Thursday, February 28, 2017 El Rodeo @elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 65. Issue 6 www.elrodeonews.com ER Alumni El Rancho weathers the cold to welcome future Dons By Nayeli Hernandez gives back to @chingonayeli El Rodeo Staff Writer

teen court Future Dons from around the district visited their home- to-be this past Thursday night in an event put together by Dean, Mrs. Alejandra Rosales, the ASB students, the ERHS maintenance staff, and Executive Commission Adviser, Mrs. Senteno-Tapia. The event is meant to welcome future 9th graders and their families to El Rancho High School “to see the cam- pus, meet staff, and begin ex- By Bernice Vega ploring the Academics, Clubs @berniceeee_ & Sports we have at the high Contributing Writer school,” according to Rosales. The event kicked off with an assembly in the main gym, On January 27th, Future Dons from around the district were welcomed on a red carpet. Photo by Nayeli Hernandez which welcomed middle school to attend different workshops the easier the transition will be confirm what a great school El Alexis Hernandez the El students and their families with a around campus that centered to high school,” said Rosales. Rancho is; that their children have Rancho Teen Court Coor- red carpet and a live performance around programs like Escalante The hope for the event options and that our staff genu- dinator received the pride by the El Rancho Marching Dons. and Visual & Performing Arts. is that students are able to inely cares about their success.” The assembly was fol- Although Future Don find a place for themselves at The event would not have of the 58th district award lowed by an opportunity to walk Night shares many similari- the Ranch, while encourag- been made possible without the from Assemblywoman through a club fair in the quad, ties with the event, “Picture ing enrollment at the school. combined efforts of Rosales, the Garcia’s office. Alexis where different clubs at the high Yourself at the Ranch,” which “Whether it’s with a club, Associated Student Body, the El school sold food as fundraisers. was held this past November, an art program, a sport, or that Rancho High School Mainte- Hernandez has been serv- There was also an opportunity the main distinction is the em- they want to pursue AP courses or nance staff, and Senteno-Tapia, ing the youth of Pico Ri- to talk to different sports coach- phasis on families in the prior. some other academic program, we who put in countless hours to vera since the age of 15. es in the cafeteria. Aside from “This event is intended for hope [the students] found some- make the El Rancho Unified mid- getting familiar with different Alexis first began parents to explore our campus thing to be excited about in the dle school students felt welcomed. clubs and sports on campus, stu- and become familiar with our fall of 2017,” said Rosales, “Fur- serving our community as dents and families were also able campus. The more they visit, thermore, we hope that families a founding member and organizer of the El Rancho Academic Decathlon heads to Sacramento High School Teen Court, By Andreya Yaxcal which serves the neigh- @andreya_yaxcal boring cities of Whit- El Rodeo Staff Writer tier, Norwalk, Downey and Santa Fe Springs. El Rancho’s Aca- Since joining the demic Decathlon team will teen court program, compete in Sacramento for Alexis has assisted over the state competition after 5,000 youth to become recently scoring 8th over- informed and active citi- all in all of LA County. On February 9th, the zens through their par- decathlon team received ticipation as jurors to the the exciting news at the court. In 2014, his suc- Quiet Cannon banquet hall cess resulted in becoming in Montebello that they the statewide chairman earned a spot to compete of the California Asso- at the state-level competi- ciation of Youth Courts. tion being held in March. Alexis’ accomplish- Mr. Retana, the de- ments expand beyond cathlon advisor, along with the teen court program other staff members such and into the youth voter as Mr. Sorenson, Ms. Leal, education, information Ms. Chavez-Diaz, and Mr. Wlasick all joined the team and registration program. at the banquet and awarded Now 21 years of age, he students with medals in the The Academic Decathlon team placed 8th in their competition and are preparing for the State competition. sits on the board of the El categories they excelled in. thinking to myself ‘Are they teams got to go and El Ran- cessful season, there are Rancho Teen Foundation “Way back in May, I working hard enough? Are cho was number eleven,” high expectations for fu- and the San Gabriel Youth asked them ‘What kind of they doing enough?’ But Retana explains, “this year ture decathlon teams. Citizenship Project. team do you want to be?, sure enough, it was enough.” was the top eight and they “Now that we’re going Mr. Hernandez’ am- they said ‘We want to be The team and ad- were number eight so it was to state, I’m sure the long the team that goes to state,’ bitions, intelligence, and visers had some doubts. good to see that they had term goal should be to move and they’ve accomplished accomplishments make “It’s never clear how worked hard enough to get to Nationals,” said Retana. that,” said Retana, “there him highly deserving many teams will get to go to themselves in that place” were times where I just kept of the #Pride58 award. state. Last year the top ten With this year’s suc- El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Feb. 28, 2017 FEATURES

