CDO High School
Election 2010 Edition
pal-uhn-teer: an all-knowing, all-seeing crystal ball. Not to be
crossed or questioned.
CDO Extends A Helping
Hand In The Community
Lately, it seems that many schools and businesses have begun to help those
in need, and I’m proud to say that CDO has been taking the initiative and is par-
ticipating in various charity events. CDO students and teachers have come to-
gether with Shoes4Souls to help raise new athletic shoes for children from Prince
Elementary School and Amphi Middle School. These children do not have the
resources that we have, and CDO has not only taken notice, but has taken the first
step in helping out. Students in certain advisory periods even made the signs that
you see all over campus to help promote this charity.
The Shoe Drive is only one of the charity events that CDO has helped
with. Students who are part of the Key Club, as well as students from various
other schools, have teamed up with Edward Jones in a food drive for Interfaith
Community Services. The deal is, people bring in nonperishable items to the
Edward Jones office on La Canada Dr., and they get a free breakfast. This charity
has been happening for four years and last year alone raised almost 13,000 pounds
of food! The great thing about this charity is that it’s not only the CDO Key Club
and other schools, it’s the common public. They all team up to help out those less
fortunate. If you want help, this drive happens on November 13th from 8 a.m. to
noon.
If you want to learn about more ways to help our community and those
less fortunate, a great way to do so is by joining the Key Club at CDO. The Key
Club is a great opportunity to know what you can do to help and how you can
participate. They are doing events such as a shopping spree at JC Penny for less
fortunate kids, and the Eliminate Project, which is a fundraiser to help eliminate
maternal and neonatal tetanus. CDO has already taken the initiative with the
Shoe Drive, and there is so much more that we can do, we just have to take that
first step. -karylin veres- Co-eic
In Photo- From left to right-
Tatum Conners, Debbie
Lyons, Kellie Hammond,
Ms.Sandy,Nick Meyerowitz,
Mrs. Smith, Mara Johnson, (Not
pictured, Ry Offret)
picture courtesy of
Debbie Smith
Hey Baby, You Busy? Quote of the Month
November Events Calendar
11/11- Veteran’s Day “Some people want it to happen,
11/12- First round of state football some wish it would happen, others
11/25-No school for Thanksgiving
11/26- No school for Thanksgiving make it happen.”
-Michael Jordan
Sports Schedules on page 7
November 2010
2010 Election Results
November 2nd was election day, and Arizona finally has their
results. District 1 of Arizona had Paul Gosar of the Repub-
lican party as their winner, district 2 had Trent Franks from
the Republican party as their winner, and district 3 had Ben
Quayle also of the republican party as their representative.
District 4 had a democratic winner, Ed Pastor, who beat Janet
Contreras. Both districts 5 and 6 had republican winners, Da-
vid Schweikert of district 5, and Jeff Flake of district 6. Now,
for the two elections that pertain to us CDO students, district
7, Raul Grijalva against Ruth McClung, and district 8, Ga-
brielle Giffords against Jesse Kelly. The winner of district 7
was democrat Raul Grijalva with 48 percent of the vote while
Ruth McClung trailed not too far behind with 46 percent of
the vote. District 8 also had a democratic winner, Gabrielle
Giffords, winning with 49 percent of the vote, and Jessie
Kelly right at her heels with 47 percent of the vote.
As we know, people weren’t only voting on the House
of Representatives. We were also voting on various proposi-
tions. Prop 106, on the Health Care Freedom Act, and 107,
on the Affirmative Action Ban, both passed. However, Prop
109, “Arizona Hunting and Fishing Amendment”, was re-
jected. Prop 111, “Arizona Lieutenant Governor”, was also
rejected. Prop 113, “Arizona Save our Secret” was another
passing proposition. Prop 301, “Arizona Land Conservation
Fund Transfer”, was rejected with prop 302, “Arizona’s First
Things First Program Repeal”. However, three propositions
are still up in the air. As of November 12th, Proposition 112,
which is asking that Propositions and initiatives petitions are
turned in two months earlier than is currently required, is
slightly ahead. Another Proposition that has yet to be decided
is Prop 110, which wants to help preserve military bases by
letting the state trade trust lands with the federal govern-
ment, is behind. A very controversial proposition, Proposi-
tion 203, which was the notion legalize medical marijuana, is
also behind in the count, but we’re hoping to get the results
very soon. It was a heated election and was one of the closest
races we’ve seen in Arizona in a long time.
-Karylin Veres- CO-EIC
News 02 CDO Grad Is Part Of
Teach For America!
We talked to CDO g rad student Philip Oro and asked him about his exper ience star ting from CDO all the way
up to being in the prog ram Teac h For Amer ica.

