El Rancho High School Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Volume 68.4 El Rodeo Dons play last Powderpuff game at Don Memorial Stadium Page 6

Check out the special Holiday center spread Page 4-5

Read all about Harry Styles’new album Fine Line! Page 8

Opinion - 2 Features - 3 Center - 4 Center - 5 Index @elrodeonews Campus - 6 Sports - 7 Entertainment - 8 www.elrodeonews.com El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Dec. 18, 2019 OPINION Student concerns remain unanswered after assembly By Diego Gonzalez school board seemed careless El Rodeo Staff Writer to a majority of the public com- On December 2nd, the ments at the end of the meeting. senior class of El Rancho met Throughout the meet- with the newly appointed super- ing, Esparza was also not able intendent of the El Rancho Uni- to answer questions as to why fied School District, Dr. Frances the construction agenda was Esparza. The meeting was held scheduled the way it is because to discuss alternative sites for the she has only been superinten- graduation ceremony this year. dent for a matter of months. Even after the meet- Many questions with re- ing with Esparza, the senior gards to the demolition of the class was not on the same B building at the front of the page with the superintendent, school were also not answered which defeated the purpose of by Esparza due to her lack the meeting in the first place. of knowledge of the matter. Rio Hondo College, If the superintendent has no as well as Whittier College, Seniors express concern about where their graduation will be held. knowledge of certain things in re- were discussed at the meet- conversation did not take place ter graduation would be too high. up for the fact that the Don Memo- lation, then someone who has been ing as possible locations for between Esparza and the se- Although the alternative rial Stadium is not an option for a part of the construction gradu- the graduation ceremony. niors because the class of 2020 graduation sites, such as Rio graduation, which included the ation plan should have accom- These graduation sites wants to graduate in the Don Hondo College, seem tempt- district covering the costs of grad panied Esparza in order to give are a lot nicer than the Don Memorial stadium. ing due to the larger seating night and prom for all seniors. the students the full information. Memorial stadium, and are It was stated early in the arrangement, it is unjust that The proposition was The construction plan certainly better than Pioneer meeting that El Rancho would only this years’ seniors have taken into consideration by Es- for the renovation of El Ran- High School, the initial site not be a possible graduation site to graduate somewhere else. parza, and was set to be dis- cho is simply taking away tra- for the graduation ceremony. due to the construction agenda, Esparza was presented with cussed by the school board as dition from the class of 2020, The meeting was a com- and that the cost for postponing a proposition by senior student a possible compromise. How- something that no other class plete commotion, and a civil the graduation ceremony until af- Angel Marquez in order to make ever, in past board meetings the in the past had to experience. Victoria’s Secret leaves mixed emotions after cancelling show ferent-sized models, and models lieve that today’s liberal climate of different ethnicities are vital for has made people too sensitive companies in today’s society, lest about issues like representation they face backlash for excluding and inclusion of different people. these models from their business. However, the show clearly Some people believe caters to a certain tall, thin crowd that the show was very exclu- while excluding those that come sive, only modeling women in different shapes and sizes. of a certain stature with little While the show was truly a spec- to no diversity weight-wise. tacle, it was not the right fit for In comparison, compa- today’s society if it couldn’t nies such as Rihanna’s Sav- change to allow a more diverse age X Fenty and start-up Third group of models in its show. Love have been using models Overall, today’s society of different ethnic backgrounds, is different than the society in sizes, and weight as well as in- 1995, when the first Victoria’s cluding transgender models. Secret Fashion Show was intro- Past L Brands chief mar- duced. Beauty standards have keting officer, Ed Razek, said changed, and so have companies. By Rocio Estrada sales, L Brands canceled it. greatest fashion show in history, in a 2018 interview with Vogue The fact is that Victo- El Rodeo Staff Writer That being said, the show might actually impact the sales of that transgender models did ria’s Secret did not change L Brands’ Victoria’s Se- was not run with the current stan- Victoria’s Secret. Representation not belong in the show since and did not include these cret has recently announced that dards of modern society. They allows the audience to interact “...the show is a fantasy,... models in their iconic shows. they will be canceling the an- did not diversify their models, more closely with what they are It’s a 42-minute entertain- Hopefully, in the future, nual Victoria’s Secret Fashion thus excluding many people being presented. It helps mod- ment special. That’s what it is.” people would be able to see Show. The reason for this is be- from seeing themselves repre- els connect with agencies, and Others are not in favor of themselves represented by mod- cause L Brands wanted to change sented in the memorable show. it helps end the stigma that only the end of the iconic show. Their els of different backgrounds. the way its signature items were Representation in the mod- tall, skinny people can be models. argument is that the show provid- Who knows, maybe the Vic- being marketed. Since they be- eling industry is very impor- The introduction and inclu- ed an exciting way to look at new toria’s Secret Fashion Show lieved that the show would not tant and the exclusion of certain sion of transgender models (along lines of undergarments for wom- will come back with all new have an immediate impact on models, in what can be called the with other LGBTQ+ models), dif- en. There are also some that be- values, faces, and “Angels”.

