Thursday, September 28, 2017 El Rodeo @elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 66. Issue 1 www.elrodeonews.com ER holds DACA rally The Vasquez vision: Don traditions with 21st century learning for undocumented students By Aleksey Soto El Rodeo Staff Writer

New year, new principal, and a new direction. 46-year- old Mr. Hector Vasquez, with his extensive background and passion for education, is ready and able to lead El Rancho for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Vasquez has twelve years of administrative experi- ence under his belt. Before com- ing to El Rancho, he was a prin- cipal in the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified school district, but in the past, he’s worked in both the Bell- flower Unified and San Bernardi- Karina Segura speaks to the no City Unified school districts. audience. “I began my principalship Photo by Gabriela Nava in San Bernardino City Unified Vasquez hopes to work with school and community to achieve great things. Photo by Aleksey Soto as a middle school principal,” in law graduated in 1974,” said representing the U.S. My older most forward to graduation be- Vasquez said. “I was a middle By Gabriela Nava Vasquez, “and all nine of their sib- son, Brandon, is the quarterback cause, “at the end of the year, school principal for two years El Rodeo Staff Writer lings and their children are gradu- of the freshman football team my job as a principal is to make and spent two years as a high ates from El Rancho. Every party also at La Habra and plays base- sure all of the seniors graduated school principal in [the district].” For five years, Deferred that I’ve ever been to on my wife’s ball. My 10 year-old son, Bryce, and move on to bigger and bet- “I began my post-second- Action for Childhood Arriv- side has been about [this school]!” plays football and baseball.” ter things. The Night Pep Rally ary educational career at Fuller- als program has allowed over “Throughout the hiring Despite his busy personal is also a big event that I’m look- ton Junior College. I was fortu- 800,000 immigrants to live in process, I was confident and life, Vasquez is passionate about ing forward to, and any sporting nate enough to get a scholarship the United States without fear nervous,” Vasquez said. “Every his job as El Rancho’s instruc- event or academic competition.” at Azusa Pacific University, of deportation. The DACA pro- time you go through an interview tional leader. “I get here early, and As a high school student, where I received my undergradu- gram has given these people process you get nervous, but I I leave late because I want to be he also had a career as a DJ! ate degree in Physical Educa- peace of mind and the ability to knew that if I got the opportu- here,” he said. “Any opportunity “I like all kinds of music. tion with a minor in Spanish. I study, work, and apply for ame- nity to interview the first time, I have I’m either reading research I had my own equipment, my went back for my teaching cre- nities like a driver’s license and then I would have a good chance about new strategies or practices, own group, and I DJ’d a lot of dential, administrative creden- credit cards. Aside from the ethi- of being in the finals. Now that or I’m attending workshops.” school dances and house parties. tial, and my masters in educa- cal implications, the removal of I’m here I’m very excited.” His plans as a principal Vasquez wants every stu- tional leadership,” Vasquez said. the program would decrease the During his free time, include, “working with the staff dent to, “Have fun, but study Coming to El Rancho was workforce population and in turn Vasquez’s life revolves around this year on keeping the tradi- harder because everything can an easy decision for Vasquez to decrease national gross revenue. sports practices and games. tions of El Rancho intact but be achieved through education.” make. Both of his in-laws are The program was started “I have three children, and moving to 21st-century teaching “I’m blessed to be at El alumni, and they and their family in 2012 by President Barack they all play sports,” Vasquez and learning.” He’s also plan- Rancho with our great staff inspired Vasquez to apply as soon Obama through executive ac- said. “My daughter, Brianna, is a ning on making this school the and students,” Vasquez said. “I as the position was announced. tion and without congressional senior at La Habra High School, best it can be for its students. love the school and the com- “My father-in-law gradu- approval. Despite common mis- and she is on the U.S. National As for school events, munity, and I hope that together ated here in 1973, and my mother conceptions, the program does Rugby team; she is in France Vasquez admits he’s looking we can achieve great things.” not put immigrants on a path to citizenship or permanent resi- dency, rather it gives them access to opportunities that are avail- AVID visits San Diego universities able to United States citizens. age test scores to the annual Red Latino Club, Movimiento and Black dance. After the pre- Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán sentation, the group was split up (MECHA), and Teen Court held and guided across campus by their own rally to show support SDSU students. Then, they had for the act on September 19, 2017 time to buy food on campus and in the quad. “It is frightening to eat before heading to UCSD. see your future dangling by a At UCSD, the tour con- string,” says Maria Domingo, a sisted of explanations of the senior who is under the umbrella six-college system and vari- of DACA. She knows nothing ous campus landmarks, such as about the country she was born the Sun God monument and the in and considers the United States Geisel Library. Again, after the her home. Many students just like tour was finished, the students her are facing the same problem. had time to walk around campus The final decision on the and purchase food or souvenirs. Deferred Action for Childhood “I think everything went Arrivals Act is currently in the great,” Porter said, “I hope [the hands of the United States con- students] got the feeling of what gress as President Trump has left it’s like to be on a college campus.” the decision up to a vote. Many “I also hope that they got displays of support for the act a reality check about the things have been displayed across col- they’re going to have to do to get lege and high school campuses to those campuses,” Porter added. alike, showing the importance The seniors AVIDly enjoyed the trip to the colleges. Photo by Aleksey Soto “Even for the students that aren’t of DACA in the lives of people By Aleksey Soto and the University of California campuses, as some may con- going to get into those schools, in every neighborhood. Until El Rodeo Staff Writer San Diego. The tour, which was sider applying to these schools I hope they understand