La Monarca opens El Rancho musicians selected to perform in honor band new location in Pico the CSULA auditorium and were Rivera given instructions by Dr. Moss to split into sectionals, groups Advisor based on the instruments the Paul Zeko musicians play. Later that night, they gathered as an ensemble to Editor-in-Chief practice the concert music un- Nayeli Hernandez til 8 p.m.. “I thought everyone Copy Editor was going to know more about Ethan Sepulveda music than I do, but that wasn’t the case. We all learned from Section Editors each other.” said Rodriguez. News The purpose of the program Nayeli Hernandez By Jocelyn Estrada is to promote the participation of Features @Littlejoce_ higher-level musicians and to im- Aleksey Soto El Rodeo Staff Writer prove their performance skills, as Kayla Perez well as motivate them to continue Focus on Social Justice From a variety of baked From left to right: Soto, Robles, and Rodriguez post-concert as a musician beyond high school. Pedro Salcido goods to warm, tasty drinks, La By Katherine Herrera cludes a variety of instruments: “As a musician, I’m al- Campus Monarca is the place to be for all @Kurtieee_ piccolo, flute, oboe, bassoon, B- ways trying to learn and improve Jocelyn Estrada things sweet! This Latin café is El Rodeo Staff Writer flat and bass clarinet, alto tenor and luckily, I learned a lot! Be- Sports located in many cities through- and baritone saxophone, trum- ing surrounded by people who Katherine Herrera out Los Angeles, but as of Feb- Marching Dons, Siann Ro- pet, French horn, trombone, eu- love what they do and are amaz- Entertainment ruary 14, 2016, a new and con- driguez, Amanda Robles, and phonium, tuba, and percussion. ing at doing it is such an awe- Andrea Yaxcal venient location opened on 6001 Aleksey Soto were selected to per- Students are given the music some feeling and I absorbed so Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera! form in the annual Cal State Los about four weeks in advance much from them.” said junior Reporters Besides its welcoming and Angeles Honor Band on February and are expected to practice and and clarinet player, Aleksey Soto. Adam Allred colorful environment, La Monar- 11th, along with 98 other high arrive with the music prepared. Junior and bass clarinet Samantha Berrospe ca has many employees that are school students from the greater “When I signed up, I had player, Amanda Robles, added, Ivy Castillo always ready to assist you, in- Los Angeles Area. Students were just applied to CSULA, so I “Being a part of the honor band cluding some El Rancho students! Gemini Chavez chosen based on applications sub- chose to participate to see for gave me insight towards bettering Senior, Diana Gamez, Antonio Cortes mitted in the fall and were notified myself what the music program my musical talents and a taste of shares that she loves her job at Jocelyn Estrada of their admission in December. was since I’m going to be a music how music would be in college.” La Monarca. “I heard about their Nayeli Hernandez For over 20 years, the major,” senior and French horn In two days, the musicians opening because my friend Hill- CSULA Honor Band has been player, Siann Rodriguez said, practiced an overall of 7.5 hours, Katherine Herrera ary worked at the one in Whittier. recruiting students from a variety “I was really happy and a little which led to a memorable perfor- Michael Martinez She told me that they were open- of high schools. The honor band nervous knowing that I got in.” mance on February 11th for both Kayla Perez ing [La Monarca] in Pico Rivera, plays an arrangement of classi- On Friday, February 10th, the performers and the audience. Danae Rodriguez so I decided to apply since I loved cal music and repertoire and in- the musicians first arrived into Pedro Salcido going to the Whittier location.” Ethan Sepulveda Gamez looks forward to her shifts and helping visitors Marchings Dons and Pepsters take on Disneyland Aleksey Soto have a fulfilling experience every Andreya Yaxcal time. “The best part about work- ing there is being able to help Photo Editors customers decide which pastry Adam Allred or drink they would like to try. I Daniel Reveles love seeing them leave satisfied.” Ethan Sepulveda The relationship between em- ployees and customers is always Cartoonist very professional and friendly. Michael Martinez Not only does Gamez enjoy her exchange with customers, but also with her fellow cowoker and El Rodeo is published monthly peer, senior, Bethania Perez. “My except during vacations by the El Ran- friends gave me the extra push I cho High School journalism class. needed to apply to La Monarca as The El Rodeo offices are located at 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, they said the work environment CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is was amiable and easy-going,” printed by The Gardena Valley News. shares Perez. “After submitting El Rodeo, the student news- my application, I had a ten min- paper of El Rancho High School is an open, public forum for student expres- ute interview and at the end was sion and an opportunity to discuss its told I got the job. I was nervous audience’s issues of concern. Opinions but super excited when the first expressed are those of the writer and do day of my first job came around.” not necessarily reflect the position of the school board, administration, sponsors, La Monarca is a lively and The El Rancho Colorguard smiles wide while marching down Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A.. parents, student body or advertisers. cozy location with everything By Kayla Perez ing season and academic year says sophomore, Christina Cruz. The Editorial Board, which from great service to great variety consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- @K_Skywalkerr was missing something special.” Overall, the day was one of food. “I feel that people should tion editors, and assistant editors, will El Rodeo Staff Writer First-timer Maria Cas- for the books with many memo- determine the content of El Rodeo. visit La Monarca because it is a tillo says, “The parade was an ries created and cherished. The Student journalists on the El unique bakery with a variety of On January 13th, El incredible experience, I had a lot Marching Dons planned to have Rodeo staff will make every effort to items, not just bread,” adds Gamez. publish following the legal definitions Rancho High School’s award- of fun...The best part was seeing another Disney concert perfor- “Also, our coffees are of libel, obscenity and invasion of pri- winning Marching Dons and the smiles on people’s faces and mance at Disney’s California Ad- vacy. Consistent with California Educa- very delicious and different Color Guard brought magic to noticing the joy that our perfor- venture on February 18th but can- tion Code section 48907, the staff will than most, so I recommend giv- the “Happiest Place on Earth” mance brought to their lives.” celed due to weather conditions. refrain from printing material that may ing them a try! Our workers are incite students, be a violation of school with their evening parade. As a courtesy to dis- From April 6th to April also very helpful so if you have regulations or disrupt school opera- The Marching Dons last per- play the hard work of the El 9th, El Rancho’s Concert band tions. At the beginning of each semester, any questions, we will assist formed at Disneyland two Rancho pepsters, Cordero in- will be taking a trip up North journalism students will be reminded you to the best of our ability.” years ago and had sincerely vited the pepsters to follow the to perform in and tour the city of the legal, financial and ethical im- Stop by La Monarca plications of each article they write. missed