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La Joya veterans give advice to students

By Roxanna Pitones

With Veteran’s Day recently observed this month, many students are reminded of their hope to join the military someday as well.

Teachers that formerly served in the military are not uncommon here at La Joya and have great advice for students interested in choosing that career path.

Whether it is a means to pay for college, an opportunity to travel the world, or because you feel it is your duty to serve your country, there are many reasons to join the military.

School nurse Joseph Richardson believes students should join the military with the purpose to get training for a career they would want to work on in the future.

“Don’t join the military for the sake of going in there. Get the training in the field you are interested in,” he said.

Richardson served in the

Air Force, working as a nurse for 24 years.

He wanted to leave the Boston area and see and experience different places.

He also adds that serving in the military gives a person great benefits such as free healthcare and makes retirement enjoyable.

However, one of the toughest things about the job is being away from your family.

Similarly, Algebra teacher Michael Harris says that during the 20 years he served in the Air Force he was gone a total of five years.

By the time that Harris had graduated high school, he had already attained his pilot’s license.

He felt that it was duty and the Air Force was most appealing to him because he had started flying since he

was 15 years old. “I got paid to do my

boyhood dream,” he said. Harris served as an Air

Battle Manager and was in charge of identifying enemy aircraft and deciding how to allow friendly aircrafts to do their job.

One of the most important things that he learned from his time in the Air Force was the core values of the military branch, “Integrity

first, service before self, excellence in all we do.”

He advises students to know what they’re getting into when they join and to not be influenced by a recruiter, because at the end of the day, that person is trying to sell you on something. He thinks it’s better if students talk to people who have served in the military before.

Another Air Force veteran at La Joya is world history teacher Joseph Schuch, who chose the Air Force because of its education program.

In the 21 years that Schuch served, he traveled to 26 different countries. He adds that as a history teacher, his travels have helped his significantly when teaching because instead of only teaching things from a textbook, he can tell students about different places.

He believes the most important thing a person who is considering entering the military should ask themselves is, “Why are you joining?”

He believes that joining the military to get away from your parents will have disastrous consequences.

Joseph Richardson, once a nurse for the Air Force, is now the nurse for La Joya. Photo by Antonio Koszut

La Joya students helping community with food driveBy Obed Cardin

La Joya’s clubs are uniting together to bring joy this winter to those who are less fortunate.

The National Honor Society, Jobs for Arizona Graduates, Interact, and Be The Change are all coming together to put together a food drive to help keep Saint Mary’s Food Bank stocked up for this holiday season.

The food will go to families and people that are hungry and in need of food for this Thanksgiving. Jacob

“Charles” Solares, NHS president, said that he wants all students to participate because you never know who you could be helping out. And if you can’t bring cans, then encourage others to bring cans and ask other family members to donate as well.

“It will used to put food on hungry people’s tables,” Solares said.

JAG historian Erika Sarrazin will be going to different classes and explaining the details of the

drive. She hopes that everyone

con t r i bu t e s so La Joya can make Thanksgiving possible for families that need it.

She also hopes to make a difference this year with all the donations and hopes that the students will support all the clubs.

“If we all put some

the most food items will be rewarded by NHS.

NHS sponsor Hope Loveland said this drive has been going on for a few years and is held district wide. Two years ago, La Joya won first place. The school still has a trophy in the office.

Loveland said she hopes that this year we are able to regain the title of first place from Littleton.

She said that spreading the word and bringing in cans is making a difference in people lives, and maybe even peers here at La Joya.

effort into it, we can make differences in people’s lives,” Sarrazin said.

The food drive will have students in their third hour classes competing to bring in as much n o n -perishable items as possible.

These items can be canned food, cereal, ramen noodles, and anything that doesn’t expire.

The third hour class with

“If we all put some effort into it, we can make differences in

people’s lives.” - Senior Erika Sarrazin

School looks to get first place after finishing second last year

Veterans lives changed due to time in military

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New gun laws could stir up controversy By Roxanna Pitones

This past year, Arizona has been at the forefront of some of the nation’s most disputed laws.

On April 16, the eyes of the country were once again focused on the state when a new controversial law was signed allowing people over the age of 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Prior to these changes, Arizonians wishing to carry concealed weapons were forced to have a permit which required the individual to take an eight-hour class on gun safety and mandated that the person hit at least 14 of 20 targets before receiving their permit.

If a person failed to prove they had a permit, they were fined $2,500 and could even serve up to six months in jail.

This, however, is no longer the standard. As of July 29, it is legal to carry a hidden gun on you without a permit unless entering a bar or restaurant.

The new law, signed by Governor Jan Brewer, makes Arizona the third state in the country to allow its citizens to carry concealed weapons without requiring a person to take precautionary classes; the other two states are Vermont and Alaska.

While supporters of the law insist that the law is only reinforcing our second amendment right to bear arms, opponents argue that it places firearms in the hands of inexperienced individuals.

They also say this will result in an increase of victims that are hurt from stray bullets.