Q: What is it like working through the Teac h For Amer ica prog ram? And for those out there who don't know
what it is, how would you descr ibe what the prog ram is?
A: Teac h For Amer ica (TFA) is an organization that provides a cr itical source of well-trained teac her s to un-
deser ved and (usually) low socioeconomic reg ions of the United States in an effor t to help break the cycle of
educational inequity. An overwhelming number of students across the nation, in all cities big and small, do not
receive a g reat, or even appropr iate, education. TFA and its Cor ps Member s are working to reduce that edu-
cational ac hievement gap. Joining TFA, inter nalizing the prog ram’s values, and teac hing have been and will be
incredibly rewarding exper iences. Cor ps Member s just like me are placed all across the United States and have
already made huge impacts in the communities and cities they teac h in. I am luc ky to be par t of suc h a noble
cause. That being said, the next two year s (or more) will be the most difficult two year s of my life. Teac hing is
the most r igorous and demanding profession on Ear th, if you want to be g reat at it. I am looking forward to all
of the lessons I will lear n and stor ies I will have in just two year’s time.

Q: Would you suggest it for other students looking to be teac her s?

A: I would not suggest it for students looking to be teac her s. I would suggest it for students looking to be
GREAT teac her s or looking to be successful in whatever they c hoose to do with their lives. This prog ram is so
muc h more than becoming a teac her. It is about realizing that there are some things in life that are bigger than
your self, and that in order to tr uly under stand the world around you, you need to see and expose your self to as
muc h of it as you can.

Q: Do you have any advice for the students here that might be key points to get them ready for college?
A: My biggest recommendation would be to consider and apply to colleges or univer sities that fit YOUR wants
and needs, not the wants and needs of your fr iends, significant other, or parents. Going to a new place away
from what I was familiar with and outside of my comfor t zone was the best decision I have ever made. Also, take
as many AP, IB, or Community College (dual enrollment) classes as possible, as these will knoc k out many of the
classes taken dur ing freshman or sophomore year. This leaves more room for classes that are fun, interesting,
and outside of a specific cour se of study or major.

Q: What was your college exper ience like? Did you feel prepared?
A: College was the best and most difficult four year s of my life up until this point. The oppor tunities and expe-
r iences I sought out and was exposed to in college have made me into a very well rounded and altr uistic indi-
vidual. I felt very well prepared upon leaving CDO as I had done well in ter ms of g rades and involvement, but
nothing really prepares you for college.

Q: Do you enjoy what you are doing?

A: So far, yes, very muc h so. As with every thing in life, however, it is all a matter of per spective.

If any of you are interested in lear ning more about this prog ram, please visit this following link.
http://www.teac hforamer ica.org/ -lexi epperson stafwriter

