Wednesday, December 12, 2018 El Rodeo Volume 67. Issue 4

ERHS helps Pico Rivera light up with holiday spirit By Yazlin Juarez from Santa in which children could music grams to receive a personal istration and check-in, passing out go play in the snow and the train El Rodeo Staff Writer pose with Ol’ Saint Nick himself for performance live at their houses. prizes from the city, and monitor- with my friends. If I did I would’ve pictures. Pico Rivera Mayor Gus- The El Rancho Band and ing children in the snow play area. thrown a snowball at [my friend].” In the “winter wonder- tavo Camacho, attending the event Colorguard also made a quick ap- AVID advisor and El Rancho teach- Although the music de- land” of Pico Rivera Town Hall with his family, says, “My favorite pearance, opening the night’s fes- er Mr. Philip Rojo was appreciative partment’s tunes and AVID’s hot and Sheriff’s Department, Pico attraction is the snow area, seeing my tivities with their signature and of this opportunity for their program chocolate made many Pico Rivera Rivera citizens celebrated the be- kids and other kids playing, smiling holiday songs, “Santa’s Parade,” to help others and says, “One of the residents night, the highlight of the ginning of the holiday with the and laughing is a great joy of mine.” “Feel It Still,” “Uptown Funk,” pillars of AVID’s program is Com- evening was most certainly the offi- annual lighting of the Civic Cen- On stage were multiple per- “Fight Song,” and The El Rancho munity Service, and the more lo- cial lighting of the Civic Center Tree, ter Holiday Tree in honor of the formances by the city’s finest musi- Fight Song. Senior Drum Major Is- cal the service... the better.” You located right in front of city hall and city’s 60th anniversary. El Rancho cians. The popular music group, the beth Ramirez says despite the cold, can’t get more local than down adorned with hundreds of gleaming clubs and student volunteers were Suffragettes, performed covers of “The tree lighting ceremony is a the street from the high school! lights and festive ornaments. Mayor an integral part of the event, from popular rock, indie, and pop hits such good tradition to keep because it is El Rancho students had plen- Camacho, who has participated in the food, to clean up, to the music. as “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” a nice way to give back to the city.” ty of fun with plenty of other fes- the annual event since 2009, stood On Saturday, December 2nd, by Pat Benatar and “Ain’t It Fun” The Tree Lighting Festi- tivities to enjoy as well. Senior Kas- on stage to lead the countdown of businesses, citizens, school organi- by Paramore. However, it was the val honored the bond between the sandra Saldana attended the event the lighting of the tree with hun- zations, and city officials contrib- school talent that especially drew the high school’s performing arts pro- with family and remarked the array dreds of other citizens. “Bringing uted to multiple fun activities in crowd together in the holiday spirit. grams and the people of Pico Ri- of food trucks and craft booths with Pico Rivera families together to order to bring the community closer The El Rancho Choraleers, vera. “The City of Pico Rivera is their prized goods on display for enjoy a Winter Wonderland at city together. The annual ceremony was directed by new choir teacher Mr. grateful for the participation and sale. “I saw multiple vendors selling hall to listen to live music while kids organized by the Pico Rivera Parks Paul Keilbach, took center stage to the musical talents of the students handmade items like earrings and play in 22 tons of snow, drinking and Recreation Department. The perform their holiday tunes. Their from El Rancho High School,” cute little jewelry. I found it very hot chocolate with an opportunity to event was originally created to cel- winter repertoire included “White says Mayor Camacho, “[we] look interesting and fascinating how they take your family picture with Santa ebrate the city’s 50th anniversary Winter Hymnal” by the Fleet Fox- forward to the many more holiday looked like they belonged a store,” Clause is what the Holiday event and was moved from Pico Park to es, Christmas carol arrangements performances at our Holiday Festi- said Saldana. She commended the is about family,” says Camacho. its current location to provide ample including, “What Child is This,” val and Tree