras, “I ing for help because life is hard.”
expenses? Scholarships. There
She’s colorful, dynamic, one another can inspire many.” know that there are larger forces Even though Parras is con-
are websites available to inform
powerful, and wears bold ear- Parras knows how tough like racism and sexism that hurt tent with her life the way it is,
you of scholarship opportunities
rings that never fail to make it can be for one to show their our families and communities, nothing can stop this dreamer
and ways to help you pay for col-
a statement! El Rancho High deepest emotions and has felt along with the way we feel about from her many goals, “My cur-
lege. These websites help keep
School’s Mental Health counsel- the pressure of judgments since ourselves so it makes sense to rent goals are to write more
students up to date and gives
or Mrs. Parras has illuminated the she was a child. “I grew up in feel anxiety, depression and sui- and earn a PHD in Ethnic stud-
them the opportunity to receive
school campus with her enthusi- the San Fernando Valley in Pa- cidal when most of your life you ies or Sociology” says Parras,
free money. Below are just a few
astic aura for the past three years! coima and remember feeling very have received messages of being “In the future I want to write a
of the many scholarships online:
Mrs. Parras began her loved by my mom,” says Parras. less than human.” A hard-work- book and work to build a com-
journey in the Mental Health “I excelled in school and ing humanitarian with a great munity that inspires people.”
• We The Students Scholar-
Field right after graduating from loved helping people but I could taste in music? Mrs. Parras is Parras uses her past to
ship Contest
UCSD then continuing with grad- also be a teacher’s pet and loner unstoppable with her impressive shape her future in all its sincer-
Provided by: Bill of Rights
uate school at UCLA, where she sometimes,” continues Parras. degrees and red-fingered flare! ity, “I approach people know-
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Welfare Department in 2010. “I sponsible and daring but I was ly passionate about her work happened and that it’s okay to
This scholarship is open to
have been in the field of mental always worried about people’s field now, being a counselor for feel hurt, pain, and anger,” says
high school students between
health for nine years,” says Par- opinion or trying to be perfect.” a high school was not always Parras, “I also approach people
the ages of 14 and 19. You
ras, “I worked in Santa Monica However, the most surpris- her first choice as a career, “I knowing that they are powerful
must submit an essay, between
schools for almost six years un- ing discovery about Parras and thought I wanted to be a teacher and deserving of kindness, accep-
five hundred to eight hundred
til I went on maternity leave and her past, is not her wide-range of and became a substitute teacher tance, and love, even when peo-
words about the Declaration
returned to work at EL Rancho.” knowledge in social work or ex- until I realized I didn’t like it; I ple act in hurtful ways to others.”
of Independence, the Constitu-
“I was excited to join the treme relatability but her various liked talking to students about When asked if she had
tion, the Bill of Rights, and their
school and connect to the Latino interests in artistry and extensive their life instead,” says Parras. any final advice for those
relevance today.
community within it as well,” guilty pleasures, “I love Rihanna “I didn’t know there were wanting to live a positive life-
says Parras. “In my new posi- and Tom Petty and listen to a lot of professional mental health posi- style, Parras simply replied,
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Dons will get ‘tangled’ up at formal!
DEADLINE: February 08, 2018 By Selina Torres
This scholarship is avail- El Rodeo Staff Writer
able to students in grades kin-
dergarten through twelfth. You As a Don, you may
must work in a group with two know El Rancho’s campus is
to four students. Select a tech- usually filled with competi-
nology that is in a home, school, tion. Whether it’s huge events,
and/or community and explore like Night Pep Rally, or smaller
what the technology does, how ones like lunch competitions,
it works, or why it was invented. classes are constantly at battle
All applicants must be a United with each other for class points.
States or Canadian citizen. However, El Rancho’s Dance
Commissioner, Sarah Navarro,
• Course Hero’s Scholar- and other members of ASB are
ship trying not to get ‘Tangled’ up
AWARD: $5,000 in planning for Winter Formal.
DEADLINE: January 31, 2018 El Rancho High School’s movie Tangled. ASB’s Dance DM her on twitter (@saraahhn).” great time to be had with friends.”
Course Hero, a website that first dance of the new semes- Commissioner, Sarah Navarro, The dance will be deco- Tickets for Winter Formal
helps students study for their ter will be held at Mile Square promises “good music and good rated in purple and gold and with will be sold in the cashiers of-
classes, hosts monthly schol- Golf Course from 7pm-11pm food.” Though there will be a lanterns. ASB adviser, Mrs. Sen- fice until January 26th, or until
arships with a new question/ on February 3. The theme of DJ, Navarro says, “if anyone teno-Tapia, expects this dance to they sell out. Prices continue to
topic each month. Applicants the night is based off of the wants to request a song they can be “an elegant event and it’ll be a raise each week, so don’t wait!
must create a free Course Hero
account and complete an ap-
plication form. Winners will be
chosen based on their responses.
Creative ways to ask someone to formal!
• $15,000 TeenDrive365 By Emily Lopez
Video Challenge El Rodeo Staff Writer
Provided by: Discovery Educa-
tion Base your proposal on Make it sentimental and Make a poster! Or if you
It’s that time of year again! the person you are asking. You buy them some of their favor- don’t have any artistic abilities,
AWARDS: $15,000, or one of
Formal is just around the cor- can use some of their favor- ite things. It doesn’t have to be pay a range of $5, $8, or $10 at
fourteen other prizes
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shoot your shot and ask that Food thing is that you show you care. member can make it for you!
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Jan. 26, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 9