that if then, students under the um- organized by the AVID cabi- Two hours after depart- they put in some work in the next brella of the Deferred Action Sixty college-bound seniors net and advisor, Mr. Porter, was ing from El Rancho, the group couple of years after high school, for Childhood Arrivals program in El Rancho’s AVID program an opportunity for these seniors stopped at SDSU and attended they can get into those types of await a final decision that dic- spent September 25th touring to get a glimpse into college an informative presentation that colleges if they really want to. tates their educational future. both San Diego State University life and learn more about these covered everything from aver- El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Sept. 28, 2017 OPINION Pro and Con: What Time Should School Start? Let’s Get the School Day Over With Too Tired to Learn, Too Tired to Care ter school for over two hours and says freshman Helen Mendez. “It Advisor still have to finish homework and gives them more time to wake up.” Paul Zeko other activities. If school starts An estimated 40% of stu- later, activities and sports will be dents leave for school without Editor-in-Chief pushed back, students may be fin- eating breakfast. Oversleeping Aleksey Soto ished with homework and other discourages students from buy- Copy Editors responsibilities past midnight. ing food at the cafeteria for lack Sebastian Carcano “Although it can be of time; therefore, many students Alonzo Murrieta stick to buying their food from hard to wake up,” senior An- vending machines, which has an Leslie Plaza drea Chavez says, “once you adverse impact on their health. Andrew Sepulveda do, you can start your day ear- Teachers admit to hav- Section Editors By Leslie Plaza lier. If the school were to start By Mariela Michel ing several students arriv- News El Rodeo Staff Writer later, we would leave later.” El Rodeo Staff Writer ing as late as second period. Aleksey Soto Teachers will also be im- “I think school should start Opinion Would starting school later pacted by starting later in the Many students wake up in the later because according to a study, Katherine Herrera in the day fully prepare students day. Teachers have other respon- morning tired with little desire to our young brains don’t wake up Features for the future? Although starting sibilities, such as their own fami- learn and more desire to sleep. Some until around nine,” says senior Mariela Michel school later in the morning may lies and grading. Some teach- students come late for the simple Yamileth Diaz. “If we start later Fatima Lopez have many advantages, how effi- ers also travel through many reason that they overslept, so then there will probably be an academic Center cient is it for students and teachers? cities to get to work, which could when should students be waking up? improvement and fewer tardies.” Karizma Reyes The teenage brain naturally “I think school times should For students, sleeping in lead to arriving home very late. Kayla Perez can make a significant difference Most students tend to be- begins to become tired at around be scattered, like college,” says 10:45 p.m. and usually wakes up at French teacher, Mrs. Moghi- Campus in their day, but how will waking lieve that starting school late will Bremo Martinez up late prepare us for future jobs? benefit them, but how proficient around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Waking mi-Danesh. “Most students are students up at 6 a.m. causes them late and having scattered times Sports Employers expect the worker to will students be later in the day? to go through their morning classes will help students be on time.” Leslie Plaza be at work on time, regardless of Studies show that overall, waking tired which leads to them being un- The most common com- Reporters how early work starts. According up later in the day leads to lazi- able to recover by 10 a.m. when plaint heard in the halls of El Ran- Devenie Anchondo to a survey on start times, the av- ness, procrastination, and fatigue. the brain should be fully awaken. cho is “I’m tired,” and is it any erage job begins at around 8:00 Overall, starting school Bianca Arias “I feel that late start should wonder? Students are forced to Jennifer Becerra a.m., the same start as school. earlier in the day will allow become the regular time because I awaken too early for their brains Extracurricular activi- for students and teachers to know students that don’t eat break- to fully wake up and work for Sofia Dominguez ties and sports consume a heavy keep track of their responsi- fast because they don’t have time, hours afterward, making it dif- Katherine Herrera amount of time after school. bilities, and will prevent fur- so they don’t try the rest of the ficult for them to focus on their Franky Leon Many people in sports train af- ther and unnecessary stress. day because they’re just hungry,” work and to rest their tired minds. Fatima Lopez Linda Marquez Political Update: What’s Going on in the World? Today? Bremo Martinez One message was made This bill would terminate the Mariela Michel clear, if the United States needs expansion of government health Gabriela Nava to defend itself or its allies, it insurance programs for low- Kayla Perez will not hesitate to annihilate the income Americans, a service Leslie Plaza threat. Tensions with Korea and otherwise known as Medicaid. Karizma Reyes its missile testing are causing con- The repeal will also end Alynna Rodriguez cern about a possible “Cold War cost-sharing subsidies and tax Kassandra Saldana scenario” in the coming years. credits for small businesses that Adilene Servin Trump Investigations- provide employer insurance Robert S. Mueller and his team plans, leaving it up to individu- Aleksey Soto are continuing to investigate als to ensure themselves. Man- Jazlyn Velasquez-Garcia Donald Trump’s actions during dates that require people to have Photo Editors 45th President Donald J. Trump confronts press. Photo Google Images his presidency. Mueller asked for health insurance will also be Gabriela Nava By Gabriela Nava destroy” North Korea, addressing documents regarding the most removed, leaving Americans at Franky Leon El Rodeo Staff Writer Kim Jong Un as “Rocket Man” criticized actions, including the risk in the event of a costly ill- in reference to his nuclear mis- firing of F.B.I. director James ness. Under Graham-Cassidy, El Rodeo is published monthly United Nations Assembly- sile testing. The President added Comey. More information is ex- health care providers are able except during vacations by the El Ran- President Trump made a con- he had come to a decision on the pected once documents are turned to deny coverage to those with cho High School journalism class. troversial and strongly worded Iran Nuclear Arms Deal. In re- over to the F.B.I. investigators. pre-existing medical conditions. The El Rodeo offices are located at 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, speech on September 19 at his first sponse, the Iranian President Has- Healthcare- A new health- This is the most controversial CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is United Nations National Assem- san Rouhani vowed to take action care bill is under consideration: portion of the health care reform. printed by The Gardena Valley News. bly. Trump threatened to “totally if Trump decided to end the deal. the Graham-Cassidy repeal. El Rodeo, the student news- paper of El Rancho High School is an open, public forum for student expres- Word On the Street: How does having a zero affect you? sion and an opportunity to discuss its audience’s issues of concern. