The View November 2012

Another beautiful addition on campus!

Desert Vista has gotten rid of the old, boring dirt patch in between the gym and the cafeteria, and has replaced it with a beautiful Habitat Garden |18

Change up your hair style!Step by Step page that tells you exactly how to do this exciting new hairstyle! |21

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Leggings- an easy way to fix a boring outfit |22 WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T TURN TO THIS PAGE |28 Wrestling Season: Desert Vista Wrestling ready for another strong season|13

Future Olympians of America- Freshmen take on Varsity Teams | 14 Matthews Olympic endeavor to becoming a champion|12 Bite This - Exercises ,foods, and tips to help you stay healthy and fit |30

Top beauty must-haves Find out about the top 5 products that everyone’s talking about this winter |24

Table of contents T h e

p 4 New Voters Know Their

p 17 Markee crone a thirill-

Stuff: Insight on new, young voters of the 2012 presidential election

ing athlete at work

p 19 one out of every four students are bullied

p 5 Learning phobia cured?

p 20 the view crossword: test

p 6 The Best Ways to Avoid

your wits and work-out your memory by trying out the view crossword

Losing Summer

p 8 Get a sneak peek at your teacher’s personal lives

p 7 learn the pros and cons of caffeine

p 9 The Splendour of Travel p 10 Are sports really for everyone?

p 11 An overview on all the

hottest games and seasons of this years sports teams. Results and highlights of all fall sports

p 12 mathews olympic en-

deavor to becoming a champion

p 15 Headed for Trouble: A discuss on concussions

p 16 football rules: desert

vistas drive for another title

p 23 amazing gifts that make

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great stocking stuffers for anyone at any age that are under twenty dollars

p 26 the new winter style p 27 Facebook, twitter, & tumblr, oh my!

p 29 a list of trens that are

consistently popular thought the years

p 30 technology bans: technologies that could revolutionize classroons if they were not banned

p 31 going green: a guide on how to save the world

p 32 do’s and dont’s about photography

p 33 the untold story: the american revolution

When options are limited

Be Smart Be healthy

By Miizera Bradley Staff Writer

During high school teens are developing independence, you may be starting habits that may last for years which involve nutrtious food.

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of food you love. In fact, that’s all DV’s school cafeteria serves; food we love!

It’s greasy fries, cheesy pizza, and Arby’s burgers drenched in sauce.

But has anyone thought about the consequences of tomorrow? Yes, it is delicious but what about all the calories you pile on every day? Combined with a lack of exercise, calories tend to add up.

If students were offered a healthy choice a la cart station, it would give students a chance to make their own good decisions about nutrition. Students should be exposed to a variety of vegetables, fruits, low carbs, and whole grain foods which are the foundation of a healthy diet. Maybe an array of salads or fruits would help students who are weight conscious make nutritional choices.

The number one cause of obesity is consuming too much sugary, fried and processed foods. Even something as simple as a can of soda can be detrimental to a healthy diet. One can of soda contains as about 50 teaspoons of pure sugar. It’s not to suggesting that the cafeteria staff completely change the student’s menu offered, but just add additional healthy options.

Considering most students don’t eat breakfast, some students count on a nutritious lunch. Even though teens are old enough to make our own decisions, the food options served in high schools can harm us in the long run. And it’s not just about weight gain, but a host of other health problems what we need to start thinking about now, before it’s too late: Adult diabetes, high blood pressure, and escalating cholesterol is in the family genes of many teens. Why push them closer to problems with it?

If somehow the student body and cafeteria staff work together we could maintain a healthy diet while enjoying the foods we love.

Stay Healthy

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How do you feel about the transition from middle school to highschool lunch?

“Compared to middle school i feel like they’re are not a lot of variety of foods and the fod is sometines greasy and unhealthy”states Alexis Gutteriz.

How do you feel about the food served in the cafeteria?

“The fries are good but unhealthy&maybe should be served every other day. Because people are hungry and eating them everyday and they’re greasy and fatting,” said Alyssa Stiggers.

What are some healthy chocies the school can make for our students?

“Maybe offer some appetizing salads or offer some frits and vegatables” suggests Hana Ishoko.

Excercise- Try to work out alittle everyday to keep the calories from piling up Eat right- Eat things that will give you lasting energy Eat vegatables and fruits Be Smart-Make smart choices and have integerty

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The Importance of Young Voters

With their numbers growing, voters under 25 have become a deciding factor in the presidential election

BY ALI KEESLAR Young voters have had a larger role in the past two or three elections than they ever have had before. More and more eligible voters under twenty-nine are registering and actually making the trek to the polls in November. They are becoming much more politically aware and are forming opinions that don’t necessarily follow their parent’s views.

2008’s presidential election exhibited how young voters think and act, and 2012 harbored similar results. Awareness and involvement in politics continues to grow among young voters.

THE GREAT SURGE OF 2008

The amount of people under thirty who voted in the presidential election faced a huge surge in 2008. According to the Young Democrats of America, 51 percent of eligible 18-29 year olds voted in 2008. That’s over 20 million young voters, a growth of 4.3 million since 2004. And the candidate they most favored was Democrat Barack Obama.

66 percent of votes from the 18-29 age group voted for Obama, while 32 percent voted for Republican candidate John McCain. This turnout of young voters was the largest ever, but did that political fervor from young people remain for four years?

Percent of All Youth Who Voted

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ON TO 2012

Obama was the favorite in 2008, but did he once again reign amongst young voters? Or did they favor Republican candidate Mitt Romney? According to CNN, young voters’ enthusiasm for the president maintained, for the most part. 60 percent of voters 18-29 years old voted for Barack Obama and 37 percent voted for Mitt Romney. While Obama’s number fell by 6, his popularity still holds among 18-29 year olds. But what makes a candidate so appealing to the younger age group? Is it the issues or personality or something else? In a poll of seniors at Desert Vista, the thing young voters look at to decide on a candidate really are the issues at hand. While there is obviously some influence from parents ad home life, the candidate’s views that they agree with is the real decider. And on the topic of which candidate was more appealing to young voters, the two candidates tied.

Didn’t vote

IN THE FUTURE

The amount of young voters participating in elections, national and otherwise, is a positive sign for the future. It foreshadows a new generation with political education, knowledge, and opinions.

