RACC Fair – A Junior Perspective

By Melanie Mercado and Tanya Soto Class of 2018 Tanya: When our Editor-in-Chief assigned me this article about the college fair, I internally rolled my eyes. Why? Well I usually lack enthusiasm involving any school-related activities, but it was an assignment, so be it. I had to walk around the plaza (in the heat) and…

Liberty and Justice For All

By Melanie Mercado and Tanya Soto The United States, in the month of February, held 960,483 undocumented immigrants in custody by ICE officials. In 2013, 83 percent of people deported were not given a hearing before a judge. Due to the lack of rights awareness, the number will increase. Regardless of being undocumented, immigrants do have…

Long Live Ska

By Tanya Soto From the local music venues to the neighbors’ backyard, ska has been heard since the late 1950’s. Originated in Jamaica, the ska genre has evolved throughout the years. With a mixture of reggae, punk, and a hint of cumbia, ska has overcome the English lyrics and has expanded with Spanish influences. As…

Ungrateful Mistakes

By Tanya Soto Stop. Take a moment and look around. We’re fully clothed, we have food in our stomachs, and we’re here…alive. It’s not until something dramatic happens in our life, that we realize the things we take for granted. Whether it’s our health, the people around us, or new opportunities we’re presented. Often times,…

What do you fear?

By: Tanya Soto Insects, reptiles, presenting in front of a crowd, the future, being stuck in a daily routine, making the wrong decision, or perhaps love itself scares you. Fear evolves through the minds of the people you pass every day. Some are in a bubble, fearing the day it will pop; others are willing…

Mystery of Ian Curtis

By: Tanya Soto May 18th, 1980 was the day he decided to end his life. Besides his depression and epilepsy, lead singer of Joy Division Ian Curtis, left behind exquisite and deep music. Soul touching lyrics and peculiar performances gave glimpses of his personal problems. During his performances he’d wrap the the chord of the microphone around…

Beautiful Tragedy

  By: Tanya Soto “I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.”-Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) A broken collarbone, a broken spinal column, broken ribs and perhaps a broken soul, Frida Kahlo painted what she felt; whether it was the pain in her body, or the happiness…

Ska, Saxophone, Teaching?

By: Tanya Soto Touring around the world and living a rock star life sounds like the ultimate dream for many people. It was time to leave the fun and games and make the next career move for Mr. Eric Zamora.  Zamora, who was in a Ska band named Save Ferris eventually left the beloved group…

Roller Fury

By: Tanya Soto Blood, sweat, and tears defines the underdog sport…roller derby. Roller derby became popular in the 1940’s; on November 29, 1948 roller derby appeared for the first time on New York television. This contact sport takes place in a circular track where two opposing teams with five members roller blade in the same…

Morrissey Obsessed

By: Tanya Soto He captivates and serenades with the tender melody of his voice. With delicate carol and deep lyrics, his soulful music sways in your ears like steady waves. English teacher, Andrea Willoughby lives and breathes for Morrissey. Yes, hard to believe right? A teacher having the same interests as her students. Today, teenagers…