Thursday, March 22, 2018 El Rodeo @elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 66. Issue 7 www.elrodeonews.com ERHS admin Dons take part in national walkout to protest gun looks to address violence in wake of Parkland, Florida school shooting tardy problem solution and we want it now.” “I know that many people see our movement as a waste of time, but I believe that through unification we can achieve great things,” said junior Jesus Delgado. “We, the youth, are the future of this world, and if we want things to change, we must take action.” Across the nation, hundreds of students attending Baltimore Polytechnic Institute walked out By Bianca Arias and showed their support by lay- El Rodeo Staff Writer ing down and staying silent for 17 minutes and students attending Despite the recent Mount Diablo High School broke tardy assembly, tardiness through locked gates in protest. at El Rancho continues to The Rio Hondo College be a significant problem. Sociology class will be host- Now, vice Principal, ing a march/rally in support of gun control on Saturday, March Mr. Collings and fellow ad- 24th at the parking lot across El ministrators are working Rancho. Originally started by Dons hold hands in a show of solidarity with the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. on developing a new atten- @AMarch4OurLives on Twit- dance initiative to encourage Even though El Rancho bers who were killed during the ter, the event will be from 10 By Devenie Anchondo students to “Be On Time.” was scheduled for a lock down campus shooting. About 200 a.m. to 12 p.m. but arrive 15 El Rodeo Staff Writer The initiative will hope- drill at 9:45 a.m., students re- students walked out for a dura- minutes earlier for check-in. fully be implemented in late In response to a mass shoot- mained determined to walk tion of seventeen minutes, one During the event, the fol- spring or by the fall of 2018. ing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas out and show their support. minute for each student killed. lowing workshops will be held: High School in Parkland, Florida “We are currently work- The lock down drill ended just Senior Evelin Salas spoke poster making (begins at 9 a.m.), on February 14th where seventeen a few minutes before the na- ing on a plan that will hope- out during the event, saying, voter registration (Social Security people were killed and seventeen tional walkout was scheduled. “We are not willing to wait for Number and government issued fully encourage students to were injured, students from El Students walked out at another innocent life to be taken ID needed), and letter writing realize that having good at- Rancho and students from hun- 10 a.m. in support of gun con- because someone had easy ac- to Congress and to the families tendance has it’s benefits.” dreds of schools across the coun- trol and in memory of the sev- cess to a gun. We shouldn’t have in Florida who were affected by “Today, our culture has try participated in the #Nation- enteen Stoneman Douglas High to feel scared about not mak- the school shooting. To RSVP, somehow adopted the belief alWalkoutDay on March 14th. School students and staff mem- ing it back home. We want a contact [email protected]. that arriving to school on time is a choice,” says Mr. Collings. Blue team surfs to victory in Don Games “There is a problem Thursday was the big day. with many of our students, Don Games began at 7:00 p.m. and in many cases their par- that night. Both teams flooded ents, who do not realizing that the gym dressed up accord- punctual attendance to school ing to their theme; the Blue is no more a choice than ar- Team were surfers and the Gray riving to one’s employment Team were dressed for a mas- on time. It’s not a choice, it querade. The gym was divided and each side was decorated. is a meaningful preparation Ten games were played and for life after high school.” each team performed a skit. The Collings emphasizes, blue team secured five wins while “What many students fail the gray team got four. One game to grasp, is that arriving to was not counted. The night con- class on time is one of the cluded with a tie-breaker game most respectful acts a stu- in which Blue came out on top. dent can do for a teacher. After this, students joined hands Perhaps one day, soon to sing the Alma Mater and the I hope, our students will un- score was announced, with the Blue Team emerging victorious. derstand that this simple “It was a very fun and gesture of arriving to class great experience getting closer on time, will reap more ben- The seniors and freshmen joined forces to beat the Gray team. Photo from the Annual Staff to all the juniors and sophomores efits that they can imagine.” By Sebastian Carcano the skit they would perform the theme for the day was Socs, and creating better relation- El Rodeo Staff Writer night of the Don Games pep rally. preppy school attire, while the ships,” Alexis Gallegos, sopho- Activities were held Gray Team’s theme was Greasers. more ASB president and gray The Don Games were throughout the entire week. Serena Perez, senior presi- team member, said. “I feel as if in full swing during the week On Monday, both teams dent, said, “[The competition] my team and I tried our best and of March 12th. The two rivals, went head to head and went was probably my favorite part. It had a good time in the process. I the Blue Team (consisting of all out decorating their respec- was exciting seeing people step believe we did not disappoint.” freshmen and seniors) and the tive gates, waking up at 5 am to out of their shells and perform all Julio Ornelas, ASB presi- Gray Team (consisting of soph- cover the entrances with post- out for their team on that runway.” dent, said, “I am very happy with omores and juniors) battled it ers and streamers. Students On Wednesday, there the results, it was a close one but out over the course of the week were encouraged to dress ac- was a food carnival at lunch. our hard work paid off. [The] Gray in hopes of coming out on top. cording to the day’s spirit week Clubs sold snacks ranging team’s skit was really cute but ASB started prepping theme: stripes for the Blue Team from ice cream sandwiches to sorry cuties, we run this beach.” for the event in early February. and solids for the Gray Team orange chicken bowls to po- “Best of luck to next Members of both teams stayed Tuesday involved a lip zole. The themes of the day year’s blue team and thank after school almost every day sync competition between the two were Blue Team Rappers you to the judges for giving us either decorating or practicing teams at lunch. The Blue Team’s versus Gray Team Rockers. that fourpeat,” Ornelas said. El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Mar. 22, 2018 DISCOVERING DONS