the park since then. band as they marched, bring- of San Francisco. Since the last Monday through Thursday Ed Code 48907 affirms the right “Usually it’s one of ing some ER spirit to the pa- trip the Dons took was in April of high school newspapers to publish from 6 am to 9 pm and Satur- the most awaited performanc- rade. The Pepsters’ joyful spirit of 2014 to Washington D.C., whatever they choose, so long as the day through Sunday from 8 am es of the year, so to have not spread down Main Street U.S.A. many band members are excited content is not explicitly obscene, libel- to 10 pm for a cup of coffee or ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall gone last year was a real disap- “I felt like performing Other trips or perfor- many tasty treats from cake and be no prior restraint of material pre- pointment,” says band direc- at Disneyland was a very memo- mances have not been announced pared for official school publications pan dulce to tortas and salads. tor Reginald Cordero, “It felt rable and fun experience that I but everyone can expect many except insofar as it violates this section. as if something of my march- will remember for many years,” great things from them soon. Feb. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Simply Irresistible: Ya like Jaz? By Jocelyn Estrada berry lemonade. Unfortunately, other.” She wasn’t kidding when @littlejoce_ many of the males on campus only she said she is quite indecisive! El Rodeo Staff Writer know how to microwave a “Cup In addition to all things of Noodles” for show. Although, natural, Jazmen has the answer Flowers, feminism, and a vegetarian like her wouldn’t to the old philosophical question: fruit? Oh, my! Jazmen Cabrera is mind it every now and then. If a tree falls in the forest, and not only named El Rancho’s class Cabrera has many plans for no one is around to hear it, does of 2017 “biggest sweetheart,” the future and hopes to make her it make a sound? “I know Ariana but is also simply irresistible! loved ones proud. “I hope to be Ramos is going to hate me for If you don’t find Jazmen in happy and own a ton of dogs and this, but, yes. I know this is like the Yearbook room, she’s most a hedgehog. But, in regards to a philosophical trick question but likely napping, crying, reading my career, I want to go into film I’m going to say yes. Just because or visiting museums! She loves and make movies with roles that you don’t hear it doesn’t mean to learn new things and takes provide more opportunities for it doesn’t make a noise. If you her Polaroid camera all around people and groups who don’t get were to set up a video camera and to snapshot the special moments. the representation they deserve watch it later you’d hear it fall, it Jazmen admits that her such as people of color, LGBT+ would’ve captured the noise on ideal significant other is someone community, disabled people, and tape. So yeah, it made a sound.” who “holds my hand even if it’s other minorities.” As her favor- As opposed to all things sweaty, sends me memes and cute ite artist would say, “wow, she’s natural, Jazmen is extremely in- pics of animals, fully supports so ambitious, for a juvenile!” terested in all things super natu- my beliefs, ideas, aspirations and Jazmen has a strong appre- ral. She’s a strong believer of morals, even if they don’t com- ciation for all parts of the world aliens and the idea that they have pletely agree with them. Also, and strongly believes in the pro- visited Earth. More than once, someone who watches scary tection of the bees, who are dy- as a matter of fact! She’s not su- movies with me, even if they’re ing at alarming rates, and the perstitious, just a little “stitious.” scared, jokes around and teases saving of our planet Earth as it Catch Jazmen the Sagittari- me, and will be the big spoon but falls into a global warming trap. us around campus in her favorite doesn’t mind trading every now Jazmen loves being around nature while making friends with ladybugs. Photo by Ethan Sepulveda She’s both a city and natu- outfit of “either comfy jeans with a and then. Just, not a Republican.” keep in mind: Jazmen is the queen of Alternative Rock, Oldies and ral life gal, “I’ve always wanted striped sweater and vans or a cute If you ever hope to take of comics! She’s been to Comic 2000’s R&B. However, her favor- to live in New York but I can top with a mini skirt and Mary Jazmen on a sweet date, here are Con for the past four years, and ite song is Vienna by Billy Joel. totally see myself in a cute little Janes” and plan a photoshoot date a few things you might want to can’t resist a great conversation Also, her favorite foods are cottage surrounded by nature, with the new Princess Jazmen! about it! She is also a huge fan pasta, fruit, enchiladas and straw- my dogs and my significant Swaggy Senteno shines at The Rancho By Kayla Perez for me and changed my major what you do. “I always loved @K_Skywalkerr to psychology because I was being involved with the school, El Rodeo Staff Writer always fascinated with the hu- whether it be watching sports man mind,” says Senteno-Tapia. perform, drama perform, or band From getting down on the However, her journey perform,” says Senteno-Tapia, “I dance floor to preaching Shake- of becoming a teacher did not wanted to inspire my kids and be spearean literature, AVID, Eng- stop there. “I had signed up for an example of how they should lish 10 Honors, and ASB teacher/ the ACE program to become a have a passion for learning and to director Stephanie Senteno-Tapia teacher but was put on the wait not be afraid to make mistakes.” has brought spirit to El Rancho list and didn’t know what I was “I still try to be ambitious High School with her passion going to do...Then I got a call and would like to work my way of learning for the past years. back and began taking classes up to administration or go back Senteno-Tapia’s favorite while teaching a small 5th/6th to school and get my Ph.D,” con- hobbies include all the El Ran- grade class in Kansas and the tinues Senteno-Tapia, “maybe cho activities she must partake rest is history until I found my- right now would not be the best in along with her fellow staff and self at ‘The Ranch’ and been here time because my sons are still students. She tries to get involved ever since,” says Senteno-Tapia. little and both positions are very with The Ranch as much as she Mrs. Senteno loves her new position. Photo by Kayla Perez Because of this experience, demanding but the opportuni- can possible whether in person or ly. “I have a big family and we all career seems like it was destiny, she always tries to encourage ties of the future are endless.” on social media because “ERHS live near each other so family is it was not always so. “When I all her students to take a chal- Mrs. Senteno-Tapia will al- is life!” says Senteno-Tapia. very important to me,” says Sen- was growing up I wanted to be lenge and face it head on, which ways be remembered at El Ran- When she is not busy teno-Tapia, “On the weekends I a Pediatrician. However, when is why she decided to take her cho for her outgoing personality spreading blue pride, she can be like to have one day where I can I was a sophomore at Notre new position as ASB Advisor. and insane moves on the dance- found cheering on her two sons kind of regenerate and spend Dame I blew up my crystals in From her perspective, all floor. If there’s one final saying of at their little league practice or time doing activities with sons.” organic chemistry and then I re- its takes is the ability to manage inspiration she would like to leave spending quality time with fami- Even though her teacher alized that this pathway wasn’t your time and be ambitious about behind it would be “Carpe Diem.”