Many believe the excitement of young people now will grow in the future. By 2015, young voters are projected to make up 1/3 of the electorate. This participation in voting by the 18-29 age group could become the difference between a candidate winning or not winning. Voting is a right for all American adults, and many young people are realizing that they can’t neglect this privilege.

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By Selena Vidal

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here are many strategies to maintain good grades. Although, it is better to switch it up instead of always using the same strategies. Everybody is different when it comes to learning, memorizing, and studying. Sometimes it can even get boring when always using the same methods. To keep yourself focused, alert and have fun with what your learning, here are a few methods that can help. The most important is to keep organized its not only a great skill for taking notes but for many other tasks you do day to day.

It makes it easy to stay focused and keep track of what to study for next.

Don’t be on so hard on yourself make it fun perhaps you can organize them using bright colors! The second method is to make an outline. Very similar to staying organized. Sometimes when getting organized you have so much to study or sort through that you don’t know where to start right? It can be a major block to studying and moving forward with what to focus on. Making an outline isn’t very popular but it is effective and determines where to begin.

When it comes to memorizing your notes, using acronyms can be the solution to a road block. Rhyming with other similar words can be one of the easiest

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Methods in the book. Now taking notes is one thing but taking helpful notes is another.

When taking notes you should always rearrange the words to your understanding. It’s also really important to be neat and organized when writing them so that way you can read them later. Now we’ve all done the deed of highlighting the important information in the book but we all know it does us no good.

Although putting it on a flash card and continuously studying them can be more effective, plus it can improve your memory skills!

When it comes to studying you don’t always have to go solo, ask your teacher for a one on one study session. All these study tips are great and effective but in order for them to work accurately it’s a must to take care of yourself. If you feel achy, tired or even bored take a break. Continuing with the baggage can be a distraction and slow your mind down when it comes to focusing on anything.

Also remember to get a lot of rest at night, it prevents your mind from wandering when it comes time to focus.

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Keeping the

Summer Spirit In the Winter

Seasonal Affected Disorder, or SAD, causes depression in almost 6% of the population.

BY KATHRYN O’BRIEN

As the winter months roll around, many people of all ages are forced to deal with SAD, a form of depression directly related to the seasonal changes brought about by winter. Unlike most depressions, SAD is easily treatable without the use of medications. So if you find yourself tired, less social, more sensitive to light, or if you notice your grades dropping, there are several easy things you can to get yourself out of that funk.

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LISTEN TO BEACHY TUNES!

Studies have shown the music you listen to affects your mood, so while Mayday Parade and Sleeping with Sirens are great bands, they’re not the best choice to calm you down or make you happy.

SPEND MORE TIME OUTSIDE

A little vitamin D is good for everyone, and more time outside, particularly exercising is good for the heart and soul.

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BUY TROPICAL FLOWERS

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WEAR FLORAL CLOTHES

Having flowers around the house can liven the mood and help your spirits.

Your style reflects your attitude, and vice versa.

Flowery clothes or seashell necklaces can remind you of the ocean and help you feel free.

DECEMBER2012

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CAFFEINE

Hints for Health:

1. Go to bed earlier 2. Eat healthier 3. Don’t stress out so much

4. Try to drink more

water Caffeine is taking a toll that is bigger than ever.

Caffeine is infamous for it’s abilities and is making it’s debut in teenage lives.

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By Allison Lendborg

any students at Desert Vista High School are drinking large amounts of caffeine and some may not know the dangers of too much. It doesn’t matter whether it’s during the morning or at midnight, students tend to drink soda for that “kick.” In reality, it takes 15-45 minutes to have that certain boost. Though it can vary between people because of weight, metabolism, etc.

Freshman Kathryn O’Brien said “I really like it but then I can’t sleep after I drink it. So I end up really tired and drink it in the morning.

It’s really addicting and unhealthy!” Drinks like soda, tea, coffee, and energy drinks are filled to the brim with caffeine.

It can get addicting and people tend to depend on it because they built up a tolerance.

It sounds terrible but there are some perks

5. Do something calming

in caffeine. It restores alertness and studies are showing that it may ward off some types of cancer.

Sounds great, right?

Freshman Gabriella Lopez agreed and said, “If coffee prevents cancer then I’ll drink some but not a lot. I don’t like being crazy hyper.”

Caffeine can be toxic when used at high levels. Keep that in mind when you chug that caramel latte, it builds up.

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TREMENDOUS Desert Vista Lives TEACHERS Up close and personal Inside

BY Katie Ziglin

“I worked for an American company that sent me to Germany for a year to manage their retail businesses. I didn't speak German at the time, but I guess my business degree and experience with other foreign languages got me the job. I was able to live in Europe and travel quite extensively in Europe and the US before I started teaching. I realized after a couple years that I wanted to teach French, so I returned to Arizona and worked in retail management while I took classes so that I could get my teaching certificate. My best memory of college was living with a French family in Paris while going to school there for a semester. I still consider them family!”

Ruth Boyle University of Arizona/BS in Business; BA in French

“I got to Berkeley just a few years too late for the riots and People’s Park sit-ins. Fraternities were making a come-back and streaking was all the rage. People’s Park had become a chaotic parking lot. It was so chaotic that you could find yourself unable to get out. Once, when I was hurrying to my part-time job, I had to ask these four big buys to lift my Volkswagon bug over the sidewalk and onto the street because it was entirely boxed in.

Good thing I wasn’t driving an Expedition!”

Laurie Weisinger UC Berkeley/MBA

“I spent 6 years in the Air Force prior to attending college to become a teacher. Those six years were spent in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)which is the military’s bomb squad. EOD units work with anything that is explosive so we got to blow up a lot of things. As an EOD tech, I also had the opportunity to travel a lot supporting the Secret Service for presidential protection.”

Joshua Begay Arizona State University/B.S. Physics and B.A. Secondary Education

“After graduating from college I obtained a job as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal at the large law firm of Lewis and Roca in Phoenix.

I worked as a Paralegal for three years on a variety of civil and criminal cases, and then moved to the administrative side of the firm. I worked as the Recruiting Coordinator, coordinating the process of hiring new lawyers for the firm from around the country. My job expanded to include most of the Human Resource duties for the professional staff--hiring, evaluation, continuing education, outplacement/termination. I coordinated mentoring programs and social events. I also worked with the Risk Management committee on the firms’ professional liability insurance issues.”

