Schools fight for funding at upcoming elections
Hannah Lorenzo, Copy Chief
November 4, 2019
In the 2019-2020 school year, the Deer Valley Unified School District’s Governing Board has plans set in motion for the upcoming...
Stresses of AzMERIT on Sophomores Causes Frustration
Taylor Moore, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
AzMERIT is the most hated time of the year. However, as of 2019 only students in grades 4, 8, and 10 are required to take AzMERIT....
New freshmen introduced into the world of STUGO
Taylor Moore, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
Freshman Elections this year had a large turnout of candidates, with 18 people running for four spots. The spots included class president,...
Changes to the weekly schedule presents complications
Peyton Thompson, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2019
Over the last few years, changes have been made to the school schedule in hopes to improve the academic performance of students. In...
Staying Gritty and Fierce, Dr. Miller Wins Principal of The Year Award
Kaden Ryback, Features Editor/Opinions/Editorial Chief
September 6, 2019
With over 20 years of experience serving in the educational field underneath his belt, Dr. Lynn Miller was awarded Principal Of The...
Large student population forces staff to get creative with their space
Lexi Gass, Design Chief/Social Media Manager
September 6, 2019
Nearly 2700 students roam the halls of OHS this year, filling the campus to the brim and requiring more staff members than ever to...
Borderlands 3 Fails To Innovate The Dull Wasteland
November 4, 2019
BOOM! SCREECH! BOING! These are some of the noises you hear while driving around the chaotic landscape that is the borderlands. After...
Choir gives the performance of a lifetime
November 4, 2019
The voices of dozens of OHS students rang out through the auditorium to a packed audience. On Oct 10 and 11, the SDOHS choir performed...
Mario Kart Tour crashes upon arrival
November 4, 2019
Mario Kart is amongst the greatest of the Nintendo games ever to be released. Ever since the first Mario Kart was made, every single...
It: Chapter 2 floats along with mixed reviews
September 24, 2019
SPOILER WARNING In the small town of Derry, Maine, sinister things are lurking about once again. Many will recall the 2017 horror...
Melanie Martinez highlights school struggles in “K-12”
September 20, 2019
WARNING: EXPLICIT LYRICS High school is known for being a teenager’s worst nightmare in a time in their life where everything...
“Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark” Is Chillingly Underwhelming
September 6, 2019
Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark brings on a re-telling of the traditional books written by Alvin Schwartz in a new and unique way....
Teen Artist Guild Paints A Future For Aspiring Young Artists
Kaden Ryback, Features Editor/Opinions/Editorial Chief
November 4, 2019
Teen Artist Guild is a club devoted to helping students across the valley who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts. Founded...
Eagle P.A.C. is there for students’ welfare
Hannah Lorenzo, Copy Chief
November 4, 2019
High school can be a difficult time for students, especially for those who struggle with making connections or who are trying to fit...
Students begin their careers at OHS
Macy Sanchez, News Editor
November 4, 2019
While OHS athletes are out competing on the court, on the field, in the pool, or on the track, the sports medicine trainers are continuously...
Smash Pro-league broadens its player count
Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
The ESports scene is still up and coming and one such game is Super Smash Bros Ultimate. There are tournaments happening all across...
‘Put on the Cape’ empowers children in need
Peighton Gellings, A&E Editor
September 23, 2019
There are times when life is unpredictable, but what you can always count on is that are never alone. There are people and organizations...
Cultivating a Community at OHS
Macy Sanchez, News Editor
September 6, 2019
OHS has acquired a skyscraping number of students this year. With the number reaching just under 2,700, it can be overwhelming to make...
Golf looks to succeed in state playoffs
Chase Wyatt, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Boys Boys’ golf kicked off the season tremendously and is planning on finishing the season strong with these next few games. The...
Boys volleyball continues legacy of success
Peyton Thompson and Rohan Patel, News Editor and Sports Editor
May 15, 2019
Varsity Boys volleyball, finish up the season with high expectations for state championships. Although the team lost their game...
Boys volleyball aims for state championship
Rohan Patel, Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
Varsity The OHS boys’ volleyball team has not quite forgotten about how close they came to winning the state championship last year....
Sand Volleyball has high hopes for season
Isabella Foster, Photography Editor
March 11, 2019
Varsity As the new season for spring sports comes to a start, student athletes are anticipating the games in months to come. Beach...
Baseball dives headfirst into another season
Peyton Thompson, News editor
March 11, 2019
Varsity As another season of winter sports comes to an end, spring sports step up to the challenge to make it a great season. Baseball...
Joker: Redefining the Comic Book Genre
November 4, 2019
*SPOILERS* Mid 2018, the Internet was taken aback with the first set pictures of the movie simply titled, “Joker”. No...
Epstein saga raises many suspicious questions
September 6, 2019
When news broke that convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein had committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell, conspiracy theories began...
Another Year of Preseason Controversy
September 6, 2019
The NFL preseason has always been highly controversial,and this year’s NFL preseason has been no better with star players being injured,...
Disney and Enchanting the Film Industry
September 6, 2019
From the forests of Germany to the desolate lands of Tatooine, Disney has come a very long way from a small screen in Walt Disney’s...
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