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Ed Code 48907 affirms the right of high school newspapers to publish Entertainment....Grecia Haro- whatever they choose, so long as the content is not explicitly obscene, libel- Flores ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall be no prior restraint of material pre- pared for official school publications except insofar as it violates this section. Dec. 18, 2019 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Ajohnette Guerra is Simply Irresistible! By Grecia Haro-Flores El Rodeo Staff Writer “My older sister got me into One Direction and we stuck If you’ve ever suddenly felt with them as they went their a wave of good energy hit you as own ways,” says Guerra, “My you’re walking down the halls of older sister and I bond a lot El Rancho or roaming around the when it comes to Harry Styles.” city, it’s probably because you “I got into Fifth Harmony passed by Ajohnette “Aj” Guerra. on my own and Camila Cabello She’s a walking ray of sunshine! was one of the girls that really She’s also simply irresistible! stood out to me and she has an Her hobbies include be- emotional side that I admire, ing with her family, making kinda like wearing her heart art, being active in general, and on her sleeve,” adds Guerra. playing sports, especially bas- She continues with why ketball. Basketball has always those are her favorite artists been a big part of Guerra’s life. by saying, “I like Khalid be- “When I was little, I cause he’s so chill, he has chill was alone so there weren’t music that makes night drives people around me so I kind with whoever fun. my cousin of just taught myself how to loves drake and she got me play [basketball], you know,” into him, it’s always fun when says Guerra, “to be outside, not singing his songs.” have to be sad and whatever.” Aside from listening to mu- Whatever steps she took to sic, playing basketball, and such, learn how to play and improve her you can always find her giving skills definitely worked to get her Ajonnette shows her heartwarming smile. advice. One of her favorite pieces where she is now. Guerra says, “I “I’m a competitive person and pursue neither soccer, volleyball, helping people.” Guerra hopes of advice is “people will give up came to freshmen year [ and be- like being able to lose myself or basketball at the college level. to attend Cal State San Mar- on you, you just have to make came a part of] the varsity team.” in the game, having fun and not After high school, Guerra cos to achieve this goal of hers. sure you don’t give on yourself.” Her favorite thing about have to worry about real life.” plans to pursue a career that has If you weren’t already If you’re ever looking for the game is being competitive, Being the competitive per- to do with helping people “like swooned over by her big, someone to talk to and possibly but also being able to just focus son she is, she also found herself a pediatrician or counselor.” She kind heart and athletic abili- even have a one on one basketball on the ball and be worry-free playing soccer for two years and thinks these fields are best suit- ties, her music taste will surely game with, Guerra is the person to while doing so. “My favorite volleyball for one year at North ed for her because she’s “good reel you in. Her playlist con- go to! Feel free to dm her yourself thing about playing basketball is Park Middle School and at El Ran- with kids, can make people sists of Harry Styles, Camila on her Twitter (@ajohnette33) being competitive,” says Guerra, cho. However, she doesn’t plan to laugh, and [has the passion for] Cabello, Khalid, and Drake. or talk to her in person! English Teacher, Mrs. Zeko encourages students to “wander the world”

By Sophia Lugo El Rodeo Staff Writer

Everyone knows Mrs. Zeko as the loving, charismatic, mother-like teacher on cam- pus. She attended Long Beach State University where she earned her bachelor’s in English/ Speech education before mov- ing on to earn her masters in curriculum design and instruc- tion. She has now been teach- ing for 29 years and currently teaches English 10 Honors. Mrs. Zeko didn’t begin teaching at El Rancho. She first began at St.Paul where she met Mr. Zeko. When she needed to move over to a public school, she asked Mr. Zeko what he thought about the Whittier and El Rancho School Districts. “Since he used to coach basketball at St. Paul and was occasionally on campus Mr. and Mrs. Zeko at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland on one of their adventures. at El Rancho,” Mrs. Zeko says, you ask me...my answers could ing, encouraging, and challeng- travel club. She has now trav- a little bit of the money that you “[Mr. Zeko] said he got a bet- run the spectrum from...the com- ing