Kristi Eliott BA from Minnesota State University--Moorhead, MN

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Home is Where the Heart Is

For us, there truly is no place like home. It does not get any better than that.

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Arizona, since we live here. Is our home state. I have personally lived in Phoenix three times in my life so far, between my home state of New Mexico and Washington state. Arizona is known mainly for its dry, desert climate complete with coyotes, scorpions, and cacti, but Arizona has its mountains as well, especially in Flagstaff and Pinetop. Therefore, there are skiing destinations here. Arizona’s signature tourist destination is, of course, the almighty Grand Canyon, but here in the valley there are water parks, luxury hotels, and an abundance of shopping.

Sure Arizona is usually a blazing hot 115 degrees, but that does not mean one cannot still have fun in the sun, as is the deal with other dry, desert climate areas.

California California is another one of my favorite destinations. It is in the middle compared to Washington and Arizona, it is not too hot nor too cold. It has an excellent breeze. If you are a surfer, California has quite an abundance of coastline also perfect for sunbathing. If you want to check out “celebrity territory,“ then take a drive or stroll through the dazzling streets of Hollywood, where you can find the amusement park known as Universal Studios Hollywood.

Washington

Washington is the third U.S. state in which I have lived. It is so far my personal favorite because of its cooler, greener Pacific northwest climate that I can not live without, for I will admit I do not care that much for Arizona’s dry, desert climate of 115 degrees. Washington, being a coastal Pacific northwest state, has its share of coastline that is ideal for recreational use. But, if one is not quite into something such as this, then they could bring on the spirit of adventure on the rivers and mountains of this serene landscape. If you like the city as well, then you could flock to destinations such as Seattle or Spokane. Seattle, being the “Emerald City,“ is a destination with art and culture, especially with its abundant Asian influence. It has its share of museums, luxury hotels, and fine dining.

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Sporting Indifference Sports at DV can be fun to follow for some, but others just plain aren’t interested

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By Jory Natali

ootball, soccer, are indifferent basketball, and to the whole many other subject. The rah sports around rah rah of high DV are huge school athletics attractors of may be a great gossip and talk and enthralling for students experience for around campus. some, but for But while many many others students are following sports avid followers is just not that of school sports, big of a deal. many others When asked

about his opinion on the importance of sports at Desert Vista to him, Nico Natali had this to say about the subject: “I’m generally not very interested in the sports at school but I do like to stay up to date on football.”

Nico, like many students at DV, is pretty much indifferent to sports at school, save his favorite. Others, like to stay up to date and follow many different sports, and school sports are a big part of their lives. So sports are not for everyone, but most of us do like following some sport at DV.

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THUNDER STRONG HOCKEY:

Desert vista hockey didn’t have their dream season but worked hard every day and gave their best. JV had no wins and 11 losses along with Varsity(5A).

However, 3A team had 6 wins, 3 losses and 2 ties.

Overall the boys played hard and we are very proud of them.

CROSS COUNTRY:

Both boys and girls runners have once again come out on top. Every year it seems that the shoes to fill get bigger and bigger, but once again Desert Vista did not disappoint. Race after race thunder continued to sweep the other schools. The cross country team has shown their perseverance by striving in everything they do which shows when they’re running and when they’re not. Thunder cross country has taught us to work hard at what you love and has set a new pair of shoes out that are waiting to be filled by future runners with the same passion.

VOLLEYBALL:

This year the volleyball teams have created a bond that no one can break.

The freshman have played very impressively only losing one game. Varsity has had a season of ups and downs but are still by each others sides.

JV has gone undefeated and had the best season they could ask for and are very proud of the hard work they put into their seasons.

FOOTBALL:

This season Desert Vista varsity football has shown their strength as a team. This season Varsity went (8-3), JV going (4-2), and freshman going (12-3) by pure teamwork and leadership. Their brotherhood on the field and off proved to everyone that no matter the score the team will always By Olivia be strong as individuals and together as a team.

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Hard Success was the result of perseverance through the toughest battles for DV counselor John Mathew

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By Michelle Abunaja

rom the time he was a little boy John Mathew began taking steps to make it to the Olympics two times in his life. After the death of his mother, Mathew was determined to do something great.

“My mom passed away when I was 5 years old and left my father with eleven children and I knew I was going to bring something to that family,” Mathew said.

Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Mathew shuffled through one group home and three foster homes. He embraced his underdog potential and started wrestling. At age seventeen he went to Central Michigan University, leaving his third foster home behind.

“I was on my own in the world and had to make things happen,” he said, as he recalled leaving and his foster mother’s death.

The Olympic anthem inspired a goal in him to make it to the top.

“When I heard the anthem I thought, ‘Wow, I want to do that’ and it took me twelve years,” he said.

Mathew competed in the 1976 Olympic trials as a testing ground to see what he was capable of and to be ready for the next Olympics. Coming from the bottom spot in 8th place he ended up winning the trials and making it to the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.

“I was... shocked,” said Mathew, staring at his hands. “I was so sore and tired. I couldn’t really enjoy it. My hands were stiff and sore. I did it the hardest way possible and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.”

Drawing a diagram of his journey to the top, Mathew circles the 8th position and then circles the first position.

“Had I quit, I never would have been here,” Mathew said, tapping his black pen on the number one.

Mathew at the1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Russia

Work Mathew’s 3 tips for success

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Give your best effort

Enjoy what you’re doing.

Passion.

Believe in yourself

Mathew later trained with the 1984 Olympic team and coached the 2011 Pan American wrestling team, a meet he won when he was younger.

Mathew is an inspiration to his son who is trying to make it to the NFL. Becoming a counselor at DV was his way of helping kids reach their goals of playing sports in college.

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Wrestling Season

By Madeline Phillips

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his winter season there are a lot of upcoming sports.

Including wrestling. Most kids who have joined wrestling this year have been doing it for a couple of years now. For example Liam Clark has been doing this for 3 years now. Wrestling is a sport that can be very difficulty unless you are good at pining down another opponent. “It’s a hard sport because it’s more one-on-one and very independent. Especially compared to football.” Said freshman, Joseph Yslava. Also this year’s season is going to be starting off a little tough because at there first meet they are facing returning state champs. Brian Mitchell says he is nervous for the meet and that the returning champs are pretty good. Anybody would be nervous for there first meet of the season, but then again these are champs.