Andrea Chavez By Leslie Plaza El Rodeo Staff Writer Advisor Sporty, smart, and outgoing, Andrea Chavez is the Paul Zeko stereotypical college-bound student. This senior keeps her- Editor-in-Chief self busy through clubs and rigorous courses. She’s a mem- Aleksey Soto ber of Teen Court, CSF, Leos and Key Club. She even takes Copy Editors college classes at Rio Hondo Community College on top Sebastian Carcano of AP classes such as AP Stats, AP French, and AP English Alonzo Murrieta Literature, all while maintaining Principal’s Honor Roll! Leslie Plaza “Don’t give up on your dreams or your dreams will give Business Manager up on you” is a quote that always helps Andrea stay moti- Leslie Plaza vated. She does treat herself by binge-watching her favorite Section Editors Netflix shows like Grey’s Anatomy in her free time. A fact News you may not know about her is that she plays the piano and Aleksey Soto has played for over four years! You can learn more about Discovering Dons Andrea or maybe DM her on Twitter! (@andreaxchavez) Leslie Plaza Features Mariela Michel Meet Your Staff By Leslie Plaza Karizma Reyes El Rodeo Staff Writer Taylor Bañuelos Campus Taylor Bañuelos is your all-around student ath- Bremo Martinez lete. This quirky blonde has participated in varsity soc- Sports cer and varsity track and field all while completing AP Sofia Dominguez classes such as AP Calculus and AP English Literature; Entertainment in addition, she takes Rio Hondo classes like Speech Kayla Perez 101 and Sociology. Taylor is also a part of ASB as our 2017-2018 Girls Athletics Commissioner! Though rigor- Reporters ous courses may take a toll on her, Taylor is able to let Devenie Anchondo out some steam on the soccer field. She has played for Bianca Arias over 11 years. spending most of her soccer career play- Jennifer Becerra ing a variety of positions. In addition, Taylor has held her Sebastian Carcano title as varsity soccer captain for two years! She also en- Sofia Dominguez joys spending downtime at home on Twitter. Catch up on Franky Leon Taylor’s busy life through her Twitter! (@Tay_Banuelos) Emily Lopez Fatima Lopez Bremo Martinez Mariela Michel Alonzo Murrieta Kayla Perez Leslie Plaza Karizma Reyes Maria Torres By Mariela Michel Aleksey Soto El Rodeo Staff Writer Selina Torres Maria Torres is a passionate sophomore tennis player Photo Editors and student. She plays tennis whenever she has the chance Sofia Dominguez and loves reading a good book in her spare time. Torres Franky Leon is passionate about being an active member of the com- Emily Lopez munity and does so by participating in community service Mariela Michel events such as Trick or Treat for Hunger, Rose Bowl Dec- Leslie Plaza orating, and volunteering for the Key Club blood drives. Aleksey Soto She is an active participant in clubs such as AVID and Selina Torres Key Club. Torres is particularly proud of being awarded El Rodeo is published month- the pathway to biliteracy award in middle school and feels ly except during vacations by the El pride just helping as many people as possible. In the fu- Rancho High School journalism class. The El Rodeo offices are located at ture, she hopes to continue making amazing memories 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, and, hopefully, attend a four-year college when she gradu- CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is ates. Torres describes herself as “a weird happy-going girl printed by The Gardena Valley News. who always tries to keep her head up no matter the issue.” El Rodeo, the student news- paper of El Rancho High School is an open, public forum for student expres- sion and an opportunity to discuss its By Mariela Michel audience’s issues of concern. Opinions El Rodeo Staff Writer Jacqueline expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the position of the From academic to artistic abilities, Jacqueline Ascenc- school board, administration, sponsors, io has got it all! Ascencio is an active member of the school Ascencio parents, student body or advertisers. with many interests and goals. Ascencio is fluent in Spanish The Editorial Board, which and English, but hopes to study Portuguese, Italian and con- consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- tion editors, and assistant editors, will tinue studying French. She believes learning another language determine the content of El Rodeo. is a significant accomplishment to being more successful in Student journalists on the El society. It opens the door for more opportunities and power. Rodeo staff will make every effort to Ascencio uses her power of multilingualism to tutor other stu- publish following the legal definitions of libel, obscenity and invasion of pri- dents in Spanish as well as French. Being an active member of vacy. Consistent with California Educa- the Academic Decathlon team, California Scholarship Federa- tion Code section 48907, the staff will tion (CSF), and a former member of the Leos Club, Ascencio refrain from printing material that may rarely has spare time, but when she does, she expresses her cre- incite students, be a violation of school regulations or disrupt school opera- ativity through drawing. She explains how her time in Mr. Chi- tions. At the beginning of each semes- ang’s art class helped her improve her skills and explore differ- ter, journalism students will be remind- ent mediums of art. In the future, Ascencio hopes to major in ed of the legal, financial and ethical criminal justice and forensic biology to .eventually work as a implications of each article they write. Ed Code 48907 affirms the crime scene investigator. She is particularly proud of earning a right of high school newspapers to silver medal in speech for Academic Decathlon and expresses publish whatever they choose, so gratitude towards her instructors and teammates. “I am literally long as the content is not explic- the nicest person at El Rancho. Ha as if! Oh honey, I am prob- itly obscene, libelous, or slander- ous. Also, there shall be no prior ably one of the sassiest people you will ever meet,” she says. restraint of material prepared for official school publications except insofar as it violates this section. Mar. 22, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Ben Barrientez is Simply Irresistible! By Bremo Martinez El Rodeo Staff Writer

