Arpaio, Out With the Old, In With the New
Samuel Valles, Staff
November 9, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, US & World
On November 8th, the new President of the United States is being elected. Not only the president is being elected, but also the new Maricopa County sheriff. Sheriff Joseph Michael "Joe" Arpaio has helped many, but has also damaged many families and friendships. It's time to head out with the...
Love pets? Why Not Foster or Volunteer?
Brend Valadez Gonzalez, Staff
October 5, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, News, US & World
Many pet organizations offer people the chance to foster pets or even volunteer so that the animals can get all the love and attention they need and all you have to do is sign up. During a survey students were asked if they had the chance to foster or volunteer would they, the majority of them answering yes they would b...
Are All Pit Bulls Dangerous?
Kealohalani Kauhako-Viernes, Staff
October 4, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, US & World
Pit bulls can be dangerous but not all the time. They react from fear or their safety, not because they were naturally born like to fight back. Agreed there are pit bulls in the world that are dangerous. There are pit bulls that are really kind-hearted. A students attending La Joya high school, Daya...
What are the Highest Paying Jobs for High School Students?
Tiffany Rosario Acosta, Staff
October 3, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, High School, Student Life
Many High School students are in need of a job. But do they look beneath the surface of the interview? Minimum wage, here in Arizona, is $8.05 per hour. While Seattle, Washington's minimum wage is $15 per hour, incredible. Most high school students want a job to either pay their expenses; i.e. new...
Fun and Exciting Things to do
Christopher Aguilar, Staff
October 1, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, Entertainment, News, School
Who doesn’t love to have fun, Fear Farm and the Arizona State Fair are just two of the many places to go to forget about all of your problems. Certain attractions only run for a small amount of time. Events like the Arizona State Fair and Fear Farm only last a small amount of time. You have...
The Future of Avondale
September 7, 2016
Filed under All Around Town
This year has been nothing but changes around Avondale, with renovations in Friendship Park to a new plaza on McDowell, and new directory signs. Avondale is in a state of change for the better. With new businesses being built comes new jobs, new hangouts for teens, and new food to try. In a recent inte...
Chipotle Cultivate Festival: Coming to Phoenix Soon!
April 22, 2016
Filed under All Around Town
Bummed out that you missed the live music from Coachella? This upcoming Saturday, April 30th, Chipotle is bringing back the Cultivate festival to the valley. This festival includes live music and food for families to enjoy, making the event a fun and inexpensive way to spend your Saturday from 11am...
Slur(pay) a $1.50
March 18, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, News
Grab your cups and get ready for some brain freezes and colorful tongues! This is your opportunity to stay cool while the weather gets hotter and hotter by the minute as summer approaches us quickly. This is the second annual year that 7-11 has done this nation wide and this year should be even...
Mural, Mural On The Wall
March 8, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, Art
West Valley has become a blank canvas for local street artists. Many locations around the community are being covered in large vibrant murals for residents to enjoy. Avondale has become the home of the most murals in all of the West Valley cities. These artists are conveying a positive message by...
La Joya Prays for Independence High School
Jesus Rodriguez and Daniela Acosta
February 12, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, News
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the victims affected in today's tragedy at Independence High School. We would like to let the students and staff at Independence know that our La Joya lobos stands with them in support during this tragic time. If you would like to send yours prayers...
Photo Opp or Photo Flop?
February 3, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, News, School, Uncategorized
Last week a group of girls were photographed with letters on the front of their shirts that so happened to spell out the "N" word for everyone to see. The picture was taken on senior picture day which included 3,100 students, and these girls were only a small portion of the student body. The lett...
‘Ice Scream” for Food Trucks!
January 29, 2016
Filed under All Around Town, News
Did someone say “FOOD"?! Yes I’m calling all foodies! The Street Eats Food Festival is already around the corner so don’t forget to mark your calendars. The Fifth Annual Street Eats food truck festival is taking over Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Jan. 30th thru the 31st from 11am-6...
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Kealohalani, or more commonly known as Lilo, is currently a Junior here at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, AZ. She played for the La Joya girls basketball team during her freshman and sophomore...
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Vice President of La Joya's Skills USA
Elysia is a rising Junior at La Joya Community High School, in Avondale, Arizona. She is the Vice President of La Joya's Skills USA and is currently in Digital Communications. She takes part in both Volleyball...