Lighting Ceremony.” many attractions she and her com- Opening the event was a space. Thus, Passons Boulevard, “The First Noel,” “Let it Snow,” Another crowd pleaser was munity could participate in and brief fireworks display to honor as well as the surrounding streets, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” the free treats provided by city vol- said “it was nice seeing so many the 60th anniversary of Pico Ri- were blocked off for the evening. and “Carol of the Bells.” “It was unteers and El Rancho AVID stu- different people getting along” to vera, enjoyed by students, citizens, The event featured many at- our pleasure to perform for the cer- dents. Those attending the event share a pleasant night together. and city board members alike, set- tractions for children, such as a Win- emony and we look forward to par- enjoyed hot chocolate and chocolate The music department stu- ting the stage for a season of kind- ter Wonderland snow play-area, arts ticipating in future years as well,” chip cookies, which was a welcome dents were also attracted to the event. ness, community, and fun simi- and crafts, North-Pole train rides, says Keilbach. To support the Cho- reward for their patience standing Freshman flutist Iliana Sáravia says, lar to what was seen that night. letter-writing, a performance from raleers and their program, students in line. AVID students were also “I didn’t get to stay that long to do Tiny Tots children, and even a visit and faculty can purchase caroling responsible for crowd control, reg- the activities but I would’ve like to Powderpuff game rescheduled due to rain By Araceli Correa to play. Especially with it being the rain, it starts raining during El Rodeo Staff Writer my senior year, I was excited the game. They canceled be- to play after a stressful week cause the field is soaked from The 54th annual Powder- of turning in college apps. All I it raining throughout the day Puff game has been rescheduled can do now is stay positive and and it could cause injuries.” to Friday December 14th in the bring the same energy I had to- Although the game did not Don Memorial Stadium, due day to the rescheduled game.” happen, the annual lunch pep to weather conditions. Initially Dressed up and ready rally did. The assembly started there was fear about the game to go, Junior Jaime DeHaro off with all the Powderpuff being cancelled. “The decision said, “I don’t think it was fair cheerleaders doing a routine. was made after careful consider- to cancel the game and it’d ASB then announced the Pow- ation and keeping student safety be best to notify people in ad- derpuff captains and court, with as the number one priority,” said vance instead of hours before.” Joseph Quinonez as the Powder- Principal Mr. Vasquez, “In ad- Some even claimed that puff King and David Hernandez dition to the Powderpuff game, it was unfair that they were not as Junior Powderpuff Prince. we canceled all soccer games able to play in the rain when the Junior Andres Tafolla said, Senior pep squad wows the crowd! Photo by Yazlin Juarez and outside PE activities.” football team has played in the “I feel that my performance have been doing decent,” says derstand their decision in chang- Many students were up- rain before. However, most of in the assembly was amazing Senior Samantha Sosa. “I’m ing the date of the game,” Destiny set and discouraged when they the games that were played in the [and] I think my cheermates looking forward to being in the said, “but they could’ve accom- found out there was not going rain had the rain occur during the and I did a really good job in moment and all of us looking icy modated more schedules know- to be a game that day. Senior game. Unless the rain had gotten everything. They are the best!” on the field because all of our ing winter break was coming. ” Destiny Rivera said, “I felt dis- too bad, similar to what happened “I think the game is go- practices will pay off at the end.” The Powderpuff game appointed when I found out during the homecoming game. ing to be interesting because our While disappointed about has been an annual tradition that the game was canceled be- Senior Draven Mendoza plays have been coming together the game, Rivera is also under- at El Rancho and who will cause I was pumped and ready said, “When football plays in nicely, and I’ve heard the juniors standing of the situation. “I un- win the game is left up to fate.