Our constitutional rights should be respected, but the constitution

was also created to remain relevant in changing times. Nowadays it is not rare for crimes to be committed with the use of a firearm.

By no longer requiring a permit and lessons in gun safety for those that desire to carry a concealed weapon, it puts the rest of us in danger.

Not everyone that carries a weapon with them knows how to use it properly.

I understand that to a person with bad intentions, having a permit will not make a difference in their decision.

But even law-abiding citizens that find themselves in the midst of chaos in an emergency could cause an unintentional accident because they made an impromptu decision in a stressful situation.

This new law will also have an effect on the state’s economy. Permits generate $1.8 million in

revenue each year which is used to enforce laws dealing with highway patrol.

This also takes jobs away from firearm instructors, who would usually educate gun owners on how to properly use weapons.

In the middle of an economic crisis, the last thing we need is to remove a source of income.

Brewer has stated that her job as governor is to honor the constitution and that the purpose of the law is to “restore and protect” our second amendment rights. However, the purpose of the constitution is also to “ensure domestic tranquility.”

By allowing people to buy firearms without any knowledge of how to use them safely, it puts the rest of society in fear because they are not aware of who does or doesn’t know how to use a firearm. This also adds more danger to children that play in the neighborhoods.

Better food needed in La Joya cafeteria By Jose Guzman

If the hamburgers, cheeseburgers or chicken sandwiches served in La Joya’s cafeteria were to win an award, Kanye West would surely step on stage to interrupt and say that the pizza was way better. I’d have to agree.

Our cafeteria here at La Joya is home to many food choices each and every day. Some of that food, though, is either undercooked or just plain bad.

Three food items served

daily that don’t taste good would have to be the above mentioned hamburgers, cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches.

The cheese looks and tastes like rubber and the chicken in the sandwiches doesn’t taste like chicken at all. Sometimes they seem to be served with all the grease used to make them, making a students’ appetite disappear faster than they can throw the food in a trash can.

Sure, the cafeteria workers may not have the time to

check everything and make sure it’s completely perfect, but checking to see if the food is edible should be a top priority.

Not all the food is nasty. Some food that is served daily that’s worth a try is the pizza and burritos. They’re among some of the most popular selections, as well as the daily main choice. Both are always served to perfection and never seem to falter in the taste department.

The health line in the cafeteria offers some great

alternatives to those looking to lead a fit life. There are different types of salads, such as, Caesar, fruit and chicken (the chicken looks and tastes way better than the chicken sandwiches).

The cafeteria also offers some delicious side items like onion rings and curly fries. The regular fries have their good and bad days, but for the most part they’re cooked well.

Maybe a quick taste check would help with deciding what to serve or not to serve. The food

might also improve if they grilled some of the meat and chicken to a certain extent and watched over the food more carefully, something that might be difficult to do with the hordes of students arriving for lunch.

La Joya’s cafeteria, like any other, has both tasty food and food that makes you question what it is made out of. The cafeteria workers do their best to always have a variety of selections for the student body to choose from, but the food could taste better at times.

Sophomores too young to driveBy MarKeysha Ellis

In the past, only juniors and seniors could drive to school. Now the rules have changed.

Not only can juniors and seniors drive to school and park on campus, sophomores can do so as well. Before this year, sophomores were not allowed to drive to school.

I honestly don’t see how this could possibly be fair. When I was a sophomore, I could not drive to school, so why should they get the privilege now? I think the rules should have stayed the same.

The rules should have stayed the same because it wouldn’t be fair for everyone who wanted to drive as

sophomores, but couldn’t. Everyone else had to wait, so the sophomores should have to. If sophomores are going to drive to school, then that should have been a rule from the beginning. When the school was first opened, sophomores, juniors and seniors should all been able to drive on campus.

Sophomores are too young to drive. Can they really be responsible enough to pay attention on the road and the things around them at their age? I know I wasn’t at their age.

I constantly played around and was not focused on what was around me. At 15 or 16 years old, people are not going to care about

safety; they are going to be more focused on how cool they look. When many people get their license they are excited and just ready to drive and don’t pay attention to their surroundings and something will go wrong. I know this from experience.

Being young, people are more irresponsible than ever. You care less for the important things and care only for things you’re interested in. Driving a car is one of the most dangerous things ever if you don’t pay attention. With people being irresponsible they’re not going to care about the importance of safe driving. A lack of experience is a a risk for sophmores driving.

Law impacts Arizona’s economy as well

Page 3 Eye of the LoboPeopleCharles Solares does it all at La Joya

You will see him on the sidelines during La Joya’s football games, see him perform in the Performing Arts Center and you might even see him organizing this year’s activities for the National Honor Society.

Who is this student with the ability to juggle so many things? He is senior Charles Solares.

Solares is one of La Joya’s most involved students and he’s proud of it.

“It is surprisingly easy, but exciting to know that I get to be involved and head so many things. It makes me proud to know that I help accomplish what needs to be accomplished,” he said.