J.T’s Animal Corner CPR Switch

The Arizona bobcat’s numbers are going down because humans
are taking over their natural habitats. Bobcats are Arizona’s most
common cats, outnumbering the mountain lion. A medium-sized
bobcat can weigh 12 to 30 pounds and can be as long as 2 to 2 1/2
feet. Their faces are marked with orange or gray colors similar to
a tabby cat. They have pointed ears with tufts of white hair at the
ends. Their short tails make them different from other wild cats.
Bobcats are shy and avoid people. Don’t let their small size fool
you; they are very strong and can bring down a small deer. They
can become angry when challenged, so never approach a bobcat.
They may look like a friendly cat, but they have large claws and
teeth.
Bobcats hunt at night, looking for rabbits, rats, mice, and small
deer. Bobcats live in desert to rocky and wooded areas. They may
venture into backyards and under bushes. During the day bobcats
may sleep in caves, thick brush, or hollow logs.
As people move into natural areas the number of bobcats are
becoming smaller. Hunting and trapping them are legal in Arizo-
na, which contributes to their smaller number. Let’s continue to
enjoy the Arizona bobcat while continuing to protect them so they
can thrive in Arizona. -j.t. salah staff writer
photo courtesy of- http://staff.
howard.k12.md.us/~alanz/index-
pictures/bobcat1.jpg
We can assume that most people know the
basic steps to CPR, which begins with mouth-
to-mouth. Mouth-to-mouth is the first step and
has been that way for a very long time. Now,
there’s a change that puts the so called “simple
step first” for the common CPR. Now the first,
new, step to CPR is to star t with hard, fast chest
presses instead of giving mouth-to-mouth right
away.
The reason this change has occurred is
for the safety of the victim’s life. When a res-
cuer is giving hard chest presses, they are acting
as if they are the hear t to the victims body. This
makes the oxygen in the blood flow throughout
the organs and keeps the victim alive, and then
if needed, they will go through with the mouth-
to-mouth procedure. These now newly ordered
procedures seem to be more efficient and are
capable for anyone, including rescuers and even
bystanders, to easily do.
These steps seem to be pretty easy to
follow. The first two steps involve the new
change. So the first step should star t with 30
second chest presses. You need to make sure that
these are hard and fast so that the oxygen in the
victims blood is able to flow through its body,
and remember you are acting as if you are this
victim’s hear t, so it’s impor tant to take this se-
riously. Following the first step you should fol-
low up with giving the victim two breaths to the
mouth. You should repeat these steps if needed.
This change only applies to adults and children,
not newborns. We want to have as many safety
precautions as possible. So remember, this new
step is impor tant.
-lexi epperson staff writer
 The Newest T.V. Hit: JERSEY SHORE! Opinion 03
It’s a nationwide phenomenon that has I haven’t personally met too many people that
grasped the attention of our youth. The late
night antics of young adults in a house together
actually take the show seriously, they don’t
strive to be just like J-Wow or as “cool” as
Android v.s. Iphone
has teenagers fist pumping like champs. It’s People around the world seem to be
Vinny. Viewers find it entertaining that there
none other than, Jersey Shore, MTV’s “reality” raving about this “showdown” over the Android
are really people out there that make this their
show is about 4 Guido’s and 3 Guidettes liv- and the Iphone. People are wanting to know
lifestyle, and to be able to tune in every week
ing together in a house over the summer. For which phone is best for power uers. Although
to watch the newest drama go down, is what
those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, the newest Iphone doesn’t come out for a cou-
it’s about.
it’s another name for an Italian- ple more weeks, the Android keeps improving
Surprisingly CDO students
American. To the young adults its hardware continuously so it’s up to date.
aren’t as on board with the rest of
in the house, having the title The Iphone seems to have a better ease of use.
the U.S when it comes to this show.
“Guido”, is far more than just a Only because it has one main button that every
I polled 135 students around campus
name, it’s an entire lifestyle. time you push it, everything shows up for itself
and in classrooms and found that not
GTL, it’s their motto. on the screen. But then the Android takes over
everyone even knows what Jersey
Gym, tan, and laundry. The for openness. The Iphone is well known for all
Shore is. 32 percent love Jersey Shore
boys; Vinny, Pauly D, Mike its apps that take up so much space, but the
and made it a priority to watch each
“The Situation,” and Ronnie live their day to Android is more open and not so chaotic.
week. Only 7 percent of students polled can’t
day lives by these three words. They work out, Then again, the Iphone takes over for
stand the show. 26 percent are neutral, claim-
go to the tanning salons and then head off to the battery life. The Iphone seems to have an ex-
ing they like the show, but if they missed an
dry cleaners for some clothes washing fun. But tremely long battery life that outs the Android
episode here or there, their world was still
this is just the beginning of their jam packed drastically. So as you can see, both the Iphone
