OHS The Buzz 3.23.16 V.9.4 March Issue

March 23 , 2016

OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL, 3400 W. GONZALES ROAD, OXNARD, CA. 93036

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Oxnard High School Girls Soccer Team wins CIF Title

By Ileana Gonzalez and Kaylie Hollub Mirada with a score of 4-1, earning them the title of “CIF champions.”

As the important CIF game approached, the girls were ready to come back to Oxnard with a win. “In the bus and the warm ups, we all felt pretty confident, but not confident to the point where [we thought] ‘Yeah, we have this in the bag,’” said Aldrete.

As the time was running down, and the score was unPhoto provided by VCS Preps surpassable, OHS girls soccer knew OHS Girl’s Soccer wins CIF title. what that meant.

“My reaction as the High School girls soccer “We were all happy [and clock was counting down, team the 2016 Pacific View cried] tears of joy and everyit didn’t feel real because it League champions, but was surreal. I didn’t think it they earned the 2016 girls one was jumping and the would actually happen,” said soccer California Interscho- crowd was crazy,” said OHS sophomore Aris Beltran.

Oxnard HIgh School junior lastic Federation (CIF) title.

The journey towards Jackie Aldrete.

OHS girls soccer reNot only is the Oxnard deemed the title over La victory was not a straight

line to success. “[During] pre-season we were 3 and 3,” said Beltran.

As a team, girls soccer overcame these obstacles and came back on the field stronger than ever. “Physically, we’ve been preparing all season, but mentally it is a whole different ball game,” said OHS junior Marina Salinas.

Teamwork and communication were major benefactors for this triumph.

“There is no one person on the team. Every position is important and every player is important in getting the job done,” said Aldrete.

This victory would not have been possible without the help of coaches Andrew Aguilar and Michael Silva.

“Coach Aguilar did a great job coaching the girls this year,” said OHS principal Dr. Eric Riegert.

Students, as well as faculty, around OHS have recognized girls soccer for their

outstanding performance.

“I think it was neat to see all the students, especially the boy’s soccer team support them,” said Dr. Riegert.

This celebration not only changed OHS girls soccer reputation, but OHS itself.

“We’ll stop having people leave Oxnard to go to Oaks Christian and Saint Bonnies, and stay home,” said Riegert.

After a year full of wins, the girls are anticipated to begin next year’s season.

“Next year I think our team will do great or even better,” said OHS junior Samantha Molina.

The girls soccer team’s unforgettable achievement will go down in the school’s history. The road to success had impediments, but in the long run the endurance paid off.

“I don’t think I would change anything because we, my team, really worked hard and tried our best,” said OHS junior Paulina Aldrete.

Dismissals Dismissed?

Dr. Tom McCoy discusses the reasoning behind having no more teacher assitants and dismissal periods

By Jazmine Toledo There will no longer be course periods without “educational content because there are not sufficient curricular course offerings for the pupil to take during the relevant period of the designated school day,” according to The California Department of Education Legislative Assembly Bill 1012.

In other words, there will no longer be teacher assistants (T.A.). This new regulation will commence in the 2016-2017 school year.

Although being a T.A. counts for general elective credits, Dr. Tom McCoy, assistant superintendent of educational services for Oxnard Union High School District, said, “[Students] were not being able to graduate from high school because they were being scheduled in office practice and off roll when they needed English or math in order to graduate.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District, Compton Unified School District, and Oakland Unified School District were being sued because students were not enrolled into classes making them eligible to go to college. In order to avoid future issues, the district decided to permanently eliminate the problem by not allowing students to be enrolled into classes as a T.A. “We are working with Ventura County Office of Education to develop activities,” said Dr. McCoy, “[As they attempt to] upgrade the classes, so that they meet the letter of the law.”

