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Lizette Ambriz News & Sarai Diaz Respecting Him, Her & Them We Own Gonzales Reporters Gender Pronouns on OHS Campus In our annual cross- town rivalry game, On the first day of school, ribbons for different causes. She munity and how she accepted him our OHS Varsity Oxnard High School Chemistry liked this idea because she wanted to for who he is. Rodriguez felt like she Football team came teacher Mr. Ethenoz and English make an impact on the OHS campus could relate to this inspiring televi- ahead for the title teacher Ms. Malec handed out a by making everyone feel comfort- sion show on the Disney Channel of Gonzales Road with a 24-14 win over PHS on Friday, classroom syllabus that was quite able, safe and accepted for who they called Andi Mack that stars a young Sept. 28th. different because they added a sec- are. For that reason, the library has boy who starts catching feelings tion in their syllabus asking students LGBTQ+ posters, in hopes that ev- for another boy, while dealing with Later School Start what gender pronouns they go by eryone can feel protected. She said, anxiety and his mental health. Time Rejected (she/her, he/him or they/them). Stu- “Last year, I had so many students In order to comfort some- On Sept. 20th, California dents were quite shocked, but many come up to me and say, ‘Mrs.Brick- one who is dealing with a difficult Governor Jerry Brown appreciated it. “This is the kind of ey, the library is the only place that I time because of their new gender rejected legislation that unison that I desire to see in high feel safe.’” The reason why she wears pronoun, Hernandez said, “They would have allowed a school experience. I love it, it gen- PRIDE pins is because she wants should accept themselves first. Once majority of secondary schools in the state to start classes uinely fills me up with an immense people to know she is a “walking they accept themselves, they can later at 8:30 A.M. amount of joy,” said OHS junior safe space.” She also said that all change and this doesn’t just hap- Vincent Hernandez. classrooms should be a safe place pen overnight.” He added, “I know Homecoming 2018 The teacher who came up for students and should not restrain being around people who support OHS will celebrate its with this idea was Ms. Botello. Right learning due to feeling some sort of your transition and love you uncon- Homecoming, “Once Upon a Time” on Sat- before the first day of school, teach- threat. ditionally no matter who you are, urday, October 13th ers had a meeting where Ms. Botello Students who are part of the is definitely the most comforting from 8-11 P.M. made a presentation on Diversity LGBTQ+ community at OHS were feeling one person can receive.” and explained why teachers should very excited to see the change that OHS junior Angelina Zapien #MeToo ask students what gender pronoun teachers are starting to put inter- said that if she were to associate with The year of the female they go by in order to help OHS est into, such as gender pronouns. anyone who might be going through and advocacy for cultivate a positive campus culture OHS sophomore Sophia Rodriguez a gender pronoun change, she’d like themselves continues to evolve. Bill Cos- where diversity and inclusion are agreed about this being a great first to establish exactly what pronoun by was sentenced to visible. step for the LGBTQ+ community. they go by. She added, “I feel like 3-10 years in prison for three counts One staff member in partic- “Personally, I think it’s really good that would help in some way.” She of aggravated indecent assault and ular who liked this idea is teacher because there’s many sexualities. It’s also agrees on the idea of promoting Supreme Court nominee, Brett librarian Mrs. Brickey. Many might really important to acknowledge [...] gender pronouns more often. “I do Kavanaugh, was accused of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford, who see her around campus with her It’s not two genders now,” said Ro- agree as time goes on, the genera- audaciously went to recount her story remarkable red lanyard that is filled driguez. She talked about her cousin tions kinda do get more open with to the Senate Judiciary Committee. up with pride pins and supportive who is a part of the LGBTQ+ com- how they are,” said Zapien.

Teresa Roblero Editor-in-Chief The Supposed Land of the Free Opinion Piece Immigrants in America