Ben Barrientez, senior, is one of El Rancho’s smart- est and sweetest Dons of all time. But more importantly, Ben is simply irresistible! Ever since attending Ri- vera Middle School, Barri- entez has wanted to be in the Decathlon. This led to him win- ning first place in the Pentath- lon. Luckily, Ben was fortunate enough to be a member of the Decathlon team at the Ranch. “Honestly, joining De- cath was the best part of my year. I got to know Sebastian Carcano, Julio Ornelas, and Andrew Sepulveda, which were the highlights,” said Ben. Ben isn’t only dedicated to his academics. He’s a member of El Rancho’s band. Barrientez wished to join band since sopho- more year because he missed play- Math geek Benjamin Barrientez posing in the Math Club room Photo By Bremo Martinez ing music. For marching season, Aside from being the next jack of all trades! Even though in khakis and a button up shirt.” news is that he’s always look- Ben decided to play the tuba when Beethoven, Ben focuses most of Ben has different plans for what His favorite food is cheese ing for a friend to watch The the band director simply asked: his time on academics. He’s a is ahead of him, he plans to at- because “you can put it in all Wrath of Khan with him! “who wants to play the tuba?” member of Math Club, Robotics, tend San Francisco State and types of dishes: like salads or a So, next time you find Ben Now, he plays a baritone Mu Alpha Theta, and is currently major in electrical engineer- good sandwich.” So if you spend strutting down the hallways in his due to his promise he made taking three AP classes. Ben’s ing after graduating this June. your free time training to become elegant Decathlon cardigan, play- to the baritone section leader passion for math has also led to When Ben isn’t being the a Jedi or eating cheese, Ben might ing beautiful tunes from a baritone, which was that he would play him wanting to become a teacher. best he can be around El Rancho’s be a friendly match for you. or solving equations in Francis’ the baritone when he joined Ben’s plans for the future halls, he’s either watching Star I know, Ben Barrien- class, know that you’re witness- band. Ben’s passion for music are enigmatic, from majoring in Trek or Star Wars, eating, sleep- tez sounds like the man of your ing a simply irresistible Don. led to him to apply for Whit- music to becoming a teacher or ing or taking a “short walk in the dreams but unfortunately, he tier College, majoring in music. even an engineer. He’s quite the afternoon at the beach by myself is in a relationship. The good W.O.S.-Spring Break Plans?