“What we want in every class and every student is a positive environment where the teachers are building a relationship with students regardless what the class topic is. So, our wish is that teachers will develop great relationships between

teacher and student, student and teacher, and students and the content of the class,” said Dr. McCoy. However, several teachers disagree with the new code. Oxnard High School teacher Mr. AnPhoto provided by Fotolia drew Aguailar be- Students focused on their academic schoolwork. lieves that a stu“Under our current OUHSD es are valuable for teachers dent-to-teacher relationship can also be es- Board policy, seniors are al- and for kids so we still want tablished through students lowed to have one dismissal to be able to customize for working as T.A.s. “Taking in the fall and two [dismiss- what kids need,” said Dr. Mcaway teacher assistants is als] in the spring,” said Dr. Coy. Overall, there are both basically taking away from McCoy, “only if they are on negative and positive reboth students and teachers track to graduate.”

Although taking away actions from students and who generally have a really good relationship with each T.A.s from some counselors staff. However, according may reduce overall efficien- to the Los Angles Times, “It other,” said Mr. Aguailar.

To some, it has been a cy, encouraging students to shouldn’t be considered a misconception that dismiss- take electives and catch up hardship to provide a full als will be terminated in the on credits will benefit stu- school day’s worth of education to all students.” years following the 2015- dents in the long-run.

“Student assistant class2016 school year. However,

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Kicking it to the Top

The Great Divide

Why women are now graduating more than men

By Janine Tadiaman question of whether or not there will be future changes in the workforce.

Senior Brenda Briviesca said, “Realistically, I don’t think so. I’m pretty sure that there are going to be people that are going to try to change this.”

Some people support women who strive to obtain higher positions.

“I’d like to see it transfer to the workforce, but I think males and females start to even out again at those higher level jobs because there’s not as many of them,” said Mr. Claycamp.

Hernandez thinks that Photo By Jamie Tadiaman another reason may be There is a 4% difference in the high school graduation rate between males due to the rise in female empowerment. and females.

She said, “Seeing inThere is an increas- now it’s probably 75/25, now surpassing males in spiring and successful ing gap in the gradua- girls to boys.” the classrooms, gender women making headlines tion rates for females and “I think at OHS it’s defi- pay gaps exist in the workin the news or even in bamales, according to kids- nitely true in my junior force, even today. sic pop culture makes me data.org. In Ventura Coun- English classes where you According to US News happy and empowered to ty, as of 2014, the gradu- see the boys are strug- and World Report, “Womknow that despite being ation rate for girls in high gling, there are more boys en today are more likely marginalized by gender, school is 85.2 percent, who don’t pass. You have than men to complete they overcame the odds whereas males had a high more girls who are earn- college and attend gradand sought out success.” school graduation rate of ing the top grades in the uate school, and make up “I believe we can get 81.2 percent. class,” said English teacher nearly half of the country’s most people to agree Oxnard High School Ms. Ellen Acevedo. total workforce. that we should at least be math teacher Mr. Vance OHS senior Kiana HerYet past gaps in edtreated equally regardless Claycamp said, “I don’t nandez said, “I have been ucation and experience of gender,” said Hernanthink there’s any differ- told by many of my teach- appear to be contributing dez, “It may take decades ence in intelligence what- ers that girls tend to ma- to a persistent pay gap beor generations to make it soever. When I’d first start- ture faster than boys do, tween the sexes.” so, but I have faith in the ed teaching statistics, it mentally speaking.”

These new numbers world.” was probably 50/50, and Although females are in graduating lead to the

Over-sexualization

Has sexualization been oversaturated within our society?

By Mark Henry Salupen “There’s an issue with people in our society over-sexualizing young girls. When someone says, ‘Oh, she shouldn’t be wearing that at that age,’ it is like that person is saying, ‘Her body is too much for me to handle, it is a distraction,’” said Oxnard High School senior Savannah Mooney regarding the sexualization in society.

According to Dictionary.com, “Sexualization” is defined as the objectification of one’s body, valuing their sexual appeal and behavior as opposed to their worth as a person.

To some people, the pressure of sexualizing one another monopolized by companies remain constant and go unnoticed due to the prevalence in our media.