the students… and to let the eled to 27 countries, some be- spend on classroom supplies.” ter feel for El Rancho, so I took plete fulfillment I get watching students know that they matter.” ing: Slovakia, China, Turkey, Her final piece of advice his advice and applied here.” a student grow into his/her best Aside from being an amaz- Greece, and the Netherlands. goes to the soon-to-graduate se- Their love story is a little self…to...summer vacations.” ing teacher, she likes to cook, Her favorite place thus niors. Mrs. Zeko says, “Wander different than expected. “He There are a couple of even though Mr. Zeko doesn’t far has been Iceland; “It was the world. While away, you will stalked me and wouldn’t go things she hopes that the stu- let her do it often because he otherworldly,” says Mrs. Zeko, see stunning sights, taste delec- away, so I kept him,” says Mrs. dents gain after taking her class: says she makes too much of a but Turkey and Morocco table delights, and meet many of Zeko. She says her favorite part a voice, and an appreciation for mess since he’s on dish duty. are also at the top of her list. mankind, but the most important about working with him is, “We stories -“A voice to confidently “Sadly, since becoming an Mrs. Zeko’s advice for discovery you’ll make is YOU.” get the same vacations, so we and effectively communicate, empty-nester, I have taken up students is, “In the end, it’s Mrs. Zeko is definitely can spend time together; we can academically as well as person- puzzling. Is that a word?” says not about the grade; it’s about someone we can all aspire to be carpool, so I can apply my make- ally, and an appreciation for sto- Mrs. Zeko. “I like to walk the the academic and personal like one day. You can keep up up, and we know the same peo- ries because they are, after all, beach, ride my bike, read books, growth. Choose to be at school with her amazing teaching on ple, so we can chisme. Hehe.” what allows us to have a shared travel to new places, and try a lot to grow into your best self.” Twitter @erhsmrszeko. You can Mrs. Zeko has a love for experience, to find communion of new, yummy foods.” Sounds We love her positive attitude! also see her travel adventures @ teaching, but when asked about in humanity,” says Mrs. Zeko. like a fun person to be around! As for advice for new teach- Erhsgadabouts and you can even her favorite part about teaching, She adds, “My goal as a Mrs. Zeko is also the ers, she says, “Invest in Wal-Mart join her on the next trip to Ire- she said, “It depends on which day teacher is to matter: by support- moderator of the Gadabouts stock. That way you can get back land, London, and Paris in 2021! El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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By Anthony Directions: Somoza Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Yield: 15 -¾ cup milk, or as Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streu- Manuel Ceval- Ingredients: needed sel topping: In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup Lizie Montejano, Se- flour, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut los, Junior: -2 cups all-purpose -1 ½ teaspoons vanilla in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. “Jingle Bell nior: “All I Want for flour extract Set aside. Christmas is You” In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, Rock” by Bobby -¾ cup white sugar -¼ cup all-purpose baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mix- by Mariah Carey Across: Down: Helms -2 teaspoons baking flour ture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into 4. Location where Santa Claus is from 1. An angry, green character a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 6. Holiday on December 25, 2019 who stole Christmas powder -2/3 cup white sugar cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and 7. Lead reindeer with red nose 2. Where presents go under mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared 8. Objects hanging from Christmas tree 3. Christmas warm, brown -½ teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon ground 9. Hang it down by the chimney drink pans. Sprinkle top with streusel. 11. Jolly man with a white beard and wear- 5. Santa Claus’ little helper -½ cup butter cinnamon Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until ing a red suit 10. Famous sonwman’s name -¼ cup butter a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake 13. Warm snack left for Santa Claus 12. Santa Claus’ ride -1 egg comes out clean. Allow to cool. 14. “Jingle _____” El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Dec. 18, 2019 CAMPUS

Interested in hosting Juniors overpower seniors in 55th annual Powder puff game a foreign exchange student?