Xavier Marquez: “Practice, sleep and go to Disneyland.”

Araceli Correa: “Cry and watch Netflix.” Alejandro Huezo & Roberto Rodriquez : Dylan Joseph: “We’re going to Washington D.C. with ASL.” “I’m just gonna play video games.”

Jakob Diaz: “Do my missing assignments and have fun, Jordan Uribe: hopefully.” “Sleeping, eating, practicing Delilah Fierro: for drumline.” “I’m going camping on the beach.” El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School MEET YOUR 2017-2018 STAFF: PART THREE Part three of an ongoing series that will help El Rancho students get to know the names and faces of our amazing staff.

Mr. Jesus Magdaleno Ms. Natasha Maillette Ms. Karen Maldonado Ms. Anna Manzanares Ms. Melody Manzanares

Ms. Sharmane Marron Ms. Betty Martinez Ms. Irene Martinez Ms. Janae Martinez Ms. Leticia Martinez

Mr. Martin Martinez Ms. Rachel Martinez Ms. Christina Mata Ms. Crystal Matias-Olaerts Mr. Coach May

Ms. Valorie Melemdrez Ms. Jasmine Mendoza Ms. Claudio Meza Mr. Mark Montoya Mr. Everett Moore

Ms. Pauline Munoz Ms. Samantha Munoz Ms. Tracey Munoz Ms. Nazarely Narvaez Ms. Nancy Nasouf El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 5 MEET YOUR 2017-2018 STAFF: PART THREE Part three of an ongoing series that will help El Rancho students get to know the names and faces of our amazing staff.

Ms. Elvia Natareno De Mr. Alan Navarro Mr. Leo Nerio Ms. Gloria Ochoa Mr. Eduardo Golivarez Cruz

Mr. Victor Orihuela Mr. Jaime Ozzy Mr. Miguel Paniagua Mr. Alex Pardes Mr. Larry Patino

Mr. Ray Pena Ms. Kristal Perez Mr. Rodney Perez Ms. Ashley Perryman Ms. Adelaida Picon

Ms. Elizabeth Plaza Mr. Ryan Porter Ms. Parvin Qureshi Ms. Rosa Ramirez Mr. David Retana

M. Andrea Reyes Ms. Bernadett Rodriguez Mr. Felix Rodriguez Mr. Manuel Roriguez Ms. Gabriela Rojo El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Mar. 22, 2018 CAMPUS

ASB brings a twist to Sadie Hawkins and Monopoly, taking pictures, By Emily Lopez and listening to the silent dj was El Rodeo Staff Writer really cool, ” says Amberly Re- cendez, Sadies attendee. “It was El Rancho hosted its an- crazy seeing everyone jamming nual Sadie Hawkins Dance on out to different music” says Am- Friday, March 16, 2018. Dance berly Recendez about the silent Commissioner, Sarah Navarro, dj. The silent dj allowed attendees planned the event with the help of to pick one of three stations to lis- others. Sarah Navarro says “Am- ten to. Sebastian Carcano says “it berly (Ambo) Recendez helped was a new experience and it was me come up with the theme. cool being able to change through She found it in a magazine.” stations depending on my mood. The theme was Game However, it could’ve been better.” Night. “My favorite part was “It was really great being having to incorporate the board able to set up the event, seeing it games because it was something all come together, and being able we’ve never done before,” says to enjoy it with peers,” says Car- Sarah Navarro. Sarah says “I cano. “We shook the dance floor, danced the whole night and took and played Twister. It was a great pictures at the photo booth.” game night,” added Cancano. Pairs were able to battle A great thank you to Sarah other couples at different board Navarro, Mrs. Senteno-Tapia, games. Amberly Recendez says, and the rest of ASB for put- “being with my date was the best ting together the event. It was Photo by Annual Staff. part. “Playing games, like Uno overall a very successful night. Teen Read Week April 9-13, 2018