I watched numbly as this person broke in California. “I don’t think it makes any sense L.A. airport and gets scared because he thinks down in tears apologizing to me for being considering the fact that people that are undoc- he’s going to get caught,” said OHS Senior Anna uneducated and unable to speak English. It was umented can be considered by most people to Juarez when talking about someone undocu- heartbreaking yet there was nothing I could do. be very hardworking,” said Oxnard High School mented she knows personally. Having a place I knew they felt alone. They would always live sophomore Angelica Ruiz. to call home or even a place where these people a life in fear. A fear that wouldn’t allow them Due to the heavy activity of the Immi- can feel safe and secure is all that is ever asked. to travel the world with me someday when we gration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) along Minorities make up over 50% of the could or one where we would always have to with the Zero Tolerance Policy, immigrants and population in Ventura County, according to a check the border control on individual states if their families are having to face the fear of their July 2017 census (www.census.gov). This num- we wanted to have a family vacation. It became whole lives being turned upside down at any ber is reflective of many OHS students who second nature to me. given moment. have parents and/or family members working in Immigrants. It’s a word a lot of us have They fear being taken from their families fields, factories, and other low-paying occupa- heard quite a lot recently due to the political and being deported. This growing fear has been tions. climate. With President Donald Trump’s Zero instilled in many people, causing heavy precau- As a country that was founded and es- Tolerance Policy in full effect this past June of tions to be taken. sentially carved out by a melting pot of diversity, 2018, recent events have sparked a lot of nega- For example, simple things such as going it makes no sense to shame or ban immigrants tivity toward the President himself, especially to the airport can be dangerous. “He goes to the from seeking refuge here. Continued on page 7 Read More Inside Platform B106 to Hogwarts Adding Unique-ness to Ventura Please “Kneel” for the National “I love Harry Potter so County Anthem when I heard there was “Through poetry, I find ways to “I think it’s understandable. It’s his first a class, I just went for reach people.”-Unique Shehee amendment right.” -Mr.Moreno it” -Jasmine Zuniga Full Story on page 4 Full Story on page7 Full Story on page 3 Monday, October 1, 2018 2 The Buzz YELLOW JACKETS Yudith Rodriguez Business Manager New To The Hive The Buzz Staff Faculty Advisor Ms. Elizabeth Botello Editors Editor-in-Chief Teresa Roblero & Anjanette Tadiaman Managing Editor Alyssa Vega Copy Editor Maria Sanchez Ms. Cordes Ms. Kolar Mr. Ethenoz Officer McAlpine Q: How’s your experience Q: What made you Q: How’s your experience Q: What is your role here at Online Editor Alynette Navarro so far at Oxnard High want to become a math so far at Oxnard High Oxnard High School? School? teacher? School? Buisness Manager Yudith Rodriguez A: “I am loving Oxnard High A: “I was an AVID tutor for A: “It’s been great because A: “My main goal here is the Layout Editors School. I graduated from about 6 years and I always the staff are really nice and safety of the students and staff Alyssa Fernandez here and my dad also used to just helped with the math, motivated and you can tell so I make sure everyone is safe. Emily Tapia work here so it’s kinda like a so I decided after that that they really care about stu- My second role is to be a men- dream come true to be here I’d go back to school to do dents. Also a lot of students tor and an educator for stu- Editorial Editor and it’s everything I expect- math. Education is really here are really school orient- dents and it deals with the law Melanie Mejia ed it to be.” important to me so I knew ed they actually care about side of education. Also handle the best way to influence learning and motivate each and investigate any crimes that Reporters that is to get in the teaching ot h e r.” occur on the school.” Lizette Ambriz position.” Hugo Valdez Avila Sarai Lozano Diaz Viviana Garcia The Start of Swarm Ruben Guiterrez Isabel Lobo Joseph Lopez Something New Krystal Maldonado Emily Tapia Two new assistant principals are Sweeties Gabriel Fernandez Ramsey Layout Editor welcomed at OHS Kelly Suarez Anjanette Tadiaman Daisy Tellez Editor-in-Chief This school be a good addition to and the rallies.” Ms. Savannah Valenzuela year, there are two the administration as Rodriguez was a Oxnard High School has a new Dance Drill Team new Assistant Prin- he stated, “Ms. Car- chemistry teacher cipals at Oxnard bajal, coming from but now takes the Debuting their back. Senior Leah and more organized for High School, Ms. Channel Islands role of an adminis- first routine at the 2018 Flores, captain of DDT, them. DDT practices Rodriguez and Ms. High School has trator. Senior Goodbye Rally said, “It was harder [to two hours everyday on Carbajal. There was experience in some So far, she and at Jacket Connect make a routine] because the outdoor basketball an exchange of staff areas that are really feels welcomed and to welcome the incom- I had never done drill courts on campus. members as Ms.Car- important, that we looks forward “to all ing freshmen was the before.” Drill is a lot dif- Like the other bajal came here to didn’t have a lot of the learning experi- Oxnard High School ferent from usual dance school dance teams, replace Ms. Houston, experience in before.” ences that come with Dance Drill Team’s because it is more mili- DDT will compete at a former AP now She plans a first-year adminis- (OHSDDT) way of an- tary-based, according to big dance competitions at Channel Islands to improve some t r at or.” nouncing themselves as Flores. Baylen also said, against other schools in High School, where academics as she Both Ms. a new addition to California starting Ms. Carbajal had mentioned, “I’d like Rodriguez and Ms. the school’s dance in January. Flores previously been an to continue to be Carabajal wish to get teams. said, “Since it’s Assistant Principal. part of administra- to know the students Joseph our first year, I Ms. Carbajal tion that guides this and help them with Baylen, who has want to start off has worked at Chan- school for academic anything they need. been coaching strong and set the nel Islands High excellence and I Ms. Carbajal’s mes- the OHS Short bar high for the School for many oversee the several sage to all the stu- Flags team for the next few years, years and hoped to areas of responsibili- dents is, “I welcome past 10 