Coach Sean nelson

Tyler Mitchell, Staff

December 13, 2018

Coach Nelson is a great teacher and a great coach for wrestling. He lives off his own intensity. His intensity levels are through the roof, he wrestles so fast he could burn the rubber of the mat. He is admired and respected by every wrestler in his room and both the other coach's. "All the kids in...

Adolescents Making A Change About Racism

Victor Robles Hernandez, Journalist

November 5, 2018

Racism is an underlying problem that has been displayed within our society because of how certain groups of people behave and act towards those who are completely different from them. In our nation, Racism shouldn't be a subject that is "sensitive" or "inappropriate", it should be widely acknowledged....

Top 5 Ways To Study For a Test

Brandon Seng, Staff

September 22, 2018

1. Listen To music While some experts argue the ability to concentrate during silence or listening to music while studying is left up to personal preference, many agree that playing certain types of music, such as "obscure 18th century composers," can help students engage parts of their brain that help...

High School Romance

Isaac Taylor, Staff

September 20, 2018

 Dating and experience with relationships/romance is common. In High School teens will fall hopelessly in love or they would most likely do almost anything for their boyfriend or girlfriend. Some teens have experience in a romantic relationship, as well as those in serious and less-serious relationsh...

The Struggles of Being an AP Student

Katelyn Viray, Editor In Chief

September 16, 2018

If you have ever entered an advanced or an AP (advanced placement) course, you know it's a whole different world compared to a regular class. They are expected to have a higher level of punctuality, thoroughness and understanding the concept. Meeting all those criteria can be overwhelming. Students go...

Picture Day September 13!!!!!!

Daniela Medina, Staff

September 11, 2018

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Stellar Power Banks

August 27, 2018

Ever wanted a portable charger? Do you know what a power bank is? If you do, do you own one?  If not, would you like one?  Not only that, having a bad power bank can make your battery WORSE. These are a list of a couple decent banks that should be good for the road. Number one, an old favorite called the Mophie Powerstation Plus XL. Sta...

Ways to Dress Up Your Lobo Outfits

Taeya Benally, Staff

August 27, 2018

It's a new school year! Which means football games, spirit week and assembly's. It's the best time to show off your school spirit. La Joya students are always looking for new ways to gain more school spirit, with school finally starting here are some ideas to show off your La Joya spirit. Paint ...

Skateboarding: Why You Should Start

Brandon Seng, Staff

August 27, 2018

     Looking for some reasons for picking up skateboarding? Whether you need to convince your parents that skateboarding is a respectable and valuable activity, or a parent trying to convince your kid to pick up a skateboard, or if you are just thinking about skateboarding but want to know if...

More Than 500 Million sold?

Kealohalani Kauhako-Viernes, staff

August 24, 2018

Are you interested in novels full of suspense and mystery? If so then Dean Koontz is the perfect author for your interest. He is an award winning author for horror who sold over 500 million books. Dean Koontz has won many awards for his amazing books : Goodreads Choice Awards Best Horror, World Horro...

La Joya Mysteries: Purposeful Theft In The English Department

Victor Robles Hernandez, Staff

August 23, 2018

AVONDALE - Here at La Joya Community High School, two English Teachers are in an on-going war between stealing a Dumbo doll from each other. The two teachers are of course just picking at each other but most recently, it has come to a full throttle win over who get's to have this doll. Ms. Gorgan and Ms. Sa...

The Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Joseph Shouse, Staff

March 29, 2018

Going hard at L.A Fitness five times a week, eating nothing but healthy foods, and going for a jog at the crack of dawn places an image of a buff, muscular individual with a killer metabolism into the minds of many people. Despite many misconceptions, it's possible to become a healthier person, without invest...