Artists in Quarantine

Roman Sierra Rafael, Staff

October 5, 2020

I had the chance to sit down with Victoria Campillo, a senior this year, and talk to her about being an art student while stuck in quarantine. "The type of art that I do [include]: Landscape, kinda self-portrait, portraits, mythical- fantasy, detailing, and realism art" said Victoria Campillo. Victoria loves to draw and uses art as a way t...

2019 Streetwear Brands

Brandon Seng, Staff

March 22, 2019

Gosha Rubchinskiy Russian photographer-slash-designer Gosha Rubchinskiy’s name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. However, the fact his eponymous label is tricky to say (it’s goh-shah rub-chin-skee,). hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the most talked about in fashion. Embodying po...

Lights of the World Coming to Phoenix!

Itzel Jaimes, Staff

December 13, 2018

Lights of the World is a light show event that travels around the word displaying magnificent lights that make the most out of family fun. This festival displays Chinese traditions of lanterns and many more different cultures and civilizations around the world. Not only does the festival provide you...

What is Anime?

Brandon Seng, Staff

November 8, 2018

The word anime — pronounced "ah-knee-may" — is an abbreviation of the word animation. In Japan, the word is used to refer to all animation. However, outside of Japan, it has become the catch-all term for animation from Japan. For decades, anime was produced by and for Japan — a local product, with a distinct loo...

Leonardo Da Vinci’s True Self

November 8, 2018

Who is Leonardo da Vinci and why is he of great importance? Leonardo, a well know man of art isn't exactly who everyone thinks he is, if he's not who he really is then who is he? Leonardo da Vinci, born April, 15 year of 1452 is best known for painting the Mona Lisa, and many other well known art...

Consequences With Being Inked

Tamali'i Nua, Staff

September 2, 2018

For many years there have been teens getting tattoos at a young age, but later on in their lives consequences occur. There are many people, especially adults, who have dreamed of the perfect tattoo. They know the design, place, and maybe even the meaning but when they make it all official there are...

Stepping Up Your Creativity in Photography!

Gurleen Kaur, Editor

August 26, 2018

Setting up that shot with the model's face tilted at an angle and letting the light bounce off of her in the most perfect way can lead to a beautiful composition. However, using some of the obscurest objects can transform your image! One of these tools is glass, whether it be a window or prescription...

Live Action Disney!

DeAsiah Ball, Staff

March 29, 2018

When you think of Disney you think of all the classics that you've seen or heard of as a kid. There's no way to get away from it! From books and movies to toys and bedroom sets Disney has it all. Disney came up with the astonishing idea of bringing everything to life with live action movies. The first live ...

Fashion-Sense at La Joya…look it up!

Victor Robles, Journalism

March 29, 2018

As a LengenDAIRY once stated, "It's just Fashion, darling!" (Reference so a Drag Queen named Milk) It is a lifestyle and it's a statement for most. It is what makes us unique and it is the high-glamour touch to our personalities! Fashion styles at La Joya differ from one another, you'll see some of ...

King Krule coming to AZ!!

Hayden Stewart, Staff

March 29, 2018

If anyone is looking for some new music to groove to, King Krule is a suggestion. If you listen to punk jazz, or anything around that Krule would be perfect for you. He's a glamorous artist with such a deep mind, his music is great. Archy Ivan Marshal, also known as King Krule, is a punk jazz music...

Dua Lipa Coming to Phoenix!

Victor Robles, Staff

February 12, 2018

British Artist, Dua Lipa, an English-Albanian singer, songwriter, and model from London is finally going on tour! Of course, Phoenix, AZ is one of the many stops of this tour that Dua Lipa is manifesting. The tour will come to ‘The Van Buren’ in Phoenix on February 9th, 2018 and it starts at 8:00 p....

Walking Among Chicanos

Victor Robles, Author

February 2, 2018

At La Joya Community High School, could you spot the kids within your community that are Chicano/Chicana? You’d be surprised at who is and isn’t! Well among the majority of the population in La Joya, it is made up of mostly Hispanic/Latino. But would you consider them Chicano/Chicana? Chicano or...