Spartan News
Lathrop Intermediate
Edition 13
October 20th, 2023
Red Ribbon Week
by Valeria Salazar
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It also honors the sacrifice of all who have lost their lives in the fight against drugs. It allows for parents, teachers, students, etc to spread drug-free messages to people.
Pumpkin Patches
by Amy Martinez
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is a perfect place to go for this season. The Pumpkin Patch will be listed from September 16 to October 31, 2023. On weekdays it is open from 10:00 am- 6:00 pm and on weekends it’s open from 8:00am- 6:00 pm. It will be open 7 days a week. Entry to the Pumpkin Patch will be free. Activity tickets will be $7 each. Park entrance is free on Weekdays, at $3.00 per vehicle. Weekends and weekends are $5.00 per vehicle and on Holidays it’s $7.00 per vehicle. There will also be a couple of free activities: the haunted house, Hay Maze, and picture opportunities.
BREAST CANCER HISTORY
by Meztli Hernandez
This October is cancer awareness month long ago. Ancient Egyptians were the first to
note the disease more than 3-500 years ago. The condition was described fairly accurately.in both Edwin Smith and George Ebers papyri. One of the descriptions refers to bulging tumors of the breast that have no cure. October 13 is nationally recognized in the United States as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. About 30% of early-stage breast cancers eventually metastasize (spread to parts of the body away from the breast). The day is intended to drive awareness of the need for more research about metastatic disease.
LGBTQ+ History
By Miguel Machado
LGBTQ+ history is a rich and diverse journey marked by both triumphs and struggles. The roots of the LGBTQ+ movement can be traced back to various points in history. In ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, same-sex relationships were not only accepted but also celebrated. However, with the rise of organized religion, homosexuality became stigmatized, leading to centuries of marginalization and discrimination.
The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement gained traction in the 20th century, with significant milestones shaping the history. The Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969 are often considered a pivotal moment. LGBTQ+ individuals, tired of constant harassment and arrests, fought back against a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, sparking days of protests. This event ignited a wave of activism and led to the formation of numerous LGBTQ+ organizations advocating for equal rights.
One turning point in LGBTQ+ history occurred in 1973 when the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. This milestone achievement marked a shift in societal attitudes and contributed to increased acceptance and understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity. Legal victories have also been instrumental in LGBTQ+ history. In the year of 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, granting LGBTQ* couples the same legal recognition and benefits as heterosexual couples. This decision was a culmination of decades of advocacy and represented a significant step forward in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality.
Despite these achievements, challenges persist. Discrimination, prejudice, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals continue to be prevalent in many parts of the world. However, LGBTQ+ history serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the community to fight for their rights and create a more inclusive and equal society for all.
Lathrop Events
By Joseph Arenas
The Halloween social is taking place on the 27th. You are not allowed to wear your Halloween costume until October 31.
Boo grams are going to be from October 23 to the 30th. The friend of your choice will get a notepad and candy. The stuff will be delivered in their 6th period on Halloween. The charge to do this is $1:00.
The ofrenda started on the 16th. You can put a picture of a departed loved one on the ofrenda. Go to room 107 to put your picture on it.
By Miguel Machado
Dia De Los Muertos Community Event at Heritage Museum of Orange County
Date: Friday October 27
Location: 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA
Details: Art installations, face painting, Live Entertainment, Cultural workshops, Food trucks and pop-ups providing local flavors.
More Information:
https://www.travelsantaana.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-community-event-at-heritage-museum-of-orange-county/182/
Pride Parades
by camila Arriaga
pride happened on June 28, 1970, and it’s been continuing since this day. These parades are usually used for pride protests. And for people to be social and feel accepted. This also still happens in other parts of the world for same-gender marriage to be accepted. People still do this by coloring their faces with paint, and holding flags, while others might march holding a big rainbow flag in the middle of the whole parade.
BOO BASKETS
By Kristel Requejo
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating a unique and festive Halloween basket? Whether you're planning to surprise your little ones, give a gift to a friend, or simply want to add some spooky charm to your home, making a Halloween basket is a fun and creative activity that allows you to personalize your spooky surprises. In this article, we´ll guide you through the process of crafting a ghoulishly delightful Halloween basket.
Step 1: Gather your supplies to begin, weather all the necessary materials. You´ll need a basket or container of your choice, some decorative halloween-themed paper or fabric, scissors, glue or tape, assorted halloween candies, small toys or trinkets and any additional festive decorations you desire. Get creative and pick supplies that match your unique
Step 2: Line the basket, cut the halloween-themed paper or fabric into a shape that fits the base of your basket. This lining will serve as a vibrant backdrop for your goodies secure it to the bottom of the basket using glue or tape, ensuring it lies flat and smooth
Step 3: Add the treats now comes the fun part - filling up your basket with delightful treats! Fill the basket with an assortment of halloween candies, such as mini chocolate bars, lollipops, gummy worms consider adding a mix of sweet and sour candies to cater to different preferences.
Step 4: Include small toys or trinkets to make your halloween basket extra special, include some small toys or trinkets that fit the spooky theme. Think plastic spiders, mini halloween-themed figurines, witch hats, vampire teeth to glow in the dark accessories. These little surprises will add an additional element of excitement.
Step 5: Decorate the basket to give your halloween basket that finishing touch, incorporating some decorative elements. You can tie colorful ribbons or bows around the handle of the basket, attach small halloween stickers or cutouts to the sides, or even drape some fake spider webs for an eerie effect. Let your imagination run wild!
Halloween Festival
By Sofia Rodriguez
The Halloween Festival is for the classes of Mr. Lopez, Mrs. Olsen, and Ms. Flores. AOC members will be the ones organizing and planning this festival. The date for this Festival is October 24th on a Tuesday. So if you are interested in helping to prepare the Festival with AOC members come down to Mr.Warfuel’s class on Tuesday!
How People Celebrate El Día de Los Muertos
By Melanie Amado
People celebrate Dia de Los Muertos by decorating their houses. Both public places and homes are filled with skulls food and a lot more to communicate to their loved ones with their favorite things, and decorations the table includes cempasúchil flowers , paper cut-outs, candles, salt, water, chocolate, sugar skulls, pan de muerto and the favorite foods and liquor of the people who died.