@elrodeonews Index 2 Features 3 Features 4 Center 5 Center 6 Entertainment 7 Sports 8 Advertisement www.elrodeonews.com El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Dec. 12, 2018 FEATURES Future entrepreneur Fidel Sosa is Simply Irresistible! enjoys the art of the sport. Sosa is truly a kind-hearted king! Advisor He is also a hard-working Paul Zeko entrepreneur and is motivated to soon start his own phone repair business, “I like to fix phones, Editor-in-Chief that’s my thing,” says Sosa, “if your Kayla Perez phone isn’t working, I can fix it.” Copy Editors Apart from having inter- Fatima Lopez esting talents, Sosa also has an Alonzo Murrieta interesting taste in music and Section Editors takes a great liking to Mexi- News can music, with his favorite Stevie Dominguez artist being Arsenal Efectivo. Features “I really like him be- Araceli Correa cause his music is very good Alejandro Melchor and because he’s rich,” said Center Sosa. He is inspired to be just as Kayla Perez great as his music idol one day. Sports Being a student of many Grecia Haro-Flores good qualities, this only sparked Entertainment up the question, what is Sosa’s re- Rene Gallegos lationship status? Well, this ladies The man, the myth, the legend posing for a shot. Photo by Emiliano LaFarga Reporters man is still on the market. “I’m Bianca Arias baseball team, they’re like my military.” He then went on to pretty much single,“ says Sosa. By Alejandro Melchor brothers, my family,” says Sosa mention the baseball team very But that’s not stopping this Jennifer Becerra El Rodeo Staff Writer Being such a friendly and much supported him in it by kid from making any new friends, Ezra Blanco unique character, it’s almost im- shouting him out on social me- “I’m always down to make new Araceli Correa He has his own You- possible for Sosa not to be the dia platforms. “I couldn’t have friends,” says Sosa. He is always Stevie Dominguez Tube channel, his own phone center of attention, “It felt great done it without them,” says Sosa. around the school and willing Rene Gallegos repair business, he’s your Ju- when the crowd was chant- One interesting thing about to converse with anybody who Grecia Haro-Flores nior Homecoming Prince, Fi- ing my name,” says Sosa, “Or Sosa is that he practices mixed says hello to him. So be sure to Yazlin Juarez del Sosa is simply irresistible! especially when the baseball martial arts outside of school. He say hi if you see him the halls! Emiliano LaFarga Apart from just attend- team lifted me up in the air.” finds it as a way to express him- Sosa has always been one to Emily Lopez ing El Rancho High school, Upon being asked of his self and have fun. “I’m a red belt have integrity. A few wise words Fatima Lopez Sosa is involved in helping homecoming win, Sosa says, “It right now, but I hope to advance from Sosa are, “Focus on school, the baseball team. With his as- was such a great day especially to orange pretty soon!” says Sosa. and most important stay out of Sydney Manrique sistance on and off the field, because I got to see my brother- He also mentions that in trouble and don’t say anything Alejandro Melchor Sosa has befriended many of in-law. I hadn’t seen him for a no way has he used his abili- that would get you into trouble Michael Meza the baseball players, “I love the while since he was away in the ties to harm others and instead otherwise you can be expelled!” Alonzo Murrieta Samantha Munilla Kayla Perez Take one for the dramatic Olivares! Karizma Reyes Candice Sanchez By Kayla Perez Selina Torres El Rodeo Staff Writer Photo Editors Yazlin Juarez He’s punny, dramatic, at- tentive, sassy, and supercalifra- gilisticexpialidocious he’s Mr. Juan Olivares! Joining El Ran- El Rodeo is published monthly cho High School as a teacher for except during vacations by the El Ran- cho High School journalism class. his very first year, drama teach- The El Rodeo offices are located at er, Mr. Olivares, has brought 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, ultimate sass to the Ranch. CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is Being the center of at- printed by The Gardena Valley News. tention at El Rancho is noth- El Rodeo, the student news- paper of El Rancho High School is ing new to Mr. Olivares. Hav- an open, public forum for student ing graduated from El Rancho expression and an opportunity to in 2011, Olivares is excited to discuss its audience’s issues of con- have returned to the Ranch. cern. Opinions expressed are those “I love the amount of of the writer and do not necessar- ily reflect the position of the school pride this school has! Every board, administration, sponsors, par- school I’ve taught at had has a ents, student body or advertisers. huge deficit in pride for their The Editorial Board, which school,” says Olivares. “I al- consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- ways told colleagues about how tion editors, and assistant editors, will This former Jungle Cruise skipper loves all things Disney. Photo by Yazlin Juarez determine the content of El Rodeo. much pride El Rancho students Student journalists on the El have, and they would be so jeal- teaching I taught government and Olivares. “With my background learned how to read and write Rodeo staff will make every effort ous because they wanted that economics at a charter school in in theater, I feel that I can bring ancient Egyptian in college.” to publish following the legal defini- same pride for their students.” South Central, I also decided to new techniques and new ideas “That skill sort of disap- tions of libel, obscenity and invasion “I’m an alumnus of El into this drama department.” peared due to lack of practice, of privacy. Consistent with Califor- also get my English credential nia Education Code section 48907, Rancho and I’ve always wanted because I knew I would need it “My goal for the drama de- but my love for language is the staff will refrain from printing to come back and teach at my if I ever wanted to teach drama.” partment is to push the envelope still there!,” continues Oliva- material that may incite students, alma mater,” continues Oliva- “My second year teaching, and do shows that we previously res, “I guess this goes hand in be a violation of school regulations res, “It’s a great community, I taught world history at Fire- thought we could not do on stage,” hand with my love of traveling!” or disrupt school operations. At the and I want to give back to the continues Olivares. “I want to When Mr. Olivares is not beginning of each semester, journal- baugh High School in Lynwood,” ism students will be reminded of community that raised me.” continues Olivares. “Now, keep the spirit Wlasick put into busy producing a play at the the legal, financial and ethical im- His journey to back El I’m back here at The Ranch!” this department alive and well Ranch or learning a new language plications of each article they write. Rancho was a long one, “This is After the retirement of and I hope I make him proud!” you can find him at the happiest Ed Code 48907 affirms the my third year full-time teaching, the legendary long-time drama One thing you might not place on earth! “I love to go to right of high school newspapers to I started my teaching journey know about Mr. Olivares is that Disneyland! I’m a former Jungle publish whatever they choose, so teacher Mr. Wlasick, Olivares long as the content is not explic- when I was admitted into UCLA’s is aware of the demand his new he is fluent in many languages, Cruise Skipper, so Disney is en- itly obscene, libelous, or slander- Teacher Education Program to position requires, “I definitely “I have an affinity for languag- graved in me like none other,” ous. Also, there shall be no prior get my Masters in Education and have huge shoes to fill, but I feel es! I am multilingual in English, says Olivares. “I also like to take restraint of material prepared for a Social Science Credential,” that I will be able to fill them Spanish, German, and a little time to play video games and lis- official school publications except insofar as it violates this section. says Olivares. “My first year of without any problems,” says French,” says Olivares. “I also ten to Broadway soundtracks!” Dec. 12, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Be proud and powerful in Pride Alliance Where are they now? Andrew Sepulveda By Alonzo Murrieta El Rodeo Staff Writer