So what exactly does he run? Solares is one of the top dancers for his Dance 7-8 class, president of La Joya’s National Honor Society, on the varsity spirit line and a varsity track runner.

Solares said he doesn’t really know how he juggles all these

activities on top of having several advanced classes.

“It helps to have good time management, flexible teachers and understanding coaches,” he said.

The most challenging part of being so busy is being able to plan ahead of time and organizing everything. He has to tell his coach ahead of time that he would be late

Every organization needs a good leader. Whether in school or work, leaders are essential for success.

JAG (Jobs for Arizona Graduates) leader Jenny Jimenez is a prime example of a hard-working leader. She is in her third year of involvement with the JAG program, which helps students prepare for college and future careers. During this time, Jimenez has become a role model to others. She was on a community chair committee for two years, and she has been the president of JAG this year and last.

Jimenez’s work ethic and positive attitude have helped her earn a trip to Washington D.C. this November. This honor was only given to a select number of students in the state and nation.

Jimenez feels honored to be chosen for this trip.

“It feels so good and I am excited and looking forward to this trip. This is a huge moment in my life,” she said.

On the trip, Jimenez will be learning leadership and communication skills, which she hopes to bring back to La Joya.

“We will be taught how to communicate with people

better and prepare events for other students throughout Arizona,” she said.

Jimenez admits she cannot take all the credit for her success and achievements. She especially appreciates the guidance and advice of JAG administrator Remigio Gordillo, as well as the support of her friends.

Among her supportive friends is junior Frankie Diaz. She has known Jimenez since seventh grade and joined JAG because of her.

Diaz thinks Jimenez is the right choice for the trip because of her commitment to JAG.

“You can go to her for anything related to JAG or not and she would try her best to help you out. She would do anything to help,” Diaz said.

Senior Erika Sarrazin, JAG historian, is also proud of Jimenez and her latest achievement. She acknowledged that Jimenez is a good choice for the trip because her upbeat and random personality radiates to others around her.

“She has great potential to display in Washington. She has given so much time and effort towards JAG. She is perfect for the position,” Sarrazin said.

By Freddy Luna due to a meeting, go to practice, do homework then sleep and repeat it all the next day.

With all this hectic scheduling during the weekdays, it makes you wonder if he has anytime for himself.

“During my free time I just talk to friends and spend time with family,” he said. “I do nothing on Sundays to unwind and clear my head.”

Solares’ advice to a student who wants to be active in the school is to make sure you have the patience to do all the tedious tasks you have to do. Always be ready for the worse because it will happen, he said.

Senior Erika Sarrazin, who works alongside Solares in NHS, said Solares is a great leader.

“He’s a great and inspirational leader, a great public speaker and motivator,” she said.

Hope Loveland, NHS’ sponsor, had nothing but good things to say about Solares as well.

“He always strives for excellence,” she said.

Charles Solares is cheering on the sidelines at a football game. Photo by Ana Peralta

Jenny Jimenez doing many amazing things in school, JAG this yearBy Adam Johnson

La Joya has Miss Teen AZ hopeful

By Vicktor Russell

The Ms. Teen AZ pageant is coming up, and junior Valeria Norzagaray will be competing

This year on Nov. 21, Norzagaray hopes to win the title as one of the top ten, and hopefully for Miss Teen AZ.

Those girls that are competing must go through a three-day elimination process. On the first day there is an interview with the judges. On the second day, they have the formal gown and swimsuit contest. From these the judges will pick the top ten contestants, who go onto the third and final day.

One thing Norzagaray is doing to prepare for the pageant is taking speaking classes so that she does not make a verbal mistake. She is also working out and watching what she is eating so she can look good for the swimsuit contest.

The prizes for the winner will be up to $65,000 in scholarships of their choosing along with other prizes like jewelry, a car or a new wardrobe. Also, the winner will get

Valeria Norzagaray posing for a picture. Photo by Vicktor Russell

Winner can earn scholarship money for college

to compete in the Miss Teen USA competition.

Norzagaray believes she will do well in the competition

“I am unsure, because the other girls will be really pretty, but I feel confident as maybe one of the top ten,” she said

Norzagaray said this pageant is her very first one, but she does not see

herself doing pageantry in the future. She wants to have a career as a nurse practitioner.

Norzagaray is a friend of junior Vanessa Rascon

“I am excited for her and I hope she does really well and wins,” Rascon said.

Rascon was going to be in the competition, but had to drop early due to monetary issues.

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Finding ways to give back to the community and find scholarships at the same time are what some La Joya students are now doing every other week on Thursdays as part of Interact.

Interact is a club that is focused on giving back to the community and creating opportunities for its participants and for the people that they are helping. Teacher Mike Harris is the club advisor.

“The students are the ones that organize the events, and I get to enjoy watching them become leaders,” he said.

Harris said the group raised thousands of dollars last year through activities to help families that need financial support. He also said that last year La Joya students were offered career opportunities and scholarships for schools

through the Interact program. He said through the sheer amount of experience through Interact, students will have the opportunities to meet people that will be able help them move forward in their own personal goals.