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the position of the school board, administration, sponsors, parents, student body or advertisers. The Editorial Board, which consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- tion editors, and assistant editors, will determine the content of El Rodeo. Student journalists on the El Rodeo staff will make every effort to publish following the legal definitions of libel, obscenity and invasion of pri- vacy. Consistent with California Educa- tion Code section 48907, the staff will refrain from printing material that may incite students, be a violation of school regulations or disrupt school opera- tions. At the beginning of each semester, journalism students will be reminded of the legal, financial and ethical im- plications of each article they write. Ed Code 48907 affirms the right of high school newspapers to publish Cons whatever they choose, so long as the Cons Pros Pros “I have a hard time focusing “Its early and you have to content is not explicitly obscene, libel- “Getting a head start in the “You can have more classes ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall on my other classes cause make sure you finish all your day. You also have open sixth under your belt, and you get be no prior restraint of material pre- I’m so tired work in that class and you pared for official school publications period.” more experience.” now.” can’t miss anything.” except insofar as it violates this section. Junior, Anahi Rodriguez Junior, Yazlin Juarez Junior, Dylan Joseph Junior, Carolyn Contreras Sept. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Julio Ornelas is Simply Irresistible! In Need of Local in the new ASB room in B104.” ing into his friends’ DMs. Don’t Hotspots? School isn’t the only text him though! Unfortunately, thing that rules his heart. He’s he still doesn’t have a phone! a proud father of four dogs that This king is looking for he often takes on walks. He en- someone funny, smart, and as- joys binge-watching shows siduous. Sadly, he’s not in- on Netflix with them, too. terested in a partner...yet. “I love my children, but “I’m not looking for a po- sometimes it’s hard being a tential bae because we’re leaving single father. I like walking in a year,” Ornelas said. “Hit me up them a lot because they’re fat.” when you have a college degree.” As if being a father wasn’t Four extra years in school sud- enough, he’s also a respon- denly seem even more appealing! sible older brother! “I have a If you want to hit him up in little brother who’s a fresh- college, you’ll find him hopefully, man. Don’t hit on him because “[attending] USC, UCLA, or like I’ll cut you,” Ornelas said. a prestigious school [majoring] Ornelas happens to be a in Biological Sciences to eventu- man of good taste and an expert ally become an oncologist.” Take Julio“thiccie” Ornelas poses in the quad. Photo by Aleksey Soto connoisseur of fine Mexican him out to a Kali Uchis concert and watch his wig fly to Asia, but From movie theaters to boba, here By Aleksey Soto eration to Academic Decathlon. cuisine. “My favorite place to are some great places to visit! don’t take him to Olive Garden; El Rodeo News Staff Writer “I’m CSF president, Be go is King Taco,” Ornelas said. By Leslie Plaza A Leader Vice President, and “You’ll find me chowing down he ain’t about that alfredo life! El Rodeo Staff Writer He’s respectful, responsi- I’m the ASB president now. on a carne asada burrito.” How- “[The date] doesn’t have ble, and ready to learn! Julio “thic- I’ve also been in Decath for ever, he also enjoys the occa- to be expensive because what’s cie” Ornelas is not only the per- the past two years and I’m one sional frozen yogurt and pozole! more important is not what they Hanging out with fect Don, he’s simply irresistible! of the captains,” Ornelas said. On his days off, Ornelas spend on you, it’s spending friends, going on dates, or just On campus, Ornelas is the We love an intellectual king! loves to sleep because he’s, “one time with them,” Ornelas said. enjoying some time alone? perfect student. He’s involved If you want to find him, thicc b that needs sleep,” and loves Keep an eye out for him in Here are some affordable lo- in everything academic, from he’ll be, “either in the Decath retweeting all about El Rancho the halls and at football games cal hotspots for any occasion! throwing it back for school spirit! the Associated Student Body to room, which is members only and and ASB cards on his Twitter ac- Watching a movie in the California Scholarship Fed- B.Y.O.B, bring your own book, or count (@_tulio__), as well as slid- theaters is always a must, but

who wants to spend fifteen Teacher Feature: Mr. Crone is in the zone! dollars per ticket? Stop by so forget I ever mentioned it!” the Starlight Whittier Village When it comes to teaching, Cinemas in Uptown Whit- Crone tries his very best to listen tier on Tuesdays for a deal of to his students and support their five dollars per ticket. Also, educational goals. “Get as much the Regency Theatre in Nor- schooling as you can! Education walk has three dollar tick- gives you choices. Then you can make them of your own free will, ets for past-released movies. not by necessity because the rent is “I wish I could go to coming due,” encourages Crone. the theaters,” says senior When he is not busy help- Mariela Michel. “It’s a dif- Mr. Crone tries out VR box from NBC app creator, Arlene Perez. Photo by Katherine Herrera ing students develop apps or tak- ferent experience than just By Kayla Perez Being a teacher was never ming class while I was there, and ing pictures of El Rancho, Mr. watching online, but tickets El Rodeo Staff Writer a part of the plan for this UCLA with my math/science reputa- Crone spends his free-time watch- are so expensive! The prices Graduate. “Growing up, I wanted tion, they chose me as one of the ing drama, comedy, and action all sound pretty convenient.” He’s serious, philosophi- to be an airline pilot. I planned students in the inaugural class.” movies. His deepest secrets re- cal, independent, hungry, and