By: Sabrina Martinez, Alexandra Martinez
Posted: September 8, 2017 On August 25th, 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas and stretched to Louisiana. The category four hurricane destroyed buildings and flooded areas with up to 50 inches of rainfall. During the storm, many residents had to be rescued from their homes. The areas affected have received donations from Red Cross, celebrities, and even from people who live out of the area. Hurricane Harvey, which is now Tropical Storm Harvey, destroyed everything in its path. The floodwater this storm brought was 50 inches, but some areas reported receiving about 5 feet of water! This floodwater brought dangers of its own. These hazards being mold, sharp objects in the water, fecal matter, the possibility of being swept away by the current, or drowning in the murky water. Due to all the destruction caused by Harvey, estimations predict it can become the most expensive natural disaster, more expensive than Hurricane Katrina. The Red Cross and many other charities are raising money to help out the victims of the storm. With all these charities helping, they have helped raise about $4 billion dollars in total. Ms. Pruitt, a chemistry teacher in Eldorado High school, is from Texas herself. She found out about the storm from watching the news and from talking with her family. “Of course it affects everyone and it affects the economy in different locations. For example, the gas prices in certain areas.” She said that she understood why people still stayed in their homes. They wanted to protect their property, pets, and loved ones because that was their home. “I understand why they didn't want to leave but I do think it's a dangerous choice. It not only puts them in danger but emergency responders as well.” All things considered, areas from Houston Texas to Louisiana are still standing strong. They have not only been able to rescue residents, but residents have been able to help as well. They have luckily received help from many people and even the Red Cross. In time, damaged areas will slowly recover along with the help of others.
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A Theater Pun is Just a Play on WordsBy: Tabatha Rickard-Basilio
Posted: September 8, 2017 Theatre is a way for people of all ages to express or learn something new about themselves. People who are committed and contribute their time and energy to the theatre are referred to as “Thespians”. Anastasia Baeza, former Sundevil, said, “A thespian is someone who feels a deep connection to theatre; someone who can see the magic of it. Whether they work on or backstage, they know that theatre can make the impossible… possible.” The magic of theatre and being a thespian can and does affect so many people in countless ways. Quoting Ms.Baeza, “Being a thespian made me incredibly confident to where I feel as if I can do anything! Going up on stage and making people happy and seeing an audience full of smiles inspires me to continue to lighten the lives of every living soul in this beautifully strange world!” The former Eldorado High School thespian said “I would, nor could I ever trade any of my experiences or memories made in that program. I had met some of my best friends, I had learned so much about myself, and Ms. G became like a second mom to me. Ms. G and this program showed me how talented, funny, and unique I am. Without the Eldorado’s theatre program, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.” Tito Colman wasn’t just in theatre, he was also in choir and he was thespian co-president his senior year. Tito said, “The most amazing and memorable experiences I made during my time at Eldorado has to be the parties and hangouts after the plays and musicals or playing the Tin Man in “The Wizard of Oz” because it was so amazing and one of my biggest roles!” Tito bears amazing advice for future generations of Sundevil thespians. “Never say no! Never be afraid to pour your heart and soul into something you believe has potential. Most importantly, never, ever make anyone feel as if they’re below you!” The former student who graduated last year has many fond feelings towards the theatre program. “I have so much pride for the program and the experiences I made throughout my years as an thespian. I gained a lot of knowledge and built up my talent and work effort for my future aspirations in life. I am continuously inspired by the fine arts directors to succeed and follow my dreams!” Speaking of Tito being co-president his senior year, the brave and talented soul that accompanied him as Co president was none only than the infamous Kayla Brining. Kayla brings a friendly and comical atmosphere wherever she goes and the atmosphere that circulates around the theatre program could have influenced that “The atmosphere and vibes that flow through the Sundevil theatre is very positive! No matter who you are or how many years you’ve been around everyone is kind, respectful, and supportive.” It’s no surprise that the returning co-president of the program wants it to succeed but the real question is, how and what kind of achievements will she strive for? Kayla answered this question simply by stating “In theatre you will always strive for and desire successful plays; especially our new musical and all our up-coming shows.” To have a successful theatre takes everything you have to give but there will, of course, be a true back bone and more necessary element that goes through the program. In the opinion of Ms.Brining, “Mrs.G, the theatre director, is the main backbone of the theatre. She puts all her time, effort, and sometimes even her money into this program. The theatre could not thrive without her or the supportive atmosphere and it’s a necessity to be an ensemble.” Just like Anastasia, being a thespian brought Kayla out of her shell and made her confident in her talents and abilities, and it helped her to become a better version of herself even though she was playing so many different characters. Quinn Hamilton the current co-president that stands beside Kayla