Companies do this to keep us invested in not only our unrealistic expectations but their marketing schemes, as evidenced in Carl’s Jr. and their ad campaigns where they feature the misogyny, sexualization, and objectification that the media potrays.

The ads show nearly nude women, presenting themselves in a manner that sets an unrealistic expecta-

tion for some young girls.

Lindsay and Lexie Kite, alumni of the University of Utah, have doctorates on the topic of media and body images.

According to an article in The Daily Universe, these professionals take their position against these sexualized commercials, defining it as “‘the process of representing or treating a person like an object that exists to serve another’s sexual pleasure.’”

The article stated that when asked in a press conference, Carl’s Jr. admitted that they deliberately used these tactics of sexualization to sell more burgers. Carl’s Jr. said,“We believe in putting hot models in our commercials because ugly ones don’t sell burgers.”

This manipulation, such as that of which Carl’s Jr. promotes, altered Mooney’s view of society permanently. She, along with some girls of the same age, have strong feelings towards the deliberate moves that companies take to sell their product.

Mooney said, “I’ve noticed women’s bodies are used as a marketing ploy for a lot of things that have

nothing to do with things directed solely towards women. They use almost nude women.”

Mooney believes that our education system is a critical factor in the influence towards teens. She said, “Teens are young, and we’re never really taught about sex in school or anywhere really. So when a teen sees a sex symbol or a pretty girl on something, they may not think much about it other than ‘I don’t know why, but I like that.’”

On a broader note, she further said, “[Over-sexualization] can hurt the self-esteem of young teens who think that’s what they’re supposed to look like to be desired.”

She also took into account the hypocrisy on the issue. Although sexualizing remains prominent in our media, it is still a “touchy subject for many people,” said Mooney. She further said, “When I’ve heard teens being open about sexual subjects, they are shut down and described as ‘lewd’ or ‘inappropriate.’”

Through adolescence, some people witness and have been personally victimized from the oversexualiza-

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The Buzz Staff Editors-In-Chief Stephanie Quero Tatyana Sharpe Managing Editor Mark Ramos Copy Editor Jamie Tadiaman Quality Control Editor Janine Tadiaman Layout Editors Victor Galicia Mateo Juarez Entertainment Editor Kim Valerio Sports Editor Nicholas Robles Business Manager Jazmine Toledo Reporters Sarah Anaya Jaime Barron Lisandro Elizondo Rhiannon Enriquez Leslie Espinosa Carlos Gonzalez Ileana Gonzalez Kaylie Hollub Jordan Kimbrough Cedric Lim Devin Lohse Ruby Lyn Lucin Adriana Mandujano Luz Martinez Claudia Melgar Alexis Negrete Peyton Quintana Michael Reyes Juan Rodriguez Mark Henry Salupen Cienna Saucedo Jonathan Viveros Jesus Zapien Faculty Advisor Mr. David Page

tion influenced by the media.

Some people, particularly girls feel that their looks have been looked upon as a ‘distraction’ to others when wearing an ‘inappropriate’ outfit that later becomes oversexualized in society.

Mooney said, “[They] shouldn’t be looking at me or any student in that way, a way where they’re looking at their clothing and deciding whether or not I should be allowed in the room.”

Gun control throughout the U.S

Interracial relationships

mon is that you must have a permit to carry a handgun. In California, residents can not possess any “Assault Weapons.”

Fernando Jimenez, a junior at Oxnard High School, believes that if there are stricter gun laws the environment would be safer.

“They have fewer accesses to guns to harm Photo by Jesus Zapien others.”

Guns can be dangerous in the wrong Others like Nichohands. las Galicia, a junior at On December 15, 1791 the Channel Islands High United States’s second amend- School, believes that it would be ment was ratified to the Amer- better if everyone would own a ican people. Since then, the gun. “If everyone were to own a second amendment has been gun, no one would dare try to resculpted through the hands of rob or harm anyone.” different states.