years, said and hopefully win transfer to OHS be- ty, one of them being (students) to my that he has always Short Flags and DDT after the first school rally. some sort of title.” cause it is her neigh- the department for office, I am looking wanted to start Photo courtesy of Joseph Baylen borhood. “I had been English Language forward to meeting a new team like This new team at Channel Islands Learners, improve more students. I am this. “I wanted to start “The emphasis is on currently has about 40 High School for a lit- their fluency in En- here and available this team simply be- precision, rather than members and is open to tle over 10 years and glish and academics.” for anything they cause we needed unity rhythm. Where dance all genders for anyone I had talked about a Ms. Rodri- may need, this year across our competing teams rely on grooving interested in joining the transfer [to OHS],” guez is brand new I oversee 10th grad- performance teams. The and grace, Drill team team next year. They she said. to OHS, but already ers, it doesn’t mean main purpose is to pro- relies on snap and flash.” have a lot of potential Ms. Carbajal she likes the culture, I won’t help other mote school spirit, not OHS senior Lucy and are ready to show has worked for the as she mentioned, students so my door only by performing on Moranda, co-captain of their new dance rou- Oxnard Union Dis- “I love the positiv- is open and I am campus, but also com- DDT, said that being on tines throughout their trict for quite a while ity and the school always available for peting and exhibiting at two dance teams was first year at OHS. Baylen now as she said, “I culture, I love that any type of assis- every opportunity,” he challenging for her and said, “My goal for this started my career the [...] cheerleaders tance.” said. other dance members at school year is to elevate with this district as a and the ASB students The last time first. “It was a little bit of OHS in the competitive teacher.” are so positive, they OHS had a Drill team a struggle just to get ev- world [...] and to make OHS Princi- are so excited to be was about 10 years ago, erything off the ground,” a lasting impact on pal, Mr. Urias be- a part of the school and it was something she said. Eventually, students.” lieves that she would and to do the events Baylen wanted to bring things became easier Monday, October 1, 2018 YELLOW JACKETS The Buzz 3 Crazy About This Box If You’ve Ever Written A Office Hit Love Letter Movie review on Crazy Rich Asians OHS student’s opinions on the new netflix film,To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Krystal Maldonado Reporter Alynette Navarro Online Editor After hear- relationship of Nick the movie can relate The new Netflix senior Andrew Reyes, it Bibian said,“I think the ing hundreds of and Rachel through to how their own film, which has been was “different than what movie was a little over- comments about the online gossip and the families are, like your the talk all over social I had planned out[...]it hyped, it wasn’t as good movie Crazy Rich story escalates from parents would rather media, stars upcoming showed a different side as I thought it would Asians (CRA), direct- there. Nick’s moth- have you date some- Asian American ac- of love stories.” Some b e .” ed by John M . Chu, er, Eleanor, right one who shares the tress, Lana Connor and people expected the One reason I decided I would go away dislikes Rachel same religion and/or Disney Channel’s, Noah movie to have a cliche might have to do with to the theater and because she does not believes. Centineo. To All the plot, but were actually the idea of a perfect re- see what all the talk share the same values If one thinks Boys I’ve Loved Before surprised to get a differ- lationship, or an unreal- was about. It is based and is Asian-Amer- about it, it sort of is about a high school ent one. istic one. Bibian added, on the book Crazy ican versus being a reminds one of the junior, Lara Jean Cov- OHS senior “I think what made the Rich Asians by Kevin native-Singaporean. classic movie, Cin- ey, and how her secret Sidney Luis said, “I movie bad was that it Kwan. CRA by Mr. It’s a spectacular, derella. Where the love letters got into the liked the movie because wasn’t realistic and was Chu is taking the box romantic, comedy girl falls in love with wrong hands. Lara’s I feel like it could really a little cheesy.” office by storm. Mr. that brings families a man who’s wealthy life takes a dramatic happen, like it’s reality.” One thing the Kwan had first made together, like me who and didn’t know at turn when all five of Social media movie exceeded in was a book about CRA went with my mom. the time they had her letters are mailed to outlets, like Twitter and minority representation that was published CRA is a met. The only differ- the boys she’s all loved Snapchat, were one of throughout the film.“I in 2013 but never movie that succeeds ence is that CRA is before. the many things that think Lana Condor thought it would be on almost every an all Asian-Amer- Just when she helped the movie get being represented as an turned into a real life level, where each ican cast, and there thinks her life is over more viewers.“After Asian American actress movie. character, scene, are no princesses. from embarrassment, the movie got popular shows diversity in the The cast lead romance, and joke The movie her seventh grade I started to like it even movie,” said OHS fresh- by Constance Wu, come together to has also been on crush, Peter, agrees to more,” said Luis. OHS man Tanya Lopez. who plays Rachel make the film worth the box office for a a fake relationship with senior Usman Asim Overall, the film Chu, is an Econom- watching again and couple of weeks since her. Their relationship added, “I was seeing a received a 7.2/10 rating ics professor at New again. Oxnard High the movie has come then turns into a real bunch of people talking according to Rotten- York University and School junior Vanes- out. Meaning the box one when Peter falls in about it on social media Tomatoes.com. It was Rachel’s boyfriend, sa Mendez said, “It’s office is where all the love with Lara. and thought it looked a good love story that Nick Young played a movie you wish top movies are rec- To All the interesting.” many people, especially by Henry Golding, you can unwatch just ommended to watch. Boys I’ve Loved Be- Although some young adults loved. invites her to his so that you can watch fore, might seem like a people loved this movie, best friend’s wed- it again.” Movie Grade: A typical romance movie there are others who Movie Grade: B+ ding. Nick’s mother Some peo- to some people, but to would argue otherwise. learns about the ple would say that Oxnard High School OHS senior Brandy