Everybody feels pretty comfort-

Coach Crowl is the head freshman coach for the Desert Vista Wrestling team

able with all the players on the teams. They also find competing a lot of fun. “I absolutely love competing.” Said freshman, Josh Yap. We’re going to be facing a lot of schools, but we will try our best to be the next champs.

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Story and photographs by Lexi Eisa

what

athletes

think!

here are your freshman stars!

Sport superstar “I made Varsity volleyball this year and I was really happy about it. I think I do have the skill level of everyone else on the team because we all shared our strengths. I was a starter on the team, and I think I deserved it because I’m always working really hard to be the best I can be.”

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-Hailey Harward, Varsity Volleyball

Yes, I made the Varsity basketball team this year.

I think I deserve it because I worked really hard in preseason and I love to play basketball.

To be on Varsity is such an honor, I’m excited.

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-Sandra Gorayeb, Varsity Basketball

make a goal “ I made Varsity

Soccer and I’m very excited about it. I think I do I have the skill level to be on varsity but I don’t have the experience as the other girls. Some of us are better at other things, we fill in each other’s strengths and weaknesses. I’m glad to be on Varsity because I put 100% effort into everything I do.”

-Tatum Heeres, Varsity Soccer

on varsity teams

For most high schools in the U.S., sports have different sublevels based on skill level and somewhat age. The Freshman team is made up of freshman, Junior Varsity is mainly sophomores and juniors and a couple freshman, and Varsity is generally seniors with some juniors and a few sophomores. But for DV, it’s different..Due to the skill level of Desert Vista’s freshman, Varsity teams have been occupied with more than one freshman. To make the Freshman team is great, to make the JV team is an honor, but to make the Varsity team is incredible. For these freshman though, it was a goal... Varsity Volleyball: Hailey Harward, Olivia Fairchild, and Rachel Kramer.

Varsity Soccer: Kelly Fischer, Sam Iannone, and Tatum Heeres. Varsity Basketball: Tatum Brimley, Toni Davis, Baylee Lippincott, and Sandra Gorayeb. Varsity Cross Country: Emily Smith.

Although it is possible for freshman boys to make varsity teams like the girls, none did. Sports is more competitive for boys, meaning a higher skill level to achieve. Therefore, no freshman boys had made a Varsity team.

The Freshman girls will mostly be playing both JV and Varsity since it’s only fair to give the seniors on Varsity the most playing time as starters. But they will most definitely be playing as the youngest team members of the Varsity teams. Go support them, game schedules are on the school website, and don’t forget to check out the theme for the games on the school’s Facebook page.

Congratulations freshman!

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Taking Care of Concussions

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A big hit. Violent collisions.

Hard Tackles. These are all things expected out of professional and student athletes alike today.

They excite crowds, please coaches, and satisfy the player.

Yet, these monstrous shots have a much bigger effect than just instilling fear in an opponent or firing up a crowd. These plays lead to concussions.

Everyone has seen how big of a concern concussions have become. Athletes in the NFL to NASCAR have all dealt with these injuries in one way or another, and high school athletes risk suffering the same thing as well.

“I didn’t feel good at all,” said freshman Caroline Wells, who suffered a concussion last year.

“I suffered from migraines that lasted every single day (and) I didn’t want to hang out with anybody.”

Stories like these have turned up the heat on player safety, especially at the lower age levels. Sports like football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, and others are all going through changes because of these pressures.

In an interview with azfamily.com, the AIA’s chief operating officer, Chuck Schmidt, passed along the same message: “There’s a lot of concern out there as to what kids are being exposed to.”

In wake of these growing concerns over concussions, sports governing bodies at all levels are taking precautions, including the AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association).

From varsity hockey(middle) to freshman football(top), student athletes risk concussions, prompting new safety procedures to try and keep players healthy.

Arizona high-school athletes must go through thorough procedures before being cleared for a high school sport. The AIA-Academy Brainbook course is just one example of the highly anticipated safety measures being taken to protect high school athletes.

This mandatory safety program has been implemented to warn student athletes of the danger of playing with concussions, how to recognize them, and other information about these head injuries.

The Arizona High School Hockey Association has implemented the Mayo Clinic Baseline Concussion test. This test helps doctors to determine when a concussed athlete is ready to rejoin activity.

Alas, even with the additions of these precautions, warnings, and tests can only do so much. Until athletes are not allowed to hit, bump, check, and tackle others, concussions will always be around.

In fact, the Center for Disease Control estimates that 3.8 million concussions suffered per year in the United States are sports-related. And missing playing time is not the only down side of suffering one of these brain injuries, as many come with brutal symptoms.

By Jack Harris View Writer

Until athletes are not allowed to hit, bump, check, and tackle others concussions will always be around.

“I felt horrible, said Wells. “I was very sensitive to light and everyone I was around had to talk softly and slowly or my head would get worse.”

Yet, many players that take hits to the head in a game don’t know what to do. Every day, they face the decision of going back in the game before being completely checked out or taking themselves out of the game to get a full screening.

But, in the last couple years, that decision has been taken out of the players hands. Senate Bill 1521, which was passed last year, implements many safety precautions for athletes with suspected concussions. Not only can a player with a possible concussion not return to the game, but that player also must be cleared by a doctor before performing in any sport.

High school student athletes will continue to play though, regardless of the risk. As long as the mandatory cautions, informative programs, and tests continue to advance with these fast moving and hard hitting sports, many parents and players hope the only discussion being had in a few years, is one about concussion free sports.

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KEY PLAYERS

offense JAREK H. RB SR. 6’1”/205 1070rush,17TD MATT Y. QB SR. 5’10”/186 1575 pass,14TD

defense NICK F. SAFETY SR. 6’0”/187 30 tackles, 2INT

#6 desert vista

LORENZO M. END SR. 6’2”/231 32 tackles,6SAK

special IAN P. KR SR. 5’8”/148 372return,60lng

CONNOR D. PUNTER JR. 5’10”/160 674 punt, 53lng

Running Back Jarek Hilgers running the ball against Chandler in last regular season game.