SPORTS
Girls water polo keeps working to improve Boys soccer
remains
undefeated

Boys varsity celebrating to-

gether after goal.
photo by [Link]
Junior Rene Gallegos focuses on scoring a goal for her team. Photo by Emily Lopez By Jennifer Becerra
El Rodeo Staff Writer
By Emily Lopez and go well from here until the end we are rebuilding our team to be- tillo, the team is continuing to
Selina Torres

of season” says Laura Valle. come what we know we can po- better themselves “She has put The El Rancho boys
El Rodeo Staff Writers “My goal for the team this tentially be” continued Gallegos. countless hours into helping varsity soccer team has, once
year is for them to improve in- The games are not the only us improve ourselves and has again, shown their talent as they
Despite a 0-15 record so dividually and as a team,” adds part the team looks forward to. “I taught us so many new things,” make their way through the
far, the girls varsity water polo April Rodriguez, varsity captain. really enjoy the bond I have with says Rodriguez on Castillo. season. With a current overall
team is doing their best to keep Team member Rene my team and the intensity of the Though the polo season record of 13-3-2. They are cur-
their heads above water. Though Gallegos said “Our season sport,” says Gallegos. “We’ve had is nearly over, all Dons are en- rently undefeated in the Del Rio
they are struggling, the team is not going as well as we some good and bad experiences in couraged to support their girls League with a record of 6-0.
is pushing to meet their goals hoped, but I’m sure that we the water, but our bond is strong. water polo team at their next The boys have high hopes
“It’s been a rough sea- can make a comeback soon.” I wouldn’t trade it for any other home game on February 2nd. that they will keep their win streak
son, but we’re not giving up. “We’ve lost some of our team,” adds April Rodriguez. going and make it to CIF as well.
We are making sure things only strong players over the years, but Led by coach Xenia Cas- With their sights set on a ring, the