Jhavon Porter, junior at Throughout the United Channel Island High School, beStates, crime rates in every state lieves that it would also be better have been different due to many if everyone were to own a gun factors in society. All throughout “Yeah no one wants to mess with the U.S, some people are against someone with a weapon so no gun control and others believe I think places would be calmer that gun laws should be strict for but more of a tense situation bemany reasons. cause everyone has a gun.”

As of 2015, according to Constitution states, “STATE Law Street Media, the top three CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION cities with the highest crime - Article 1, Section 26. “That the rates were Oakland, California; citizens of this State have a right Detroit, Michigan; and Memphis, to keep and to bear arms for their Tennessee - Detroit having the common defense; but the Legishighest crime rate out of those lature shall have power, by law, three locations. to regulate the wearing of arms According to National Ri- with a view to prevent crime.” fle Association of America, one thing all three cities have in com-

Throughout American history, interracial relationships have been a topic of controversy. At one point, the United States implemented anti-miscegenation laws, which banned interracial marriage.

In 1958, Mildred and Richard Loving were arrested from their home and thrown in jail for violating Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act. In the 1967 Court case, Loving v Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled bans on interracial relationships as “unconstitutional” and invalidated the anti-miscegenation laws.

Although the laws were out of place in 1967, the last law that officially prohibited interracial marriage was repealed in Alabama in 2000 according to an article on PBS. org. Prejudice against couples of different races still continues in the 21st century.

In 2013, a Cheerios advertisement that featured an interracial family received backlash and sparked racist comments online, with comments along the lines of “disgusting” and “horrible.”

However, in the midst of racial comments, positive reactions emerged towards Cheerios through social media. “Many

Does skin tone matter in a relationship?

By Adriana Mandujano

Are gun laws making us safer or endangering more?

By Jesus Zapien

thanks for reflecting what my family looked like,” said Beschelle Lockhart via Facebook post.

In an interview by OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) in 2014, Tamera Mowry discussed the negative reactions she received from her marriage with her husband Adam Housley. “People choose to look past love and spew hate,” said Mowry. “I’m happy to be in the relationship that I am because it’s based on love.”

Despite the fact that Mowry is a product of an interracial relationship, she still received negativity for being in a relationship with a white man.

Similarly, Oxnard High School senior Ana Sanchez discussed her experiences being a biracial daughter. “My mom is white, and my dad is Mexican. Sometimes my parents get looks when we’re in an area with a large group of one race.”

Even though there is prejudice against ethnicities, some people choose to ignore that type of hatred. “People of different skin colors can love each other, and it’s okay,” said OHS junior Nina Lansangan.

“People of different colors can love each other, and it’s okay.”

-Nina Lansangan

Music Knows No Color

How Motown brought more African Americans into the music industry.

By Leslie Espinosa

A new assembly line was stirring up in Detroit, Michigan in 1959. This one, however, involved people becoming stars.

Motown was the new company, and it released some of the best African-American artists known throughout musical history.

Motown, which was considered the “crossover” in music, was a mixture of gospel, jazz, and street corner symphony. People of every race in America were listening to this music. Oxnard High School music teacher Mr. Fundi Leghon said, “Even though [Motown artists] were mainly black singers, the messages in the music applied to everyone.”

OHS English teacher Mrs. Judith Lee described the lyrics of Motown songs as “awesome.” She said, “They’re beautiful, they’re fun, they make you feel good.”

Motown was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 in hopes of breaking

down racial barriers and opening we came out of the 60s with civ- derson grew up listening to some the doors of music to more black il rights, Motown was part of the of these popular Motown artartists. Gordy took the extra step Civil Rights movement.” Soul art- ists such as, “Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, [and] Smokey Robinson.”

The record company had achieved its goal: it brought people together. Motown Museum stated that “Motown was the first African-American-owned label to reach widespread national acclaim.”

Music had the power to break racial barriers in a time when it was needed the most. Motown brought everyone together, giving its fans the desire to forget about racial differences and pave the way for harmony.