Ending the season quarter finals in the state championship losing 28-14 to no. 2 Hamilton, the second meet of the season (4th in two years). Desert Vista dreams of keeping the state champion title was crushed as the final seconds of the clock wound down to zero. Seniors said their good-byes to high-school football to move on to the next level and some to retire their football playing years. Coaches to prepare for next season and upcoming players as well. As defending state champions (2011) Desert Vista will have another year to come back and have a shot at the Division I State title. Another year of football will eventually be back to thunder stadium to redeem their losses and have another shot at the title.

Desert Vista will be back next year hungry to avenge their losses and to come back on top. With another year of seniors leaving and a new year of seniors coming in, a new year, a clean slate and new opportunities will come to the Desert Vista Thunder.

Losing a lot of starting seniors, Desert Vista will have numerous positions to fill. Desert Vista will have to fill in positions from the Offensive and Defensive line to running back and quarter back.

Running back Jarek hilgers, full back Zach Gonzalez and quarter back Matt Young will be leaving Desert Vista leaving the back field practically empty. Offensive line man are hard to come by and possibly the bet offensive line ever to come through Desert Vista are leaving having a huge spot to fill.

Only losing two times in the regular season against cross town rivals Mountain Pointe and Hamilton Desert Vista had an above average season.

Desert Vista coming up with a tough loss against Hamilton for the second time in one season, close off their shot at the Division I State Championship.

By Mike Gonzales

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High School Girls Lacrosse, Markee Crone,player spotlight.

Q: How do you feel when

By Kasia Smolinski

Senior, Markee Crone is a thrilling student who loves to get into the game she loves, lacrosse. All over the East coast lacrosse is one of the most well-known sports.

Now it’s transferring its fame to the west coast. Here in Arizona lacrosse is a rapidly growing sport. With club lacrosse teams like Desert Heat, Stix and Force, and not to forget the school teams. Lacrosse is sure to be a top hit sport everywhere.

The best part is when you join a lacrosse team and have no experience, there are coaches to help you get more advanced and friends to enjoy practices and games with.

Markee Crone is a dedicated team member and is motivated to work harder and be better every time she steps out on the field. Read the rest of this article to see how this midfielder keeps up with lacrosse.

Player spotlight on lacrosse player: Markee Crone

you’re playing on the field?

A: It’s really fun because it can get very intense and I’m very competitive.

Q:Why did you choose lacrosse as a sport?

A: When I was a freshman there were all of these juniors and seniors who were like “you should come play” and I didn’t have any other sport so I tried it out.

Q: Why should people get involved in lacrosse?

A: Because on the west coast not a lot of people know about it and so its really unique.

Many people will start in high-school, and it’s a sport that you can pick up very quickly.

Q: Do you consider yourself a valuable player? Why or why not?

A: Somewhat, I can run a lot and I like to be aggressive and I think that’s important.

Q: What do you do during a game if you are nervous or scared?

A: I try to focus on my catching and my passing because that is one of the most important parts of the game.

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Habitat Garden DV’s Newest Addition on Campus

By Taylor Arehart Club members, teachers, and staff are looking forward to the official opening of the Habitat Garden at DV. The garden is located between the gymnasium and cafeteria, and is expected to be completely finished by the end of this month. Students use this area to hold club meetings, do homework, and have a place to sit at lunch.

“It’s cool to say you were apart of putting it together,” Sophomore Emily Urvan said, “Looking back it’s going to be awesome.”

Yes, Urvan did just say she helped plant the garden. On November 10th, DV held a planting day, and anyone who came could mosaic benches, plant

Students, parents and teachers mosaic the benches on planting day.

to help complete the garden.

“We wanted anyone to be able to participate,” Designer Susan Norton said,“We came up with clubs to sponsor a bench so that they can have something to call their own in the garden,” Norton’s idea was a complete success as many clubs sponsored a bench and have a little part of themselves in the garden.

Some clubs even created bird-feeders and harbors to add to the area.

The garden is expected to be completely finished by late December.

“It’s cool to say you were apart of putting it together.”

Now, instead of holding club meetings in closed-in classrooms, clubs meet at the Habitat Garden and are able to

Codesigner Susan Nortan looking at the garden on planting day.

Uses for the Garden Club Meetings

Some clubs at DV are using the garden to hold club meetings. Although not all can function in the garden, many contributed to decorating it by sponsoring a bench.

Clubs including Dance, Thundermedia, and Student Council sponsored a bench.

Homework

Not only do students use the garden to hold club meetings, they also sit around the garden and simply do homework. Some students also use the benches as a place to sit at lunch.

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Feeling Hurt?

Statistics show that 1 out of every 4 students get bullied yearly.

Is Bullying OK?

By Alyssa Whyifield

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ave you ever experienced being bullied? Or even witnessed a friend being bullied? It hurts doesn’t it?

Statistics show that one out of every four students get bullied. Its sad how people of all ages could be low enough to bring others down. Its never OK to be to bully or get bullied.

Do people deserve to be bullied? Imagine an innocent person walking around and randomly getting their books thrown to the ground and called worthless. Are they really worthless? Everyone has a purpose on this earth.

Never be bull ied Never allow y into silence . o a victi m. Acc urself to be made ept no tion of o nes de your lif e ; d efine y fini-Fierst ourself ein .

Everyone has the right to be different and no one should be able to define who you are or justify who you should be. We are only human, yes we make mistakes.

No person has the right to judge you off of what mistakes you’ve made because everyone makes them.

Next time you thing about bullying someone, put yourself in their shoes.

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Trends To Remember For This December

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1) Newspaper Nails - One of the latest trends for nails is white-and-black newspaper print.

The finished product looks professional and tidy, and the process to achieve them is easier to carry out than most patterned nail designs. You paint your nails with white nail polish, wait for them to dry, and then take small pieces of old newspapers, dip them in rubbing alcohol, and press them onto each individual nail for a couple seconds. It’s stylish, quick, and makes sure you always have something to read.

2) Lace-up Boots - This winter, as so many winters before it, boots are once again as fashionable as ever. This year, the biggest trend in boots seems to be lace-up boots, usually mid-calf height. Some have fur lining, some resemble riding boots, but all are fashionable and go well with vests or sweaters.