intact. The real surprise was that the amount
and important day. At around 11 pm, the whole and Android seem to be good choices. So its
of students who have never even bothered to
group goes out to a club and drinks the rest of up to you to choose.
watch it, or hadn’t heard of it all together was
their night away. If that wasn’t fun enough, it’s 35%. So maybe Jersey Shore isn’t as big -lexi epperson, feature editor
almost a personal goal for any of the housemates a phenomenon as originally anticipated, but
to bring home a boy or girl to “smush” with. either way, with the completion of their second
So with an entire show based around season, I have a feeling that we haven’t
seven people doing basically nothing but party-
ing for a summer, why is it such a huge show?
seen the last of the crew. The Truth
It’s because it’s so ridiculous that it’s funny.
-katelyn treichel, editor in chief
about Astrology
Photo Courtesy of: http://assets.nydailynews.com/ Most people think that Astrology is a simple study
img/2009/12/25/alg_jersey_shore_cast.jpg where everyone fits into one of 12 types. We see horoscopes
in magazines and think that if those don’t come true, then
Astrology must not be a valid study. The majority of people
U.S.A.: Land of the Free, the Brave who think that Astrology is a fraud are not even informed
about how it works or what it actually is. Honestly, I
--And the Obese! cannot blame some people for thinking that Astrology
Nearly two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight or obese. Despite the at- is stupid when they are uninformed. First of all, horoscopes
tention of many health professionals, the media, the public, and millions of dollars on are not real Astrology, true Astrology goes much deeper
mass educational campaigns about the benefits of healthier diets and increased physical than just Sun Signs.
activity, obesity in the United States has more than doubled over the past four decades. Authentic Astrology uses all the planets (including
These statistics are staggering numbers and its not even finished If trends continue at Pluto), some Astrologers even use asteroids such as Chiron,
the current rate, 100% of Americans will be overweight or obese by the year 2048. Vesta, Pallas, and Juno. The specific day and year you were
Comparing the amount of people who practice regular physical activity and comparing born configures the placement of each celestial body. Each
it to the many who practice the habit of “super-sizing” is really not a competition and it planet represents a different facet of your personality as
does not just stop at the adults they are now teaching their children too; According to well as people in your life. Not only that, the exact time of
30% of children aged 2-19 are considered overweight or obese and it has been estimated your birth will put your planets into different houses. These
than 1 in 3 children born in the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime! represent certain areas of life, for example, the first house
The truth is that people need to stop making excuses, stop “dieting” and start explains how you present yourself to the world, the second
making better food choices. There is no need to choose fat food excuse me fast food house stands for possessions and money, the third house
when you can go home and make your family a nice home cooked meal. It saves you represents siblings and grade school, and so forth. Then
money as well as saving you the extra pounds. Americans are now spending over $140 there’s the aspects, which are geometrical degree distances
billion on fast food each year. Another thing many Americans are doing is blaming between planets. They show how your planets, or different
their weight on genetics, it is not genetics people need to stop putting more calories facets of your personality and people in your life conflict or
into their body than they burn, it is not that hard of concept. Children in American are complement each other.
suffering with obesity. Being obese increases a child’s risk for some serious childhood There are dozens of variations of how to practice
medical problems, including; Asthma, heart, disease and high blood pressure, Sleep Astrology, as well as things that it can be used for. Some
Apnea and breathing problems and bone conditions, such as hip problems, gastro- forms are spiritual, and some are mundane. It is actually
intestinal diseases, early puberty, and psychological problems, like poor self-esteem quite a vast and complex study, and despite common
and depression. These are serious health issues but what about the sociology issues too. misconceptions, it is not superstitious or simple in any way.
Children who are obese are at increased risk for emotional problems that last well into I have some experience in the field, as I have been filmed
adulthood, according to several studies and experts on the subject. Obesity and the for three documents, so you may ask me any questions you
mental disorders they contribute to should be considered as serious as other medical wish. Some Astrologers think the way that Astrology works
illnesses, they say. A study at the University of Medicine conducted a study on the effects is that the planets have magnets that pull on earth that
of obesity. It showed that obese boys and girls had higher rates of loneliness, sadness and affect different people in different ways. Others believe
nervousness than non obese boys and girls. These children were more likely to smoke that Astrology is simply one of the mysteries of the