to join the Air Force after high However, growing up In need of some good veal quirky surprises that no one grub? Everyone knows Mc- sleepy. Who is it? Why, it’s John school to get free flight training, in Lakewood, California with would guess upon. “My formal Crone! The talented and techni- but I didn’t get in,” says Crone. his mom and two sisters was degrees are in English lit,” says Donald’s is a quick and cally skilled AP CSP and Digi- Till this day, he has a kept a very more than honors and program- Crone, “I could live happily just easy option, but what about tal Imaging teacher/Yearbook positive outlook his teaching ex- ming classes for Mr. Crone. eating pepperoni pizza and carne those times when a Mc- advisor has brought an inquisi- perience, “I love it today and feel “I played baseball in el- asada tacos. That’s not a secret!” Double won’t suffice? tive spirit to El Rancho High very fortunate to be doing it, but ementary years and had lots of At the moment, his main Hot Wings located in the School for the past 27 years! finding it? That was just luck.” skateboarding (and related inju- goal is to be teaching at least three Towne Center has a large vari- From running the Don Page Another thing that ap- ries) in junior high, when I got to periods of AP CSP and one period ety of wings, from buffalo to to taking fabulous football game pears to be luck is Mr. Crone’s high school I worked at an auto of AP CSA in the next five years. mild, and a variety of pizzas pictures, it is clear that nothing can strong STEM background.“I parts store after school, and I ran A man of extreme imagination stop Mr. Crone from capturing the was always pretty good in sci- JV Cross Country in the fall, JV for both meat lovers and veg- and fierce ambition, Mr. Crone etarians. Luckily, Hot Wings nostalgia of El Rancho. However, ence & math,” reveals Crone. Track in the spring” says Crone, is a force to be reckoned with! there is more than what meets “My high school unveiled a ru- “I also worked for the CIA but provides a lot of coupons, so the eye for this blue-eyed beauty. dimentary computer program- I’m not allowed to talk about that, you won’t break your wallet! If you’re not in the mood for Where Are They Now? Alumna, Arlene Perez pizza and wings, try L&L Ha- By Katherine Herrera CS degree and work with NBC. ers in the ERUSD community. can expand the use of technol- waiian BBQ for authentic loco El Rodeo Staff Writer In high school, prior ex- “Pico Rivera is my ogy in everyday life. Perez says “ moco and delicious pork. Also, perience in calculus AB/BC in home. My entire family, all 60- Technology consumes your every L&L Hawaiian BBQ sells a This month’s alumni, Ar- high school, taught by Steve 80 of us, live here and I have day. Go out there and make mean- full meal for about six dollars. lene Perez, brings her computer Francis, Arlene took her love so many cousins that attend ingful change by learning tech.” A final local hotspot is science knowledge to El Rancho. of math to Washington D.C. ERUSD schools,” says Perez. the new Uno Tea House lo- After double majoring at and joined Teach for America. The interest to pursue com- cated across from Smith Park. the University of California Santa Teach for America, a di- puter science evolved from her Uno Tea House offers many Barbara, in Political Science and verse group of leaders that thrive interest in technology. Social Philosophy, Arlene Perez took to teach and show unwavering applications via Google, Twitter, treats such as boba drinks, her UCSB degrees elsewhere. commitment from every sec- Snapchat, Facebook, and much ice cream, crepes, coffee, tea, With a Facebook Scholarship, tor of society to create a na- more piqued the interest and ques- and much more! Starting at Arlene studied Computer Science tion free from injustice, helped tions of the technological side. three dollars, their popular and Coding in San Francisco. Arlene share her love for math. Although technology con- “Japanese Cone” can satisfy In March 2017, the start As a child born and raised sumes every one of our lives, the chocolate and fruit lovers. of Arlene’s career began. With in Pico Rivera, Perez’s idea of fascination of coding applications Stop by Uno Tea House to try NBC Universal on their NBC presenting her work to El Ran- revolves around the studies of NBC app creator, Arlene Perez, delicious treats that are enjoy- shares VR with CSP students. iPhone app and Apple TV, Ar- cho came from the multiple gen- computer science. The knowledge able at any time of the day. lene continued to thrive with her erations of her family and teach- of Coding and Computer Science Photo by Katherine Herrera El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School WELCOME BACK DONS!

College Reminders Self care and October CCC Visitors By Mariela Michel Here is a list of colleges visiting campus. El Rodeo Staff Writer Study Tips Make sure to go to the College and Career By Karizma Reyes Center and sign up to see them! A student’s senior year often consists of trying to bal- El Rodeo Staff Writer GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY ance out extracurricular ac- ✿ drink water and stay Date: Friday, September 29 , 2017 tivities, college and financial aid hydrated Time:2:08 PM-6th Period MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY applications, and grades. From Location:B-107 Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017 college applications to financial Time: 1:30 PM-6th Period ✿ aid opportunities, here are a few drink hot tea or coffee JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Location: B-107 tips and reminders to get students Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 through their senior year. ✿ eat fruit and stay healthy Time: 8:00 AM-2nd Period NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR UNIVERSITY The UC application is Location: G-3 Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 open! Students must fill out Time: 9:40 AM-3rd Period personal information, submit ✿ make a calming music OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Location: A-104 their SAT/ACT scores, and select playlist Date: Tuesday October 3, 2017 four out of eight personal insight Time: 1:30 PM-5th Period PITZER COLLEGE questions (PIQs) to answer. The Location: B-107 Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017 application deadline is Novem- ✿ get enough sleep Time: 1:30 PM-6th Period ber 30th. Waiting until the last especially before a test LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY Location: B-107 minute is risky as the website is Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 known to crash from too many ✿ Time: 11:30 AM-4th Period submissions on the last day. meditate or stretch Location: A-209 The link to apply: https:// admissions.universityofcalifor- ✿ clean and organize your