By Rocio Estrada El Rodeo Staff Writer

It’s that time of year, where the foreign exchange students from Beijing, China are coming to El Rancho once more. While on their visit, these students will be able to experience what it means to be a student in America. El Rancho alumni Natalie Munoz has been one of many students to host a foreign ex- change student. Munoz says, “It was my family’s third time hosting students from China.” She enjoyed hosting the students saying that she “had a good time learning about their culture and vice versa.” Munoz continues, “Every time they have to leave it always made us so sad. They became a part of our family and we still keep in touch with them. One pair of students from 2018 came back... to visit us again one more time.” Three weeks is certainly enough to create strong bonds between the students, as Mu- noz has shown. Besides creat- ing new friends with their hosts, the foreign exchange students will also explore how stu- dents in America, specifically in Pico Rivera, live their lives. Junior Powderpuff “pepsters” are all smiles as they cheer on the sidelines. Photo by Alexis Gallegos The foreign exchange By Araceli Correa game has been a long-standing friends,” continues Ramirez. not going to fall because my students will be able to visit El Rodeo Staff Writer tradition for El Rancho students. During the halftime show, friends were there to catch me.” classes and compare them to Senior Melanie Ramirez says, “I the junior pepsters’ enthusiasm This was the last Pow- their own. They will be able to The juniors defeated the decided to join powder puff be- further added to the excitement derpuff game held in the origi- get a taste of cooking with Chef seniors by a score of 9-6 in the cause I wanted to make memories of the game. Not to mention, nal Don Memorial Stadium, Luna to writing with Mr. Soren- 55th annual Powderpuff Game, with my friends for my senior they also had a guest appearance and although it seems as if the son or solving difficult calcu- held on December 12th. The year and to try something new.” from the woman who started tradition slowly dying, stu- lus questions with Mr. Francis . game started off with the ju- For many students, Pow- it all for the annual El Rancho. dents hope that it will continue. These students will be able niors leading the first half with derpuff is a way to create mem- Junior Victor Villegas “I’m definitely going to to participate in classes by tak- a score of 7-6, and eventually ories. “My favorite part was says, “My favorite thing about be participating in Powder- ing tests or doing homework if they earned two more points. playing as a team and experi- powderpuff was doing bas- puff next year,” Villegas said, they’d like to. The difference The Powderpuff football encing the whole thing with my ket tosses, I knew that I was “It was such a fun experience.” in learning culture is fascinat- ing, so there is no doubt that these students will enjoy the educational aspect of El Rancho. Give the gift of travel! Some activities they might Interested in traveling the world with your very own school? enjoy doing include going out to the Pico Rivera shopping center Join the Gadabouts summer 2021 trip to Ireland, London & Paris or having a picnic in Smith Park. These students might also enjoy the Hispanic flavors of Pico Rivera by going to local restaurants such as La Barca and Karina’s Tacos. This program has been go- ing on for eight years, this being the ninth year El Rancho hosts the students from Beijing.The foreign exchange students will be here from January 12 to February 3. Administration assistant, Annette Sevillano, is one of the Scan me for more information! people helping to make this part- nership work. She believes that If you are inter- the students from El Rancho benefit from hosting the foreign ested, be sure to see exchange students because they Mrs. Zeko’s in A-205 “get exposed to their culture, get exposed to their beliefs…” or Mr. Zeko in X1 She continues “[the for- by December 31st to eign exchange students] get to see how our school works and receive a $200 dis- the expectations of our students”. count, $300 in hotel Hosting these students is Interested in traveling the world with your very own school? Well definitely a wonderful opportuni- upgrades, and more! ty. If you are interested in hosting the Gadabouts club might be for you! In the summer of 2021 the a foreign exchange student, go to Gadabouts club will travel to Ireland, London, and Paris. the main office to pick up a form! Dec. 18, 2019 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS Boys’ varsity basketball prepares for league play By Sophia Lugo how to do [his plays] but we Sports have had a personal El Rodeo Staff Writer got it locked down and it’s only touch on these players. Cuevas been positive for us so far.” says, “Basketball has made me The boys are head- Senior point guard Samuel more mature and being a com- ing into their winter season Cuevas says he looks most forward mitted hardworking person.” with