Class of 2018 Valedic- torian Andrew Sepulveda has taken on a new role as an MIT Beaver! The former Academic Decathlon team captain, March- ing Band Assistant Drum Major, and Be a Leader Club President By Karizma Reyes is thriving in the heart of Boston. El Rodeo Staff Writer All hard work from his recent four years has finally Are you a part of the LG- paid off, “From the moment I BTQ+ community and want stepped foot in Boston this past to be a part of a safe place? Or August, I instantly felt a lot hap- are you just a person who wants pier,” says Sepulveda. “Every- one I’ve met here has been so to be an ally and learn more friendly and caring I never even about this community? If so, have any negative thoughts.” there is a club just for you! College provides Sepul- The Pride Alliance club veda with much more than just creates a welcoming environ- happiness. The Massachusetts ment for those who are facing Institute of Technology (MIT) is harassment, homophobia, or the world’s #1 school for STEM. any sort of abuse. It is a safe “No matter which major I end place for everyone on campus. up choosing, I will be getting Club president, El- the best possible instruction and liott Santiago, has been a part resources,” says Sepulveda. He Andrew Sepulveda (pictured left) behind his dorm in MIT along with his new roommates. of the Pride Alliance club for is currently deciding between ways out and around on campus. time” says Sepulveda. “Now sions officers feel some sort three years now. The goal for majoring in Computer Science He is a member of the Minority have to create a schedule for of emotion… just write some- the club is to, “make the campus and Electrical Engineering. Business Association, Society myself so that I can go to class- thing that will keep you in the more safe for LGBT students.” The university is also of Hispanic Professional En- es, clubs, and have a social life. admissions officer’s mind.” “I want to create a safe known for its diverse student gineers, MIT Wind Ensemble, The recent graduate’s in- “When writing about ex- population. “MIT is an extremely and the Sigma Nu Fraternity. spiration stems from his child- tracurricular activities make place on campus,” says San- diverse place not just in ethnic- “Time has been my big- , “My mom came from noth- sure you explain: what you tiago, “where everyone can ity but also in religion, economic gest challenge,” says Sepul- ing, but she built herself up and did, how long you did it, and feel included and not judged.” background, and experience” veda. “Many times my class- became the provider for my fam- what goals you accomplished,” Santiago says the role of says Sepulveda. “It’s really creat- es will interlap with a club ily,” says Sepulveda. “She sacri- continues Sepulveda. “They being the president of the club ed a place where you never have meeting or I’ll have meetings ficed and persevered so much so want to know what you accom- is, “being the voice of everyone” to fear about making friends.” that run very late and I won’t that I wouldn’t have to struggle plished and learned from it.” “Being able to voice everyone’s “MIT’s rigorous classes have time to do homework.” like she did, her determination When asked if he had ideas for this club,” says Santiago. have also created an environment Sepulveda’s life, for the is what inspires me to do well.” any final words, Sepulveda re- As for future events oc- where you cannot succeed alone,” most part has changed complete- Luckily, the MIT scholar cited his fraternity’s pledge: curring with the Pride Alliance continues Sepulveda. “To do well ly. Making new friends, mov- has left a few tips for Dons about “Sigma Nu. To believe in the club, Santiago says, “we are here, you must work with others ing away from home, and being the college process. “When ap- life of love, to walk in the way trying to plan another dance when it comes to homework and more independent has taught the plying to college, you need to of honor, to serve in the light of next semester.” So be on the studying, and everyone here is so recent graduate much about life. make those admissions officers truth, this is the light, the way, lookout for any news about willing to help each other out.” “High school was very remember you,” says Sepulveda. and the life of sigma nu. This the Pride Alliance club dance! At school, Andrew is al- structured when it came to my “You should make the admis- is the creed of our fraternity.” Vice president, Kassandra Pimentel, has been a member of the Pride Alliance club since her What are your plans for winter break? freshman year. In her own words, she describes the club as a place, “where people can safely converse about problems on and off cam- pus.” Pimentel says, “we are able to help each other out by trying to solving problems we are facing.” In this club, people are able to confide in the issues they are facing while simultaneously hav- ing a support group they can rely on. “You are also able to make friends here,” says Pimentel. “We also have free days,” says Pimentel, “where we play games and get to know each other better.” The advisors of the Pride Al- “I’m going to sleep the “My plans for winter “I’m going to Knotts with “I’m going to be catching liance club are Ms. Berryhill and sleep I lost during the break are to hang out with my friends, watch Netflix, up on sleep, ice skating, Mr. Jenkins. “[Being one of the semester, relax, binge friends and family, sleep and go to my family’s going out, shopping, and advisors] is like one of the great- watch The Office, in, and have a party for house.” having fun.” est honors of my life,” Mr. Jenkins and maybe travel to my uncle who is coming - Taylena Ruiz, Sopho- -Jaime De Haro, Junior says, “I get to see so much adver- sity these students have faced.” Sacramento.” back from the army.” more “It has given me a whole -Angelica Martinez, -Damian Tahay, different outlook on my own ex- Senior Freshman perience and what it means to be a teacher,” says Jenkins. Berryhi- ll says, “[being an advisor] helps me connect to my students, which means all my students and not just the cookie cutter students.” Don’t forget the Pride Alliance Club meets every Thursday in Mr. Jenkins’s classroom, I-4 during lunch. The doors are open to all! El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School HAPPY HOLIDAYS What is the worst Christmas gift you’ve received?