A celebration of reading brought to you by the ERHS Library

All week: Administrators and counselors will be guest readers in classrooms Reading quizzes, prizes and awards in classrooms.

Monday, April 9 Come to the Library during lunch and read to a dog! Brought to you by the Library and the ER Animal Advocates.

Tuesday, April 10 Get Lit Players poetry performances during 3rd and 4th periods (main gym).

Wednesday, April 11 Literary Lunch bag Theater in the Little Theater. Brought to you by the ERHS Improv Team.

Thursday, April 12 Mrs. Nelson’s Book Fair 7:30-3:30 in the Library, open all day. Students, cash only please. Staff, credit cards accepted. Young adult and children’s books are available.

Friday, April 13 Staff Coffee, Appetizers and Desserts in the Library beginning at 7:30 a.m. Served by Link Crew literary characters. Mrs. Nelson’s Book Fair 7:30-3 in the Library, open all day. Students, cash only please. Staff, credit cards accepted. Young adult and children’s books are available. WASC Committee visits ERHS

By Alonzo Murrieta teers gave a tour of the campus El Rodeo Staff Writer and showcased numerous pro- held three years ago. Vice Princi- grams that the school possesses. pal Mrs. Chavez Diaz, was told by The Western Association For the next two days, the committee that “[We] did not of Schools and Colleges (WASC) WASC members walked through do [ourselves] justice. [We] did Committee visited El Rancho the campus and in and out of not brag. [We] did not really rep- from March 4th to March 6th multiple classes. While on resent everything [we’re] doing.” for its school review. The WASC duty, the committee members Fortunately, El Rancho has Committee’s purpose is to visit asked students questions about stepped up their game since then. schools and colleges around the the school, evaluated teach- Chavez Diaz went on to say that, nation and evaluate them to see ing, and noted things they liked “this year they came in and said our if they are considered “cred- and disliked about the campus. Culinary Arts program is amazing ible.” Schools that are credited To minimize the mark- and that our band was amazing.” are viewed as reliable with the downs and maximize the posi- Still, a good report isn’t quality of their outcomes as op- tives, students were asked to the only outcome of the visit. The posed to schools that are not. behave, while teachers was WASC visit itself is a reminder On the day that WASC cautioned to stay away from and a learning moment for staff. arrived ASB, band, student vol- lectures and tests and instead AP Calculus teacher Mr. Francis unteers, and staff welcomed incorporate activities that they said, “[The visit] does make me the committee with open arms. would hold in their classroom. reflect and take into account that After the welcoming, volun- The last WASC visit was I’m making sure to meet the needs of everybody in my classroom.” Mar. 22, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS Boys volleyball prepares for league Softball off to a strong start

Girls softball lines up with Head Coach Ralph Del Campo for team pictures. Photo by Sofia Dominguez