a record of 3-7. As league to, “senior night and playing with Partida says, “Basket- play approaches, senior small my close friends one last time.” ball makes me a more calm and guard Matthew Partida looks The team is more de- patient person. I have played forward to what’s coming. termined than ever to succeed. ball for at least a decade now “I’m most excited for “This year’s team is more dedi- and the one thing I love most is this new beginning, new team- cated and has a better work seeing my hard work all these mates, and a new coach,” says ethic than last year’s team,” years pay off on the court.” Partida, “We’re all just try- says Cuevas. As a team, they’d Despite their great prepa- ing to make some noise and like to make some noise and ration, they have a tough road show what we have been work- make a good run in playoffs. ahead. “Our biggest chal- ing on all summer and fall.” Cuevas says their key to lenge this year is Santa Fe,” Coach Matt Spain is the a successful season is, “listening says Cuevas, “Most of them new coach this season. He was to what the coach is telling us to are returners and they were al- previously at La Serna as the do and play hard every game.” ready a good team last year.” assistant jv coach and want- Partida pushes his team by ex- As the boys continue on in ed to take over a program, El pecting a lot from them saying, “I Alex Duenez going in for a lay-up. Photo by: Mr. Crone their season, it is unknown what Rancho was the perfect fit. simply hold them to a high stan- to make first-team all-league and personal goal is to have a win- they will make of it. Be sure to His coaching style is dif- dard, I understand they’re not all-area. “I’ve pushed myself by ning season and make the play- check out the team as their first ferent from what the boys pre- perfect but I expect the utmost ef- doing off-season training such as offs. He’s pushing himself to league game is set to be played viously knew says Partida, “We fort from everyone on the team.” working on my shot or getting be better by playing in his free at home on January 8th, where had very little time to learn Partida’s personal goal is stronger,” says Partida. Cueva’s time and making his skills better. they will take on La Serna. Soccer team’s strong bond is key to success proved to be a worthy competitor. Girls’ water polo ranked #1 “The game against Ca- thedral really tested the team in in division seven the sense that they had been our toughest opponent, and to be able to not only compete but con- tend at their level made me real- ize our team was special and we were capable of competing at the highest level,” said Rodriguez. The team this year con- sists of a roster with many new faces to the varsity squad, and leadership is a very important factor for their success this year. Senior and captain Jo- seph Reyes said, “As captain of the soccer team, I feel that my responsibility is to guide my teammates to set as an ex- ample on and off the field.” As a third year varsity returner, Reyes has very high hopes for the team and hopes to find success in his senior season. Coach Castillo giving a pep talk to the players during a game Photo by: Carlos Rojo “My goals for this season are for the team and I to win By Alexis Gallegos comfort zone and playing other league undefeated, win CIF, and El Rodeo Staff Writer positions so we don’t just rely win State by concentrating on one on one person for a certain posi- game at a time.” Reyes added. The girls water polo tion.” The team plans on fixing As well as hard work, the team is making a splash into their mistakes from previous seasons team members value the close winter season! The team has been to improve on the upcoming one. relationships that they have built off to a good start with an overall Islam adds, “An improve- with each other throughout the record of 4-2 for pre-season. With ment that my team and I have course of their years in highschool. such a strong start, the girls’ wa- made is that we all have worked Senior Sergio Rodriguez dribbles the ball up the field. Photo by: Carlos “My teammates and I ter polo team has hope that their very hard as a team every day dur- By Diego Gonzalez tice in June in order to build our have a pretty strong connec- season will follow just as secure. ing practice, in and out of the pool El Rodeo Staff Writer chemistry, and we constantly also tion since most of us have been Junior, Alexis Lara whether it’s during weight room went as a team to the gym to get playing alongside even before says, “It’s been going good, or pool practice, we all are always The boys’ varsity soc- our bodies ready for season,” high school. We consider our we’ve been training hard this putting in our hardest work.” cer team kicked off the pre- said senior Sergio Rodriguez. relationship as a brotherhood, year, and we have gotten re- The players take great pride league portion of the season The boys came off where we always have each ally close. We all hope to have in the relationships they have built with a record of two