Priscilla Figueroa, 10: Josh Cabral,12: “I once got a “When I was younger, I got toothbrush.” a One Direction makeup kit for Christmas.”

Once finished, submit your answers online at www.elrodeo.com to win a prize!

Laura Valle, 12: “I awkwardly got a pair of bedsheets from my aunt and they were gray... I think she pulled them out of her closet.”

Enjoy the holidays while binge-watching the following movies! 1-I’ll Be Home for Christmas 2-Elf 3-Home Alone 4-How The Grinch Stole Christmas 5-Jingle All The Way 6-Santa Clause 7-Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 8-A Christmas Story 9-Die Hard 10-The Nightmare Before Christmas

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): This month is going to be productive one, Sagit- tarius! Mercury ended its retrograde a couple of weeks ago and you may feel De-stress on your 12/14- Study for finals it’s not winter break yet inspired to take on a new project or finish some that you may have started, but 12/15- Thrift shopping for gifts and finish getting in those college apps never got around to completing. Emotions are extra powerful this month, so pro- winter break with 12/16- Make and decorate a gingerbread house with your friends or fam ceed with caution and keep a level head at all times. Are you single, Sagittarius? 12/17- Binge watch any shows you may have missed bc of finals Now is the perfect time to spice up your love life! The new year brings you good luck, so don’t hesitate to shoot your shot! the following 12/18- Treat your pet to the best day of 2018! Show them your love! activities! 12/19- Go to the LA Zoo lights or drive around town looking at the best-decorated house Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Capricorn, this month is looking like it will be in 12/20- Visit the Queen Mary’s Winter Wonderland your favor! Soon it will be your season and your productivity, health, and home 12/21- Watch the best holiday episodes from your favorite TV shows situation will all take a turn for the better if you allow it. Go into this month will a little more trust than usual, the universe has your back! Whether you’re single 12/22- Listen to holiday music while wrapping presents or shopping for the perfect gift or in a relationship, love is in the air! Be warned though, if things are not work- 12/23- Have a 24-hr movie marathon with all your holiday favorites ing out between you and a potential lover, don’t be afraid of letting go. The new 12/24- Get together with friends/family and play minute-to-win-it games while you wait for midnight year means new opportunities for love! 12/25- Celebrate Christmas w/ the fam Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): This month, nothing but good things are com- 12/26- Review all your favorite gifts and watch all snaps and tweets of the holiday season ing your way, Aquarius! You have felt the effects of Mercury’s retrograde very 12/27- Work on any private college apps you may have. Most deadlines are January 1st! strongly, but since its end earlier this month, your game has come back to 12/28- Travel up to the mountains to play in the snow or make a snowman normal. If you have any important projects to complete, do them now! Your pro- 12/29- Stay home and keep yourself warm with a cuddle buddy, your favorite pet, or a gazillion ductivity has never been better, but don’t overwork yourself. Keep this in mind: the more drained you are, the more emotional you will feel. This month, the stars blankets are urging you to make a good connection with your significant other. Now is the 12/30- Take a trip to your favorite amusement park time to make things official or to keep making good memories with your potential 12/31- Look through your memories of this year and be happy with the great times and be happy you partner/partner. got through the bad times <3 Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): Pisces, things are finally looking up! If you’ve been 01/01- It’s 2019! Make a new year resolution and create a plan to stick to it! feeling down this past month, prepare to notice a change. A wave of encourage- 01/02- Go “New Year, New Me” clothes shopping ment and confidence will wash over you this month, allowing you to create better 01/03- Go ice skating relationships (both familial and romantic ones)! Temptation is creeping up on 01/04- Spend time with your family before your stress-free break is over you, Pisces! Have you been wanting to spend your savings on a new pair of shoes or the hottest new video game? Take it from us, don’t! Save your money because 01/05- Double check that any winter break hw is done and begin preparing for the week to come it just might help you in the new year. This month, be careful with romance! 01/06- Cry bc school starts tmr There is plenty of cloudiness in regards to your love life, Pisces. Be patient and wait for the new year to come around before you get into a relationship! El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Q: uhm yeah how do i get my crush to like me back, btw i am myself so don’t gimme that cliché bologna A: JUST TALK TO THEM. I don’t even have a girlfriend, I don’t really know, I would say be yourself but you told me not to do that. Apparently being funny works.

Q: How do I approach a girl I like without feeling nervous? A: I don’t know. I am not the dating advice column. I get nervous doing nothing.

Blueberry Scones Ingredients Auntie Yaz’s recipes 2 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup brown or white sugar 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder ¼ tablespoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, chilled 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries ½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 egg

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. With a pastry cutter or fork, cut butter into mixture of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Fold in blueberries and toss with fingers. Note: If desired, replace berries with an equal amount of cranberries or chocolate chips. In another bowl, beat together whipping cream and egg. Add dry mixture to egg mixture with a rubber spatula and incorporate until dough starts to form. Knead gently until fully formed; be careful to not overwork the dough. With a knife or pastry scraper, divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out dough into two rounds 1 inch thick, and cut each round into 6 wedges. For a crispy finish, brush additional heavy cream on tops of wedges and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 17-20 minutes; for easy clean up, line sheet with parchment paper. Serve warm with jam, but ter, whipped cream, or plain!

