Desert Vista High School has been a school since 1996. It spreads the news that teens don’t get by having their eyes glued to their phones. How does the paper make a difference when no one seems to care? Well there are still people who like the paper. And honestly everyone should, it’s raw, original, has pictures taken by fellow peers, and explores topics other people may be afraid of.

A student at Desert Vista, freshman Karly Makay has many thoughts on the school paper, “It’s a good way for the student body to learn about school topics and other worldwide media discussions,” she said.

“Depending on the topic the article will cater to different audiences,” Karly said when asked if she thinks her fellow peers like the paper.

The advisor of the paper, Brian Banach a teacher at Desert Vista, had a lot to say about the paper.

“It allows students who are interested in the communications or journalistic field to practice that craft,” Banach said.

“ The goal of the paper is to inform our audience, the student body, on things they might not be informed about,” Banach said when asked why the paper is important. “ They get a lot of their news from social media and other outlets but often times they don’t focus on campus activity.”

“ From start to finish the paper process takes a good two months. You’re looking at; ideas, the theme, interviews, editing, formatting, and all of that takes time,” Banach said, explaining the length and process complexity it takes to create the paper.

The school paper is a great way to learn what is going on in the school community and for getting involved in school events.