and drink alcohol. universe. My point is that I think that people should not
This is a MASSIVE problem in the united states that needs to be fixed soon or judge Astrology when they are not even informed about
we will all be doomed. how it works, or what it even is.
-colby hobbs, sports editor -sophia natania elice rubin, op./ed. editor
Feature 04
Student Teacher Excelling at Northside
CDO
I interviewed Mrs. Fox’s student teacher Mr. Heyd, who will be
graduating in December from Northern Arizona University. Here
is what he had to say.
Q1: Mr. Heyd, where are you from?
A1: I am from Hawaii. I lived on the island of Gahu.
Q2: Would you like to work at CDO?
A2:Yes, I would love to teach at CDO. I want to be a Dorado!
Q3: Do you enjoy working with kids?
A3: Of course, students are always happy and willing to learn.
They make teaching enjoyable and fun.
Q4: What is your favorite football team?
A4: The Tennessee Titans, and of course the CDO Dorados.
Q5: What is your favorite food?
A5: I always enjoy anything from Nico’s.
Q6: What is your favorite band?
A6: Passion Pit or Pretty Lights, it’s a toss- up.
Q7: Why do you want to be a teacher?
A7: Because I really enjoy seeing the looks on student’s faces when
they learn and understand new subjects and skills.
-Abraham Velasco, Staff Writer
Going Green
As you may know, “Going Green” is a great way to save the
environment, energy, and money, with excellent benefits
to you. There are many ways you can save the planet, and
it’s easy! You can start by doing simple things such as: sav-
ing trees, not polluting the air, recycling, remembering to
turn the lights off when you leave a room, buying recycled
plastics, bringing re-usable bags to the grocery store with
you, or changing your light bulbs.
Just by changing your light bulbs to eco-friendly ones,
you can reduce environmental impact and your energy bill.
These bulbs use a smaller wattage of electricity, yet make
the same amount of light as regular ones. Also, they last
ten times longer then regular bulbs so you won’t have to
waste your money buying more.
Recycling is another great way to go green. Just by recy-
cling your newspapers or plastic bottles you can save about
700 trees annually. If you use a recycled aluminum water
bottle, then you will not have to worry about recycling
plastic water bottles. Also, it saves money because you
wouldn't have to worry about buying cases of water every
time you run out.
A very easy way to save energy is to unplug phone char-
gers, computers, and other chords that are not in use. By
taking shorter showers, 30 gallons of water could be saved,
which also reduces your water and heating bill.
Walk or ride a bike when possible! Every car on the road
is polluting the air, do you want that to be you? It may
seem like no big deal now, however, in the end, it all adds
up. When you throw away your electronics, the chemicals
and metals from them seep into the ground, which is detri-
mental to our planet.
I hope reading this has convinced you that saving Moth-
er Earth is a smart, money- saving way of living. And re-
member, “Go Green!”
-Erica Eller, Staff Writer
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Dorado Den
Hungry or thirsty during lunch and tired of waiting
in ridiculous lines at the snack bar? If so, the Do-
rado Den is the place to go. Since 2005, marketing
students have managed the Dorado Den, with the
help of their teacher, Mrs. Bible, to get a hands on
experience of what marketing in the real world is
like. Some things sold at the Dorado Den are: fresh
cookies and brownies, popcorn, water, pickles, ot-
ter pops, Gatorade. Don’t forget CDO merchandise
such as lanyards, tote bags and tee shirts. All pro-
ceeds from the Dorado Den go to community service
projects, charities, and traveling opportunities for
marketing students to go to conferences. The Dorado
Den is located in the upper part of G, and is open
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during both lunches,
and Tuesday during tutorial. So if you have a minute
and a few bucks, stop by the Dorado Den, you won’t
regret it!
-Madeline Dunlap, Feature Editor
Get Stuffed for Thanksgiving
For generations, Americans have taken part in Thanksgiving, a time to
give, share and feast. Most families have meals that consist of turkey,
mashed potatoes, stuffing, and an assortment of pies. The most famous
and traditional main course to Thanksgiving is turkey. It was also the
main course for the pilgrims and Native Americans, during the first
Thanksgiving. Not all Americans eat turkey however. Some common
substitutes are ham, chicken, or in some cases, tofu. Thanksgiving is a
happy time that helps families connect, and stress the importance of
sharing. Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food; it’s also about spending
time with family and loved ones.
I went around CDO and asked 38 students what they eat for their
Thanksgiving dinners. 28 students reported that they have turkey as a
main course; however, 10 students chose ham. As for the most com-
mon side dish; 15 students eat mashed potatoes. Followed closely is
stuffing with 13 students, then cranberries with four students, and
casserole with three students. In last place comes corn with one stu-
dent. For desserts between pumpkin and apple pie, pumpkin pie won
with a total of 22 with apple pie shortly behind with 16. So feast away,
and remember to be generous; it’s only once a year!
-Josh Hale, Staff Writer