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): This month is going to be productive one, Sagit- Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): This month, you’re finally going to get recognized for all Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22): This month, you’re feeling like you can shop till you drop, Leo! tarius! Mercury ended its retrograde a couple of weeks ago and you may feel your hard work, Aries! You might have felt unappreciated in the workplace or maybe Whether you’re shopping for Secret Santa or you’re just treating yourself to something inspired to take on a new project or finish some that you may have started, but even a bit neglected over the course of this year, but that is going to change. Your hard small, it doesn’t matter. You’re feeling very generous and you’re ready to spread some never got around to completing. Emotions are extra powerful this month, so pro- work will finally pay off with a confidence boost and some formal recognition! How- holiday cheer! Has your love life been a bit shaky, Leo? Well, that is about to change. ceed with caution and keep a level head at all times. Are you single, Sagittarius? ever, don’t take this as a sign to slack off. The stars are encouraging you to work just as The new year will bring you plenty of confidence and charm! It will be the perfect time Now is the perfect time to spice up your love life! The new year brings you good hard or maybe even a bit harder. They want to see some dedication! Love is in the air, to woo your crush. In the meantime, be patient and wait out the month! luck, so don’t hesitate to shoot your shot! Aries! Whether it’s romantic, platonic, or self love, this month is a perfect time for it. Be honest and true about things and you will be rewarded! Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Capricorn, this month is looking like it will be in Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): Virgo, this month is all about you! Focus on self-love this your favor! Soon it will be your season and your productivity, health, and home Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): Taurus, this month is going to be extremely productive. The month. If self-love is a nice bubble bath or a trip to the mall, then you should do that! situation will all take a turn for the better if you allow it. Go into this month will effects of Mercury in retrograde hindered your productivity, but since its end earlier The main point of this month is that you should be making yourself happy, Virgo! You a little more trust than usual, the universe has your back! Whether you’re single this month, you’ve caught the work bug! Projects, assignments, and any sort of respon- are your main priority, so worry about yourself first, then you can start thinking about or in a relationship, love is in the air! Be warned though, if things are not work- sibility are going to be a breeze for you, Taurus. Don’t overwork yourself, though! Your other people. Just like Leos, your love life is not at its best, Virgo. Don’t worry though, ing out between you and a potential lover, don’t be afraid of letting go. The new love life is also looking extremely promising. Whether you’re single or in a relation- the new year brings a new boo to your life! Keep an eye out for this potential lover! year means new opportunities for love! ship, things are heating up! Be confident and don’t look back. The universe will look out for you if things start to go South. Libra (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): This month, balance is an important part of your life, Libra. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): This month, nothing but good things are com- You will notice that your work life and social life are almost perfectly balanced, but ing your way, Aquarius! You have felt the effects of Mercury’s retrograde very Gemini (May 21 - June 20): This month, you’re feeling very inspired, Gemini. Creativ- it’s up to you to maintain that balance! Stay on top of your work, keep in touch with strongly, but since its end earlier this month, your game has come back to ity and passion are practically oozing out of you! Start a new project, take up a hobby, your friends, and treat yourself with kindness. You will achieve true balance if you can normal. If you have any important projects to complete, do them now! Your pro- the choice is yours. Gemini, you get that bread this month! Be confident in your work manage all of those things this month! Do you have a crush on anyone, Libra? Now is ductivity has never been better, but don’t overwork yourself. Keep this in mind: and you will see that you will be rewarded for it. Unfortunately, your love life will be a the perfect time to shoot your shot! The stars are in your favor this month, so be cool the more drained you are, the more emotional you will feel. This month, the stars bit tricky this time around. While you have an abundance of confidence in other aspects and confident! are urging you to make a good connection with your significant other. Now is the of your life, your love life is lacking it this month! Feel free to pursue new relationships time to make things official or to keep making good memories with your potential this month, though. The stars only ask you to proceed with caution because they don’t Scorpio (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Scorpio, this month is all about love! Be prepared to see partner/partner. want you to end up hurt! your relationships flourish. This doesn’t just apply to your romantic relationships, though! Your relationships with friends and family are also part of this month of love. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): Pisces, things are finally looking up! If you’ve been Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Cancer, this month is the time to do some self-reflecting. This month, open your heart a little more than usual and let yourself feel the warmth feeling down this past month, prepare to notice a change. A wave of encourage- How are you really doing? Be honest with yourself and see how you can improve. This that your loved ones are giving you. Don’t forget to put your part in as well, Scorpio. ment and confidence will wash over you this month, allowing you to create better month, you are going to feel a bit more ambitious than usual! Set some goals for your- If you reciprocate the energy you are given, the universe will reward you with good relationships (both familial and romantic ones)! Temptation is creeping up on self that you want to accomplish by the end of the month, Cancer. The possibilities are things, so go out there and love with your entire heart! you, Pisces! Have you been wanting to spend your savings on a new pair of shoes endless! Your love life is exceptionally strong this month. Whether you’re strengthening or the hottest new video game? Take it from us, don’t! Save your money because a relationship you already have or you’re trying to start a new one, now is the perfect it just might help you in the new year. This month, be careful with romance! time to do it. Don’t hesitate to take risks! There is plenty of cloudiness in regards to your love life, Pisces. Be patient and wait for the new year to come around before you get into a relationship! El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Dec. 12, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT A week full of Marvel madness beware of the spoilers ahead. was released. Fans studied small The trailer starts off in the easter eggs that the trailer had middle of space, where Tony and contemplated beserk theo- Stark is on the verge of . ries about Loki still being alive. He is recording himself using his On Saturday, December 8th destroyed helmet, ex- the Spider-man: Far From Home plaining that there was no food teaser was expected to drop. Un- and oxygen was running out. fortunately, it was postponed As if that wasn’t enough since they just recently released emotional stress, the trailer then the : Endgame trailer. presents Thanos proudly walk- Nonetheless, Comic-Con Brazil ing along in his newly created gave us more insight into the new world. It then cuts to the Aveng- Spiderman film, where Tom Hol- ers headquarters where we see land, Jacob Batalon, and Jake Gyl- crying be- lenhaal were interviewed by fans. cause of the loss they all faced. They explained a little more of the We then see the remaining plot and we find out that Tom Holland, Jacob Batalon, and Jake Gyllenhaal speaking at Comic-Con Brazil.