3) Ke$ha’s New Album - Ke$ha became a must-have on people’s iPods when her song TikTok became the most downloaded single of 2010. With her single Die Young released this October, in-keeping with her usual sound, you can expect at least one or two new party jams from her new album Warrior, coming out December 4th. While they might not be anything ground-breaking or new, you can never go amiss with some new dance songs.

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7. Boundaries between two air masses 8. Fervent 9. Exceptionally bad 10. Neither this, ___ that 11. Hue 13. “___ to Joy” theme, by Beethoven 15. To hit with light blows 17. A lawyer admitted to plead at the bar in the superior courts 22. Not steady 23. Belonging to something 24. Range between soprano and tenor 26. Lizard, e.g.

27. From ___ to shining ___ 28. The cover for a container 29. To strike down 31. To hit with force 32. Speaking imperfectly 34. The ____ on the cake, meaning a pleasant bonus 35. No good ___ goes unpunished 37. Long, fluffy scarf made of feathers

39. Soft, gauzy fabric 41. A sword’s handle 42. Entranced 48. “I read you ___ and clear” 50. Soaked with water 51. A member of the family 52. Into a higher position or level 54. To cut off from the others 56. To straggle 57. Land formations with flat tops 59. Trick or ____ 61. Designed, shaped, or tailored 63. Foggy 64. “Life as We Know __” movie 65. To improvise 66. Rock that splits into thin layers 68. ___ Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus 70. Lowermost article of clothing 71. Part of a day 74. Christmas ___, preceding Christmas Day 77. The famous movie of a friendship between a boy and an alien

4) Print Skinnies - Skinny jeans are taking on a more daring edge by straying far away from the typical denim shade and even the solid color scheme. A lot of skinny jeans are now patterned, with elegant flower designs, edgy paint splatters, or preppy plaid. Whatever design you choose, pairing it with a one-tone top and dark boots makes a stand-out outfit.

5) Oxblood - One of the new, trendy colors taking flight is a deep mahogany red, by some called oxblood, by some fine wine. It can be used for most anything, from nail polish to jeans to jewelry - despite its statement shade, it is a calm color, and is a nice accent to most outfits.

6) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - This December, one of the most awaited movies coming out is The Hobbit, prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This movie, coming out December 14th, can gratify both long-standing J.R.R Tolkiens fans and also people who simply want to see a good adventure movie on the holidays.

7) Over-the-Forehead Headbands - Headbands are evolving from above-the-bangs ribbons to passing straight over the forehead and circling around the head. Some are ribbon-like, some are leathery, and some are metallic tiara-type headbands. Whatever style, these new headbands can play up a boho chic vibe in your outfit or make it into something fancier.

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A New Hairstyle Before you start you will need a brush or comb, 2 elastics, and if you want hair gel or hair spray.

1. Part your hair so you have a side

part. (Doesn’t matter what side you have it on)

2. Then start french braiding your

bangs.(You are french braiding on the side that the part is not on.)

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4. Stop braiding when you get to

the back of your head; tie this part off with an elastic.

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same way and again stop when you get to the back of your head.

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to french braid take it in your hand and braid it together with the other two pieces,tie the braid off with an elastic.

7. Hair spray is a great thing to use

if you want the braids to stay in all day. If you have bumps in your hair pin them down with a few bobby pins.

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Leggings Gone Wild!

By Georgie Miller Jordan Trout rocks printed leggings, printed muscle tank, and black combat boots; paired great together for the colder weather!

Chloe Janick looks adorable, while wearing black floral leggings, a white tee, and a denim T-shirt, along with maroon Converse, a good way to keep warm in the winter!

Having a hard time to find something to wear in the morning?

Leggings are a great trend to look good, stay warm, and they’re easy to pair with anything!

Mackenzie Dixon looks stylish with a plaid flannel long sleeve tee, regular black leggings, and black Converse!

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Holiday shopping in $20 or less We all know that holiday shopping is

crazy. The prices are sky-high and the things aren’t even worth half their money.

But, if you’re really in a jam, here’s a few

$20 or less.

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gift ideas that are

iPod or iPhone cases are also great stocking stuffers and they come in a variety of colors and shapes.

An iTunes gift card is great Earbuds are great for rocking out to for anyone! They make great tunes. They usually come in a variety stocking stuffers.

For any girl who loves jewelry, a cute pendant is the way to go. Necklaces come in different shapes, sizes, colors.

of colors, such as the ones above.

❄❄❄ Nail polish is a fun, girly gift and it comes in a variety of brands and colors.

Candy is hands down, the easiest gift to get for anyone of any age. Chocolate Santas and candy canes are some holiday favorites.

By Maya Olson

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FAB favorites

Start the Winter season by looking as flawless as ever with five extraordinary products!

For flawless skin in all lighting, try Revlon Photoready Mousse! This airy foundation feels weightless and hides all my flaws.

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To have tousled, beachy hair use Charlotte Ronson’s A Perfect Mess Beach Hair spray. Just a few spritz to damp hair and it turns my untamed her into perfectly messy hair.

When I want touchable curls, I use my Remington Pearl curling wand. With a 1 ½ barrel, I love being able to create big curls that’ll stay all day.

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To create precise lines and perfect cat eyes, I use Stila Stay All Day waterproof eyeliner. With no smudge and no smear, this eyeliner stays as dark as can be all night.

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Creative nails are my favorite way to add emphasis to an outfit. With these tiny caviar beads, your nails will have texture and a fun design! ign!

by Valarie Garcia

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No Kill Fashion

Ecoskin Lamia Top

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If you’re looking for a cute shirt, useful for any situation, this is the one for you! (92% hemp, 8% spandex) Available at ecolissa.com!

One website that is useful to those who wish to wear vegan and eco-friendly clothing is ecolissa.com. This website has many products, ranging from simple accessories all the way to yoga clothes. All of the items at ecolissa.com are made from organic cotton, bamboo, soy, hemp, recycled material, and sorona corn and are eco-friendly.

You may be asking; Why should I wear vegan and ecofriendly clothing? Well, wearing vegan or eco-friendly clothing is a compassionate choice. Many animals are packed in small spaces and treated unfairly, some are even beaten to death, just so we can have fashionable clothing. But do you really want to be wearing the skin, fur, or feathers of an abused animal? Ask yourself this the next time you’re about to buy a pair of leather boots.

