Violence is never the answer
Sarah DInell
February 28, 2011
Why do some people feel like violence is the only solution to problems? It doesn’t matter that only a very few percentage feel this way: the recent shootings in Tucson and at the Chandler Fashion Center have proved that it only takes one person to do a whole lot of damage. One man managed to shoot... Read more »
Boys’ basketball moves on
Erin Maloney
February 25, 2011
The night of Feb. 23 was a crucial victory for the Aztec boys varsity basketball team. The Aztecs defeated the Jaguars of Desert Ridge,74-43, in the first playoff game of the season. The starters of the game were freshman Casey Benson, juniors Calaen Robinson and Avery Moss, and seniors Nick Siefker... Read more »
Girls’ soccer out in first round
Nathan Samuels
February 23, 2011
The girls’ soccer team ended its season with an 8-6 record. The Lady Aztecs made it to the playoffs but lost in the first round to Mesquite, 3-0. Sophomore goal keeper Taylour Rohme still enjoyed playing, despite the outcome. “It was a good season; I had fun, and there was a lot of good competition,”... Read more »
The Back Board Breakers
Stephanie Dayton
February 22, 2011
You might have been hearing some talk about a YouTube video floating around with students from Corona making ridiculous basketball shots in it. Well, you aren’t going crazy; you’re hearing those people correctly. Six sophomores got together, made an account on YouTube under the name “TheBackBoardBreakers”... Read more »
Teachers pick the presidents
Teresa Hodge
February 18, 2011
Defining my favorite president is difficult since I have many favorites for various reasons. Some of my favorite presidents that come to mind are Andrew Jackson, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. All of these men have diverse backgrounds and personalities, but each has intrigued me for similar... Read more »
Rebuilding team finishes 7th in state tournament
Alex Bernal
February 18, 2011
The Corona del Sol wrestling team finished the season with a seventh place finish in the state championship. “For a rebuilding year, we had an unbelievable season,” head coach Jim Martinez said. The Aztecs had five wrestlers place in the tournament: freshman Glenn Farina (114 lbs.), sixth place;... Read more »
Lisa Adams selected to iCivics professionals
Jacqui Marzocca
February 17, 2011
The iCivics Teachers Council has selected CdS government teacher Lisa Adams to its team of professionals. “iCivics (formerly Our Courts) is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice... Read more »
Teachers play multiple roles at school
Taylor Beese
February 16, 2011
It’s right after lunch. Your stomach is satisfied and you’re on the way to class. Your walking through the hall with your friends, talking, having a good time. Out of the blue you hear “Hi Honey!” You turn around and there is your mom walking down the same hallway. How would you feel? “I... Read more »
Sweetheart dance: change the date
Jacqui Marzocca
February 11, 2011
Due to the success of the boys’ varsity basketball team, the Sweetheart Dance has been changed to Friday, Feb. 25. The basketball team is doing great so far and is expected to make it to the playoffs. Unfortunately for many Corona students, a game is scheduled for the night of the Sweetheart Dance,... Read more »
Boys’ soccer closes with no state tournament entry
Sarah Dinell
February 11, 2011
The boys’ varsity soccer team ended the season with a 6-6 record. Unfortunately, the team was eliminated from the playoffs because they were the No. 17 team and only the top 16 make it to the state tournament. Senior Albert Chiu was disappointed with the outcome. “It’s sad, but we did our best,”... Read more »
