OwlFeed Newsletter
Friday, November 8th, 2019
We Are Thankful For YOU!
It's crazy how fast time flies. It feels like yesterday we were coming to Agua Fria high school on our first day of high school. From everyone in OwlFeed, we thank you during this season of Thanksgiving. It is because of you guys that we put all of our work into these stories. Thank you!
-Carlos Johnson, Editor In Chief
By: Lauren Mitchell
Calling all Seniors! If you haven’t applied for your FAFSA, do it now! College is right around the corner and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a great way to pay for it.
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By: Stephanie Perez
No matter what you do it on, whether it’s a shortboard, penny board, longboard or a cruiser, skateboarding is a boundless, independent, no-rules-attached sport like no other.
By: Rian Cameron
This movie makes admirable attempts to recognize the deep and complex aspects of society, upbringing, and politics that devastate people like Arthur. However, political halfwits are trying to construe the violence and sympathetic nature of the movie as some sort of defense for White men who commit atrocious crimes and, specifically, mass murder.
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By: Bella Tarzia
The women’s volleyball season comes to an end with 5 seniors leaving the program as they played for the last time on the home court against Barry Goldwater.
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News:
The Factor That Keeps Students From Going to College
By: Arzoo Sultani
College is not affordable for everyone. Not all students have money for college. People around the world talk about how expensive colleges are, where most of the students don’t go to college because they can’t afford the money that it costs, so many students decide to work at low-end jobs like McDonald’s or Walmart instead of going to college.
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AFHS Students Featured in Billy Moore Days
By: Bernadette Taylor
Billy Moore Days started as an opportunity for communities in and surrounding Avondale to enjoy the history there. It gives ideas of the beloved hometown traditions. Many people come to enjoy the activities the community has in the festival.
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The Leaders of the Pack in the Democratic Primary
The polls have been the center of attention for the Democratic party as Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders all have been on top of the polls since they all announced they were running.
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Lifestyle:
I'm Falling for This: Thrifting 101
By: Jimena Chavez
Thrifting is an efficient way to shop for clothes and personal items. By thrifting, one can help the community and organizations that need funding.
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The Joker Got Jokes & Insanity
By: Juan Espinoza
The Joker — the laughing, murdering clown — has the hottest movie out right now of 2019. With the famous director Todd Phillip and Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix, it’s no wonder the movie is getting so much attention.
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DIY Costumes are a YES For Success
By: Bernadette Taylor
Getting to know the reasons why someone may prefer to make their own costumes rather than getting a basic costume gives a little insider and may help inspire other people to do the same.
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Fortnite Deletes Itself
On Sunday, October 13, at 2 p.m. EST, you must have felt a great online disturbance when 250 million gamers cried out in terror as Fortnite got sucked into a black hole.
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You Really Autumn Know These Tips for When High School Gets Rough
High school is a journey for everyone. Filled with its highs and its lows, some may know how to deal with it while others may not.
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PlayStation Unveils Its Newest PS5
The PS4 was a sensation when it came to exclusives games and graphics. But now with the release date of the PS5 finally being announced, along with the statement of it being “disc-less,” it’s no lie to say it has a high quota to fill.
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Opinion:
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of change. It was much needed in my life but I chose to ignore that fact for so long.
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10 Halloween Candies That Won’t End Up in Your Trash Bin
The following candies I am about to mention easily go down as my top 10 favorites. If you see me around campus, don’t be afraid to give me these!
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Nickelodeon Reboots are a FLOP
As we all know, there are just some shows that you can’t remake, just like there are some movies that don’t deserve a sequel. Early Nickelodeon shows are just not something that you can re-make.
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Thanksgiving is The Best Holiday
From the pretty Autumn colors to the most exquisite food, Thanksgiving is the best holiday, period. The holiday season consists of three huge holidays, and as the spooky season ends, November 1st becomes a day of Christmas lights, and festive songs start playing on the radio, skipping the most important holiday
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Thanksgiving is the Worst Holiday
Thanksgiving is a morbid excuse for Americans to pursue gluttonous fantasies and celebrate a completely ignorant understanding of history. Not to mention, it is special for only those who have the opportunity to do these three things. They are the glue of an otherwise fragile and heartless holiday.
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A Trip Down Memory Game
Nostalgia hits like a bus and I love video games so what do you get when you put those together? You get a list of the best games from my childhood, emphasis on my!
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Sports:
Swim District Meet and Swimming Under the Lights
By: Alex Vasquez & Devin McKenzie
Eagerly swimming for state times in Chandler on Friday, Oct. 18 and clashing in the district meet at YMCA, the AFHS swim team faced off against rivals Verrado, Desert Edge, Canyon View and Millennium on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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XC Competes at District Meet With Eyes on State
By: Alex Vasquez
It was emotional and exciting. The cross country districts meet, held at Millennium High School, was filled with tension as it was the last chance for anyone to qualify for state with their times.
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Football Seniors Pass Torch to Next Class
By: Bella Tarzia
Moving on to the next chapter, the Agua Fria football team will have 27 players graduating in May of 2020. The seniors will say a sad goodbye to an amazing football experience.
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Meet OwlFeed
Meet DeAnna Williams
Meet DeAnna Williams, a 16-year-old junior born September 22, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois. She is new to Agua Fria this year since she recently moved from San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico, because her dad lives here so she came here to “get a different experience.”
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Meet Daniel Vazquez
Daniel Vazquez, who just turned 16, on August 16, is one of our exceptional juniors here at the cherished Agua Fria High School. Being a junior can sometimes be stressful, but what Daniel does to stay on top of things is to keep up with his homework and study when he can.
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Meet Jimena Chavez
Jimena is a fellow student at Agua Fria, she is involved in clubs and has an interesting homelife. We will be taking a look at some of Jimena’s favorite things and where she came from, to learn more about her.
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OwlFeed Column
Veterans' Day
This day is to honor and pay respects to all those who have served our country. After WWI ended and the armistice was signed, Congress dubbed it as a day to honor the heroes who fought in the war. Currently there are over 18.2 million veterans, making up 7.2 percent of our population. Don't forget to thank a veteran on this day of respect.