Photo by Peggy Wirgau People who listened to MoA photo of some of Motown’s greatest entertainers who put Motown in the past want others to town music on the map. enjoy the music they did as well. to get his artists on the top pop ist Marvin Gaye’s album “What’s Mr. Leghon said, “Listen to Mochart and worked hard to fill the Going On” featured songs about town. It’ll fill your spirit with a poslives of people with quality music. issues like racism, poverty and war. itive vibe. Enjoy.”

Mr. Leghon said, “Even though Oxnard resident Devon Hin-

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An insight into the differences between public and private schools

By Cienna Saucedo

School Advantage: Why Public Schools Outperform Private School, a book written by ,Christopher A. Lubienski and Sarah Theule Lubienski, educators at the University of Chicago, “Public school teachers are more likely to be certified” than private schools providing an adequate method of teaching.

Because private schools are independently funded, they are not required to have a set curriculum. According to BrightsideKnowledge.org, “Private schools Photo provided by Fotolia don’t have to follow the national Two of the options a student has for their high school educacurriculum.” tion.

The National Center for EdThe debate between wheth- her elementary and junior high ucation Statistics state, “64 perer a student receives the best education “for the Catholic edu- cent [of ] private schools” gradueducation and skills to prosper cation,” said Apodaca. ates attend a four-year college.” later in life at a public or private Similarly, Calvary Christian Students believe that this could school has been a frequent dis- High School senior Nick Gil at- be due to the fact that “teachers cussion throughout the years. tends a private high school be- can spend more time with you” Many different personal pref- cause he wishes to be surround- said Gil. erences are related to religion, ed by “fellow Christians, who However, Calvary Christian money and or social upbringing. could strengthen my faith with junior Jack Adams said, “In pubOxnard High School junior God and keep me on the right lic schools you are pushed to do Carolina Apodaca went to a pri- track.” your absolute best so you can vate school for the majority of According to The Public make honor roll, or get into AP

Track Season Begins

classes, or make it on the team.

There is a lack of that in private school.”

OHS senior Kyle Honea, who attended a private elementary and junior high, said, “I like being my person as much as I can be at school.”

For many public high school stdents, they enjoy the freedom of expression they are allowed.

“You can just express yourself more at public schools,” said Apodaca.

A public school will be more beneficial in the grand scheme of things because it is “more like the real world because at a private school you are isolated from everyone else,” said Apodaca.

Christian Garcia, a Santa Clara High School junior, believes a private school is worth the cost because “it’ll keep you on track,” said Garcia.

The overall importance of education, whether it be from private or public school, is to become successful later in life.

OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR

OHS Track & Field girls win big while the boys fall short.

By Nicholas Robles and Mateo Juarez

GIRLS SOFTBALL 3/22/2016 3:15 PM @ Pacifica 4/1 10:00AM @ Lompoc 4/6 3:30PM @ St. Bonaventure 4/12 3:30PM @ Channel Islands

Photo by Mateo Juarez Naomi Summers crosses the finish line during the meet against Hueneme.

On March 17, 2016 the Ox- lowing the relays, the ladies swept nard High School track and field the 1600m with Andrea Tovar, team faced off against Hueneme Phoenix Judd, and Malia Vallenin their first league meet of the der placing in the top 3 positions. year. The Oxnard girls team won On the boys team, varsity the meet with a score of 96 to 22 runners Christian Ortiz and Elijah while the boys team suffered a Daniels came in first and second loss with a close score of 66-61. in the 400m dash. Senior AnthoThe yellow jackets scored ny Rios scored 3 points coming in their first points with Destiny Lo- second in the long jump. pez, Maria Conteh, Shaznay Torio, The next meet is Wednesday and Keonah Summers winning April 6th when the Yellowjackets the girls varsity 4x100m relay. Fol- will be up against Rio Mesa.

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BOYS BASEBALL 3/25 3:15PM @ Pacifica 4/5 1:00PM @ Dos Pueblos 4/9 11:00AM San Marcos 4/12 3:15PM Channel Islands TRACK AND FIELD Home: 4/6 vs. Rio Mesa 4/14 vs. Channel Islands Away: 4/21 vs. Pacifica

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