Stewart + Brown Margaret Shirt Dress This fabulous dress (100% organic tissue cotton woven) is perfect for a late night date! Available at ecolissa.com!

Ecoskin Avalon Top

This lovely little top (66% rayon made from Bamboo fibers, 28% Tencel, and 6% spandex) is available at ecolissa.com and is great for a night out!

By Sydni Hogen

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Picture from ecolissa.com

Fashion is a huge part of our society. Fashion describes a person, their beliefs, their feelings, their thoughts. But do we really have to slaughter or abuse animals to be fashionable?

The answer is no. There are many ways to be fashionable, and avoid being the cause of an animal’s abuse or cruel death.

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Fashion

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“Fashions fade, style is eternal.”

— Yves Saint-Laurent

By Briana Ralston View News Reporter

We become different in what we eat, the way we act, and most importantly the way we dress. A persons wardrobe is all based on who you are.

Whether you’re a football player, a ballerina, or an expert on computers each of you have your own different and unique style.

Winter is my favorite time of year and the best part about it is the clothes I get to wear. The shorty shorts are being stuffed in the back and the sweaters are coming out.

The boots, scarves, and cocoa are all so much fun and it’s here! So get ready because this season is so much fun!

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NetworkS EFFECTS OF SOCIAL

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ith today’s social networking sites, almost everything is documented. Everyone has access access to it, whether it be “Going out to the mall!” or a heartfelt story on bullying.

Some teenagers feel like they’re often times left out of the loop. When everybody is at Chandler Mall shopping and you’re sitting at home realizing that you weren’t even invited, it can be hurtful.

Being a teenager you probably know the feeling. It’s a Saturday night, you sit at home on your laptop, maybe finishing a homework assignment due Monday, and you decide to check Facebook. You see a picture of your “best friends” and in the caption it says, “Great night with my favorite girls!”

What are you feeling now? Hurt?

You might think you’ve done something wrong.

Maybe you weren’t being the best friend to her at lunch?

Truth is, most of the time they aren’t trying to hurt you. Ever stop to think that maybe they knew about that huge test Monday that you’ve been cramming for? Before you get all down and wonder what you’ve done wrong, talk to them.

Often times the people you think are trying to upset you, have no clue what they’ve done to you. It’s okay not to go out every weekend and not always be in the know of what’s going on.

Being excluded never feels good, next time don’t let the little things get to you because you’ve probably made someone else feel the same.

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hot trend Uggs Boots...

For years, Uggs have been a huge winter fashion trend. They are versatile and can go with a variety of outfits. Uggs come in different styles and colors, so there is a pair for everyone.

hot ARtist Britney Spears...

From hot teen sensation to hot mess, Britney has truly been a rollercoaster.

Now, reappearing as a judge on the X-Factor, she is back and better than ever.

hot show The Bachelor...

The show, about to enter into its sixteenth season, has been a hit for years. Excitement is already building for the newest bachelor, Sean Lowe.

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TECHNOLOGY BANS

by Roger J. Romero

There are technologies that could greatly benefit students in the classroom if they weren’t banned The ways classrooms work haven’t really changed in the past few hundred years. It can be said that in the past one hundred years, technology has advanced more rapidly than it has in all of human history, and while some classrooms have adapted these new technologies, lots of schools have chosen to ignore it. Some schools have made more of an effort to integrate these technologies, while some schools

have chosen to stay ignorant to them and ban them altogether. In my opinion, school’s should be trying to innovate with technology as much as possible, and banning technologies like cell phones and tablets is counterproductive to a more efficient learning environment.

Here at Desert Vista, students aren’t allowed to use cell phones or other electronics classes during classes, which is unfortunate. This needs to change, because regardless of the current standing rules, many students still use their phones or other electronics during class and get away with it. Some teachers will sometimes even unofficially allow students to use their cell phones, to set a reminder

for future assignments or for utilities such as a calculator. It’s obvious that these devices could become distractions to students and take away from their learning, which is why they’re currently on a strict ban policy, but if more lenient rules were set that allow students to use their electronics educationally they might become more beneficial to classrooms and less of a distraction.

Technology could speed up and organize the school system in so many ways. Students could do many assignments on tablets or computers, saving paper and helping teachers to easily grade papers or check for plagiarism with programs such as TurnItIn.com. No assignments would ever be lost, and students could easily be notified of upcoming due dates. There would be no need for books in the classroom, and powerpoint notes could be viewed on every device and students could follow along with the teacher.

Some schools have really used new technologies to their advantage.

At Grafton High School in Massachusetts, they’ve given each student an iPad, stating the notion that these technologies are the pens and pencils of our time. Many schools have began using programs such as Khan Academy, to assign lectures as homework and do homework in the classroom. Now if a student needs help with a problem or can’t understand anything, the teacher simply walks around the room to help, instead of the student having to somehow try and figure it out at home.

Schools shouldn’t be banning a technology, they’re a place of learning and education. Schools create scholars, inventors, and thinkers to go out into the world, improving technology and making innovation. If schools are responsible for many of our worlds innovations, then why aren’t these innovations in them? Technology rules need to be stop being so strict, and technology should become more widely used among classrooms. Technology bans need to be lifted, because even with standing rules students use things like their cellphones and they are a distraction, when they could be utilized as a helpful classroom utility.

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Going Green A Guide to living a cleaner and less wasteful

By Zef Bagby

Reuse Reusing items is also very important.

Donating to or shopping at secondhand stores can eliminate the waste of thousands of materials like fabric, plastic, metal, paper, and much more. Even using your old news papers or bottles for craft projects can make a positive impact on waste production.

Personal Awareness & Consumption

Recycle Every house in phoenix has a recycle bin so there is no excuse for not recycling.

Recycled materials are sent to a recycling plant and depending on what the material is it may be ground up and turned into a paper soup or it may be melted down and turned into a can, a toaster, or maybe even a new car!

Making sure to recycle dangerous materials through hazardous waste centers is extremely important. Throwing hazardous materials away through normal garbage or recycling plants can really harm the environment.

Not So Fun Fact!

Plastic bottles take centuries to decompose and if they are incinerated, toxic byproducts, such as chlorine gas and ash containing heavy metals, are released into the atmosphere!