Library Corner Teen Read Week at ERHS is March 27-31, 2017. This celebration of reading is brought to you by the ER Library. How will you know that it’s Teen Read Week?

You will pay attention to the announcements, the Don Page, El Rodeo, social media, and the signs all over campus.

You will notice school staff wearing their READ shirts.

Your class might come to the Get Lit Poetry Performances.

You might participate in a reading-related contest and win a prize

Your class may get lucky and have an administrator or counselor come and read to you.

You are fortunate enough to be in a freshman English class and you earn a reading achievement prize and maybe even have a class pizza party.

You really should read to the Library Dogs during lunch on March 27.

You will rush over to Literary Lunchbag Theater in the Little Theater at lunch on March 29th. All attendees will receive 2 tickets to the Snapchat Spectacle Raffle.

You could win a pair of Snapchat Spectacles at the raffle during lunch in the Quad on March 30. El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School

● Dr. Charles Drew invented a way to Thirty-nine days of executive orders store blood plasma and By Adam Allred formed the first blood @_allred26 bank. El Rodeo Staff Writer ● Garrett Morgan made traffic lights in 1923. ● Barack Obama In just a little less than five became the first Black weeks of being the President of the United States, President president in 2008. Trump has issued a dozen execu- ● Mae Jemison was the tive orders. Most, if not all, caused first black woman to controversy, from the “travel ban” travel in space in 1992. to the resumption of the Keystone ● Hattie McDaniel XL and Dakota Access Pipeline. became the first Trump’s first Executive Or- African American der was designed to repeal the key to win an Oscar in aspects of Obamacare, Patient 1940 for her role as Protection, and the Affordable ‘Mammy’ in Gone Care Act. This order was signed into effect just hours after trump EMPHASIS ON with the Wind took office on January 20th, 2017. ● Ella Fitzgerald was the His next executive or- first black woman to der, signed on January 24th, ACCOMPLISHMENTS win a Grammy in 1958 allowed for environmental re- ● Serena Williams is the views and infrastructure proj- most celebrated and ects to be passed along quicker. AFRICAN-AMERICAN highest-paid female President Trump signed tennis player in the two executive orders on the 25th. stopped all Syrian refugees in- Regulatory Costs” was brought tries as well as human trafficking. The first was titled “Enhancing definitely. This order caused con- forth. This was by far the least The next, titled “Prevent- Public Safety in the Interior of troversy due to green card hold- complex, just requiring that for ing Violence Against Federal, Informational Book the United States.” This order ers being detained as well. Across each new regulation, two old State, Tribal, and Local Law En- changed some immigration poli- multiple major airports, protest- regulations be terminated, and forcement Officers,” provided List cies and also stripped “sanctu- ers gathered to let the detainees the cost of maintaining these for the creation of a Task Force By Nayeli Hernandez ary cities” of their federal fund- go, and several lawyers from the regulations should not increase. to support the efforts of law en- El Rodeo Staff Writer ing. A sanctuary city is a city American Civil Liberties Union February third saw the forcement agencies and allowed that will refuse any request for were also present to help people signing of one, titled “Core Prin- the Attorney General to pro- Activist Autobiographies: go through with legal actions. ciples for Regulating the United vide funding within the bounds citizen’s’ immigration status. 1. Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur Actions taken by the ACLU States Financial System.” This of the law to the Task Force. The second signed on 2. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by the 25th, called “Border Secu- were among the first to show resis- established the economic prin- The third order called Malcolm X rity and Immigration Enforce- tance to the unconstitutional ban. ciples for Trump’s presidency, “Providing an Order of Suc- ment Improvements,” this or- On January 28th, the “Eth- as well as give the Treasury De- cession Within the Department Women’s Rights and the African der provided federal funding ics Commitments by Executive partment the job of checking on of Justice,” changed the order 3. Women’s Liberation by Thomas Sankara for building of the border wall Branch Appointees” was signed. the Financial Stability Over- of succession in the Depart- Freedom Struggle by Angela Y. Davis between the US and Mexico. This order required that all per- sight Council and reporting their ment of Justice. Shortly be- 4. Women, Race, and Class On the 27th, the most sons admitted to Trump’s Ad- findings in 120 days to Presi- fore his term ended, President 5. This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by by Cherríe L. controversial order was signed. ministration on and after January dent Trump on their progress of Obama changed the order of Radical Women of Color Called “Protecting the Nation 20, 2017, were required to sign carrying out those principles. succession without explanation. Moraga by Nawal El Saadawi From Foreign Terrorist Entry a contract that prevented them The ninth of Febru- The final titled “Task Force 6. Woman at Point Zero by Chimimanda Into the United States,” this or- from becoming a lobbyist, a per- ary brought the most Executive on Crime Reduction and Pub- 7. We Should All Be Feminists der placed a hiatus on the im- son who advocates for a specific Orders into action. The first of lic Safety,” called for the cre- Ngozi Adichie migration of people from seven party, for five years following the these, titled “Enforcing Federal ation of a Task Force designed Activism Muslim-majority countries for termination of their work. Also Law with Respect to Transna- to come up with strategies to 8. Teaching to Trangress by bell hook 90 days. These are Syria, Iran, required of signees was to not ac- tional Criminal Organizations reduce crime. This Task Force 9. A Is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara cept gifts from lobbyists during and Preventing International will also collaborate with local Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, and 10. Stir It Up by Rinku Sen Somalia. The order also blocked their time in the administration. Trafficking,” was purposed to law enforcement agencies to re- all refugees from entering the January 30th, the “Reduc- come up with a way to deal with store public safety to America. Capitalism & Class 11. Where We Stand: Class Matters United States for 120 days and ing Regulation and Controlling drug cartels from various coun- by bell hooks

