Glendale’s Community Newspaper
www.glendalestar.com
Vol. 75 No. 40
INSIDE
This Week THE VOICE OF BUSINESS
SPORTS ........ 15 Star quarterback leads Ironwood High
YOUTH .......... 26 Katie Brown sings for Grand Canyon University
OPINION..................... 10 BUSINESS.................. 12 SPORTS ...................... 14 CALENDAR ................ 18 FEATURES.................. 20 RELIGION ................... 24 YOUTH........................ 26 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 28
October 3, 2019
Student vaping ‘a big problem’ in Glendale BY ANDREA ESTRADA Glendale Star Staff Writer
At high schools around the country, the use of electronic cigarettes has become an alarming trend, especially since the Centers for Disease Control has identified hundreds of health problems related to “vaping.” It’s also an issue in Glendale, some say. Alexandria Shaw and Mariah Bradley, recent graduates of Glendale High School, said electronic cigarettes were a “big problem” on campus when they were students there. The two, now freshmen at Glendale Community College (GCC), recalled one of the measures the school took to prevent
students from vaping. “They had to close the restrooms,” Bradley said. “They had one restroom open and it was by the office so teachers could see who was going in and out.” Glendale High School did not respond to requests for comment by press time. Both the Glendale Union High School and Maricopa County Community College Districts alike have zero-tolerance policies in place for vaping or smoking. Detection can be difficult as vaping can be odorless, particularly compared to cigarette smoking. Ironwood, Raymond S. Kellis and Cactus high schools are among the 42 schools in the Peoria Unified School District. In an
Security updates in place at Gila River Arena
email response, the district told the Glendale Star it is “focusing efforts on student safety and well-being, which includes more student and parent education about the dangers of vaping. We have held presentations in conjunction with local law enforcement and continue to pursue efforts that build awareness for our students.” The district also said it had 279 tobacco violations in the 2017-18 academic year — and 57 so far this school year. Shaw, who said she vaped two years ago “just to try it,” believes those policies are appropriate. “Personally, I just feel like it’s out of respect for others. If you want to vape, it SEE VAPING PAGE 3
Living Room • Bedroom Children’s Furniture • Dining Room • Electronics Outdoor Furniture • Office/Entertainment
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
The Arizona Coyotes hockey season kicks off at Gila River Arena at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. But before the referee can drop the puck, fans need to understand new guidelines that are in effect. Starting this season, Gila River Arena will use Ticketmaster mobile ticketing as the primary method of entry during all events including Coyotes and Rattlers home games, concerts and family shows. Ticketholders will need their mobile devices to present their tickets so ushers can scan them. “PDF tickets printed off a phone will no longer SEE ARENA PAGE 2
glendalestar.com The latest breaking news and top local stories in Glendale!
Sofa
348
$
Sofa with Accent Pillows $348 (K-5043) • Loveseat $318
Accent Chair $268 • Cocktail Ottoman $158 • Accent Table $168 Each (T500-726) 29” Table Lamp^ $69 Each (109-83901) • 8’ x 10’ Area Rug $259 (165-R09-81)
^Available In-Store Only | While Supplies Last
GLENDALE, AZ (602) 422-8800 101 & Cardinals Way across from State Farm Stadium 5801 N. 99th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305
GILBERT, AZ (480) 500-4121
202 Santan Freeway & S. Power Rd. 4700 S. Power Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296
AFW.com
WE DELIVER ALMOST ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.
Your LIFESTYLE FURNITURE Store