Isn’t that terrible!

Product consumption is also a big issue. Every year billions of bags, wrappers, bottles, CD’s, containers, and other waste is put into our trash dumps.

The best way to decrease the amount of waste production is through personal awareness.

Being aware and monitoring the amount of trash you produce everyday and working towards lowering that amount will lower the amount of trash in our dumps and help stop global warming.

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10 Photograpy Do’s & Don’ts.

Don’ts Do’s

1. Always use natural light when you can.

2. Always use rule of thirds.

3. Don’t center the subject.

4. Get original shots, get in a weird position!

5. Catch special moments.

6. Use different lenses, or adjustments.

7. Capture something unique.

8. Break rules, to get the best shot!

9. Edit wisely.

10. Make your pictures like nothing else you’ve seen before.

1. Never take a regretful photo.

2. Don’t rely on instagram to make your pictures look good.

3. Never over edit your photos.

4. Don’t take several shots of the same thing.

5. Don’t manipulate your camera.

6. Don’t take a blurry unfocued picture.

7. Never enlarge it to the point of pixelation.

8. Don’t email a photo, It will lose quality!

9. Don’t shoot the same pose.

10. Don’t cut off your model

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Assassins creed 3

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close enough to kill. This means you must sneak upplayers must fend off against the British Assassins Creed 3 is about a Native American named Connor who lives in the late 1700’s. After on them or use bait and snares strategically. while making sure your cover is not blown.

The combat has taken some big overhauls with It was probably one of the most addictan attack on his village from the templars in the new ability to break your opponent’s defense. ing types of Horde mode I’ve ever played which his mom is murdered, he is forced to become an assassin to protect his village. However, This means that you don’t have to worry about because they added the stealth aspect. The unlike previous entries in the series, the templars your target repeatedly your attacks. Ubisoft has game in Assassin’s Creed 3 is solid and have sided with the British, so Connor willingly also added some new weapons into the fray. The judging by all of the almanac pages and Tomahawk serves as the games ,main weapon, sides with the Patriots to protect his people. giving you the ability to break defenses easier and feathers, the game can offer as much or as Throughout the game you will meet historical still providing the speed of the hidden blade. Next little as you want. figures such as Ben Franklin and play through historical events such as the Boston Massacre and is the bow and arrow which is the new long ranged The visuals in the game are beautiful. At the American Revolution. Also like the other As- weapon. This weapon allows for easy stealth kills times, I would just climb a large buildsassins Creed games, you will also view the story and is great for taking out enemies from afar. Last ing just so I could get a good look on the of Desmond (Connor’s descendant) in the present there’s the Flintlock pistols and Muskets. Honestly, world. Everything is well detailed in the they suck considering that it takes a long time day, who is still trying to uncover more about game from the lively parts of Boston to the to reload after every shot. But I can’t complain his past. The story takes you through Boston, London, and the frontier. The story is wonderfully considering that it’s all they had back in the 1700’s. abundant life of the Frontier. Everything paced and has some very unexpected plot points Missions in this game feel varied, with no two mis- looks great and how it should. However, that I honestly didn’t see coming. The interactions sions feeling alike. Whether it was an assassinationthis also leads to the games biggest probbetween the characters in the game is great, with mission or a chase mission, I had fun. However lem, the glitches. Since the game is an open superb writing and an exceptional voice cast. The some missions had you eavesdrop on a certain world game, there a quite a few of glitches only voice actor I didn’t really like was the voice soldier to hear their conversation. These parts to be found. Nothing on Skyrims level, actor for Connor. I don’t know his voice at times were very tedious considering that you couldn’t but still enough to have been recognized. do anything while they’re talking and they usually just seems to whiney, especially for being our have extremely long conversations. Unfortunately, Whether if it were not being able to jump hero. Overall though, the story is great..

If you’ve ever played an Assassins Creed game, the brotherhood system has been scraped in this off a building, to hiding in a guards plain game for the new homestead system. The game sight, the glitches were just too noticethen you’ll know the main game plays. Jump able. Luckily they didn’t detract from from building to building, sneak around crowds, gives you your own mansion and allows you to and assassinate your target. However this game recruit random settlers to come join. This new the experience too much. The soundtrack also differs immensely from the others. The main setup was fun for a little while, but when comparedis also pretty good. While it still isn’t as difference is the frontier. The frontier is the forest to the brotherhood system of the last two games, memorable as Assassin’s creed 2, the music right outside Boston, and it’s huge! Just like in the it’s nothing special. My favorite part of the game is still very nice sounding. Last thing I city where you platform across buildings, in the hands down were the naval combat missions. would really like to praise is the sound design. frontier also allows you to platform across trees.. In these parts, you are receive a naval boat and All of the sounds were really well put together you must either reach a destination or destroy You might think due to the size of the trees that it and sounded exactly like how I would think wouldn’t smooth jumping from tree to tree. But an enemy ship. You get full control of the boat from changing the sail size, to being able to move something would sound in real life. You could actually , platforming on the trees was actually around freely, to having full control of the cannons.really tell that Ubisoft put a lot of effort into this. more fun than on buildings. It felt much faster Overall this is the best and most approachable Ubisoft really went the extra mile when making jumping from branch to branch and their were Assassin’s Creed game to date. Its few shortcomhow these segments would play out.

Getting into more hay bails in the forest giving you the ability ing are definitely overlooked by all of the things to jump back down to land more often. Also while fights with other ships was really fun and never got I like about the game. It is definitely my favorite in the trees, you can air attack your enemies. You old. Also, the game will sometimes sit back from the Connor story and for the first time in the series, game of 2012. can jump on them with your tomahawk, shoot lets us play as Desmond. These segments are set in them with an arrow, or hang them with a rope darts. The latter never gets old. The frontier also New York and have plat forming in subway lines.

These parts offer a nice way for us to sit back from opens up the option to hunt animals. This side activity adds an addicting challenge to the game the main story and shows us what Assassin’s Creed to find as many species as you can. The challeng- might be if it were set in present day. Multiplayer is

By Payson ing part about it was that finding an animal and back and just as fun as it has always been. There is only one new multiplayer mode they added for this killing the animal are two very different things.

Johnson The animals will likely run away before you get game called wolfpack. In this mode, you and other

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