The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of the Month!
This month, there are some greatly await-
ed films coming to theaters that everyone
will love! The top movies of this month
include:
1.) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Part 1: Move out of the way Twilight! The
world’s favorite teenage sorcerer is hitting
the big screen once again in J.K. Rowling’s
last piece in the well-known series. The
gorgeous Daniel Radcliffe will be play-
ing Harry Potter for the last time in this
two-piece movie. As many Harry Potter fans know, Harry was a young,
ridiculed boy until he discovered he was a famous wizard. After 6 years
of attending Hogwarts School of wizarding and witchcraft, Harry finds
himself going back this year for the last time. Several intense events are
included in this heroic film. Make sure to look out for it on the release
date- November 19th, 2010!
2.) Love and Other Drugs: Coming to theaters November 24th, 2010
is yet another well-awaited film starring Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyl-
lenhaal. Love and Other Drugs seems to be the Up in the Air for 2010
with Gyllenhaal already wiping clean the memory of Prince of Persia and
Hathaway, well, we’ll never forget Bride Wars!
3.) Morning Glory: Coming to theaters November 12th, 2010 is also
one of the month’s most awaited movies. This movie stars the beautiful
Rachel McAdams from The Notebook and Mean Girls and the dominating
Harrison Ford (seen in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and many more!).
Feature 05
It’s got a great preview that hints at the first actual, genu-
ine performance from Harrison Ford along with a script
that may have finally found a way to use the often-untapped
screen charisma of Rachel McAdams. It feels like Morning
Glory could be a rare project that transcends to be a be-
loved film.
4.) 127 Hours: Starring the charming James Franco (Spi-
derman trilogy, Pineapple Express and many more!) is the
true story of Aaron Ralston, a mountain climber who be-
came trapped under a boulder in Utah and had to resort
to extreme measures to survive. It sounds like Oscar bait
in every way from the fact that Boyle (director) teamed up
with writer, Simon Beaufoy and again to the likelihood that
James Franco has finally found the role that will get him his
long-deserved Oscar nod.
5.) Due Date: Peter Highman (Robert Downey) is an
expectant fist-time father whose wife’s sue date is a mere
5 days away! As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from
Atlanta to be at his wife’s side during birth, his intentions
go completely wrong leading on what turns out to be a
cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy Peter’s
last nerve. Be sure to see this awesome, action and comedy-
packed movie coming out November 5th, 2010!
- Sarah Hale, Staff Writer