By Sofia Dominguez Not only does he bring ex- the girls must work on their the girls is unique. On the field El Rodeo Staff perience and history to the soft- weaknesses and enhance their they cheer each other on, push ball program but he also brings strengths. “If I had to say a weak- each other to work hard, and With a new year and a a strict work ethic and regime. ness that the girls have is getting most importantly they have each new coaching staff, head coach Coach Ralph says,” I am expect- down on themselves when a mis- other’s backs. Off the field, a lot Ralph Del Campo and the El ing these girls to get to CIF, we take is made, or we are losing in of the girls are best friends. They Alex Bermudez serving the ball. Rancho Softball team hope have the talent and the capability a game,” says Coach Ralph. “The trust each other and do many Photo by: Mr. Crone to improve upon the previous to make it there if we stay focused strengths that the girls have is even activities together. That trans- season. With a preseason re- and work hard at our game.” though they are down in a game fers over to the field and creates By Jennifer Becerra cord of seven wins and three He isn’t all talk either. they will battle back till the end a great dynamic,” says Ralph. El Rodeo Staff Writer losses, CIF hopes are bright. To back up his claim of mak- of the game. They will not give So, show your blue pride Although it is Coach Ralph ing it to CIF he has been push- up even if they lose,” said Ralph. and support the varsity soft- The boy’s varsity vol- Del Campos first season as var- ing the girls on and off the field. In addition to accomplish- ball team for their first league leyball teams season is off to a sity head coach, the player’s “They can have lots of talent, ing these goals through improv- game at home April 10th at great start with an overall re- aren’t new to him, “I’ve coached but if they don’t also succeed ing the teams game, Coach Ralph 3:15 p.m. against Pioneer. Make cord of four wins and one loss. half of these girls since they were in the classroom they won’t be believes that the relationships sure to bring some snacks and The boys hope to make the in tee-ball,” says Ralph. ”I have seeing the field,” says Ralph. amongst the girls have a lot to get ready to cheer on the girls most out of their season. “Our watched these girls grow up and Coach Ralph believes do with how they play out on the as they take on the Titans! goals this year are to get the Del become great softball players. that to accomplish these goals, field. “The relationship amongst Rio League title and make it as far into CIF as we can,” says Baseball stands undefeated in league varsity captain Bryan Zepeda. Track and field overcomes hurdles In hopes to be league By Jennifer Becerra pretty fun,” says junior Melissa champions, the boys strive for El Rodeo Staff Writer Mayorga, “but now my rela- improvements during practice. Track season is almost here tionship with my team is very “We always work hard dur- as the El Rancho Track team con- strong and we’re all united.” ing practice. We aren’t afraid tinues to practice and prepare for Although it’s still pre- of making mistakes,” says var- their upcoming meets of the Del season the team has high hopes sity player Steve Francis, “we Rio League. The team attended for their season. “I feel good focus on improving every day.” Condor Invitationals at Cal High. about this year, there’s good com- With every new sea- The Dons have been work- petition but good times are con- son comes new players, but ing hard and practicing for stantly being raced every day,” that doesn’t stop them from their upcoming season. “For says Mayorga, “we have a lot of motivating each other. “Our Dons listening to post-game speech from head coach Patino. practice we do warm ups and new pole vaulters, jumpers, and chemistry is terrific, we en- stretch a lot but it’s never the throwers which is a great bonus!” By Emily Lopez We are always loud just try- joy each others company,” says same. We practice hard and long Show your blue pride El Rodeo Staff Writer ing to hype up our guys and we Zepeda, “and we aren’t afraid hours, sometimes up to 6 days a at their first meet on March have each other’s back we all to tell each other to step it up,” week,” says senior Erika Haro. 22 at the ERHS Football Sta- This season the boy’s var- trust each other to the end and With the returning player’s “I joined track because I dium as they take on the San- sity team currently has a record we just get things done for the strong chemistry and the new needed to stay fit and it looked ta Fe High School Titans! players developing chemistry, of 2-0 in league and 7-3 overall. most part,” says Omar Sanchez. the boy’s confidence is great this They have been doing well so far “I feel pretty confident year. “If we continue to prog- in league. “Our team is doing is about the way we’ll perform this ress as fast as we have been, I really great. You know we have a season due to our great coaching believe we will be in conten- lot of talent and everyone is just staff and commitment of the play- tion for a league title this year,” in sync with each other” says ers,” says Daniel Valles. Daniel says Francis, “but we have a Varsity player, Omar Sanchez. is proud to call