nia.edu/applicant/login.htm room The Common Application It: Pennywise Returns is open for students applying By Gabriela Nava to private colleges. Students ✿ burn incense or candles El Rodeo Staff Writer must submit their ACT/SAT ✿ face mask and exfoliate scores, personal information, Stephen King’s book It sets and a personal statement on one the bar high for horror movies, prompt out of the seven provided ✿ wrap yourself in a opening at $185 million dollars with a maximum of 650 words. blanket straight out of the in the global box-office. Depending on the college, an additional essay may be required, dryer Bill Skarsgard plays Pen- nywise the “eater of worlds”, or they may require students to a.k.a the dancing clown in this apply on a separate website. ✿ enjoy nature, watch a rendition of the film. Many The link to apply: https:// sunset, or look at the stars people are not too familiar with apply.commonapp.org/Login this actor, but that will no longer The Free Application for be an issue after his role in It, Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ✿ disconnect from due to the maniacal laughter and opens on October 1st and closes technology for a short personality he gave his character. on June 30th, giving students plenty of time to submit their while The role was incredibly fitting, almost as though he was applications. Students must be born to play this evil, child- legal citizens, have a valid social ✿ treat yourself and eat eating clown. security number, and maintain satisfactory academic progress your favorite snack The movie is centered in the fictional town of Derry, to be eligible. The California which is terrorized by Pennywise Dream Act application is avail- ✿ take a relaxing bath the clown. Things get personal able for undocumented students when Pennywise kills Bill’s and must be submitted by March 2nd. ✿ younger and only brother Geor- keep a positive mindset gie. Throughout the movie, Bill FAFSA: https://fafsa. and his friends are forced to face ed.gov/ and love yourself their fears to save their town and California Dream Act: stop the evil clown. mor within the two main charac- Face your fears and watch https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ Despite It being a horror ters Eddie and Richie. These two It with a friend or two. 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BTS drops highly anticipated album with new concept Cozy Tapes: Too Cozy hop, EDM, and disco are some “Blowin’ Minds” and of the many sounds the group “Walk On Water” are the stron- played with this time around. gest tracks with solid verses The album even had some no- over an enjoyable beat. Vol. 2 table collaborations, includ- provides instrumentation that ing one with The Chainsmok- directs each track. Most of the ers on the track “Best of Me.” beats consist of melodic 808 There is no doubt that drums that create a unique this might be BTS’ biggest re- sound throughout the record. lease yet. As their popularity By Adilene Servin & Gabriela Nava El Rodeo Staff Writers The song “Blowin’ Minds” increases all over the world, so contains a flute-rap instru- do their album sales. Accord- A$AP Mob’s latest release, mental which makes the song ing to Loen Entertainment, the Cozy Tapes Vol. 2, is a sequel to stand out from the other less By Fatima Lopez joon, were released last month distributor of BTS’s new album, their previous album, Cozy Tapes joyous tracks. As for the proj- El Rodeo Staff Writer and earlier this month as well. 1,051,546 copies were sold in “Love Yourself: Her,” Vol. 1. The album features appear- ect’s opening number, “Perry pre-order from the 25th to 31st Aye”, Jaden Smith incorporates The seven-member South is short in length compared to ances by Quavo, Frank Ocean, Big of August in South Korea alone. a monotone voice through- Korean pop boy group, BTS, re- their previous releases, but size Sean, Schoolboy Q, Lil Yachty, BTS is a legendary group in out the hook as A$AP Rocky, leased their latest mini-album was not an issue. With only and more. The record is seven- the making. Each new comeback A$AP Nast, and Playboi Carti ‘Love Yourself: Her.’ The album nine songs, the album still man- teen tracks long, but not every illustrates the amount of hard rap throughout the entire song. features a variety of refreshing aged to climb the charts, tak- song meets listener expectations. work and the level of skill these There are three skits in sounds, and the accompanying ing the #1 spot in 73 countries. Tracks like “Black Card” young men have. If a refresh- this album. “Skool Bus” is the concept is very different from BTS is known for their and “BYF” sound like unfinished ing, new sound is what you seek, first and it is the A$AP Mob stu- what they have put out in the past. very well thought out concepts, songs with very little effort shown. BTS is the right group for you. dents heading to their first day The septet had been hinting so it is no surprise that the con- “Black Card” doesn’t sound very The language barrier be- of school as Donterio Hundon is at a comeback since the end of cept for their newest release, the well thought out and is repetitive. tween this group and their au- making jokes on the bus to his their most recent tour, BTS Live idea of loving yourself, becom- It is a different style from all the dience should not be a prob- fellow classmates. “Principal Trilogy Episode III: The Wings ing a better person, and focus- other songs. “BYF” contains a lem. As group member and Daryl Choad” is the second skit Tour. A set of comeback trailers, ing more on oneself, was a hit. beat that doesn’t complement it’s leader Kim Namjoon said,” and it is based on the first day of photos, and a short song written Love Yourself: Her has a lyrics. The song itself would have Music transcends language.” school announcements for ‘Yam- by BTS’ very own, Kim Nam- sound for everyone. R&B, hip- sounded better if it had a different beat and feeling to it rather than it borghini High’ students. “Last LANY goes Super Far into American music scene sounding soft and sweet. “Please Day Of Skool” is the last skit and concludes the whole album. It is a to miss the opportunity to be the Shut Up” has an amazing beat but farewell to the Yamborghini High soundtrack to people’s summers.” is repeats the song title way too students as they end the year off. “We decided we would much and it’s just unnecessary. A$AP Ant teased fans put out Kinda and give some- It seems as if A$AP with an Instagram post cap- thing to the people to live their mob piled up a bunch of me- tioned “COZY TAPES VOL lives to. I think singles aren’t diocre songs rather than focus- 3 - NEVER STOP WORKIN,” enough anymore,” said Klein. ing on making a record with so fans should expect new The song “ILYSB” (a.k.a outstanding music. The album music in the upcoming year. “I Love You So Bad”) is LA- would have been better off with