Formal is Coming!
November 20, 2010 is a date to remember, because it’s the night of Winter Formal. Formal 2010 is sure to impress this year, be-
cause the theme is. . . well actually, before we get to the good stuff, let’s recap last years formal. Last year, the theme was Alice in
Wonderland, complete with various decorations, food, and even a DJ. Now that we’ve had a recap, it’s time to reveal what you’ve
all been waiting for. The theme of Winter Formal 2010 is. . . . . The Circus! Although the theme sounds great, we don’t know any of
the small details such as decorations and food. However it is certain that student government will come through, as they have done
previously. So don’t forget formal, because it’s sure to be a blast .
- Karylin Veres, Co- EIC

Black Friday: Are You Ready For It?

Thanksgiving has come and gone, the food has been eaten, you have caught up with other family members, and plenty of tele-
vision has been watched. It is now the day after Thanksgiving, better knows as Black Friday. Black Friday is a day where many
people wake up in the wee hours of the morning, or sometimes even stay up all night, to get in line at big retail stores and the
mall so that they can get to all the great deals that the stores offer. Stores give incredible sales on major ticket items, such as flat
screen TVs, I-pods, big appliance’s and many other items. For some families, this is a tradition that they enjoy. Sadly, it has come
to my attention that many people have stopped physically going to stores, and are instead, sitting at home at the computer, doing
all their shopping online.
Sure online shopping has skyrocketed recently, but I honestly didn’t think it would affect the way people would partici-
pate in Black Friday. “I don’t really like Black Friday because of the crowds. It’s no fun shopping when you’re hot, and having
to shove past people to get to a few measly items. The computer is at your house, and it’s just so much easier.” Says Alyssa Sis-
son, a CDO Sophomore. I can certainly see her side of things, I mean some people don’t like crowds, I totally get it. But for
some people, some of the fun of Black Friday are the crowds. You get up, bundle up in sweaters, make a pit stop at Starbucks for
a warm pick-me-up, and then get ready to face the crowds. “The crowds are half the fun!” Says Rachel Gilbreath, a CDO Sopho-
more, “I enjoy having to fight the crowds, because once I get what I want, I feel like I won.” Online shopping, although useful for
those that aren’t physically able to go out and shop, seems like it’s taking away from the spirit of Black Friday shopping.