(listed from left to right) Avengers each with the look of will not be the villain at all and distress written all over their fac- will team up with Spider-man. By Araceli Correa trailer, which appeared back in However, due to the funeral of es. The final scene of the trailer At the convention, there El Rodeo Staff Writer September. It elaborates more former president George H.W. ends with footage of Scott Lang was a showing of the unreleased on the conflict between the Kree, Bush, Marvel decided to delay at the front gate yelling at them trailer. What we now know is that This past week, Mar- who are “a group of noble warrior the trailer. This left many fans up- to let him in, and Black Widow there is a relationship between vel Entertainment released sev- heroes,” as described by Captain set because they were extremely wonders if he is truly there or if Happy and and that eral teasers for their upcoming Marvel, and the , who are excited to see the new trailer. it was simply an old recording. is recruiting Mysterio films in the Marvel Cinematic the bad guys. The trailer also re- The trailer finally dropped This trailer blew up and and Spider-man to fight elemen- Universe. On Monday, during flects on who is on Friday morning, and the Mar- became the number one trend on tal villains. The Far From Home the halftime show of the football and questions what she truly is. vel fandom was shaking. As soon both YouTube and . Even trailer is expected to be released game on ESPN, the newest Cap- Marvel also decided to drop as we thought that our Infin- NASA responded to the trailer af- sometime during this week. tain Marvel trailer premiered. the newest Avengers film trailer. ity War trauma had been cured, ter many fans asked NASA how Overall, this week was full This newly-released trailer The trailer was expected to drop Marvel brought it back. Now, if to rescue Tony Stark. Many new of many surprises from Mar- has similar elements to the first on Wednesday, December 5th. you haven’t seen Infinity War, theories arose when the trailer vel about their upcoming films. Album Review: A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships ing, and unrequited love, ABI- song covers it all. Matty’s frustra- By Fatima Lopez IOR focuses on all of that, but tion with society and where it is El Rodeo Staff Writer through the eyes of someone liv- headed is obvious in this track. ing their life through the . The song is sung by Healy in such English pop rock band The ABIIOR starts off with a manner that it makes you want 1975 have done it again! The four- “,” a track that has ap- to yell it at the top of your lungs. some dropped their third studio peared in every single one of their The next song on ABIIOR album, A Brief Inquiry Into On- albums. The lyrics have remained is “,” a song about line Relationships, at the end of the same throughout the years, the guilt one feels when using last month. With their traditional but the song’s sounds are manipu- another simply for the sake of synth-pop sound and a newer, lated with each release to fit the having a good time. While the more refreshing smooth jazz ele- theme of the album. Compared to other songs are very upbeat and ment, it’s no wonder that A Brief the previous two versions of the strong in their composition, “Be Inquiry Into Online Relationships song, the track is heavy on auto- My Mistake,” is slower and much (which will now be abbreviated to tune and sounds a bit more dra- sadder. The use of the acoustic ABIIOR) was a success for the ev- matic than usual. A perfect way to as the main accompani- er-popular band. In fact, ABIIOR open up an album that discusses ment to Matty’s vocals makes it debuted at number two on the heavy topics such as politics, a softer song. Through this track, U.S. All Genres chart on iTunes. drug addiction, and our obses- we see how vulnerable Healy The 1975 first started pro- sion with our online presence. is and how he regrets using this moting ABIIOR in late May when The next song on ABIIOR person because he understands they released the first single “Give is “.” This how damaging it can be to them. The 1975 poses to promote A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. Yourself a Try,” and continued to track has an alternative rock feel Up next on ABIIOR is “Sin- release four other singles before to it. It has a heavy emphasis on cerity is Scary.” This song is about tion to heroin. In typical The 1975 he tried to show with this song. the actual release of the album. the electric guitar and the drums, the fear of being ourselves in such fashion, the song’s dark lyrics are This track serves as the finale to Initially, ABIIOR was set to be re- making it a perfect dance track! a superficial society. Healy be- masked in an incredibly upbeat the album and its composition leased in October, but the band de- Throughout the song, Healy of- lieves that we are growing more song. If you didn’t look up the lyr- definitely shows that. “I Always cided that the release date should fers advice that he has accumu- and more insecure about our true ics to this song, you would never Wanna Die (Sometimes),” is dra- be pushed back in order to final- lated over his twenty-nine years selves and in a sense, “Sincerity is know it’s a song about struggling matic in all aspects. From Healy’s ize certain things on the album. of life. Everything from admit- Scary,” is a call-out to those who with addiction. This track oozes vocals to the ascending This album sounds much ting that most of your friends are living a lie that they’ve creat- elements of classic rock with a to the orchestral ending, this more different than their first, self- will come and go to encourag- ed in order to appear more appeal- synth-pop twist that makes it al- song was the bang that The 1975 titled album, The 1975 or their ing the youth to go outside more. ing to the masses on social media, most impossible not to dance to! needed to end their newest album. sophomore album, i like it when Up next is “TOOTIM- This song is very feel-good which Up next on ABIIOR is “I With A Brief Inquiry Into you sleep, for you are so beautiful ETOOTIMETOOTIME.” If you makes it almost ironic in a sense. Couldn’t Be More in Love.” Ac- Online Relationships, The 1975 yet so unaware of it and a lot of it thought the previous track was Another notable track on cording to Healy, this song is about have shown that they are a force has to do with the big risk front- danceable, this one is a hundred ABIIOR is “The Man Who Mar- “what happens when no one cares to be reckoned with. The diverse man Matty Healy took with exper- times more. “TOOTIMETOOTI- ried a Robot / Love Theme.” This anymore.” This track is the pow- range of genres in the album, the imenting with different sounds. METOOTIME,” is an extremely song is actually not a song, it is erful ballad of the album. With an social commentary in the lyrics, Healy’s decision to explore upbeat song about being unfaith- more of a story told by a robotic incredible guitar and Matty’s and the deep analysis of the digital new genres