Respecting Him, Her & Them the Supposed Land of the Free
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THETell me something I don’tBUZZ already know October 1, 2018 3400 W. GONZALES ROAD, OXNARD, CA. 93036 Vol. XII No. I 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.