NY’s most well-known song, fewer but well made songs. having more than seventy-four By Bridget Martinez thought we would be TTYL, but million plays on Spotify alone. What’s New on Netflix El Rodeo Staff Writer then we decided we didn’t want “ILYSB - STRIPPED” has over By Fatima Lopez El Rodeo Staff Writer to be 13 for the rest of our lives.” twenty-four million plays as well. El Rancho students are lov- “I eventually thought of the LANY’s first album has September 2017: ing LANY’s catchy songs “Super span across the country from L.A. sixteen songs which mainly deal ● “Pulp Fiction” (1994) Far,” and “ILYSB.” The band’s to New York, and at first I was with love, teenage emotion, and ● “Jaws” (1975) unique music has caught the at- thinking it would be L-A-N-Y, lyricism. Their first album also ● “Narcos” Season 3 tention of several music lovers. but people kept getting confused went platinum in the Philippines. ● “Dead Poets Society” (1989) LANY (pronounced on how to pronounce it when I The trio’s song titles and ● Disney’s “Hercules” (1997) lay-nee) is an indie pop three- told them, saying things like ‘L- sentiments reflect from text-mes- ● Disney’s “Mulan” (1998) piece band from Los Angeles. A-and-Y?’ So then we’re like for- sage lingo and dating apps, replete ● “Requiem for a Dream” (2000) ● “The Rugrats Movie” (1998) This past summer, the band re- get it—let’s call ourselves LANY, with acronyms and all-caps. They leased their first debut album, pronounced Lay-Nee.” said Klein. ● “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” (2017) signed to Polydor in 2015 and ● “The Walking Dead” Season 7 LANY, which showcases their Like several artists, LANY used their recording budget to rent ● “Bojack Horseman” Season 4 unique style of turning every- posted on SoundCloud so they “the first ever house built in Mal- ● “Portlandia” Season 7 day ideas into something more. could have their work published ibu,” to continue creating music. ● Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) Paul Klein, the lead sing- somewhere. Their rise to success LANY has toured ● “Carol” (2015) er, formed LANY with his friends was a shock to them after they re- with several well-known art- ● “Gotham” Season 3 Jake Goss, drummer, and Les ceived over thousands of streams ists such as Halsey, Troye ● “The Magic School Bus Rides Again” (2017) Priest, guitar. LANY is an acro- on their online published songs. Sivan, and Ellie Goulding. ● “Neo Yokio” (2017) nym for Los Angeles New York. LANY first came out Whether it was the mys- “We knew we wanted a with four EP’s titled Acro- October 2017: tery that comes with the band’s ● “Voltron” Season 4 four-letter word because of de- nyms, I Loved You, Make Out, name or their incredible mix- ● “Stranger Things” Season 2 sign and aesthetic purposes, but and Kinda. Acronyms had three ture of dream-pop and elec- ● “1922 - A Stephen King Film” (2017) as you can imagine, all the four- tracks. I Loved You had five. tro beats, LANY is a star on ● “The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story” letter words in the entire world are Make Out and Kinda had six. the rise worth looking out for. (2017) taken,” said Klein. “We moved to “We are a very summery ● “The Fosters” Season 5 acronyms, and for a while, we band,” says Klein. “I didn’t want

Studentshow a valid school Discounts! I.D. and take advantage of these discounts 1. Buffalo Wild Wings: 10% off all meals 6. Dunkin Donuts: 10% off all meals 11. AMC Theaters: discounted tickets on 2. Burger King: 10% off all meals 7. McDonald’s: 10% off all meals Thursdays 3. Chick-fil-a: free small drink with purchase 8. Pizza Hut: 10-20% off next pizza pie 12. Forever 21: 10% off purchase in-store 4. Chipotle: free small drink with purchase 9. Subway: 10% off all meals 13. Levi’s: 15% off online and in-store 5. Dairy Queen: 10% off all meals 10. Taco Bell: 10% off all meals El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Sept. 28, 2017 CAMPUS Key Club host first blood drive of year Link Leaders host Welcome Back Luau! By Bianca Arias as soon as they stepped in. El Rodeo Staff Writer About over a hun- dred students showed up. The El Rancho High School’s overall mood of the dance Link Crew had its annual Wel- was both energetic and lively. come Back Dance on September “It was amazing and 15th. This event took place in the fun. It was a good experience. quad after the football game be- I liked spending time with my tween El Rancho and Montebello. friends while laughing and danc- Link Crew hosts these ing”, says junior Katie Tafoya. By Mariela Michel events to give link leaders the Junior Emily Martinez El Rodeo Staff Writer opportunity to build close con- said that “the dance was a lot nections with their freshman. of fun. We had a great turnout The El Rancho Key Club Leaders go out of their way to en- and the DJ was really good!” held its first blood drive of the courage freshmen to be as active Leslie Nunez added “It school year on Wednesday, Sep- at school as possible and go to the was a lot of fun. I had a good tember 6, and approximately 185 dances as well as football games. time hanging out with my friend. students filled the Raul P. Salcido This year’s theme was This was the ideal Gymnasium (New Gym) wait- a Luau. Most students came night to celebrate El Ran- ing for their chance to donate. dressed in floral prints and re- cho’s win while getting the Key Club has been host- Juniors, Emily Leal and Katie Tafoya having fun at the luau. ceived leis from link crew chance to hang out with friends. ing blood drives since 2012. Last year and the years before, Key Club worked with the Pres- Dons welcome new staff members byterian Intercommunity Hos- pital (PIH) to make the blood drives and red cord possible all these years. However, the last two blood drives of the 2016- 2017 school year were held by Key Club under their new part- ner, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. “It all started when Ms. Darlene Garcia, former employee of PIH now working with Ce- dar-Sinai, offered to have blood drives with Key Club,” says Key Club advisor Mr. Sorenson. El Rancho’s Key Club and Cedar-Sinai partnered up this Mr. Walsh, physics. Ms. Berryhill, general science Mrs. Manzanares, Resource Mr. Ocampo, English year to make the September blood By Kassandra Saldana Specialist Mr. Ocampo teaches di- drive a reality. The red cord, avail- El Rodeo Staff Writer Ms. Berryhill is the new Mrs. Manzanares is a new rect English. Before coming to able to seniors who donate three general science teacher in P-3. El Rancho, Ocampo worked at times during their senior year, has Mr. Walsh is the new Phys- She is also one of the JV Girls RSP, Resource Specialist Pro- Santa Ana Unified. “Before be- been the goal of many seniors. ics teacher at El Rancho. How- Water Polo coaches. Before gram, teacher. She is not new ing hired here at El