Isabel Lobo Reporter Platform B106 to Hogwarts New Harry Potter class is putting a spell on OHS students Care for a game of Quidditch? Have you there was a class, I just went for it.” Zuniga and Andrew Reyes. Perhaps a Percy Jackson, The been longing to conjure up spells? Come and the rest of her class were sorted already sorted Chronicles of Narnia or even The Hunger Games explore the wondrous wizarding world of Harry into their Hogwarts houses - Hufflepuff, Raven- class will be considered in the near future, but Potter. The platform to Hogwarts is now board- claw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. for now, platform B106 is taking its success from ing for seniors at Oxnard High School with the The first semester consists of reading the OHS straight to Hogwarts. help of English teacher, Ms. Sierra Kaval. first four books of the series and the last three Ms. Kaval, who is the English 4 Ad- during the second semester. After they finish vanced Placement teacher at OHS, has found reading all the books, they will watch the mov- Sorting Hat Results a way to teach all of the eight magical books of ies towards the end of the school year. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. The process of get- The amalgamation of Ms. Kaval’s pas- ting the class A-G approved was no hazard for sion and dedication alongside the magic of the Chase Kapphahn, her, as she said, “It surprisingly was not difficult books creates a different environment for those senior was sorted at all.” Although she had to attend many meet- to explore. Ravenclaw senior Jason Martinez is into Slytherin. ings, it was easily approved within two weeks absolutely loving the course and said, “I would this spring by the departments of the Directive totally recommend it!” Chair Community (DCC). Although some students are not com- She had been considering adding Har- plete fans of the series, they are willing to expe- ry Potter books to the core curriculum for so rience a day in the life of a Hogwarts student. Jasmine Zuniga, long and last year she decided to finally write a One of the newer students is Ravenclaw senior Senior was sorted course. Once the class was included as an option Justin Russell who admitted, “In the beginning, into Hufflepuff. on the class schedule selections, it became an it was kind of weird, and then I started warming immediate hit and is currently offered for one up to the class. It’s pretty cool.” period - 4th. With the early success of the new Har- Many Harry Potter fans now have a ry Potter class, maybe other book series will Justin Russell, place to express their love for the beloved series become official courses at OHS. “I would say a senior was sorted and movies and are very enthusiastic for what class dedicated to a series of books because the into Ravenclaw. lays ahead. OHS Hufflepuff senior Jasmine Zu- students would be more pushed on reading and niga stated, “I love Harry Potter so when I heard learning about the subject,” said Slytherin senior Monday, October 1, 2018 4 The Buzz YELLOW JACKETS Daisy Tellez Reporter Things We Miss Students express opinions about what they miss at Oxnard High School