WORD ON STREET Penguins, Pain, and Uber Slayin’ By: Aleksey Soto and Ethan Sepulveda El Rodeo Staff Writer Peaceful Protest The fictional, frozen world of Club Penguin drew in many children and was one Do you believe that peaceful protests are the only viable option? of the most popular virtual worlds with kids in the late 2000s. However, on March 29th, the penguin paradise will shut down for an app version, said to be called Club Penguin Is- And if not, what other alternatives do you see? land, in hopes to capture the interest of the younger demographic that uses mobile apps. Of course, no significant change in popular culture comes without a good conspiracy theory. Some spec- “I believe a peaceful pro- ulate that the site is shutting down because of the various Trump protests occurring on different game servers. test is the best way. Riot- I do not believe peace- As trivial as that may seem, it may be true. After all, Disney’s chief executive, Robert Iger, was appoint- ing and looting our own city ful protest is the only way. ed to Trump’s 16-person policy forum to directly offer knowledge and perspective to the President. Disney’s Fighting for what you be- ties to President Trump may have prompted them to close the site to remain in the President’s good graces. isn’t going to prove anything. While the instance of a company trying to stay on the President’s good side is up for debate, the CEO of However, I do understand emo- lieve is a great example, be- ing that many countries Uber, Travis Kalanick, is not staying silent on his support of the new administration, much to public criticism. tions are high right now and During the public protest of Trump’s “Muslim Ban” on January 28, at JFK Air- not too many people are hap- including our own have port, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance united in a strike against sending tax- py with the way things are fought and caused a revolu- is to the airport, but Uber continued to service customers and even spiked prices up. going, specifically, with the tion. However, I do believe Kalanick also became a part of Trump’s economic advisory council but stepped down from his position Presidency. Nonetheless, a that in most cases, peaceful after backlash from Uber employees, who are mostly immigrants themselves. Kalanick stated that he was at- tempting to strengthen communication with the President, but that did not stop over 200,000 Uber customers peaceful protest captures the protest is often most effective -Dannie Parra from deleting the app and starting the Twitter campaign, #DeleteUber. Uber’s rival companies, including Lyft, attention, it draws people out also jumped at the opportunity to take Uber’s position as the most popular ride-sharing service on the App Store. rather than having them hide This isn’t the first head of a major company to openly support the new President, as the heads from a police. A protest might of Home Depot, NASCAR, and even Marvel Entertainment have supported Donald Trump ei- not be the only way to exer- ther financially or through an open love letter entitled, “Why I Stand With Donald Trump”, as cise our freedom but I believe a in the case of the CEO of Home Depot. Elon Musk of SpaceX and Marry Barra are also on the peaceful one is the right one!” President’s economic advisory board but haven’t faced the backlash that Kalanick received. With Kalanick’s and others companies catering to the younger, liberal demographic, CEO’s are going to have to weigh how they -Ricardo Meji Jr. handle relations with the Trump Administration even more carefully; If not, they are going to need a “Lyft” from their fall from grace. El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 5

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12. The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Mexico Jointly Created the “Mexican Drug War” Informational Book Race & Ethnicity 13. Black Power: The Politics of Liberation by Carmen Boullosa List by Stokely Carmichael Prison System/Mass By Nayeli Hernandez 14. Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Incarceration El Rodeo Staff Writer Mestiza by Gloria E. Anzaldúa 25. The New Jim Crow: Mass 15. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Incarceration in the Age of By Jocelyn Estrada Activist Autobiographies: Coates Colorblindness by Michelle El Rodeo Staff Writer 1. Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur 16. Open Veins of Latin America by Alexander 2. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Eduardo Galeano 26. Are Prisons Obsolete? by Malcolm X 17. An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the Angela Y. Davis It’s always great to improve United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Women’s Rights 27. Discipline and Punish: your knowledge, and even better 18. Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black The Birth of the Prison by 3. Women’s Liberation and the African and White by Frank Wu through the screen! Here is a list of Freedom Struggle by Thomas Sankara Michel Foucalt 19. Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia 4. Women, Race, and Class by Angela Y. Davis twenty intriguing documentaries Rankine Sex Work 5. This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by 28. Global Sex Workers: that vary from a man’s thirty day 20. How Does It Feel to Be A Problem?: Radical Women of Color by Cherríe L. Rights, Resistance, and Being Young and Arab in America by McDonald’s diet to test the limits Moraga Redefinition by Kamala Moustafa Bayoumi 6. Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi Kempadoo of the body, to the stories of victims 7. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimimanda Immigration of rape on college campuses in past 21. Americans in Waiting: The Lost Story LGBTQIA+ Community Ngozi Adichie of Immigration and Citizenship in the 29. Trans Bodies, Trans years. A few of these are accesible on Activism United States by Hiroshi Motomura Selves: A Resource for the by bell hook Netflix 8. Teaching to Trangress 22. The Devil’s Highway: A True Story by Transgender Community by Innosanto Nagara 9. A Is for Activist Luis Alberto Urrea 30. And the Band Played On: by Rinku Sen Politics, People, and the 10. Stir It Up 23. Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat ● Kurt & Courtney (1998) AIDS Epidemic by Randy Capitalism & Class ● Stand: Class Matters Drug Wars Shilts The Jinx(2015) 11. Where We 24. A Narco History: How the United States by bell hooks ● The Hunting Ground (2015) ● Going Clear (2015) ● Paris is Burning (1990) Penguins, Pain, and Uber Slayin’ ● Supersize Me (2004) By: Aleksey Soto and Ethan Sepulveda ● Eight Days A Week (2016) El Rodeo Staff Writer ● Visions of Light (1992) The fictional, frozen world of Club Penguin drew in many children and was one ● Room 237 (2013) of the most popular virtual worlds with kids in the late 2000s. However, on March 29th, the penguin paradise will shut down for an app version, said to be called Club Penguin Is- ● The Witness (2015) land, in hopes to capture the interest of the younger demographic that uses mobile apps. ● Of course, no significant change in popular culture comes without a good conspiracy theory. Some spec- I Am Not Your Negro (2017) ulate that the site is shutting down because of the various Trump protests occurring on different game servers. ● Hearts of Darkness (1991) As trivial as that may seem, it may be true. After all, Disney’s chief executive, Robert Iger, was appoint- ed to Trump’s 16-person policy forum to directly offer knowledge and perspective to the President. Disney’s ● Biggie & Tupac (2002) ties to President Trump may have prompted them to close the site to remain in the President’s good graces. ● 13th (2016) While the instance of a company trying to stay on the President’s good side is up for debate, the CEO of Uber, Travis Kalanick, is not staying silent on his support of the new administration, much to public criticism. ● The Thin Blue Line (1988) During the public protest of Trump’s “Muslim Ban” on January 28, at JFK Air- ● port, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance united in a strike against sending tax- Dear Zachary (2008) is to the airport, but Uber continued to service customers and even spiked prices up. ● Senna (2010) Kalanick also became a part of Trump’s economic advisory council but stepped down from his position after backlash from Uber employees, who are mostly immigrants themselves. Kalanick stated that he was at- ● Amy (2015) tempting to strengthen communication with the President, but that did not stop over 200,000 Uber customers ● Exit Through the Gift Shop from deleting the app and starting the Twitter campaign, #DeleteUber. Uber’s rival companies, including Lyft, also jumped at the opportunity to take Uber’s position as the most popular ride-sharing service on the App Store. (2010) This isn’t the first head of a major company to openly support the new President, as the heads ● of Home Depot, NASCAR, and even Marvel Entertainment have supported Donald Trump ei- What Happened, Miss ther financially or through an open love letter entitled, “Why I Stand With Donald Trump”, as Simone? (2015) in the case of the CEO of Home Depot. Elon Musk of SpaceX and Marry Barra are also on the President’s economic advisory board but haven’t faced the backlash that Kalanick received. With Kalanick’s and others companies catering to the younger, liberal demographic, CEO’s are going to have to weigh how they handle relations with the Trump Administration even more carefully; If not, they are going to need a “Lyft” from their fall from grace. El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Feb. 28, 2017 CAMPUS Junior & Senior Word on the Street To Do List “How do you feel about the recent rain and cold weather?” By Jocelyn Estrada “Mother Nature, @LittleJoce_ El Rodeo Staff Writer W.Y.D.?”