Rancho, I Cedar-Sinai’s blood drive ever, he was not always a teacher, coming to El Rancho, Berry- to the district and has worked worked at a middle school for requirements differed from the “Originally, I was an engineer for hill worked at two high schools at a nearby middle school: “I three years, and I did technol- previous requirements established different trucking companies,” on the Central California Coast. was at Rivera Middle School, ogy support, and before that, I by PIH. 16-year-olds must weigh says r. Walsh. “When I became Her transition to this school has also an RSP teacher. It was worked at an elementary school at least 135 lbs and 17-year- a teacher, I worked at Garden been smooth: “The people here an unexpected transition.” for five years as an instruc- olds above 110 lbs whereas be- Grove for two years, another are welcoming, so it was easy. Mrs. Manzanares’ fa- tional assistant,” says Ocampo. fore, all donors 16 years and school for five years, last year I I can ask questions, and no one vorite thing about El Rancho “It has been challenging,” older had to weigh at least 113 was at Riverside, and now I am hesitates to help me, so it is nice.” is that no one knows who he says, “But I have been getting lbs to be able to donate. Be- here. The students are respect- Her favorite thing about help from the principal, teachers, cause of this, many were denied. ful, responsible and ready to El Rancho is the family vibe in she is, but the Dons are sure and the students as well.” “I would love to donate, learn,” Walsh says, which is his the staff, “Everyone on the staff to be welcoming to the new “My favorite thing about but I wish Cedar-Sinai should favorite thing about El Rancho. feels like a close family. The stu- staff. Mrs. Manzanares’ hid- at El Rancho is that there is al- lower the weight requirement A fun fact about Mr. Walsh dents, too, are very welcoming den talent is that she used to ways something happening.” El to at least 120lbs,” says fresh- is that he sometimes rides his and help me as well.” An inter- be a fashion designer. “ I can Rancho’s size doesn’t scare Oc- man, Helen Mendez. “I feel that motorcycle to school. “One thing esting fact about Ms. Berryhill draw pretty well,” she says. ampo because he comes from a weighing 115 lbs might already that not many people know is is that she is also a coach for a big family. “I have five brothers be enough for some people.” that I like fixing things,” he said. competitive rock climbing team. To be able to donate, stu- and three sisters, says Ocampo. dents must submit their forms, with a parent’s signature if under El Rancho Teen Court attends summitThe summit not only helped the age of 18, bring their iden- By Amy Lopez the students who were present, tification, and fill out another Contributing Writer but also helped other members form verifying that the donor of Teen Court who couldn’t at- has not come into contact with With only a couple of tend. Everyone was informed anything that may have an ad- months into the school year, on how to rightly judge a con- verse impact on future transfu- Teen Court has already ac- troversial case and how to prop- sions. Then, donors have their complished plenty, and plans erly restore student cases that the vitals checked, including iron to accomplish much more El Rancho Teen Court handles. levels and weight if the nurses as the school year goes on. El Rancho won the video believe someone is underweight. The El Rancho Teen Court contest against other California When cleared, donors can donate. took 10 former and current stu- teen courts this year for the sec- “I have been donating since dents to the California Asso- ond consecutive year. The teen I was a sophomore and it has been ciation of Youth Court’s summer court was also officially rec- an honorable event to be a part of,” summit which took place at Pep- ognized by the city in August. says senior, Leslie Plaza. “Being perdine University in Malibu. Teen court, the Social Jus- able to save a life is something The summit consisted of dif- tice club, M.E.C.Ha, and the that will always be special to me.” ferent courses that included how Latino Club partnered up and “I think it’s amazing to handle cases that deal with rac- planned the DACA rally on how many students partici- ism, cyberbullying, and different September 18th to take a stand pate in the blood drives,” says crimes. Each student went into a with DACA students and de- Mr. Sorenson. “I think they course to develop skills in areas in fend their rights to continue all do it for the right reasons.” which they needed the most help. their studies in the United States. Sept. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS

Friday night lights return as team prepares for league Table Tennis is the felt so proud that we won because the team we beat was a rival and new club on the block we did not give them a chance of a comeback and winning the game.” In their fifth game, the Dons lost to Cypress High School on Sep- tember 22nd by a score of 45 to 0. “We need to improve. I think it has been a good season so far, but we need a bit of work,” Lara says. “I feel like I have been play- ing well so far this season, but not up to my full potential. I’m still knocking off some rust, and hopefully, I’ll be 100% ready to go by the time league comes around,” says Dominguez. “There’s always room for Co-presidents, junior Steve improvement, and personally Francis (left) and senior Se- I can improve in many areas batian Ruiz (right), celebrate Football players take a knee during the game. Photo by Devenie Anchondo of the game, but to be more their first successful meeting. By Devenie Anchondo Gardens High School by a score took on Montebello High School specific I would say quick- Photo by Gabriela Nava El Rodeo Staff Writer of 42 to 34. Even though it was an on September 15th and won ness,” said Dominguez. “Im- By Adilene Servin away game, that didn’t stop the 54 the game by a score of 35 to 7. proving that can be done using El Rodeo Staff Writer El Rancho’s football team Blue Crew Members who attend- “Despite Montebello hav- a variety of footwork drills.” is preparing for next week’s ed the game from signing up and ing physical advantages, the “I think that I have been play- Del Rio league-opener against riding the bus sponsored by ASB. way we played and executed ing really good and that I can Table Tennis club has be- the Pioneer Titans. The Dons In their third game, the Dons our game plan still allowed us make my team feel proud of come one of the largest clubs at currently sit at two wins and lost against Pomona High School to win,” said senior Jose Lara. me,” said Paxcle. “If I need to El Rancho with over fifty mem- three losses on the season. on September 8th. By the 4th Senior David Dominguez said, improve on something I will stay bers. Mr. Jason Jenkins, advi- The Dons began the