Although the traditional way of Black Friday is to get up in the freezing cold and wait in lines all night with rude, irritable, and
ignorant people trying to get one of five 55” plasma screens TVs. But the new thing is to sit down in front of a computer screen
with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate in your warm house and pick what you want with plenty of stock to choose from
and many of the same deals on the web. So there is not a huge competition. All-though you must stay up all night or just go to
sleep and wake up for the deals supplies are limited and you must wait for delivery. You still can find the best deal the quickest
and there is no beating that.
Karylin Veres, Co-EIC & Colby Hobbs, Sports Editor
Winter Sports Preveiw
Boys Basketball
The CDO Boys Basketball team is in full
swing and the future is bright for our Do-
rados this season. With a team of twelve,
the boys are practicing hard and relent-
lessly for the hopes of a stronger and better
team. Junior, Jake Kimberlin is a second
year varsity player and was confident that
the team would go far. “I think that we have
a good chance of going farther in state than
we have before.” Jake also says, “I’m ex-
cited to see how our team is gonna come
together.” The boys have their first season
game on Novem-
ber 30th at Moun-
tain View. They’re
hoping to have a
big outcome at
their games this
year and they
need your help. Photo by Kattlyn Trichel
So get out to the court
and be ready to watch
Boys Soccer
They’ve won state two years in a row,
and they’re clearly a dominating force on
the field. They are the boy’s varsity soc-
cer team. CDO has a great soccer team,
which is evident when looking back on
past feats. With a big title to defend,
how are they feeling about the upcoming
season? “I think we’ll do good and make
it to state.” Says Andy Yingst, part of the
CDO varsity boys soccer team. Andy
has been playing soccer for 9 years, and
is happy to be on the varsity soccer team
as a sopho-
more. There
are many
wonderful
things about
being on the
boy’s varsity
soccer team,
so what’s
Andy’s favorite part? “The girls.” Yingst
says. But heis all business out on the
field, and with what he calls “great” team
unity, they’re ready to play every team
that comes their way. Speaking of other
teams, Catalina Foothills and Sabino are
the two teams that the CDO boy’s varsity
soccer team is most excited to play this
season. Although the team wishes that
more people would come to their games,
they’re still stoked for this season. So
get ready CDO, because the CDO boy’s
varsity soccer team is ready to win!
Wrestling
Girls Soccer The wrestling season this year is going to
be a good one. With a strong group of boys, and
high hopes, it’s all hard work for the Dorados.
CDO Girls’ Soccer team is kicking
Sophomore kevin Pina is very optimistic about
for a successful season. The team is looking
incredibly good this year and everyone has a
the season. “ I think we will compete with every-
one this season. We have to become a tough team
role to play. The girls are hoping for high turn-
and should do well this season.” Their first hope
outs at their games and only us Dorados can
meet is December 1st against Nogales. Good
provide that support. Their first home game is
luck Dorados!
November 30th against Rio Rico. So be sure
to grab a jacket and be out there to cheer on
your Lady Dorados!
Girls Basketball
Swish. Listening to the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team in action, that’s the
sound you’ll hear. Dedication and determination are two words that describe these
girls, and a promise for a great season is a given with them. This season there will
be four returning varsity players, and ten players in all.
Domino Manheim is excited about seeing her hard work
pay off on the court, and she sees it as her biggest reward
of playing.
“I’m really excited because they are a great group
of girls who are extremely committed, and are very close
to each other, with no drama,” Coach Brown, girl’s var-
sity basketball head coach said after being asked about
this season in relation to seasons in the past. When asked
what the strengths of this year’s team were, the head coach
answered, “IQ, perimeter play, and of course our 6-1 big.”
Coach Brown’s goals for this year are, “To be happy, to win our region, to do well
in tournaments, and to make it to state.”
The girls will have their first scrimmage against Cholla on November 18 at
CDO, and the first game will be on November 30th at CDO against Mt. View. This
year, the varsity team has the amazing opportunity to play at the McKale Center
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, against Sabino. To see the schedule for the rest of
the season, visit the CDO website http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo/. Go
Lady Dorados! Photo by Kathryn Treichel
Sports Editorial:
“Football is dangerous..... Really?!”
We all know that football is a hard fast-moving sport, but I feel that not many people are
aware of the dangers that come with playing this sport.
Football has many common injuries starting from sprains to broken bones, but
have you ever heard of a player being paralyzed? Or having severe head injuries even
with helmets? I want to inform people of the many dangers that aren’t out in the public
enough.
Let’s start off with the head injuries. Some experts are saying that helmets seem to
help cause concussions. How you may you ask are the very things supposed to keep you
safe so dangerous? Well when two players collide helmet-to-helmet, the head decelerates
instantly and the brain lurches forward which then results to bruising and or stretching
of some tissue. Some people say that helmets shouldn’t be worn, but others argue saying,
“If the players didn’t have helmets with the way they play football these days, they would
die on the first day.” Then of course others say that this would encourage the players not
to use their heads as weapons anymore.
And then there’s the paralyzed college football player, Junior Defensive Tackle Eric
LeGrannd, who after making a very violent tackle on the return kick off, was paralyzed
from neck down. Eric was rushed to the hospital and had immediate overnight surgery so
that his spine could be stabilized after his tackle. The coach had went and saw him before
Eric had his surgery and was there for when it was over to see him again. He said, “Eric’s
spirits were as good as you can expect. he was cognizant of me being there, his mom,
everybody.”Eric is supposed to be in hospital care for the near future.
All in all, my intention is just to inform people that football has its consequences
in the end. I’m not intending to put out negative thoughts to this sport, I simply wanted
to have people be more aware of the dangers of this football. I personally don’t have a
certain opinion on the whole helmet issue, but i do feel that helmets should not be aban-
doned. I just think that the guys that go into this sport show be cautious and and take
precautions while playing this sport.
-L exi E pperson , F eature E ditor
 Lil’ Dorados
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