“I miss the old atten- “What I miss most is the dance policy, I don’t vending machines, mostly really agree with how because of the convenience students should be here of having them as well as 90 percent of the time”. the opportunity to get better Amaris Perez (11) “I miss Autoshop because it was a food” Gavin Hammon (12) great environment for students to ”I miss the dress code be in and prosper with each other because it shouldn’t matter as well as be able to become closer what we wear as long as we with friends” Justin Russel (12) are comfortable” Valeria Vitela (11)

Alyssa Vega Managing Editor & Viviana Garcia Reporter Adding Unique-ness to Ventura County Anjanette Tadiaman Unique Shehee becomes the first Editor-in-Chief Ventura County Poet Laureate

Successful, young minorities are often seen in our community, and Oxnard High School sophomore Unique Shehee is a great example of such and truly lives up to her own name. After being considered from nine other applicants, she received the exciting news this past summer that she was chosen to be Ventura County’s very first Youth Poet Laureate. “I think there’s something powerful about the first Ventu- ra County Youth Poet Laureate being a girl, a black girl,” said Shehee. Shehee at her Youth Poet Laureate Inauguration. Photo Credit: VC Star She wanted to apply for the position to do more gave Shehee an outlet for have a positive outlet, positive things for the her poetry through the such as writing or poetry. community and to have second annual Poetry “I feel like the responsi- a platform to talk about Slam. “She’s always had a bility as a Poet Laureate important things. passion for it, but I don’t is to spread that,” she Most of Shehee’s think she’s ever had an said. Mrs. Brickey added, poetry covers topics from opportunity for her to “[People] kind of push beauty standards to poli- put it out there,” said Mrs. the teenage opinion aside tics as she said, “Through Brickey. which I think is damag- poetry, I find ways to As a result, Shehee ing.” Because of this, She- reach people.” OHS senior has received $500 prize hee intends to make sure Christine Jane Canon- money, which she plans to their voices are heard. Counselor Breakdown izado, a close friend and save, and the opportunity Along with creat- supporter of Shehee, said, to publish her own poetry ing a more positive and Counselor ALPHA “[...] her poetry speaks book. “Milk and Honey accepting environment in Saul Anchondo 9th Grade A- Mah volume to any age group. [and other poetry books] Ventura County, Shehee Graciela Valdivia 9th Grade Mai - Z She writes about her past, inspired me for designs hopes to impact the lives Paco Reynoso 10th Grade A - Loo diversity, self-love, and Alicsun Bullicer 10th Grade Lop – Z for my book,” said Shehee. of many with her words many other topics that Jaclyn Casper 11th Grade A - Lam All proceeds for her book and passion for poetry Stephanie Juarez 11th Grade Lan – Z can really inspire and will go back to her once it and set a great example Monica Phillippe 12th Grade A - L positively influence many is published. for the future Youth Poet Emigdio Cordova 12th Grade M - Z & p e op l e .” One of Shehee’s Laureates to come. Special Programs Another strong plans during her one-year supporter for Shehee term is to go to different NOTE: 4TH PERIOD - COUNSELOR LUNCH TIME is OHS librarian Mrs. schools and talk about Jennifer Brickey who first teenagers being able to Monday, October 1, 2018 YELLOW JACKETS The Buzz 5 Ruben Gutierrez Reporter “HighLight Reel Maria Sanchez Copy Editor Summer” Football standout J.R. Waters receives the biggest news of his life Almost no one had such trying to pick the right school to all the coaches such as Varsity a “Highlight Reel” summer as for him, in not only his athletic Head Coach Jon Mack, and to Oxnard High School senior and career but his education. all the varsity football players in California four-star ranked foot- Luckily, he had his the program. “They’re like my ball athlete, Jaron Waters. This supporting cast alongside him brothers,” Waters pointed out. summer, Waters committed to which consisted of his family, Teacher and new Athlet- the University of Oregon, with an friends, and coaches. “I had a big ic Director, Jaime Moreno, was athletic scholarship offer to play meeting with them to figure out one of the coaches and teachers as a wide receiver. what was right for ME,” Waters Waters had while at OHS. “It’s a The scholarship offers then mentioned that his mother life-changing decision,” said Mr. for Waters began in the spring was a big part of his decision. Moreno. Being the leader Wa- of his junior year of high school, “She’s moving with me to Oregon ters is to the football program, and he waited patiently for them. when I graduate from Oxnard,” “Leadership is not just on the Before making any decision on said Waters. Waters also has a field it’s everywhere,” said Mr. his future, his first offer was from younger sister Jamaiyah Waters, Moreno. As advice for Waters in San Diego State University, a a junior at OHS, who plans on his upcoming college career Mr. Division-1 sports university. This moving to Oregon to support Moreno said, “ Don’t get distract- was the first of many for Waters. her brother after she graduates ed… you’re there as a student “I ended up getting 19 scholar- from OHS in 2020 and she can’t and as an athlete.” ships,” said Waters (most of them wait for her brother to see what And as OHS sees JR off being form D-1 schools). “It he can do on the field. He also in June of 2019, just like JR’s came down to Michigan, Arizona thanks his mother for being his mother, we are more than willing State, Oregon, and Nebraska.” he number one and rock through- to see what JRs’ future holds for said. Waters finally reached the out the whole process as well as him as an Oregon Duck. decision to commit to Oregon during the summer saying, “I felt like it was home.” There was a physical toll that had to be paid on Waters part. “It’s a huge process, I went to a couple top notch camps to try and further my game,” said Waters. Since so many top pros- pects also chose the University of Oregon, Waters said that there was an even bigger challenge he was willing to accomplish. By going the extra mile and attending camps worked to Follow the Waters favor and gave him all the scholarship offers he was hoping Buzz for. But so many offers lead to many top notch options for him. Waters was having a tough time Courtesy of Jaron Waters and Oregon Ducks Football @ohsthebuzz

Melanie Mejia Editorial Editor Concerns about Oxnard Hugo A. Valdez Reporter Safety Students and the community discuss whether they feel safe in Oxnard and on campus