sea- quarter, both teams were tied “I felt ecstatic because we finally after practice, run some routes, sor of the Table Tennis Club, son with a loss against Nor- 35 to 35 until Pomona scored put together a complete game and and ask my coach if he is will- holds meetings in room X9. walk in their first game. during overtime, winning the saw what we are capable of when ing to open the weight room so “Sebastian, the club presi- In their second game, the game by a score of 41 to 35. we do so. It was very exciting.” I can workout and get stronger.” dent, asked me to be the advisor. Dons earned a victory over Bell In their fourth game, the Dons Senior Juan Paxcle added, “I I had never met him before the moment he asked me,” Jenkins Cross country team sprints into new season said. “He just walked into my By Karizma Reyes to state or make it to finals,” said room one lunch and asked me El Rodeo Staff Writer Estrada. This won’t be easy for to advise the club. I said “yes” the team, and they are working on the spot. It was that easy. El Rancho’s cross country twice as hard to prepare. Es- The rest is table tennis history.” team started off this season with trada says, “Coach Miguel has When asked why peo- their mind set on winning CIF. been working us harder… we’re ple should join Table Ten- The team has raced at doing pretty good right now.” nis Jenkins said, “People a few invitationals including With league races ap- should join Table Tennis be- the Woodbridge Invitational proaching soon, Rivera says their in Norco and the Great Cow current plan of action is, “trying to cause it’s fun, it’s competi- Invitational in Cerritos. As improve together as a team… be- Cross Country team at Big Bear for annual training trip. tive, and it’s air-conditioned.” a whole team, they are al- ing able to move forward togeth- Photo by Coach Miguel Paniagua The club president, Se- ready producing good results. er.” The team’s preparation for Head coach Miguel Pani- team’s endurance and speed for bastian Ruiz is a senior who This year’s cross coun- league starts with the new prac- agua thinks this year’s team has races. Paniagua says, “They still manages his busy schedule for try captains, senior Eric Estrada tice plan from the coaches. Ri- the potential to win CIF. Going on have room for improvement, but the Table Tennis club. “Before and junior Destiny Rivera, have vera briefly goes over practices 4 years now as head coach, Pani- at the moment I like what I see.” creating the club, I was prac- high goals set for the season. explaining that there is, “defi- agua is constantly making chang- ticing table tennis months be- “The team will go straight nitely more extensive training.” es to workouts to improve the fore. My friend in AP French joked around about how I Girls tennis team strives for first Del Rio league title should create a table tennis also the captains. This year’s back gate, that is probably why.” club and I thought ‘Why not.’ varsity captains are seniors Adri- With football season start- Ruiz said “It is not stressful ana Torres and Viviana Cabrera. ing at the same time tennis, the dealing with the biggest club Both leaders have created girls feel like people would rather on campus because I enjoy it, a welcoming and competitive en- watch football games rather than but what’s stressful is manag- vironment. “We are motivating tennis matches. They do, however, ing it with my other clubs.” them by saying things like ‘Oh we say that it has been getting better. Alexa Oseguera, a mem- can do it,’ because our goal is to be Torres says, “The prin- ber of the club, said, “We will League Champs this year and fi- ciple came this past game and be competing soon against Senior Viviana Cabrera (left), Coach Galindo (middle), and nally get a banner,” says Cabrera. was supporting us. But we don’t other schools such as Warren, “Honestly, it is just never to Adrianna Torres (right) Photo by Kassandra Saldana get as many people like other and we are planning to make give up and to work together as a sports. I play basketball too, some T-Shirts and get more By Kassandra Saldana “This year I expect to get a league team, and not to get mad at each and they get way more recogni- tables.” The club seeks to raise El Rodeo Staff Writer championship and get that ban- other because at the end of the day tion.” The girls are hoping to money to fund such events. ner for El Rancho,” Galindo said. it is not going to help anybody,” get more recognition, as well The girl’s tennis team is “We have never had one before. says Torres. Their objective is to as more support from students. Students go to the Ta- working hard to finally achieve That is what we are hoping for.” use the past techniques from last The boy’s soccer team and ble Tennis Club to seek a the title of Del Rio League They plan to continue with years captain, Jocelyn Rivera. the basketball team all went out to friendly one on one competi- Champs for the first time in the same strategies. “It is pretty Since the tennis courts support the girl’s tennis team. Var- tion and to have a good time El Rancho history. The girl’s much the same,” says Galindo. are behind El Rancho, there sity team member Abigail Rincon with their peers. Although tennis team has only lost one “We are working just as hard. are not many people that go spoke out for the rest of the team some students may get more preseason game against Mon- The girls have put work into it, and support the girls. Coach of what they felt about their class- competitive than others, it is tebello and another against and they are slowly progressing.” Galindo says that they do not mates supporting them. “It was equally entertaining for all. La Serna, during the season. Since he has been the coach get the rightful recognition. nice, but a little stressful. We are If you are interested in “We have been doing for the varsity girls since their “Honestly, here we don’t. not accustomed to having that joining or learning more about well this year. We have only freshman year, it has worked to We get very little. Some parents many people there,” says Abigail. the club, visit Mr. Jenkins in lost two games,” says Coach his advantage. “I am keeping the come and go, but there could be Coach Galindo and the I4. Meetings are held Mon- Galindo, who has been coach- same sequence, and they keep more,” Galindo says. We do get team are prepared to win the ti- days and Fridays in the Boy’s ing the girls for four years. getting better and consistent.” some students and a little bit of tle of League Champs with their and Girl’s Club bungalow, El Rancho has never had a Coach Galindo is not the staff after school. Kids will pop long, sweaty hours of hard work. and anyone is allowed to join. banner for the girl’s tennis team. only one leading the team, but up and walk out through the Sep. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ADVERTISMENT