Seniors: - Samantha Leggis, 12 • Send SAT and ACT scores • Apply for scholarships! • Complete the College Scholarship Service profile for privates • Check school portals & your To-Do lists to see if your application is “It’s cold. But, I enjoy “What can I say? This is missing any information California” • Complete the Free it.” - Gisselle Sainz, 12 Application for Federal - Sebastian Ruiz, 11 Student Aid (FAFSA) • Add your schools to your FAFSA list Sing higher with Choir! • Create a resume or By Katherine Herrera member. “I saw the performance the Choraleers are 5th period, together to learn new songs, brag sheet (found @Kurtieee_ they did at North Park, I thought and the Choralettes are 4th pe- then performed all together. El Rodeo Staff Writer it was super cool, so I wanted to riod. All classes are held in C-2. in the College & In this year’s festival, over try it myself,” Valenzuela added. All sections of choir have 300 female students from twenty- Career Center, G1) If you love singing by your- The Choralettes are the ad- the same warm-ups whichcon- four different high schools, re- to keep track of your self in the shower, Choir is the club vanced all girl choir group. To sist of different scale ranges, hearsed and performed a variety accomplishments. to join! There are different stages join, you must go through an audi- ranging from a B-flat scale, of Barbershop songs, and were They can be useful to of Choir and whether or not you tion, and have experience singing. then to a regular C scale. featured in two different quartets. have experience, there’s always a The Choraleers is an ad- Choir usually sings a vari- whoever writes your For the upcoming festival, place in the Choir room for you! vanced boys and girls choir ety of Gospel and late pop music. on April 6th, selected schools per- letter of rec. Students of all grade levels group. Auditions are also re- Currently, Choir is working on the form their top songs and are judged • Letters of are invited. The various sections quired to enter, and if you are a song “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran. and critiqued based on the per- Recommendation: of Choir are Beginning Choir, the girl, you must first go through On January 20th, each formance. In the end, all schools Be sure to give your Choralettes, and the Choraleers. Concert Choir or Choralettes. Choir group attended Disneyland, receive a grade and a plaque. Beginning Choir is the per- This section of Choir is only open where they went backstage into recommendors at least If becoming a music artist fect choice if you’re new and in- to Sophomores, Juniors, and Se- Disney’s recording studios. They is in your future, joining choir a two weeks notice terested in joining. It is for both niors. Boys, if you have excep- were given a piece of music to will help get your vocals there! before you would like boys and girls, with no audition tional talent, you can go straight learn, and after they had recorded to receive them. needed. Beginning Choir is also into Choraleers since the group the piece, Disney inputted the • Keep in touch with your known as Concert Choir and re- is always looking for more boys! music to the fit in with the film. quires no experience, only, “the Choir is offered through- On Diva Day, held on Feb- counselors to help stay will to want to be in Choir,” says out different class periods. Be- ruary 4th, Choir girls from all on track and ready for Isa Valenzuela, junior and choir ginning Choir is 6th period, over Southern California came college. • Join Be A Leader club (meetings every Word on the Street other Tuesday) for “What do you look forward to more assistance and college reminders. doing most at E.R.?” All grades are welcome! See advisor Michelle Sandoval (michelle.sandoval@ bealeaderfoundation. org) in the CCC