One always wants to feel safe in his or to the police because they already feel as if the claimed that the OPD is trying to do their best her community and it’s no secret that there has situation is not going to be resolved.“Personally, and believes they’re attempting to resolve these been a rise in the number of homicides in Ox- I feel that the law enforcement isn’t really doing situations by using their maximum potential to nard this year - 13 to be exact according to the anything. Like they have passed by to patrol fulfill the needs of the community, which is the VC Star. Perhaps a reason for this is that there the area, but there are still a good amount of 20th largest city in California. are just not enough officers in the Oxnard -Po homeless people, still around,” said sophomore Although students may feel unsafe in lice Department available to solve all these cas- Yuliana Rivera. She further added, “There are their homes and within the city of Oxnard, they es. There are 197 officers in the OPD and they also drug dealers and it seems to me that the do feel comfortable and safe at school. OHS are serving a population of 160,000 according to law enforcement isn’t taking it seriously.” junior Melissa Munoz said, “I never have felt www.policeone.com. But in actuality, Oxnard is a Feeling unsafe has a lot to do with where unsafe at school. I think the staff does a good city made up of over 207,000 (World Population one lives according to OHS junior Grace Myers, job about making students feel safe.” Review). Oxnard High School senior Sebastian who lives behind her gated community that has Our new School Resource Officer David Guerrero said, “There are more crimes being always provided her with the feeling of security. McAlpine added, “We’ll patrol the bathrooms committed than the amount of officers there OHS students and staff are part of this and lockers, we also have the help of the stu- is.” That being said, murder rates have climbed community and although they question if they dents who see that report it.” As for the school drastically (vcstar.com) really are safe in the city they live in, they do environment, staff at OHS tries their best to Witnesses, which include OHS students, feel safe at their home away from home, Oxnard keep students safe. and victims do not rely on reporting incidents High School. Commander Eduardo Miranda Monday, October 1, 2018 6 The Buzz YELLOW JACKETS New AP Class at OHS Attendance On Check Maria Sanchez The new attendance rules at Gabriel Fernandez Ramsey AP Seminar is the newest Copy Editor OHS are being noticed by all. Reporter course offering at OHS This year the uation? added that the ditch staff at Oxnard High According rates last year was This year a new ual student alone. The the school required School is enforcing to Mr. Luoma, last very high and the class with a focus on papers graded by the collaboration between the attendance policy, year’s attendance administration really the fundamental skills College Board must be several teachers and by adding new rules numbers made them wants to work on needed by college stu- solely the work of the faculty who wanted to for the student body. realize this was a big lowering those rates. dents has been added student(s). seize the opportunity The new rules include problem that needed OHS sophomore Paul to the growing list of It’s the first to give students a class being at school 90% to be addressed and Ortegel said, “I think Advanced Placement time it’s being taught providing skills and of the time, not being resolved. He added people are still going classes: AP Seminar. It and because of the experience that they tardy more than 10 that students were to ditch and not come is currently a class only independence and can carry throughout times in a quarter, not coming to school to school.” Many stu- offered during first responsibility given to the rest of their lives. and no more than 17 and getting the job dents will brush these period with Spanish the student, the curric- Mr. Garcia enlisted the absences per semester. done but would still rules off and continue and AVID teacher, Mr. ulum will constantly help of Mrs. Brickey, While speaking with go to school activ- to leave school or not Erick Garcia. This first change and adapt to Mrs. Phillippe, and Mr. Mr. Luoma, he states ities. “Take care of show up at all. period class however, what seems to be the Borneman to achieve that the staff will be business, then the Whether stu- is just one in the AP most helpful. The class this goal. more strict and there fun things,” said Mr. dents take the new at- Capstone program. The explores a set of skills Mrs. Brickey will be consequences. Luoma. He also added tendance policy seri- AP Capstone program that not many high plans to teach the class If one does not meet that every quarter ously or not, the staff is comprised of two school students get to the skills and meth- these requirements, he will be running a at OHS does seem classes taken over the work in depth with. ods needed to ask the school dances and report to view who is firm about changing course of two years, Mr. Garcia said, “This right questions, find other school activities meeting the expecta- the attendance rates starting with AP Sem- AP class is unique and the right answers, and will be taken away tions and who is not. and enforcing the inar and ending with different than all the get to the heart of what from students. As These new consequences that AP Research. other AP classes in the they’re researching. for the OHS seniors, rules have everyone come with not meet- The students in sense that the stu- Regarding her vision walking the line could wondering if the ing the requirements. the class are expected dents decide what they of the class and future be at risk. administration will “You can’t teach an to master critical read- want to focus on and of the students, she These at- really enforce the new empty desk,” said ing, selective reading, research, they will pro- said, “If students can be tendance rules are rules upon students. Mr. Luoma. Part of research, and writing duce their own original in the class and leave supposed to help the OHS senior Keona a public high school skills - the funda- work and submit it.” being comfortable, attendance problem Tucker said, “Hon- is coming to school mentals of academic If you pass then I’ve done my job. we had last year at estly, I think students and getting a free work. Each student the AP Test for both I want them to learn OHS but if the rates won’t take it serious education, so students has the freedom and classes as well as the about themselves, be stay the same, will and have to learn the should take advantage opportunity to research research and presenta- more aware of how administration really hard way, as bad as it of their education and and write their own tions, you will get the they learn and what not let all the students sounds.” come to school with college-level paper on AP Capstone certificate works best for them.” walk the line on grad- Mr. Luoma enthusiasm to learn. whichever academic which is an accolade The teachers topic they’re passionate one can put on college and faculty involved Excusable Tardies about. The students applications, schol- hope that AP Capstone 1. Student illness work on a total of arships, and personal will continue to im- 2. Student medical/dental appointment three academic papers statements. The AP prove and stay on cam- 3. Illness or medical appointment during school hours of a child to throughout the year. Capstone Diploma is a pus, teaching valuable whom the student is the custodial parent The second paper is the separate accolade that skills that high school 4. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer 5. Attendance of funeral of an immediate family member: result of research and is more prestigious, but students rarely have the 1. One day – Within California collaboration by a team requires that you pass chance to develop and 2. Three days – Outside of California or the country of 3-5 members. The additional AP tests. demonstrate. 6. Specific religious activities, court orders, and limited visits with im- third and final paper Getting the mediate family members called to or returning from military combat is done by the individ- class to be offered at duty Melanie Mejia Editorial Editor Seniors Reminisce About Their Favorite Kelly Suarez Reporter High School Moment