Interact President Patricia

Amaro has been involved with the club for two years and is looking forward to all the drives and community service projects that Interact holds. She said last year they focused on helping the community with domestic violence issues, and she said that it really affected her because “I really got to see

‘The Wild and Crazy Crochet Club’ helps out communityBy Nancy Cloud

They are the students cleaning up parks, volunteering at the local hospitals and planning some of the school-wide events throughout the year.

The National Honor Society (NHS) tries to make the school and community a better place for everyone.

Teacher Hope Loveland is the “guiding force” for these students. She hopes to expand on what NHS members do around the school and community, as well as whom they do it with.

“This year we’re doing more leadership projects, homeless night, and hoping to cooperate with other clubs on campus service projects,” Loveland said.

This includes the clothing closet, where students who aren’t able to buy supplies outside of school can come to get supplies ranging from clothes and shoes to pads and binders.

NHS looks great on a college application, said senior Jacob Solares, who is the president of NHS.

“It’s teaching me more

about how to organize myself and others,” he said.

As president, Solares has to take charge during meetings, take polls on what the members want to do and make calls to different people to get things done.

NHS sounds like it’s all work, especially since you need to maintain a 3.5 GPA to take part, but it’s also a way to have fun. Junior Miranda Guzman was a part of the middle school version and says this version is just as great.

“I look forward to all the activities we’re planning on doing,” said Guzman, who serves as the vice president.

To join, students’ GPA’s are required to be a 3.5 or higher and are asked during their sophomore years to apply. They are only invited to join once, so if you refuse once, the window for joining is done. NHS members all help to organize the Character Counts Rally and have leadership workshops on campus, other than what they do outside of campus like donating time to St. Mary’s Food Bank and helping with Project Cure.

NHS tries to make school, community better place

By Obed Cardin

Interact club provides career opportunities, community service

myself making differences in other lives.”

Senior Rosa Guereca is a new student involved with Interact and is excited to start participating in upcoming community service events because she has heard of all of the

wonderful things that happened last year.

“I look forward to helping people that really need it,” she said

Interact meets every other Thursday in room 1307, either in the afternoon or in the morning. It is up to the students whether they

show up in the morning or afternoon.

The Interact club has participated in many drives and raised thousands of dollars and plans to keep that trend going with the support of last year’s students. This year, all students are encouraged to join.

By Jose Guzman

Although La Joya has lost some of its popular clubs and sports due to budget cuts, one club still going strong is the crochet club.

The crochet club, or better known as “The Wild and Crazy Crochet Club,” has been around since last year and it meets every Thursday in Room 1107.

Club advisor Judy Ferguson says it’s “kinda evolved over time.”

Ferguson said she started this club so that students could “give back to the community and to also get them involved.”

The Crazy Crochers make blankets, book markers, and soon, baby hats.

Senior Orlando Pelagio is very excited to begin these projects.

“It’s good to know I’m helping someone out,” he said.

Senior Natalia Anaya

said she joined because she wanted to “learn something I can use in the future.”

Senior Karla Gomez said she joined because it sounded fun.

“I wanted to help others,” she said.

Both seniors also agree that crocheting is a big stress reliever.

“It’s creative and simple,” Anaya said.

What had attracted her was the urge to do something kids her age couldn’t do.

For Pelagio, it was all about the fabric and needles.

Students in this club have recently made book marks; next they will create blankets.

These blankets will go to a retirement home in Phoenix.

Anaya said when she makes these things, she feels as if she has “accomplished something,” even if it is small.

Teacher Judy Ferguson helping a student crochet a blanket. This club meets every Thursday in Room 1107. Photo by Ana Peralta

Pelagio agreed. “It feels as if I’ve done

my part in this world, like I’ve succeed my goals,” he said.

Ferguson said “The Wild

and Crazy Crochet Club” will take anyone interested in joining.

“You can stop by any day after school and get started,” she said.

Pelagio thinks that if you’re looking for a hobby, then you should join.

“We’re a great group of people. It’s a lot of fun,” he said.

“I look forward to helping people that really need

it.”-Teacher Mike Harris

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Flagline improves choreography this yearThe La Joya band is not the

only form of entertainment seen at football games with their spirited performances during halftime.

The La Joya flag line uses silk chains, poles, and mini-flags to perform for the crowd.

Band and flag line director Mark Weber said the flag line is a part of the marching band. Basically, whatever music the band comes up with is what the girls perform to.

Also, flag line members normally travel with the marching band to competitions; they even do a little competition of their own.

They dance to some music in the gym and come up with unique routines

involving different aspects of flag line.

Weber said that the flag line members are doing better this year.

“They’re working on choreography a lot more and they’re just a lot farther than they were last year,” he said.

Senior Mayra Sierra said being in flag line is exciting.

“I’m doing it for the first time this year and I wish I would’ve started earlier,” she said.

Sierra also said flag line might seem easy, but it’s far from it.