himself a mem- good chance at winning league.” “I like how close we all are ber of our varsity baseball and “I haven’t seen a team and the brotherhood we share,” hopes to “keep working hard and that loves the game as much as says Daniel Valles. The team is win a spot on the field.” He has this team, we never see volley- very proud of the way they are high hopes for his team and their ball as a chore we just have fun coming together. “Damian threw future success. “We’re gonna playing together,” says Francis. a no hitter in the today’s [March win League and then move on Don’t forget to show your 9th] game and I’m just look- to take CIF!” says Daniel Valles. support for the boys at their ing forward to league cause we Baseball is a sport to look next home game on March 27 are going to bring something to out for. Go support them on Fri- at 3:15 in the main gym against the table,” says Omar Sanchez. day, March 23rd, at their next South Pasadena High School! The team’s greatest se- home game where they hope to cret weapon is “our team spirit. remain undefeated in league. Hurdlers get a jump out of the blocks. Photo by Mr. Crone Mar. 22, 2018 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ENTERTAINMENT Remembering A Wrinkle in Time fails to meet audience’s expectations The film, in itself, is a bit ship with her hair and that’s what Stephen Hawking of a disorganized story. Just when makes her character one of the you think you’ve understood most relatable in the entire film. what’s going on, the movie will Her struggle to fit in and love her- throw you a curveball. A Wrinkle self for who she is really stands out in Time seems to lack a good in the film. Murry is also bullied flow and it’s pacing is rather odd, by Veronica (Rowan Blanchard), but its visuals make up for it. a classmate of hers. We later find The main goal of the group out that the bully has issues too. is to find Murry’s father, but the Veronica actually suffers from interstellar travel is what makes an eating disorder and has body the journey worthwhile. The scen- image issues of her own as well. Even with star-studded cast, film did not meet audience’s standards. ery is very CGI based, but it truly These topics are hard to By Fatima Lopez valed its reign on the box office brings everything life. Creatures discuss especially in a movie that El Rodeo Staff Writer was none other than Black Pan- and landscapes you could only is aimed at a younger audience, ther directed by Ryan Coogler. ever see in your dreams were all but DuVernay and the cast do a The film centers around brought to life in this movie. At By Alonzo Murrieta Disney has, once again, wonderful job of putting that on Meg Murry, a young girl who times, the animation did get a bit El Rodeo Staff Writer dominated the box office this the big screen. The film, after all, month with A Wrinkle in Time, explores the cosmos in search too over the top, but like any Dis- is all about love. Whether it was a The well known theoreti- starring Storm Reid, Oprah Win- of her scientist father. With ney live-action, CGI is a must. daughter’s love for her father or a cal physicist Stephen Hawking frey, Mindy Kaling, and Reese help from her adopted younger DuVernay’s adaptation girl’s love for herself, that didn’t passed away on March 14th at Witherspoon. The film, directed brother, Charles Wallace and her of the film features a very di- matter, the main idea that is sup- the age of 76. According to his by Ava DuVernay, is an adapta- close friend, Calvin, the trio ex- verse cast and the director’s bold posed to be taken away from this family, Hawking was said to tion of the classic 1962 novel of plore the depths of space mak- choice in making Meg Murry film is that love, no matter what have died peacefully in his home the same name written by Mad- ing many friends and visiting a biracial girl spoke to many. kind, always defeats the evil. located in Cambridge, England. eleine L’Engle. It hit theaters ear- many planets along the way. Storm Reid plays Murry so well, If you’re thinking about Hawking was iconic for lier this month with a 33.3 million The trio has a little help you’d wish the movie explored watching A Wrinkle in Time, multiple reasons. He contributed dollar debut, slightly lower than from three celestial beings her character more. Reid em- keep this in mind: DuVernay’s theorems to the theory of gen- what analysts expected it to earn. known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. braced the awkwardness of Mur- adaptation of the film vaguely eral relativity, he had discovered Even though the film didn’t Who, and Mrs. Which (With- ry‘s character and even added a resembles the novel, so if you’re more about black holes and their do as well as analysts expected, it erspoon, Kaling, and Winfrey, little bit of her own flair to her. looking for an exact and accurate functions, and he was also the climbed to the second spot on the respectively). Together, they go Not only did DuVernay put version of L’Engle’s story, you’re author of numerous best sell- box office during its first week- in search of Meg’s father and together an almost all person of going to be disappointed. If you ing novels such as The Theory end, making it a historic weekend also take down the evil being color main cast, she