Boys basketball looks to bounce back CIF one that is, the boys will have
to work hard individually and
will have to work even harder as
loss from Cal High with a score ing, Josh Ramirez said “our cur-
of 60-54. The Dons, led by senior rent performances are just lazy, a team to accomplish this goal.
captains Josh Ramirez and Jacob we simply just don’t hustle all “As a team, we all want
Baltierra, are currently in fifth in the time and our energy needs to win CIF,” says varsity
the league with a record of 0-4. to be better.” He added by say- player Steve Acuna, “but for
The varsity team hopes ing that this issue can be im- now, our focus is on league.”
to “win league even though they proved by “just playing hard and Like any good team, the
started bad”said Ramirez. De- not worrying about themselves.” boys varsity soccer team is work-
spite the hardships, the Dons The Dons hope to build ing on improving their team as
continue to have a positive atti- upon Wednesday’s thrill- much as they can and in any areas
tude because the team has “one ing double OT 93-86 victory that they can. “When we’re late
of the best chemistries out of over the Whittier Cardinals . to practices, we get in trouble,”
all the other years” said senior, Luckily for the team, captain Gabriel Viramontez said,
Senior Sebastian Lara grabs rebound. Photo by Emily Lopez
Isaiah Roa. They hope to pull they still have a couple of ”so time management can be dif-
through in the end. “The team games to hopefully accomplish ficult and it’s something we need
By Selina Torres hoped, the varsity boys basket- has a strong connection with their goal and go to league. to work on.” Whether it’s a is-
El Rodeo Staff Writer ball team is hoping for a better each other that allows us to play The Dons say that their sue with their skills or a simple
result the second time around. well together” said Ramirez. fans can expect to see “a few tardy issue, the boys are working
Though the first part of On January 10, the Dons fin- When asked about how dunks and a dub.” Let’s not hard to correct their mistakes.
league has not gone the way they ished their first home game with a the team is currently perform- forget to support our Dons. The path to becoming Del
Río League champions, making it
Girls basketball continue to dominate league play to CIF, and qualifying for state is
By Jennifer Becerra can not be kept without grueling difficult and is filled with many
El Rodeo Staff Writer practices and lots of hard work.. challenges, but the boys are not
“We practiced hard ev- phased. “We have a tough road
The girls varsity basketball ery day and we were in many ahead of us,” Acuna said, “but
team slam-dunked their competi- tournaments,” says Torres, “we hopefully we make CIF and from
tion this season with an overall had a game each week and prac- there, we hope to qualify for state.”
record of 14-8. The Lady Dons ticed every day except Sun- Don’t forget to show
are currently in first place in days.” The girl’s tough train- your blue pride at the boys
league with an undefeated re- ing during preseason helped next soccer match on Tues-
cord of five wins and zero losses. with their team relationships. day January 30, at Santa Fe.
After butting heads with The team is already strong
Whittier High School, their as it is, but captain Susana Re-
main rival, the Lady Dons galado thinks there’s still room
kept the game under control for improvement. “We are able
and defeat the Cardinals 56- to play good together, but the
30, to place first in league. season could have been better,”
Jaylene Oviedo going for a layup Photo by Emily Lopez
The girls are looking to she said,”we should have won
keep their six year streak alive. many of the games we lost.” cording to captain Susana Re- way through league. The Lady
“Our goal is to go 10-0 and get With the team’s strengths, galado, the team is not as con- Dons play every Wednesday and
first place in league to keep our there also comes many weak- sistent as they would like to be. Friday evening, so don’t forget to
streak going,” says junior Adri- nesses. The girls tend to not stay However this will not hold show your blue pride as the girls
ana Torres. But the six year streak constant with their plays and ac- the girls back as they make their fight to keep their streak alive!
El Rodeo, Pg 10 El Rancho High School Jan. 26, 2018

ENTERTAINMENT
Free museum Does Logan Paul deserve a second chance?
By Leslie Plaza
day in LA! El Rodeo Staff Writer