Senior Marlene Valladarez thinks flag line is hard yet fun at the same time. She also likes how close the flag line girls are.

“I’m sure all groups get to bond, but we get to throw

By Ana Peralta

Girls from the flagline posing with their flags. There will be an opportunity in November to become a part of this group. Photo by Ana Peralta

Some La Joya students recently experienced what it’s like for homeless people every day of their lives.

The National Honor Society (NHS) wanted to bring attention to the 69 homeless students here at La Joya who are struggling and facing hard times. To do this, NHS held an awareness event to educate students about homelessness.

“We want to raise awareness and support the students who need our help most,” NHS member Micaela Johnson said.

This event took place at La Joya on Nov. 10 from 5-10 p.m. in the courtyard right outside the front office.

NHS hosted homeless night and all other clubs and students were invited to participate.

NHS members hoped to change the thoughts and feelings of others towards the homeless. They had students come in with just what’s on their backs.

This event lasted for five hours and participants couldn’t have any food, drinks, or restroom breaks unless they had a slip of donation money or by providing a utility pack. By the end of the event, snacks and water bottles were given out to all the students.

NHS is in the process of creating utility packs with items we use on a daily basis, including shampoo, conditioner, soap, tooth paste, a tooth brush, floss, tissue, deodorant, lotion, a comb, and a nail file.

NHS wants to set a goal of creating one thousand utility packs to share with other schools in our district.

“We are a community and a school that needs to work together,” NHS adviser Hope Loveland said.

This is part of an initiative with the Lobo Den/Clothing Closet.

If any girls at La Joya are looking for a comfortable environment where they can express their ideas freely, then they might want to consider joining Girls for a Change.

Girls for a Change is an organization that empowers girls to make a difference in their communities by addressing a social issue and its root cause, according to teacher Tara Suggs, the advisor for Girls for a Change.

The group discusses issues happening in the school or around the community.

Once they have an issue in mind, the girls find the root cause and create a project to address it.

At the same time, the girls get a chance to build new friendships and enjoy their time at the meetings with their friends.

“I love seeing the girls let down their guard and be themselves and take control and want change all while having fun,” Suggs said.

Past projects the group

has completed include distributing informational pamphlets about emotional violence and holding a workshop about self-mutilation and its causes and effects.

This will be the third year Girls for a Change will been active on campus.

A past member, senior Elyssa Serrano, said she joined because she felt she

could help out and make a difference.

“I think it’s a great club to join,” she said.

Her favorite part about Girls for a Change was talking in a circle and sharing ideas.

She also thought it was cool how Suggs opened up

and shared as well.Junior Alyssa Whetzel

hopes it will be a good oppurtunity for social change.

“It sounded like something I’d be interested in” she said.

Whetzel has heard some good things about the club and wants to make changes little by little.

Suggs believes it’s a club that allows the girls to truly be themselves and t h o u g h t f u l l y a d d r e s s i m p o r t a n t issues.

“It can be both exciting and intense, but it’s an experience our girls will never forget,” she said.

There are a few changes to Girls for a Change this year.

Instead of starting in second semester like last year, this year it started first semester in September.

Meetings this year will be held every Monday from 2:15-3:30 p.m. in Room 1124.

Girls on campus attempting to make a difference in community

NHS hosts first homeless night

By Martiqua Mares

By Paula Herrera

“I love seeing the girls let down their guard and be themselves and take control and want change

all while having fun.”-Teacher Tara Suggs

Helping people realize what it’s like to be homeless

flags in the air,” Valladarez said.

Flag line is a regular class,

but winter guard, which starts in late November, is open for anyone interested

in devoting at least two days after school a week to practice with flags.

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Italian food fanatics will love Olive Garden’s tasty dishes

‘The Dark Divine’ will keep even the most unlikeliest readers interested

Even though many people say they don’t like to read, “The Dark Divine” is a novel that will get even the toughest book haters to love it.

“The Dark Divine” is about a young teen named Grace who was once in love with Daniel, a boy who is now a werewolf. About four years ago, Daniel went missing and Grace didn’t know why. It seemed as if everyone knew something but her. Her family didn’t want to speak about him and when she brought his name up at dinner, the family’s mood changed.

Grace told her family that Daniel was at school today and was in her class. Her brother Jude told Grace to stay away from him and to never talk to him. He made her promise. After dinner she asked her brother why he didn’t want to even hear about Daniel and they used to be the best of friends. Jude said Daniel was a bad person and he wasn’t safe.

Grace wanted to help Daniel out because he looked poor and hungry and seemed to be in need of clothing. She even goes to where he is staying despite

what her brother told her. While in his room, she noticed scratching on the walls and doors as if there was an angry animal in there trying to escape.

While reading this book, you will learn about the lives of Grace, Jude and Daniel. You will also learn the exact reason for Daniel’s disappearance.

As the book continues, it has lots of interesting and mysterious moments. It would have you thinking about what will happen next. The intense moments the book describes make you want to read more.