wins and of a rough season in the 2018- other’s backs,” Reyes added. a good season.” The team plans with one another over the past three losses. The team started off 19 school year, and the de- The team’s bond is also to start their season off strong seasons. Senior Karla Callejas their season with two wins, but termination to have a good one of the keys to the boys’ suc- and are preparing for league. adds, “The things I’m excited for went on to lose three consecu- season this year was a very im- cess according to Reyes. “Our As league competition ap- this season is to play my last home tive games, all by a score of 1-0. portant factor in their hard work. relationship helps us stay to- proaches, senior Sakeenah Islam game, to make more memories, Coach Gerry Goy- Rodriguez added, “Our gether during tough moments says, “La Serna is our biggest and to have many more laughs.” enaga is at the head of the team team has changed drastically and I and helps us play better since we challenge this season,” com- As the season continues, for the 2019-20 Del Rio league, feel that we are a lot more connect- understand each other’s strengths pared to previous seasons, the captain Alexis Ortiz says, “My making this year his 6th con- ed than last year, our chemistry to- and weaknesses.” Reyes said. girls have more determination goal is to make it to CIF with secutive season with the team. gether is altogether very strong.” The boys hope to return to to defeat La Serna High School. my team.” As the Lady Dons The team prepared This season, the team their winning ways in the coming Junior Melissa Hernan- are number one in CIF Division for their season early in the faces a tough group of teams in games against Rancho Alamitos dez adds, “We’re communicat- Seven, they set their eyes on mak- school year in order to be their schedule, including Ca- and Montebello at home in order to ing way more than we used to.... ing it to the finals of CIF playoffs. ready for the fierce competi- thedral High School who was catch momentum for league com- and making sure we all work Come out to watch our tion in pre-season and league. ranked number nine in the na- petition. The Don’s first league on our weaknesses and mak- girls aquatics team at their next “To prepare for this tion last season. The Dons lost game is on January 7th against the ing sure we don’t stick to what home game against Santa Fe season, our team began prac- the game by a score of 1-0, but La Serna Lancers at Smith Park. we know, but going out of our High School on January 21, 2020. Dec. 18, 2019 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ENTERTAINMENT Harry Styles’s Fine Line is more than just fine message Styles is known for. and lasts 46 minutes. The first In “Falling,” Styles “brings Shortly after, Styles re- song on the album is called his agony to life.” In an interview leased the lead single “Lights “Golden.” It’s easily one of with Zane Lowe, Styles shared that Up.” He went on to make mul- my favorites from the album. he “had started to feel [himself] tiple announcements like a new It’s the type of song you becoming someone [he] didn’t tour and a celebration show at would play as you’re driving want to be and that was really The Forum the day of the release; down by the beach with your hard” for him. He also shared how and promoting the album in vari- hands out the window feel- he wrote the song in an impres- ous forms such as doing double ing the summer breeze or the sive time of around 20 minutes. duty on Saturday Night Live. type of song when you’re just “Fine Line” exhibits such a Styles even created the having the time of your life. liberating tone that makes you re- fictional island of Eroda to pro- Though it’s not confirmed flect on your past, present, and fu- mote one of the songs featured if it was intentional or not, in ture. It’s quite the emotional song. on the album called “Adore You.” “Golden,” Styles wrote what “Cherry” falls under the same The upbeat pop song, seems to be a continuation to category tone wise, as it’s about a “Lights Up,” took many fans one of the lyrics in “Ever Since break-up. In fact, at the end of the by surprise because it was com- New York,” a song from his self- song, Styles features a voice note pletely different from his first titled album. In “Ever Since New with his ex-girlfriend’s voice. Harry Styles on the cover of his sophomore album, “Fine Line.” album’s lead single, “Sign York,” Styles sings, “There’s no The songs “To Be So By Grecia Haro-Flores every song occupy a spot on of the Times,” a five minute antidote for this curse.” In which, Lonely” and “Canyon Moon” El Rodeo Staff Writer the US Top 20 Spotify chart. and forty second rock ballad. he finishes off in “Golden” by show that folk-esque sound. Before the start of his new “Shine, step into the singing, “Lovin’ you’s the anti- “She” is a total ten out of ten, No male artists in the mu- era, Styles shared a one word light. Shine, so bright some- dote.” A lyrical genius I’d say. and becomes eleven when the sic