was not the only thing ful in the age of social media. The voice that describes the relation- pain-filled vocals, this song is age in each song all made this al- that made their newest album subject of the song might be a bit ship between a man and the inter- sure to bring tears to the eyes. bum a masterpiece. While I loved sound different. Late last year, on the sad side, but this song is so net. There may not be any lyrics or His vulnerability and insecurity this album with everything I have, Matty spent seven weeks in a re- fun, you can’t help but sing along! any danceable music in this track, make him all the more relatable. I would have to say it is their sec- hab facility in Barbados in order Another notable track on but it is a great social commen- The final song on ABIIOR ond best. Nothing can top their to beat his addiction to heroin. ABIIOR is “Love It If We Made tary on Healy’s part. Through this is “I Always Wanna Die (Some- first album, The 1975. If you’re Not long after his stint in rehab, he It.” In my opinion, this song is one song, Matty was able to personify times).” This track is about the looking for an album that not only and his bandmates began working of the best songs on the album. the internet and give deeper in- fascination society has with has plenty of bangers but also has on ABIIOR with what one might This track is one giant social criti- sight into our obsession with it. death. As Matty said in an inter- a rich sound, then A Brief Inquiry call a “new perspective.” Unlike cism. From the murders of inno- Next on the album is “It’s view with .com, talking Into Online Relationships is the their previous releases which cent black men to the Syrian refu- Not Living (If It’s Not With You),” about dying has almost become a album for you. It is now avail- mainly focused on drugs, party- gee crisis to Donald Trump, this a song about Matty Healy’s addic- meme of sorts and that was what able on all streaming platforms! Dec. 12, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS Boys’ soccer sets eyes on CIF Championship By Grecia Haro-Flores are brothers, we are a family.” El Rodeo Staff Writer “Practicing together, go- ing through the tough workouts The El Rancho boys’ var- of summer, the 5:45 morning sity soccer team have begun practices and just having fun their pre-season strong, setting made us come together and high standards for the upcom- create a unique bond with one ing season. With victories over another,” continues Vasquez. Rancho Alamitos High School “We have come a long (6-1) and Schurr High School way, became so much closer (2-1), the team has demonstrated and overall gained such a strong they have what it takes to bring bond that we consider each oth- back the CIF Championship er brothers on and off the field. title to the home of the Dons. No matter the circumstances, The boys have shown we always have each other’s that they are the complete backs,” adds senior, Jose Haro. package. “We have it all: the For the seniors, this will be speed, the control, the skills the last season they play as an El and even the vision of the Rancho don. They plan to leave game,” says junior Eric Diaz. their legacies behind by “making “For those who have low Captain Anthony Vasquez prepares to kick the ball. Photo by Yazlin Juarez a name for themselves, adding expectations for us, they aren’t The team has high ex- says junior Carlos Jurado. cessful and what keeps them another league title to the list, ready for what we’re [going to] pectations for themselves and Though their hard work motivated. “Everyone pushes and making a deep run in CIF.” bring to them,” continues Diaz, is set on reaching their full po- definitely does pay off on the each other to play their hard- This team of brothers will “Not only that but, the energy of tential. “We won’t settle to be field, the strong bond the play- est and never give up until the play their first league game of the ER team is ready to bring down just good, but will strive to ers have with one another is final whistle,” says senior cap- the season on January 3rd of any team who comes our way.” be the best that we can be,” what truly makes them suc- tain, Anthony Vasquez. “We 2019. Let’s get that title Dons! Girls’ water polo strives as they prepare for league play By Rene Gallegos Chavez. “However, they don’t El Rodeo Staff Writer have as much experience with water polo as our returners, Though the weather is get- and experience isn’t something ting colder, this water sport is that can just be handed to one.” about to get heated! The win- They aim to strengthen ter sports season is soon arriv- themselves through reflec- ing and the girls’ water polo tion, analysis, and correct- team is ready to turn up the heat! ing mistakes. “Our weakness The girls are currently in can also be considered our the preseason. Despite their strength,” says Chavez. “[New record of 0-4, they are con- members] are gaining experi- fident about their upcoming ence with each game, playing season. Their goals consists at their highest potential, and of “building our communica- are really helping the team.” tion and skills to bring home “Although reflecting on wins,” says team captain Yulissa mistakes we made after a loss Chavez, “We want to ball out!” can be frustrating, we discuss it With intentions to build as a team, learn from it and focus their teamwork, the athletes push on improving those mistakes dur- Girls’ water polo practicing their passes during a scrimmage. Photo by Yazlin Juarez past their obstacles. “We have ing the following practices and sions before games to discuss a few games, but we’ve im- with the satisfaction that we never really played together be- games to not repeat them & accu- plays and how to handle certain proved a lot,” continues Lo- played the best game we could,” fore,” says junior Sakeenah Islam. mulate all the skills we can before situations during the game,” says pez, “now we play better as says Chavez. “I’m really proud “[I want to] win with my team- the season,” continues Chavez. Sophomore Dana Lopez, “I’m a team and have a better out- of how our team is improving mates as much as possible and to As league soon approach- looking forward to bonding more come at our games.” with each game,” Chavez adds. keep working hard every day.” es, the team continues to grow with my team, working really well Teamwork is the team’s Catch the water polo team “We moved up new girls and prepare for their upcoming together in the water, and play- main focus. “We each recognize at their next game scheduled to varsity & they are enthusi- games. “We run more drills dur- ing some really great games!” the importance of teamwork and for Friday, December 14th! astic and quick learners,” says ing practice and have small ses- “Our team has played work together to leave the pool Library Corner Match the Christmas quote to the book title and author. The first 3 students who bring the correct written answers to the ER Library will receive an IN-N-Out coupon.

1. “…it’s always winter in Narnia—always winter, but it never gets to Christmas.”

2. “We saw Uncle Jack every Christmas, and every Christmas he yelled across the street for Miss Maudie to come marry him.”

3. “Bah,” said Scrooge. “Humbug.”

4. “What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas--perhaps-- means a little bit more!”

5. “Though I’ve grown old the bell still rings for me, as it does for everyone who truly believes.”

a. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee b. The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis c. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens d. The Polar Express by Chris van Allsburg e. How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Dec. 12, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ADVERTISEMENT