OwlFeed Newsletter
December 14, 2018
Agua Fria, It's Cold Outside!
December has come, along with the end of the first semester and midterms. As everyone settles into the cold of the holidays, pressing for those last grades before a long awaited rest, the OwlFeed team shares some of the new happenings of winter. The wonders of this time of year are on the forefront of everyone's minds, and the same can be said for the OwlFeed team as we embrace the holidays and the coming of a new year! Enjoy our wintry narratives.
-Naomi Metoyer, Editor in Chief
By: Alex Fikes
Do you like to sing? How about dance? Maybe you should try out for the musical! Agua Fria does a musical each year, and this year, the stage managers, Felicia Jeppe and Aaron Tibbetts, are doing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”
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By: Sarah Niezgodzki
Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America — all names that are common to the general population whether you watch superhero movies or not. But who was the man behind it all? His name is Stan Lee and you may have heard that on November 12th he passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles, California.
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By: Naomi Metoyer
High school, in many ways, serves as a condensed model of the world outside of it, and this is equally true for the relationships people foster within it. Through personal and shared experiences, I have learned what it means to be in a romantic relationship.
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By: Sarah Niezgodzki
The football season has come to an end, that means it’s only the beginning for our Pom competition team on their journey to go to state. They had their first competition in late November at Estrella Foothills High School, where they did their best and gave a great performance.
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News:
Tear Gas Used at the U.S Border Causes Divisions
By Elijah M. Carson
On November 29, there was an event that was going on at the Mexico-America border, where asylum-seeking migrants were gathering to show their need to cross the border.
Read more here.
Kyrsten Sinema Wins Arizona Senate Race After Bitter Campaign
By: Zianney Arellano
Kyrsten Sinema, Arizona’s first female Senator, was finally announced the elected winner on November 12th after a long and exhausting election against Republican candidate, Martha McSally.
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Earth Club Keeps Students In Touch With the Outdoors
Earth Club is back and better than ever right here at Agua Fria High School. Earth Club is being held in room K4 every Friday after school until 3:15. The club brings awareness to nature and what’s going on in our ecosystem.
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Lifestyle:
There are Four Types of People. Which One are You?
By: Matthew Willarch
¨There are three kinds of people in this world. People who make things happen, people who watch things happen, and people who ask what happened.¨ No, Steve Backley, there isn’t. There are actually four kinds of people and I’m gonna tell you how.
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What the Heck is a Detective Pikachu?
By: Emma Parry
I think everyone these days has heard of Pokemon, or at the very least Pikachu, the little yellow and brown lightning rodent that has taken the world by storm since his creation in the late 90s. The Pokemon Company has decided to make a live-action movie based on a game created in 2016.
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Top 5 Movies to Watch in Theatres During Winter Break
By: David Menendez-Velez
Are you bored over winter break and want to watch a movie? Here are some of the best movies you can watch that are in theatres this december!
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Opinion:
What Is Gender?
Gender, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is “Either of the two sexes (male and female), especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones. The term is also used more broadly to denote a range of identities that do not correspond to established ideas of male and female.”
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Loot Crates and The Effect of Gambling on Minors
By: Matthew Willarch
Gambling is a huge industry in America, one of the things that helped build the country. It’s the thrill and curiosity that keeps people coming back, but gambling can be very addictive more often than not.
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Why Boba Might Just Be Trash
It seems like every other day, I hear about the sweet, sugary taste of Boba. Tales of its magnificent texture and shape roam the Agua Fria hallways. I finally decided to see what the fuss was about, making my way to Ahi Poke, a japanese restaurant where Boba is served. My experience there however may have scarred me for life.
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Sports:
Lady Owls Soccer Gets Victory Over Buckeye in Scrimmage
By: Kaylie Langtry
The Lady Owls kicked off their season with a scrimmage against Buckeye High School. With a competitive game, the Owls started off their season strong with a 6-0 victory.
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Wrestling Brings Home 2nd in Big Red Tourney
By: Kyla Heller
On Friday, December 7th, and Saturday, December 8th our varsity wrestling team competed in our annual Big Red invitational wrestling tournament with great energy and determination to defend our home mats.
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9th Graders Seek to Make Big Impact on W Soccer Team
By: Kaylie Langtry
With many new faces this year on the women’s varsity soccer team, five stick out the most. Say hello to Jerzi Alvarado, Anyssa Valencia, Madison Jirka, Nicole Fernandez, and Michelle Cadena. These are the new freshmen on varsity.
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Wintertime Activities in Arizona
By: Angelina Cordova
Are you looking for something to do this winter? With friends, family, or maybe even a significant other? Well, Arizona has a lot to offer, here are some great activities in your area that would be fun to do this winter.
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