There are two books in this series, “The Dark Divine” and “The Lost Saint.” These books are both written by author Bree Despain. If you enjoy reading “The Dark Divine,” then you will definelty enjoy reading “The Lost Saint.”

To me this book is very well written and keeps me interested. It has several suspenseful moments and is a great book to read when you have nothing to do. I don’t read all that much, but this book is really good and I plan on reading the next one. I recommend this book to be read by everyone.

Walking through the double doors, you will be greeted by the smell of Italian food that will fulfill your appetite.

The Olive Garden is a great Italian restaurant to visit. It is a very popular place and attracts many people.

Visiting the Olive Garden is always a joy. The staff is very friendly and seats you as quickly as possible. They are very attentive to their customers and make sure they are satisfied.

The appetizers will get you off to a great start. The mozzarella sticks and

zucchini are so scrumptious; they leave your taste buds wanting more. Their famous salad and breadsticks, which are all you can eat, are served before the main dishes just to get you started.

For the main dishes, they are most famous for their pasta. The Chicken Alfredo is one of the best dishes they have. There are no complaints about that dish; everything just comes out perfect and totally satisfies your mouth.

The spaghetti and meatballs are delicious as well. The meatballs themselves get you full and craving more because of how big they are and how well they are cooked.

Another famous pasta dish they serve is the Chicken Scampi, which includes chicken and bell peppers. If you’re a fan of lasagna, then the Tour of Italy would be a

Olive Garden’s delicious plates and friendly service are sure to please the pickiest people

good choice for you. For desserts, the new

Dolcini’s are worth trying. They come in five different

choices: Chocolate Mousse with Dark Chocolate Cookie Crust, Strawberry and White Chocolate Cream

Cake, Limoncello Mousse with Vanilla Cookie Crust, Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Caramel Cream, and Amaretto Tiramisu with Almond Cookie Crumble. You can buy three for $6.50 or one for $2.50.

There is nothing you can say that is bad about any of the food, especially if you’re a fan of Italian food. All the food is cooked perfectly and just how you want it.

Each main dish provides a good amount of food that ranges in price from $11 to $14. No matter what dish you try, it will make you want to keep coming back. Everything about Olive Garden is great: the service, the appetizers, and desserts.

The closest restaurants are located on 15411 W. McDowell Road in Goodyear and 2626 N. 75th Ave. in Phoenix.

Olive Garden is famous for their beadsticks and salads among other plates. The nearest location is on 15411 W. McDowell Road or 2626 N. 75th Ave. in Phoenix by Desert Sky Mall.

By Sierra Ramirez

By MarKeysha Ellis

Bree Despain is the author of both “The Dark Divine” and “The Lost Saint.”

Concert Calendar Holiday edition

Jobing.com Arena

* So You Think You Can Dance-Live Tour: Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

* Usher featuring Trey Songz: Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.

* T r a n s - S i b e r i a n Orchestra Winter Tour 2010: Nov. 28 at 3 p.m.

* Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For ticket information, call 623-772-3800 or visit www.jobingarena.com

U.S. Airways Center

* Cirque du Soleil: Alegria: Nov. 17-21 with shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day

* Roger Waters: The Wall Live: Nov. 27 at 8 p.m.

* The Judds: Dec. 19, Time To be Announced

For ticket information, call 602-379-7800 or visit usairwayscenter.com

Gammage Auditorium * How The Grinch

Stole Christmas: Nov. 17 – 18 (7:30 p.m.), 19-20 (8 p.m.) and the 21 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

* Warren Miller’s Wintervention: Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.

* Hair: Dec. 7-11 at 7:30 p.m. and the 12 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

For ticket information, call 480-965-3434 or visit www.asugammage.com“How the Grinch Stole

Christmas” will be playing at ASU’s Gammage Auditorium on Nov. 17-18. Compiled by Jose Guzman

Entertainment Eye of the LoboPage 7

New Hip Hop albums take over Billboard charts

By Helen CarbajalThis fall, albums are

dropping, artists are popping, and the music isn’t stopping.

Rap artist Nelly just came out with his newest album, “Nelly 5.0,” on Nov.16. His album features songs with various artists such as T.I., Jamie Foxx, Akon, Chris Brown, Usher, The Dream and many more. This is Nelly’s fifth album and it features his popular single “Just a Dream.” The single placed twelfth place on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 during its first week and seventh place in the third week.

Nelly’s first album, “Country Grammar,” was released back in 2000. The album “Nellyville” followed after in 2002. “Sweat Suit” came out in 2004 and “Brass Knuckles” in 2008. One of his old singles, “Grillz,” placed twenty-second on the Billboard of Rap Songs, which makes his new single “Just a Dream” one of his greatest achievements.

R&B singer Rihanna also came out with her new album on the same day as Nelly’s album on Nov. 16. The album is named “Loud” and includes her new single “Only Girl (In the world).” So far, the song is doing well. It is third place on the Billboard Hot Ten. Artists that are featured in her new album are Taio Cruz, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, Shontelle,

Drake, David Guetta, Sean Garett, Rico Love, and Alex da kid.