is also the lighting head and is co-directing the children’s play with Kayla as well as 2 holiday day shows, the fall play, the spring play, and fright night. Theatre is important to Quinn because she got into it in middle school since her friends were doing it as well as the fact that her brother was a part of the Eldorado theatre program while he was attending the school. “Theatre is a good community and the majority of my friends are in theatre and it makes me proud of who I am, what I’m doing, and where I am in life.” The vice president of the theatre program is Oliver Ribera and he dedicates whatever he can afford to the program. He stays after extra hours, he gives extra help, helps with tech days, and he even helps to plan thespian club meetings to help other students become better actors. As well as Kayla and Quinn, Oliver has many expectations and goals for the program in general but his personal goals for his growth in the program are his own. “By the time I graduate, I want to have made an impact on the theatre. I want my name on programs and I want to make positive changes that stay in action even after I leave.” Every stage in life has it’s own trials and tribulations, but Oliver Ribera main struggles are balancing theatre with his honors classes and sleep “it's complicated but not impossible!” An aspect of theatre that can be incredibly difficult and a life threatening job is being a theatre tech. Ryan Captor knows the dangers of theatre tech and know the difficulties of the crucial job “how hard the job is all depends on how dedicated and passionate about theatre and theatre tech you are. The more love and passion you have, the quicker you get into the system and flow.” Ryan has dedicated 3 of his high school years to this theatre program working majorly behind the scenes but, whether they work behind or on the scene Mrs.Graf-Imbriani still adores seeing her students improve and succeed. “When I see my students improve I feel like a proud parent and it's a reason why I love teaching. The student leadership that i enforce makes me the most proud. Seeing my older students helping the newer students be better and teach each other makes me engulfed with pride!” Although Mrs.G is an amazing theatre director and inspires many adolescent lives her upbringing into theatre wasn’t necessarily conventional. “I took theatre in high school as a rebellion against my parents since they wanted me to stay in music and at first i thought it was really dumb but i later fell in love with the theatre arts!” Teaching students to learn the way of theatre and have the ability to produce amazing shows and plays takes long hours, careful planning, hours of intricate building, staying on budget, food, blood, sweat and tears. The Eldorado theatre program produces so many beautiful and comical shows for our simple enjoyment. Mrs.G and her theatre program deserve a standing ovation! By: Adam Gordan-Batt
Posted: September 6, 2017 The chess club at Eldorado High School is once again here and is still going strong. With new students coming in this year, it’s a nice time to get at least a little bit excited for chess club. Running every Wednesday after school and ending at 5 o'clock, they’ll gladly teach you the basics, so don’t be scared to come by. There's also a lot of benefits to playing chess. Miss Shepherd said, “Chess improves your logic, and teaches you how to support pieces to get what you want.” These can help you a lot in real life, so it can be good to learn them while having fun playing chess. There will also be tournaments outside of school that the people in the chess club can be chosen for. There's two tournaments, one in spring and another in fall. This is how the tournaments work; everybody will be put into different divisions where you'll play for playoffs until there's a winner. The tournament is single elimination so one mistake could cost your tournament run. Only five will be chosen to play in the tournament for free. If you wanna participate, come prove your worth at the chess club. Also don't worry if you don't get pick. You can always buy in if you want to. With all these benefits and tournaments, there's a lot of reasons to join chess club. By: Sabrina Martinez, Alexandra Martinez
Posted: September 5, 2017 On August 12th, 2017, a violent riot broke out in Charlottesville, Virginia. This caused protests to break out nation wide. Protesting for one's own beliefs has always been a way of standing one’s ground. The real question about them is, how do protests work and are they effective? The protesters gathered at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. They were quickly met with counter-protesters, which escalated into violence between the two groups. This prompted Charlottesville police and Virginia State Troopers to gear up in riot gear, however, they just watched the whole ordeal. Shortly after, more riots and protests appeared in other areas, such as New York, California, Washington, and Florida. Any protest can rapidly become a riot. This is because the scene of a protest is intense: people chanting, others screaming, and the counter-protesters add to the chaos. Although things can become hectic, the act of protesting brings issues to the surface, and can sometimes cause changes. Kimberly Zamora, grade 12, explained that the right to protest was a constitutional right, however, it must remain peaceful. “Protests shouldn't be a worry depending on the subject or matter, and of course if it remains peaceful.” She continued, “I do think that protests work when done right, but once they become violent no one should be obligated to listen to it.” All things considered, protests can be an effective way of proving one's beliefs. They help bring out the issues society sees, and helps fix those problems. They can be effective but will not cause any harm to anyone, unless they are involved somehow. As long as protesters stand peacefully and try to prove their point without violence, there should be no worries. |
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