Dominic Brown Alannah Cran Vince Walea Citlali Zambrano Q: What was your favorite moment in Q: What was your favorite Q: What was your favorite Q: What was your favorite high school? moment in high school? moment in high school? moment in high school? A: “Sophmore year was the most memo- A: “My favorite moment in high A: “My favorite moment in high A: “My favorite moment in high rable for me because my basketball team school is a day in summer when school has just been playing foot- school was probably winning PVL landed a spot in the cif championship game a bunch of my friends went to ball with all my teammates and last year because everyone doubted and even though we didn’t win, it was one the beach and hung all day. It all the memories we make. Like us , so it felt good to prove people of the greatest experiences in my life so far was just a fun and memorable Friday nights after the game when wrong.” and it’s definitely something I will never d ay.” we all go to toppers.” forget.” Monday, October 1, 2018 YELLOW JACKETS The Buzz 7 Please “Kneel” for the National Anthem Joseph Lopez OHS staff express their feelings on our first amendment rights, and Colin Kaepernick’s Reporter silent protesting as he becomes the new face of Nike

Our moral compass will decide rather but you have to give him the right to do what he in an ad they created for their 30th anniversa- we see a act of kneeling as expressing the first does”. This act that Kaepernick performed was ry “Just Do It” campaign. Kaepernick’s known amendment or as an uncivil act. Colin Kaeper- no act of violence, but instead a peaceful protest quote in the ad states, “Believe in something, nick, a former 49ers quarterback in the National that deserves appreciation, rather than scorn. even if it means sacrificing everything.”(The Football League, kneeled upon the American Unfortunately, Kaepernick’s job as an Washington Post). Which should be a life motto. flag during the national anthem on Hugo Hernandez, little league August 26, 2016, in protest of racial football coach for Panthers and discrimination because he is willing Aztecs of Hueneme, California, to do what he believes is right even shares, “Even though he may if many believe it is wrong. have hurt some people’s feel- Kaepernick’s actions during ings, Colin’s quote reflects on his the national anthem have caused a actions, which I do believe were tremendous amount of attention, acceptable. And as far as him considering he is the first NFL becoming a Civil Rights Activist, player to protest in the manner of I believe he is not one yet but is kneeling. Although this may have making his was there”. been a peaceful protest, some say it Kaepernick’s uproar has pro- should not be allowed because it is pelled him into the role of a Civil not patriotic and is said to be very Rights Activist. Moreno adds, disrespectful to our country. “Not to the point of somebody “His actions were totally like Martin Luther King Jr. or understandable because of the Black Cesar Chavez or anything like

Lives Matter movement, and it was Photo Courtesy of Google Images that. He is a crusader for social a peaceful protest with no harm justice, yes, but I think he has to done,” said Oxnard High School be more out there, more active teacher Patrick Casey. NFL player was revoked. In the following year in the community.” Moreno’s comment shows OHS Athletic Director, Jaime More- of his kneeling, the 2017 football league had no that Kaepernick’s fight for justice and can make no, also shares his insight about Kaepernick’s team who offered Kaepernick a contract CNN.( a positive change even though it costed him his actions, “I think it’s understandable. It’s his first US) Although Kaepernick’s football career career, his mission to be a social justice leader is amendment right. It’s part of his freedom of has been put on hold, the famous sportswear now his greater role. speech[…] you can disagree with what he does company, NIKE, hired Colin Kaepernick to star Melanie Mejia Editorial Editor Hugo A. Valdez Concerns About Oxnard Safety Reporter Students and the community discuss if they feel safe in Oxnard