YouTube star Logan Paul

caused an uproar on January 1st
due to a video-blog uploaded on
YouTube, which contained video
of a dead body. Paul and his broth-
er, Jake Paul, discovered a dead
body in the forest of Aokigahara
and posted the video publicly.
By Devenie Anchondo Did the Paul brothers go too far?
El Rodeo Staff Writer Aokigahara is a forest
on the slopes of Mt. Fuji in Ja-
Dozens of museums and pan, and it’s also known as the
galleries will participate in “suicide forest.” Between 2003 was removed from the scene. ages of 9 and 15. From the half he dresses in a kimono, a straw
Southern California’s annual and 2010, over 200 bodies have Paul tweeted out an apol- a million views on the video, hat, and thong sandals. Many
Free-for-All Day on Sunday, been removed from the for- ogy a few hours after the video over 25% of the views were rose to argue that his videos were
January 28th. In total, there est, and Japanese officials no was uploaded, mentioning that of that age group. Paul’s ac- racially incorrect and offensive.
will be thirty nine museums longer publicize the number his power and fame was used tions can eventually reflect Paul left YouTube for almost
participating. During this spe- of deaths due to a striking in- incorrectly and that it wouldn’t the actions of those children. all of January, until he posted a
cial day, general admission crease in suicides this decade. happen again. The next day Paul Additionally, Paul re- new vlog on January 24 bringing
will be free but this offer does The Paul brothers and tweeted a video apology, this time ceives payments from You- awareness to suicide and depres-
not apply to these ticketed ex- other friends decided to camp in saying that he simply wanted to Tube depending on views, vid- sion. Paul must abandon his old
hibitions. Below are just a the Aokigahara forest in hopes advocate suicide prevention. eos, and subscribers. From the style of videos and keep a humble
few of the following muse- to experience living in a haunt- This lead to an uproar that went over half a million views on reputation in order to recover.
ums that will be participating: ed environment. Getting further beyond the YouTube community. that video, Paul received about On a serious note, suicide
The Broad is a contempo- into the forest, the group spot- Paul said to TMZ, “Ev- one million dollars in profit. and depression is a scary situa-
ted a hung figure and begin call- eryone deserves a second Logan Paul doesn’t de- tion that affect people of all ages.
rary art museum, which opened
ing out to it, as if it were a joke. chance, bro.” But, should it be serve a second chance. Publicly If you are in need of any assis-
in September of 2015. Home
Once he discovered that that easy? Does Logan Paul humiliating a person who has tance or help as far as depression,
to more than 20,000 works of
the figure was a dead body, Lo- truly deserve a second chance? passed crosses a line of respect. don’t be afraid to ask out friends,
art, the museum features two gan Paul continued to show snip- The demographic of sub- This isn’t the first time Paul family, or the adults in your cam-
floors of gallery space and a pets of the body. The friends scribers on Paul’s YouTube ac- has caused drama. He also pub- pus. Call 1-800-273-8255 for the
worldwide lending library. In later called police, and the body count are children between the lished a video in Japan in which National Suicide Prevention Line
present time, The Broad has
had over two million visitors.
The California Science
Album Review: Camila by Camila Cabello
However, her career took want to have a genuine con-
Center both educates and en- a big leap once she decided to nection between friends and
tertains families, by letting leave the group and pursue her taking control over your life
them explore the world of own solo music due to artistic to live it the way you want.
science. The Science Center differences. Cabello describes Throughout the albums
features interactive exhibits, the time as “the kind of chapter tales of trials and tribulations, Ca-
live demonstrations, inno- you never want to read out loud,” bello also showcases her youth-
vative programs, and films. and views making the album as ful and sultry persona in “Inside
The Getty Museum, short a way of “finding herself again.” Out,” “Into It,” and the chart-
for J. Paul Getty Museum, first The raw emotion is evi- topper, “Havana.” Her passion-
opened on January 2006. Lo- dent as the album begins with ate and carefree love for music is
cated on the Westside of Los it’s second main single, “Never established through catchy beats,
By Kayla Perez Be the Same,” in which Ca- that make you want to wind
Angeles, the Getty Center seeks
El Rodeo Staff Writer the albums main single Havana, bello’s vocals encase a strong your hips, while singing about
to fulfill enjoyment with Greek
also soared to the top of the Bill- belt as she sings about the her transition into adulthood.
culture. The Getty has visual
Half of her heart is in board 200 and Billboard Hot 100 pain and pleasure within love. Overall, the album is a ge-
arts by collecting, conserv- Havana, half of her heart is charts, making her the only fe-
ing, exhibiting and interpreting The theme of vulner- niusly constructed love letter to
dominating the music charts. male artist to have two consecu- ability continues throughout pop music, telling the story of a
works of art of outstanding qual- On January 12, Camila Ca- tive #1’s since Beyonce in 2002. the album and is especially no- young girl with a dream and de-
ity and historical importance. bello’s long awaited album Ca- Cabello is not new to the table in “Consequences,” which termination like no other, as she
LACMA, short for the mila was released, sending her music scene, but the route to her speaks about the bittersweet faces the harsh reality of life.
Los Angeles County Museum fans into a frenzy worldwide. success was nothing short of sim- reality that comes with love as Cabello may have been
of Art, opened to the public In a matter of hours Camila ple. It was only 5 short years ago you learn it’s ups and down. just a small girl born in Havana,
in 1965 and has over 1.5 mil- was able to reach #1 on over 100 that we first fell in love with her on However, you can clearly Cuba but with her kind heart and
lion visitors annually. With Itunes charts, breaking the re- the The X-Factor U.S., as she was see the growth of Cabello as an ability to capture happiness with
a variety of art styles, tour- cord for most #1’s on Itunes for placed in the girl group, Fifth Har- individual through the tracks all it’s rough edges, she is an art-
ists and local residents are a debut album. Shortly after in mony, and instantly recognized “Real Friends” and “She Loves ist slowly being unveiled to the
drawn to its art and exhibits. the following week, Camila and for her unique and raspy vocals. Control,” which discusses the world and Camila is just the start.
The Museum of Toler-
ance, established in 1993, is How
B L
to Pkeep your
y eslie
New Year’s resolutions!
laza
you won’t want to let you friend vated to do something, you’ll
dedicated to challenge their
El Rodeo Staff Writer down, so you’ll feel the need to make the time for it. Research
visitors to understand the Ho-
actually accomplish your goal. conducted by British psycholo-
[Link] get to explore
Hey Dons, have you made 2. Take it slow, build it up gists shows that young adults
the history of the Holocaust any New Year’s resolutions? Are - The best way to continue your spend over six hours on their
and the prejudice and discrimi- you beginning to slip? Whether it goals is by talking baby steps! phone a day. Eliminating some
nation in our world today. The being exercising more frequently, If you want to start trying new time from Twitter can make the
Museum of Tolerance features trying new foods, or getting a 4.0, foods, don’t dive into trying oc- difference between getting from
interactive exhibits, special here are quick and easy steps to topus right now! Try out food the starting line to the finish line.
events, and programs custom- help guide you to a successful year. within the area you want to try, 4. Fake it ‘til you make it -
ized for people of all ages. 1. Tell people about your but start slow, such as shrimp If you want to do good, you have
resolution(s) - This may sound or crab. Just make sure to work to feel good! Most people gain a
conceited, but this is actually a your way up to the top, don’t boost in confidence and charisma
great step towards your goal. By just throw yourself in the water when they’re feeling good about
telling others, you allow your- without knowing how to swim. themselves. Whether they wore a yourself in the future with your
self to follow expectations that 3. Time management, different perfume or their favorite goal met. Think about how you’ll
people give you. For example, if worst enemy - Studies show t-shirt, people accomplish more look, feel, and how others will see
you tell your best friend you want that one of the main reasons goals when not faced with doubt you or what they’ll think about
to lose 15 pounds by the first of people don’t complete their goal or insecurity. So treat yourself! you. We all imagine our goals but
June, they will have that expec- is due to time. TIME IS NOT 5. Focus is key - Focus on let our daily lives get in the way.
tation towards you. Ultimately, AN EXCUSE! If you’re moti- what your goal is and imagine Don’t forget to believe in yourself!
Jan. 26, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 11