Rihanna’s debut album “Music of the Sun” was released back in 2005. After that came “A Girl like Me” in 2006, “Good Girl Gone Bad” in 2007 and “Rated R” in 2009. Rihanna’s old single “Pon de Replay” placed second place on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

and her album “Good Girl Gone Bad” was the second most sold album on the U.S. Billboard 200.

British R&B singer Jay Sean’s new album dropped on Nov. 2. The album is named “Freeze Time” and features songs with various artists from Lil Wayne to Pitbull to Nicki Minaj. This album includes his newest single “2012 (It aint the end),” which was released on Aug. 3 and was placed fiftieth place on the Billboard Hot 100.

Jay Sean’s first album “Me Against Myself” was released back in 2004. He then made “My Own Way” in 2008 and “All or Nothing” in 2009. His old single “Down” was released on May 31, 2009, and it placed first place on the Billboard Hot 100 on Oct. 17, 2009.

The song sold six million copies worldwide and it is the seventh best selling single of 2009.

R&B singer Rihanna released “Loud” on Nov. 16. The album includes the popular single “Only Girl (In the world)”.

Rihanna, Nelly, and Jay Sean among the few heavy-weights releasing new albums

Linkin Park’s ‘A Thousand Suns’ gives distinct new soundBy Freddy Luna

We all have that one friend that we grew up with that heavily influenced our life. Over time, however, we begin to notice that as we change, our friend changes too and sometimes it isn’t for the better.

Linkin Park is that one friend for me that has changed far too much since its beginning.

For those of you who don’t know, Linkin Park is an alternative rock band that has been together since 1999 and is led by vocalists Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda. The band has put out four studio

albums and numerous other albums.

The band’s debut album “Hybrid Theory” was released in 2000 with singles such as “In The End,” “One Step Closer” and “Papercut.” The first album sold more than 4.8 million copies during its first year. “Meteora” was released in 2003 and that album had hits such as “Crawling,” “Faint” and “Numb.” This album sold over 10 million worldwide. Both albums combined Bennington’s harsh vocals meshing with Shinoda’s rapping that offered a unique mix of rock that isn’t around anymore.

In 2007, Linkin Park

began their transition from their previous style of music with the release of “Minutes To Midnight.” The album marked the end of the Linkin Park of old and began the start of the new Linkin Park. Shinoda is effectively benched in the album, only rapping in the track “Hands Held High” and the bonus track “No Roads Left.” The album had glimmers of previous Linkin Park with “No More Sorrow” and “Given Up,” but the album was met with mixed reviews and only sold eight million copies.

Now with the release of their new album “A Thousand Suns,” a concept

album of nuclear warfare and war themes as a whole, some fans were hoping they would return to their roots. Instead, they did the complete opposite. They have officially transformed themselves with this album. Shinoda is again pushed aside, but when he is rapping it instantly reminds you of “Hybrid Theory.” If I didn’t listen to the album and I heard their song on the radio, I would confuse them with bands such as Coldplay and the like.

Only four tracks stuck out clearly to me. “Wretches and Kings” and “When They Come For Me” are what remind you of “Hybrid

Theory” because of how Shinoda is delivering the rap while Chester returns to the chorus. The track “Blackout” is the closest thing to “hard rock” as they get and even then it provides a more electric feel to it. The first single “The Catalyst” grew on me after initially hearing it during the “Medal of Honor” trailer.

I personally wouldn’t buy the album as a whole. I would buy the aforementioned four tracks on iTunes and just go on back and continue listening to the good old days of Linkin Park. Now I’ll have to wait another four years in hope that the real Linkin Park returns.

‘Star Trek’ is modern adaptation of 1965’s original TV seriesBy Jasmine Cruz

“Space: the final frontier.”

Those are the opening words of the “Star Trek” television series. The series eventually spawned several movies, with the must recent one out now on DVD.

The “Star Trek” television series was created by Gene Roddenberry in 1965. After

the series ended, there were 10 films for “Star Trek” and then there was a remake in 2009.

The remake version starts in the year 2030. Captain George Kirk (played by Chris Hemsworth) is battling with Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan. Captain

movies. It has a lot of action and great special effects.

The movie is funny, but yet very serious. You have to pay close attention to be able to understand it well.

It is out now on DVD and Blu-Ray. The Blu-Ray special features include casting auditions, deleted scenes, and much more. “Star Trek” is 127 minutes of full action.

George Kirk dies during the battle, but his wife survives and has their son, who they

name James.Years later, James

T. Kirk (Chris Pine) is asked to join Starfleet and he accepts. Three years later, he cheats on a test and

is suspended from Starfleet. Meanwhile, Spock (Zachary

Quinto) gets an urgent call from his home planet Vulcan. Spock decides to get a ship ready to orbit. Due to Kirk’s suspension, he is not allowed to go on the U.S.S Enterprise. However, James’ friend, doctor Leonard McCoy (Karl Urban), smuggles him onto the ship.

