By Elizabeth Taylor |Staff Writer| A local thrift shop has customers from all over stopping by to shop and save money, while giving back to the community as well, on all the low priced items and spruced up clothing they have to offer. The Assistance League of Victor Valley Thrift Shop or otherwise known as Common Cents, located in Apple Valley, California is the place to find deals on second-hand items and used clothes that have been examined for defects, washed and dried before purchase. The store was buzzing with shoppers as the sound of hangers being pushed along the poles to look at clothes filled the room. “I enjoy shopping here because I can always find a great deal and the … [Read more...] about Saving money and giving back at Common Cents
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Poppin Newz
Tamar no longer keeps it REAL Tamar Braxton was blindsided and fired from “The Real” daytime talk show. The host posted a cryptic message online on May 21 about being “stabbed in the back”. Reasons for her departure vary from having Diva antics to not testing well with research focus groups. NikeLab x Olivier Rousting Nike has collaborated with Balmain designer, Olivier Rousting. Nike unveiled the sportswear line on May 23, including photographs of Rousting and Cristiano Ronaldo. The line is black and gold, inspired by European football and set out to be released on June 2. Professor Angelina Jolie Actress, Angelina Jolie is set out to teach a class on violence against women. On … [Read more...] about Poppin Newz
Intramural basketball
By Emmanuel Valadez |Staff Writer| Team Nike, Redeem Team, and Sac Kings are the only undefeated teams in the intramural basketball league. There are currently 14 different teams playing in the league. The basketball league games are hosted in the Coussoullis Arena on Monday nights from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. During week one of regular season play team Nike beat team Blue Thunder. Chris Perez scored 24 points while making six shots from three-point range. Thomas Monteon and Donavan Tolbert scored a combined 28 points which helped contribute to team Nike's victory over team Blue Thunder. In the Redeem Team's victory over Power Circle, DJ Shumpert scored an impressive 19 … [Read more...] about Intramural basketball
Weekly Chuckle (Week 4)
Jason Collins plays basketball for the Brooklyn Nets, it just so happens he’s also the first male major league sports player to be openly gay. After his announcement he gained more than 25,000 more followers on Twitter, according to The Wall Street Journal. He’s now a major role model for many making him a perfect spokesperson. Lucky for Nike, he was signed for sneaker endorsement long before his coming out. He’s gained a lot of exposure and is sure to be labeled a trailblazer for the LGBT community for many years to come. … [Read more...] about Weekly Chuckle (Week 4)