Continued from page 1 system especially when it hasn’t seemed to work tion centers across the country. Having been It is unnecessary and cruel. The point in the past. through the worst and then have to worry about that was finally crossed for many people was In addition to these families being sep- violation in a place promising to welcome and when children and parents were separated from arated and detained, they have the risk of being keep one safe is just another factor that is unfair each other and taken to detention centers in for immigrants to have to go through. June of 2018. As OHS English teacher Ms. Kaval “I don’t think it makes any sense When I look at this person I don’t see said, “I think it’s ridiculous, cruel and inhu- considering the fact that people an ‘uneducated’ individual or a stupid individ- m an e .” ual let alone a bad individual. All I see is a hard An uproar of ridicule and protest from that are undocumented can be worker and a person seeking help. This person the public should have not been the catalyst for considered by most people to be is fighting so hard and still not being able to win Trump’s signing of an Executive Order to try against this endless cycle of fear, confusion, and and keep families together after having them very hardworking”- Angelica Ruiz hate. separated. It should have never happened in a This should not be happening nor land made up of immigrants. sexually and physically abused. should it happen ever again. America has a long The people representing the “land of the According to pbs.org there have been way to go to truly be the ‘Land of the Free’ or at free” should care and make changes to a flawed thousands of reported sexual abuse in deten- least try to be. Anjanette Tadiaman Editor-in-Chief Team Captains Discuss This Seasons Goals

Girls Tennis: Grace Nguyen (12) Girls Cross Country: Delia Ceja Boys Water Polo: David Pulido Girls Volleyball: Tess Holbert (11) (12) (12) “I like playing tennis because it’s like “I am looking at the bigger picture a break from school, and I get to “I love cross country because not a “This season I would like to have our and am ready for us to not only dom- clear my mind and just think about lot of people can do what I do, not a team work more as a unit. I want us to inate league and put another number being on the court. This season I just lot of people can run long distance. I work well with one another.” on our banner, but also to put some want us to really improve as a team feel like I’m unique because I actual- rings on our fingers!” and do our best.” ly like to do it.”

Alyssa Vega Managing Editor The PVL Changes Once Again OHS athletes and coaches discuss their thoughts about the new Pacific View League Farwell, Hueneme! Hello, new challenges and competition forward to the new PVL. OHS exciting thing, but also the thrill Ventura and Buena! can arise especially when dealing Senior varsity volleyball player that comes with it all. OHS varsity Oxnard High School’s sport with sports. Stefano Cantos said the new league Junior football player Deshaun teams have been involved with the With the addition of Buena is very strong. Cantos’ thoughts Stallings said, “It’s cool starting Pacific View League since 1998 and and Ventura High School, a more for this upcoming season included early so that you can get the hype now this league is changing once competitive league has emerged. “Getting better and showing up the starting earlier.” Not only is the more. The departure of Hueneme Oxnard High School varsity volley- teams that had beat us last year, athlete enjoying the earlier season, High School from the PVL this ball Coach Casey said “Before the because the boys volleyball team is but he is enthusiastic to get started. year lead to the introduction of league was taking a Athletes are not the only new additions, Buena and Ventu- a little less ‘19 home ones excited for the new compe- ra High School. Although change suspense- soon.” tition but coaches of course are can be hard, the reshuffling of ful; now ready for the new challenge in schools in the PVL is nothing new. it matters. All league. OHS varsity football coach Throughout the years of its cre- Like every sports Mack said, “ It’s going to be a diffi- ation, schools have been dropped match teams are cult challenge, but I think we have from the league as well as new ones matters, working made it a much more competitive added. The original PVL league who harder league.” was made up of: Oxnard, Rio Mesa, you are now in Although, some athletes are Camarillo, Hueneme, and Channel playing, order to excited for the new challenge, some Islands High School. and who succeed people think that the new league But, the first High School you’re and win was not necessary. OHS Junior to depart the league was Camarillo beating, and who they are beating. titles. Many OHS sports are meet- volleyball player Joseph Casey said, High in 2014 and now this year the So the league is a lot more competing the challenge and are looking “This change didn’t need to hap- PVL has said goodbye to Hueneme it i v e .” forward to putting in the time pen since Buena and Ventura High High School. The PVL has now Due to the new compe- and effort to succeed. OHS Senior School can be arrogant at times, said hello to games and matches tition the league has started a bit tennis player Brisa Hardin said “I and our league was fine.” against Buena and Ventura High earlier than usual giving sports the think for tennis, the new league has With the new road ahead School. With the addition of these opportunity to get back into action. made it more difficult for us, but it for athletes as well as coaches it new schools, it has forced the PVL The OHS boys volleyball team has also been fun because it gave us gives them the opportunity for a and all sports seasons to move up was able to clinch the league title more of a challenge.” fresh start as well as a continuation by a few weeks in both practice and in 2018 and are actively pursuing The road of hard work towards their hard work and dedi- league play. When change occurs, another title. The boys are looking ahead of athletes is not the only cation in their sport.

Anjanette Tadiaman Editor-in-Chief Student-Athlete Profile Cross-Country runner Eric Rios (12) answers a few questions for The Buzz.

Q: Why do you love running cross country? A: “I think it’s because of the adrenaline I get when I’m running.” Q: What’s your goal for this season? A: “For this season I want to break the school record for the 5K which is 15:33. My last race I got 15:36.” Q: What is your favorite food to eat after a race? A: “My favorite food after a race would be breaded chicken or pasta.” Q: What other hobbies do you have? A: “Besides running, I like to draw.”