industry today are on par with cryptic tweet that read “do” in Oc- times,” sings Styles, “Shine, Up next on the album are two-minute guitar solo by Styles’ Harry Styles, and with his sopho- tober that received over 140,000 I’m not ever going back.” “Watermelon Sugar,” “Adore guitarist, Mitch Rowland, strikes. more album Fine Line, he proves retweets and 650,000 likes that During an interview with You,” and “Lights Up.” They Like “Golden,” oth- it. Styles somewhat drifts away sent fans into a spiral of questions. Capital FM, Styles explained gave fans a taste of what Styles’ ers feel good songs of the al- from the sounds of his self-titled Styles’ mysterious activ- the meaning of “Lights Up,” and album was going to sound like, bum are “Sunflower Vol.6” debut album, and experiments ity continued when billboards said it was about freedom, self- considering how they were re- and “Treat People With Kind- with psychedelic rock and folk, to with the caption, “Do You Know reflection, and self-discovery. leased before all the other songs, ness.” They’re the songs of the create a musical masterpiece and Who You Are?,” were spotted in Throughout the album, or at least they thought it was. album that make you want to one of the greatest albums of 2019. several cities around the world. you’ll find a few other songs about Each song in Fine Line has get out of your seat and dance. Fine Line was released Fans immediately connected it self-reflection and self-discovery; its own personality. “Falling” and Fine Line is more than just on December 13. It debuted back to the singer when they no- however, you’ll also find songs “Fine Line” are the more melan- fine. It’s stupendous, immaculate, with over 35 million streams on ticed the acronym “TPWK” writ- about being in love, heartbreak, choly tracks. If you’re looking you name it! Give it a listen for Spotify, reached #1 on ITunes ten underneath, which stands for and the fine line between both. for songs to cry to, these would yourself. Fine Line is now avail- in over 25 countries, and had “Treat People With Kindness”- a The album has 12 tracks definitely be the ones to listen to. able on all streaming platforms. Disney+ becomes a rival streaming service to Netflix and Hulu Part of the app’s success is The app has even taken By Alejandro Melchor a direct result of the cost of sub- a step toward creating Disney El Rodeo Staff Writer scription. A Disney Plus subscrip- Plus originals like their stream- tion as of right now is set at $6.99 ing counterparts, Netflix and In the past month, the Walt per month or $69.99 per year, Hulu have done in recent years. Disney Company launched its more affordable than any other Some of the Disney newest app, Disney Plus. The available streaming services. Plus originals include High app is a streaming subscrip- With a membership, School Musical: The Musi- tion service that has the major- one can stream hours of mov- cal: The Series and Star Wars ity of classic and latest Disney ies, tv shows, and documenta- based series, The Mandalorian. movies and television shows. ries all on one ad-free platform. With the app continu- The app also includes con- While the app is cost- ing to gain many subscribers tent from Disney owned com- friendly, the majority of the hype every day, it has certainly had panies such as Marvel, National surrounding the app revolves its impact on the stock market. Geographic, Pixar, and Star Wars. around the fact that there is so According to an online arti- The number one top-gross- much to watch! The app has cle published by Time Magazine, Disney Plus has quickly become a popular streaming service. ing app, which was put out to hundreds of the latest favorites, upon Disney Plus’ release, Netflix rival against streaming service but also all-time Disney classics. shares fell as much as 5 percent ue, for a total of about $235 billion. to have the luxury of watching giants such as Netflix and Hulu, Some of the classic block- to $349.36 shortly after the open While the app keeps pro- them wherever and whenever. proved successful as it saw mas- buster films that the app has in New York Friday, sending its gressing, Disney has plans to bring So if you’re looking to sive growth within its first day to offer include Aladdin, The market as low as $152.5 billion. even more films to the platform. binge-watch all your favorite Dis- of being released, being down- Little Mermaid, Star Wars: On the other hand, things That said, it is a fair ney movies or reminisce over all loaded 3.2 million times within A New Hope, Avengers End- went well for Disney as its shares deal for those who really en- your favorite childhood shows, the first 24 hours, and has now game, and Tim Burton’s The jumped to a record high, adding as joy watching Disney movies Disney Plus is where it’s at! more than 10 million subscribers. Nightmare Before Christmas. much as $25 billion in market val- and TV shows and would like Who do you think is the artist of the decade and why?

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