Juniors: • Sign up for SAT/ACT (June recommended) • Search for schools you “I’m really excited about the electives and the classes may be interested in here!” - Davin Reyes, S.T.E.A.M. Academy, 8th • Find out more information about the Northern California College Trip in the Spring and apply! Visit the CCC for more details. • Do community service and join clubs to improve your resume. • Join Be A Leader club ! “I think the engineering class, all I’ve wanted to do More info. can be founf since fourth grade is build stuff, and there’s finally a on the senior to-do list. class for it.” - Jacob Molina, North Park, 8th Feb. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS Girls’ Basketball reaches quarter finals Boy’s Tennis sets By Danae Rodriguez out for CIF Title @danaenicole_ El Rodeo Staff Writer El Rodeo Staff Writer @softpeachsam After a great season the By Samantha Berrospe Lady Dons finished with an overall record of 26-5 and 10-0 in league, completing their The boy’s varsity tennis fifth consecutive league title. team is ready to serve, smash, “I feel that league turned and ace their competition during out great. We enjoyed it and this upcoming spring season! played hard and that’s all that After finishing first in the Del matters,” says senior var- Rio league last year, the team sity captain Amy Navarro. is more determined than ever to “Winning league was an ex- keep this title so they can have perience I’ve never felt before and the honor of being back-to-back it’s been amazing to play on the champions. court with the seniors. Not only Team captains, senior, Ja- the seniors but the whole team in son Bravo, and, junior, Anthony general, everyone is so talented Aldridge, hope to lead their team and they are the most talented to victory this season. “We’ve girls I’ve ever met,” says varsity practiced long and hard for this, freshmen player Jaylene Oviedo. and I can’t wait to finally be able The Lady Dons played an to show our competition what incredible season, only losing 5 we’re made of,” says Bravo says. games and going undefeated in Although the team does league. They’ve made history at El have some challenges to face Rancho High School for winning this upcoming season that’s be- more games the girls varsity bas- yond tough competition and bad ketball team has ever won before. weather. As senior, Omar Tor- “Over all it has been a suc- res, said “We lost some great cessful season. We went undefeat- Girl’s Basketball after winning Del Rio League. Photo courtesy of Destiny Reyes players, so this year it might be ed in league and won more games very challenging to win league then we have ever won in the his- Unfortunately, the lady “It feels great to know we Shigezane, there’s not much without them. But I’m confident tory of the school. We also reached dons lost against Bishop Mont- made history,” says Navarro, “but the team wants to improve on that as a team, we will be able to CIF quarterfinals, which is also a gomery High School in the I’m sad that it’s over because I but they hope to continue their pull through it and make it far.” first in the school,” explains var- third round of CIF with a score don’t want to leave my team.” legacy for the upcoming season. Despite difficulties, the team sity head coach Randy Shigezane. of 58-41, ending their season. According to head coach knows exactly what they want to accomplish this season, and to do so they must work hard and Boys soccer falls short in quest for title play hard to achieve that dream. The team is expecting a By Jocelyn Estrada ter all those 6 am practices, tough, yet challenging season, @littlejoce_ Saturday practices, city runs, but they hope to make it out on El Rodeo Staff Writer weight room, etc. we have top at the end of it. Junior, Greg prepared physically for CIF. Solis, says, “Our team looks The timely after-school I’m just hoping that we have pretty beast so far, and we should and Saturday morning prac- the mental strength each CIF be able to do good this season. tices have paid off for the El game to overcome any team Hopefully, win league but if not Rancho Boys Varsity Soccer. that confronts us,” says cap- second is fine. As long as we Going off with an overall re- tain Rodrigo Saldana. The make it to CIF, it’ll be good.” cord of eighteen wins, two game takes focus of the mind The team’s excitement and nervousness carry off and ties and two losses, the boys and body, which the soccer on the courts. With their con- came up as Del Rio League boys are learning to perfect. stant talks of scrimmage against Champions! An incredible The boys had many teammates during lunch, and amount of sacrifice and pride hardships and crunch times friendly competitions during was shown throughout the throughout the season, but practice they are ready for what season, and the boys planned valued every moment as Boys Soccer battlesfinal round of CIF. Photo by Jocelyn Estrada is in store. Besides seriousness, to improve through CIF. much as they could. “Some as long as the memories do. rollercoaster as the chap- the team likes to motivate each The team reflects on of the best parts in season As the season closed, ters of the season conclude. other with funny yet truthful pep talks like, “Don’t break your an- their past games and have were the bus rides because the boys feared the thought of “I really want to thank kles!,” and “Stay in your ally’s!” learned to grow from their of all the laughter with all their last game together. “As my brothers/teammates for Head Coach, Eduardo mistakes. “I feel this season my brothers, also our indoor this season comes to an end, believing in me throughout Galindo, is very proud of his has not only been an unfor- soccer tournaments because I have a bitter/sweet feeling. this season on my highs and boy’s and what they have to of- gettable one, but has also it was all fun and games with I’m glad I was able to expe- lows. As well as Ms. Cho- fer this season. Along with prac- shown us what kind of team my team,” says Mendez. rience three years alongside dos [school librarian] for all tices and different drills he has we can truly be, and what The bond between the my brothers. But the job isn’t the love and support she has his athletes do, Galindo has some we’re capable of,” shares boys helped better their con- done yet,” says Arteaga. The for the group,” says Saldana. goals and expectations for his boy’s to accomplish this season. senior Christian Arteaga. boys will continue to play Unfortunely, the soc- nections and make great “My first goal for them (the The players have tak- communication through- their hearts out and hope cer boys fell short in a 2-1 team) is to place in league and en pride in their accomplish- out games and tournaments. to make each other proud. loss versus Hueneme High hopefully repeat what we did last ment. “I feel that our season “Best moments from “As a senior and know- School on Saturday, Febru- year and become league champs. was very successful, but we this season have been the turn ing my playing time is com- ary 25, 2017 and were elimi- My second goal for them is to make haven’t accomplished our arounds we got versus Sale- ing to an end, I am glum nated from CIF. They pushed it past the first round of CIF and main goal,” says senior Car- sian and Warren. As well as about not being able to play through three rigorous rounds from then on keeping winning.” los Mendez. The boys know celebrating each goal with with my brothers and my in CIF and fought hard until The boy’s varsity tennis team is ready for their upcoming now that they can and will my brothers and the bus rides school. But, I am very proud the final whistle blew. Coach season and what it has in store for only keep moving forward. home after a win. Last of of mine and my teams accom- Gerry was an incredible role them. Wins or losses, the team Their next obstacle all, going out to eat with my plishments during our time model and leader for the won’t ever stop trying their best to was going on into the CIF brothers after a game,” adds at the Ranch,” adds Men- boys, and together they made make it on top. Good luck to both round, where their motiva- Saldana. The boys have creat- dez. The team is proud of the it far. Best of luck to boys boy’s varsity and junior varsity tion and skill was put to the ed a brotherhood both on and journey they have taken and soccer in future years and the tennis team this spring season. test by further teams. “Af- off the field, one that will last is looping on an emotional seniors who made their mark! Feb. 28, 2017 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ENTERTAINMENT Aries Sagittarius With a new positive at- IvyScopes You have a voice, Sagit- titude, Aries, you may feel tarius, so let it be heard! Never invincible in achieving a per- underestimate the platform of sonal goal. You may have to social media and use it to your give up a few things to get advantage. This new realm where you want to be but just By Ivy Castillo will help benefit your scho- remember that when one door lastic life in a positive way. closes, another one opens! Taurus Virgo Scorpio Capricorn Pisces This month is all about self- Try not to get too tied Procrastination time is over, Second chances are re- Don’t get too comfort- improvement, Scorpio. Take this up being a stressed-out worka- Taurus! It’s time to work towards freshing and can help you get able, Pisces, because things just time to focus on your professional holic this month! Remember the gratifying life you know you your life back on track, Virgo. might shake up on you! No mat- matters instead of succumbing to that security in your work- deserve. Try not to take in all un- Don’t miss this opportunity ter what happens in regards to the silly distractions. As much as you place means nothing if you expected pieces of advice with a to stimulate your mental and change, it is up to you whether may want to relax, try to stay mo- aren’t really happy, Capricorn. grain of salt and see where your physical health for the better! or not to see the glass half full tivated and keep moving forward! newfound wisdom will take you. or half empty. Choose wisely! Cancer Gemini Leo Libra Aquarius You may feel obligated to It may seem impossible An empowering month Luckily, Libra, Venus is on You are filled with great please others, Cancer, but keep to take a break in the midst of is headed your way, Leo! Ex- your side this month. Meaning ideas this month, Aquarius! These in mind what your main priori- such a chaotic month, but a pect your energy and motiva- that your romantic life will soon aspirations will open doors you ties are. This changed mindset small hiatus is just what you tion levels to rise and don’t be be spiced up. Although this may never even dreamed existed, so may tamper with your daily rou- need. Put your phone down afraid to act upon your emo- seem like a good thing, try not to use them to your advantage. The tine but it will help you grow and say yes to that date, Gem- tions, because sometimes you lose yourself at the end of the day. idea of taking a risk isn’t nearly as emotionally. One small step out ini! Keep your eyes open for a gotta risk it for the biscuit. great as well earned satisfaction. of your comfort zone, one gi- new romance headed your way. ant leap for the cancer sign! Judas Priest: Turbo 30 Kehlani: SweetSexySavage Antonio Cortes El Rodeo Staff Writer