DISCOVERING DONS
By Bridget Martinez learned about art techniques and
El Rodeo Staff Writer theories that led to making great
art. As time when on, Saenz con-
tinued to practice drawing some-
Skylah Saenz thing every day. Saenz has high
visions for her future. The overall
“The Artist” goal she wishes to accomplish is
to sell her art pieces to people all
As soon as Skylah around the world, although it does
Saenz, senior, could hold a pencil, not stop there. Saenz wishes to
she began drawing. At a young make her own cartoon and have it
age, her drawings weren’t perfect. hopefully air on Cartoon Network Advisor
They mainly consisted of doodles one day. Continuously, Saenz Paul Zeko
and wacky lines. Saenz learned wants to illustrate for children
Editor-in-Chief
to love the simple act at a young books and create visual represen-
tations for music albums. Art lets
Aleksey Soto
age, never knowing it would im-
us express ourselves in a numer- Copy Editors
pact their life. Pictures speak
a thousand words, and Saenz ous amount of ways. As for Sky- Alonzo Murrieta
agreed that drawing helped her lah Saenz, it’s helped her since Sebastian Carcano
express herself better than words she was a young child and will Business Manager
ever could. In high school, Saenz Self portrait painted by Skylah Saenz. continue to until her elder years. Leslie Plaza
Section Editors
News
Alex Garcia ing the saxophone; however he
was offered to play the trumpet.
Aleksey Soto
Opinion
“The Musician” Although it wasn’t the
instrument Garcia wanted, it
Leslie Plaza
Features
greatly impacted his future. Once Kayla Perez
Senior, Alex Garcia has high school came around, Garcia Center
been drawn to music since he joined the El Rancho’s Marching Karizma Reyes
was a young boy. Garcia’s older Dons. The more Garcia played, Campus
brother listened to a variety of the better he got, and after years Mariela Michel
music which influenced him to of playing, music helped his Sports
also like the same music. Once mathematical ability, his well Sofia Dominguez
his older brother entered middle being, and it let him express Entertainment
school, he joined the band and himself with something words Leslie Plaza
played the saxophone, which couldn’t explain. 11-year-old Reporters
lead to Garcia’s certainty of Alex Garcia never knew pick-
wanting to do something with Devenie Anchondo
ing up a trumpet for the first
music. When it was Garcia’s turn time would lead to him not only
Bianca Arias
to enter middle school, he joined becoming the Trumpet section Jennifer Becerra
the band in hopes of following in leader for El Rancho’s Marching Sofia Dominguez
Alex Garcia pondering over his musical future. his brother’s footsteps and play- Dons but discovering who he is. Franky Leon
Emily Lopez
Margaret in civil rights, animal rights, and Fatima Lopez

