Why We Celebrate Christmas
David Vazquez, Staff
December 16, 2019
AVONDALE- Every year during December, it's the time of year where we go out and buy presents, setting up holiday lights all around the house and family coming together to celebrate Christmas. We have a holiday figure named Santa who comes bring gifts or coal to kids who were naughty or nice. "Our...
The Fashion Trends of 2019
Jessica Quintana, EIC
December 12, 2019
AVONDALE- The decade is almost over with and 2020 is nearby, meaning that there will be a new year full of brand new trends; however, let's take a glimpse on what fashion trends occurred in 2019 before 2020 arrives. The first trend that popped up mainly in the summer were tiny plastic sunglasses, cele...
Protect Children Not Guns
Kealohalani Kauhako-Viernes, Staff
December 6, 2019
SANTA CLARITA- Students and teachers were hiding in fear for their lives, in Santa Clarita, California at Saugus High School Thursday on November 14, 2019. This all took place at around 7:30 am which is when a student of 16 years identified as the gunman took his weapon out of his bag. The gunman...
Giving Season
Maya Jarrett, Staff
December 5, 2019
AVONDALE- It's giving back season. What are you going to be doing this year to help others out? It's a great time to help with giving back to anyone during these seasons. Giving back season is a great opportunity to do community service. The examples of different volunteer work include doing holiday dinne...
“Welcome To The Reunion”: My Chemical Romance is Back
Isaac Taylor, Staff
December 4, 2019
AVONDALE- My Chemical Romance is an American rock band that debuted in 2002 and became one of the most popular rock bands. The band consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Lero, etc. The band became very popular with many people and kids at the time and they became famous and a...
Here’s to the New Generation of Voters
Alex Westphal, Staff
December 2, 2019
UNITED STATES- Voting is often seen as an unnecessary act that doesn't make a difference in our political system. Some people will complain about an unwanted outcome but say that they didn't even vote for the issue in the first place. Voting has been apart of our political system since George Was...
“Misplacing” Unwanted Groceries and Its Affect
Karina Perez, Staff
December 2, 2019
AVONDALE- You may walk into your neighborhood grocery store with a full list of groceries, knowing what you want is key to a full fridge and delicious meal, but what happens when you have second thoughts on that box of fruity pebbles? Chances are you may either place it in its right spot or into a random aisle...
You Are All Champions in Our Eyes
David Vazquez, Staff
November 20, 2019
AVONDALE- Our La Joya Varsity Football Team, have not made it to the playoffs since 2008. Until this year, we have some amazing boys that have played beyond their abilities this season, practicing day and night to become what they want'd to be since the first day of practice, a football player. The p...
Arizona Lowrider Super Show
Nicole Cuellar, Staff
November 19, 2019
GLENDALE- Arizona Lowrider Super Show isa big show that has been happening since 1980. The Arizona Lowrider Super Show has been something many people come from around to the world to either see or to place their very own vehicle in, or some come for the music. The people who run the Arizona Super Show gather differ...
Not Just For the Coffee or Stickers
Elysia Casillas, Video Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
When you pull up to the Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through, you are greeted with the iconic blue, white, and orange sign and as you go to order you are greeted with smiles and energetic employees. Ever wonder why they were so happy? Greg Stipp, Director of Marketing and Social Media from Dutch Bros...
The Fear of Going to School
Alexia Beltran, Staff
September 24, 2019
United States- School's have not been as safe as it should have these past ten years. Students fear a lot coming to school not knowing what will happen because a lot could happen in one second. There has been a lot of shootings and gun violence in schools worldwide and the United States is in the le...
Facebook Saves Lives Across the Country
Elysia Casillas, Video Editor in Chief
September 9, 2019
AVONDALE- Thursday, September 5th at 6:35 am, on her car ride to drop her kids off to school, Leslie Casillas told me about her surprising and prideful moment last night. She told me about how she follows brain tumor groups on Facebook and how what she was posting, was saving lives. "[A Lady was] asking me ques...
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Alexia is a Sophomore at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, AZ. She is good at communicating, doing makeup with friends, and working with peers in groups. She is very caring, helpful and a really...
Vice President of La Joya's Skills USA
Elysia is a rising Senior at La Joya Community High School, in Avondale, Arizona. She is the President of La Joya's Skills USA and is currently in Digital Communications. She takes part in Softball and...