To celebrate the 30 year an- niversary of Turbo, Judas Priest has compiled a three CD reissue appropriately named Turbo 30 released February 3, 2017. Turbo 30 will feature live audio from their infamous concert in 1986 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Turbo was originally re- leased in 1986 and was consid- ered a vast difference from their previous release, Defenders of the Faith. Turbo also proved One: Turbo Remastered: 1.Tur- 8.The Sentinel 9.Private Prop- to be a more technical album bo Lover 2.Locked In 3.Pri- erty 10.Desert Plains 11.Rock than any of their previous re- vate Property 4.Parental Guid- You All Around The World leases at the time. With hits like ance 5.Rock You All Around Disc Three: Live at the By Aleksey Soto Sweetsexysavage’s sound Turbo Lover and Parental Guid- The World 6.Out In The Cold Kemper Arena: 1.The Hellion @asxto is definitely different from her ance, the band proved that they 7.Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy 2.Electric Eye 3.Turbo Lover previous mix tape’s, You Should are, in fact, a musical machine. Days 8.Hot For Love 9.Reckless 4.Freewheel Burning 5.Vic- El Rodeo Staff Writer Be Here. The album show- Disk one will include Disc Two: Live at the Kem- tim Of Changes 6.The Green On January 27th, singer/ cases a mix of lit anthems and all original songs in remastered per Arena: 1.Out In the Cold Manalishi(With The Two-Pronged songwriter, Kehlani Parrish, heartfelt lyrics, all backed up form. Disk two and three will 2.Locked In 3.Heading Out To Crown) 7.Living After Midnight graced her fans all over the world by incredible beats. It is em- include live audio from their The Highway 4.Metal Gods 8.You’ve Got Another Thing with the release of her long await- powering, as well as relatable. concert at the Kemper Arena. 5.Breaking The Law 6.Love Bites Coming 9.Hell Bent For Leather ed debut album, Sweetsexysavage. Track listing will be: Disc 7.Some Heads Are Gonna Roll The regular album con- Overall, the album is an sists of 17 songs, while the de- amazing listen. All of the tracks luxe version has 19, and both show different sides of Kehlani, versions have enjoyed immense from the vulnerable and reflec- success. On Spotify alone, each tive Hold Me By The Heart to track has more than one mil- the fun and confident CRZY. lion plays, with the title song, Tracks like Piece of Mind and CRZY, garnering over 32 mil- Advice are reflective on her past lion as of February 22nd. experiences in relationships. The The album’s title is a play regular album closes with Thank on TLC’s album, CrazySexyCool, You, a song meant to thank ev- and was meant to convey Par- eryone important in her life. rish’s view on what a woman is. “Sweetsexysavage shows “For me; all women are my evolution of just wanting sweet, sexy, savage, smart, im- to be happy, wanting to have portant, crazy, sexy, cool; all at to fun and less dwelling on a the same time. It’s just about not bunch of negative stuff,” Par- just separating being three dif- rish said, “I want my fans to take ferent things,” Parrish said in away that I wanted to have a lot an interview with iHeartRadio. of fun and that I really wanted to be happy with this album.”