“Star Trek” is a superb movie if you are into sci-fi

“‘Star Trek’ is a suberb movie if you

are into sci-fi.”

Page 8 Eye of the LoboSportsFemale player shakes up football roster

As the players on the varsity La Joya football team walk to shake the hands of the opposing players after a game, there are few double takes happening this year.

That’s because one of the La Joya players shaking hands is a girl.

Senior Gabrielle Seamon is on the La Joya varsity football team this year. She is playing as safety and corner on defense.

This is Seamon’s first year playing on the football team.

She said that because she is an athlete, she was determined to play all the sports that are available to her.

She wasn’t going to let her gender be a limitation.

“Gender should not stop

you from doing what you’re really passionate about,” she said.

Seamon said the sport of football is very challenging.

She said she likes how football pushes her to be a better athlete.

She said that she has been wanting to play football since freshman year, but her mother was concerned for her well-being and didn’t let her play.

“I wanted to prove to other girls that it is possible to do what you want, even if others don’t think it’s possible,” Seamon said.

Coach Geoff Johnson has worked with Seamon throughout her experience on the football team and he said he is happy to have her on the team.

He said Seamon is an

awesome addition to have on the field and that she is an exceptional athlete who is playing just as well as any other first-time varsity player.

“She is an awesome asset to have on our team,” Johnson said.

Defensive team captain Andrew Corral said having Seamon on the team is just like having any other guy on the team.

He said they don’t take it easy on her out of respect of her being an excellent athlete.

However, he also said the team takes care of her and makes sure she doesn’t get hurt.

“It’s fun to have her out there because she’s just like the rest of us,” Corral said.Her impact has been felt.

You may be wondering why a group of students are running around La Joya these days.

Those students are part of the PACK, La Joya’s newest club. And it is not your typical club.

Club sponsors Chris Tierney and Amanda Ramirez said the club is designed to teach students about proper nutrition, proper training, running form and conditioning for all sports.

The PACK, however, offers more to students than just an average workout. The members of the club will be visited by nutritionists who will provide them with better, healthier recipes and diets to help them improve their eating habits and lifestyle.

What the club will focus on each week will vary because it is a student-driven club. The club will meet Tuesdays near the track at 2:15 p.m. to plan workouts that could range

By Obed Cardin

They not only perform their best on the court, but they also dedicate themselves to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

This year’s varsity volleyball team has been doing a good job this season so far, especially with tougher region play than they expected.

So far, their record is 10-15. Coach Emily Tonn feels their record is below average then what she had hoped it would be because they lost matches they should have won based on lack of effort.

Their strengths are they are very cohesive and disciplined, Tonn said. Weaknesses include staying focused when they are getting beat and being inconsistent.

“They keep a positive perspective no matter what,” Tonn said.

Senior Ashlee Kneip feels

the season has been kind of rocky for them, but if they all work hard they can turn things around.

“Our record doesn’t reflect our talent; our girls have amazing skills,” she said.

Senior Kyla Norman, Ashlee Kneip and Jordan Bridges have made a positive impact on the team this year. Norman has been a solid leader every match and Kneip and Bridges have stepped up and have become the offensive leaders, Tonn said.

Senior Alexis Gonzales feels her performance this year has been good. For

Gonzales, the best part about playing on the team is the group of girls because they make playing on the team fun.

“I worked very hard to get where I am at,” Gonzales said.

Kneip also believes her performance has been good this season, but still believes she can get better.

“I feel like I’ve shown great effort, but at times I could have worked harder,” she said. “The best part about playing volleyball is we come together and fight for

something that’s greater than La Joya volleyball. Our Dig Pink match brings us together and allows us to do all that we can to support Breast Cancer Awareness.”

Tonn describes the team as an “amazing group of girls” that understand volleyball isn’t about winning and losing.

“They get along more than most girls,” she said.

Volleyball players try their best on court, off it as wellBy Sierra Ramirez

“Our record doesn’t reflect our talent; our girls have amazing

skills.”- Senior Ashley Kneip

Senior Gabrielle Seamon has been one of the most outstanding members on the team

Gabrielle Seamon is the only girl on the varsity football team, but her sex isn’t a reason to take her too lightly on the football field. Photo by Ana Peralta

New club offers way to stay in shapeBy Freddy Luna from sprints to long distance

trail running or even yoga and weight room exercises. Wednesdays and Thursdays will be the days of executing Tuesday’s workout plans.

To join the club, students must get a physical for this school year, good running shoes, workout clothes, a water bottle, and a permission slip signed that can be picked up in one of the club sponsor’s rooms. Also, there is a special requirement that when you get your physical you ask for a 8-12 EKG heart test to check for the heart defect Long QT and your heart health in general.

“We need some way to stay in shape since cross country was cut,” said Junior Jose Madrigal.

Senior Diego Sanchez is also joining the club to prepare for the track season, but believes that it will help him improve his health as well.

Junior Isabel Quiroz is joining to relieve stress from school.