Gutierrez anything leaning for equality.

Gutierrez continued her poetry
Bremo Martinez
Mariela Michel

“The Poet”
as she got older and wrote about Kayla Perez
the things she believed in, and Leslie Plaza
she did it all to be heard. In her Alynna Rodriguez
Since the 5th grade, sophomore year of high school
Aleksey Soto
senior Margaret Gutierrez has Gutierrez was inspired by Mar-
used poetry to be heard by cus James, a former El Rancho
Selina Torres
others. Growing up with two graduate who led El Rancho’s Photo Editors
mothers led to Gutierrez get- Get Lit team, performed his Devenie Anchondo
ting bullied in school. Once the poetry on stage at the school. Franky Leon
bullying began Gutierrez began Ever since then, Gutierrez loved El Rodeo is published monthly
holding things in and became the idea of performing which led except during vacations by the El Ran-
very reserved. As Gutierrez grew to her joining the Get Lit team. cho High School journalism class.
The El Rodeo offices are located at
up, her mind expanded to new Gutierrez’s beliefs have made her 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera,
things and her heart began to feel who she is today, and her journey CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is
for equality. She began believing is only beginning. Photo of Margaret taken by Michael Torres. printed by The Gardena Valley News.
El Rodeo, the student news-

Kirk Islas
paper of El Rancho High School is an
open, public forum for student expres-
sion and an opportunity to discuss its

“The Videographer”
audience’s issues of concern. Opinions
expressed are those of the writer and do
not necessarily reflect the position of the
At the age of 11 Kirk Islas, school board, administration, sponsors,
senior, became fascinated with parents, student body or advertisers.
The Editorial Board, which
creating videos. After making
consists of the editor-in-chief, sec-
a parody music video with his tion editors, and assistant editors, will
brother, just for fun, his outlook determine the content of El Rodeo.
on creating content changed for- Student journalists on the El
Rodeo staff will make every effort to
ever. Islas felt accomplished after
publish following the legal definitions
watching the final outcome of his of libel, obscenity and invasion of pri-
first video. Ever since that mo- vacy. Consistent with California Educa-
ment, Islas felt urged to create. tion Code section 48907, the staff will
refrain from printing material that may
Islas finds himself looking back
incite students, be a violation of school
at his work with nostalgia. Even- regulations or disrupt school opera-
tually, he wishes to further his tions. At the beginning of each semester,
career and enter the film industry. journalism students will be reminded
of the legal, financial and ethical im-
Whether it be a movie director or
plications of each article they write.
a Coproducer, Islas does not mind Ed Code 48907 affirms the right
the position as long as doing what of high school newspapers to publish
he loves is in the job description. whatever they choose, so long as the
content is not explicitly obscene, libel-
If you find yourself watching a
ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall
movie in a couple years be sure be no prior restraint of material pre-
to pay attention to the credits to pared for official school publications
Islas takes a selfie with his camera equipment. see the one and only, Kirk Islas. except insofar as it violates this section.
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