also tackled just want to watch an adaptation of Everything and most widely not only for Disney’s studios but simply known as “It.” And yes, issues that we don’t see very of- of a classic novel you might have known, A Brief History of Time. for African-American directors L’Engle took the famed pronoun ten in film and media. In the film, read as a child, then A Wrinkle in Hawking’s life began as well. The only film that ri- long before Stephen King did. Meg has a love/hate relation- Time is the right movie for you. in Oxford, United Kingdom on January 8th, 1942. As he grew Take a journey to Hope World in in J-hope’s “Hixtape” up Hawking did not believe ment with patience and positivity. himself to be in the best place By Kayla Perez “My fantasy had always academically. However, this El Rodeo Staff Writer been making a music video and changed with the years lead- performing with music that I ing up to his college education. It’s J-hope’s world, we’re had created,” said J-hope in a Near his time of entering college just living in it. On March recent interview, “I also wanted Hawking found himself to be 2nd, 2018, BTS member Jung to put my own story to music intrigued by mathematics, only Hoseok aka J-hope released and share it with the world.” to later develop a passion for it. his highly anticipated “hix- The 7-tracked mixtape is At the age of 21, Hawk- tape” entitled Hope World. passionately articulated through ing was diagnosed with a motor The mixtape instantly a vibrant tone of music as J-hope neuron disease titled amyotrophic soared to number one on iTunes soundtracks his most cherish- in the life of a musician” and as he reminisces about his dream lateral sclerosis, otherwise known in over 63 different countries, in- able moments and ambitions that she wrote the track to show to fly an airplane as a child. as ALS. After his diagnosis, the cluding Canada, Brazil, England, from being a young street-danc- the world who J-hope really is. Finally, Hope World future scientist became discour- and the United States. Shortly the er to international K-Pop star. The mixtape continues a ends strong with “Blue Side aged and had lost all motiva- week after, the mixtape rose to “[BTS members] RM and feel-good dance vibe through the (Outro)” in which he describes tion to continue with his stud- #63 on Billboard 200 chart mak- SUGA releasing their own mix- following 4 tracks “P.O.P (Piece as him “melting into a song.” ies. Being unmotivated to work, ing him the highest entry for a tapes was the motivation for my of Peace) Pt. 1, Day Dream, “When I listen to this Hawking had pushed through his Korean Solo artist on both charts. own project” says J-hope, “I have Base Line, and HANGSANG,” song, good memories come back depression and regained his pas- Even though the mixtape been and continue to be deeply which J-hope insights as piec- to me,” says J-hope This song sion and goal to finish his studies. quickly received positive re- influenced by them, from the day es of him that are authentic to is about wishing to go back to Hawking would live on to sponses and gathered many ac- we began to where we are today.” who he is and who he portrays when I didn’t know anything.” contribute ground-breaking work complishments, the production The self-representation to people through his music. Hopeworld was a day to singularities. He would then of the mixtape was not always of J-hope’s life is evident from The mixtape takes a deep dream worth the wait and we can coccidioses four laws of Black easy. The mixtape took over 3 the beginning as the mixtape turn of raw emotion in “Airplane” only hope it doesn’t end here. Holes. Hawking’s most famous years to make and has been a long opens with it’s self-titled “Hope which feature a snippet of J-hope accomplishment in science is process but J-hope has always World,” which J-hope de- and his members singing together disproving the idea that nothing endured the tough time-commit- scribes his “first business card could escape black holes. Hawk- ing countered this theory by prov- Crossword Puzzle Down: ing that black holes emit radiation. The first person to deliver 1. 2018 Sadies theme. Even though he was an correct answers to X-1 wins a prize! 2. Sport that is 2-0 in league and led by captain, Jason Vela. iconic scientist and diagnosed 3. This month’s Simply Irresistible plays this instrument. with a fatal disease, Hawk- 4. Latest BTS mixtape. ing was not an overly-serious 8. Team that won Don Games. man. When interviewed Hawk- 10. Pizza connoisseur who is infamous for his ing’s daughter Lucy Hawking footwear. gave comments on her father’s 11. Assistant Principal of Curriculum. personality. Lucy would go to say that Hawking was “an ex- Across: tremely stubborn” man and even 5. A walkout was staged against ______. to have a great sense of humor. 6. The week everyone is waiting for. Given two years to live, 7. Came to visit campus for a week. Hawking had miraculously 9. Student organization that supports pushed through for more than freshmen. 50 years with his condition and 12. “A Wrinkle in Time” stars ______. both posed and answered ques- 13. Scientist who died on Albert Einstein’s birthday. tions that will forever be influen- 14. Leading the tardy policy at ERHS. tial to humanity and it’s survival.