People who label and criticize really need to stop. In The Clarion, I read an article about Emo music. DJ, the writer, says that Emo music has caused people to commit suicide. He also mentioned that life would be better if the music was thrown away and the clothes were burned.

Well, DJ, sorry to say this, but, you're wrong! Yes, you’re right, Emo music has, at one time or the other, caused people to kill themselves but the music is not just about suicide. And if you took the time to actually talk to one of us, you’d realize this!

And real Emos do have problems. For example, poor foster care, some have been raped, abused, harassed, taken advantage of, or been used and tossed away like rags. You say the world would be better if they were gone. Well, you're wrong.

You know, though, the world would be better if people, like you, would just calm down and stop criticizing people for what they just see. Have you ever heard the saying, don’t judge a book by its’ cover? It means to don't go criticizing someone when you barely know them. In fact, don't criticize them at all!!!

Ok, let’s look at other music. Do you really think Hip-Hop is perfect!?? You think Rap is perfect?! Hahaha!!! Heck no, it isn't! What about other music...? Look everyone, nothing is perfect. Nothing! Nobody is perfect; no matter how hard you try, something will always have a flaw.

Meanwhile, Hip-Hop talks about nasty things and the same goes for R&B, Country and many other music genres.

But look, personally, I love Rock!! Love it! Hip-Hop, I HATE it. But hey! Who am I to say it stinks, and it should be burned!?? Well, yeah, we all have a freedom of speech but still, c'mon, really!? Are you really going to stoop to that level!??

Holy cow! It almost seems like you're frustrated and can't handle the Emo crowd. Well, you know what, deal with us! The Emos never did anything to you and for you to say that their music and style should be burned and thrown away is simply ignorant. That's just starting a fight or something worse. And bad things can happen over silly issues like this too. I've had friends killed because of this issue. This is dumb! Really, really dumb!

If you don't have anything positive to say to the person you don't like or anything at all just close your mouth and write it on a paper and forget about it! Look, not all Emo's cut their wrist. I know so many Emos whom don't cut themselves or dress all in black. Well, I wear a lot of black, but, it's my favorite color. So wait, I have to cut and dress all in black to be considered Emo???

Ok, look at it this way, I'm not fond of preppy people, but I talk to some of them. Why? Because I would want people to know me by Hey do you know Aimee? She’s the short haired girl? Instead of being known as, Do you know Aimee? The girl that can't stand preppies?
So yeah, I know people who are preppy, and I get along with them. Why? Because I didn't tell them the world would be better if they didn't exist. We just really need to stop this! You can't change a person for whom he really is. I’d like to see you try changing a rock into a butterfly - you can't!!!!

Personally, I think people who criticize should grow-up and get a life! I mean we try hard to save the earth and other important things but this nonsense where we are constantly picking on people is making life worse! So just stop acting like a seven year-old kid, and grow-up! Think about what you're going to say before you say it and ask yourself if all of this was really worth it!?

And I've been through this before with my friends. They've been told they shouldn't exist. I've been told life would be better without me or people like me - I usually ignore people like that. Why? Because we know that when you say we shouldn't exist you're actually saying that you're ignorant.

We're too busy living our lives by playing around or doing what we enjoy doing. This doesn’t mean cutting ourselves and being depressed all the time. What we mean by enjoying is skating and doing random things. If you ever see scars on me or my friends, we were probably riding our skateboards down a hill or just doing something wildly dumb. You see, we try having fun and minding our own business. However, people like you have to ruin our fun with your words. So just grow up! We are ALL unique no matter what.

By the way, before I finish what I have to say, you don't know anything at all about Emos! I'm an Emo kid. I don't care if you say I’m a poser because I labeled myself. The truth is that I'm just proud of being me. I always will be. I want to be there for people to lift them up not tear them apart in some ridiculous publication.

Furthermore, I also wear black – and blue, yellow…! Holy Cow! I also wear hot pink! Shocker isn't it!?! Wait, I thought Emos just wore black? No they don't!

I also listen to Techno, Alternative, Punk, Metal (not that much) but hey did you know that when I run or workout, I listen to Hip-Hop!?! Oh my God, another shocker!!! I don't like it but who am I to say it stinks. Nobody!

The Lady Trojans had two outstanding wins against the Eagles of Juarez High School on Wednesday. The win, by both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Lady Trojans, made it a clean sweep against the Lady Eagles. The Varsity took the win, 39-22. Meanwhile, the JV handed Juarez a 32-21 loss.

Junior Varsity started the afternoon by doing everything to make sure that they came home with the win. In the beginning of the game, they Lady Trojans had a rough time, but by the end of the first half, Kelly showed them that they were the boss. There were some great rebounds, steals, and shots. The players used great teamwork and effort and did their best to keep their heads in the game.

Freshmen Maribel Garcia helped by scoring ten points and grabbing as many rebounds as she could. One of her teammates, sophomore Xochit Flores, took a rough fall driving toward the basket during the second half. Still, she stayed strong, and finished the game.

Each of the Lady Trojans worked as a team including Tichina Soler, Josie Rojas, Abigail Coronel, Fauda Guzman, Maria Chihuahua, Tamera Zapata, Trinidad Vargas, Heather Scarbrough and Susan Ramirez.

Meanwhile, our varsity squad also hit a rough patch in the beginning of the game but they still did not give up. They played with their head in the game and didn’t let anything get to them. With Anabel Garcia scoring 12 points and Melissa Callazo adding six, they both helped bring the Trojans to victory.

“The second half of both [games] …was the best I’ve seen a Kelly squad perform in a long time,” said coach Caponigri.

Also contributing were Cynthia Rojas, Veronica Velasco, Stephanie Maldonado, Angelica Maldonado, Nahomi Mendoza, Ayaild Guadalupe, Michelle Villagomez, Rebecca Rodriguez, Elizabeth Robles, Brittany Aguilar and Bianca Murillo.

Both squads take to the court December 16 at home. The action starts at 4 p.m. at the Kelly High School gymnasium.

After years of dissappointment, I came to the realization I have been cheering for the wrong team - The Bears. The semi-pro team finally lost my last ounce of support this past weekend when they lost to the Greenbay Packers. As I wallowed and searched for a new team to support, I looked up in Mr. Hicks' class and saw a green and yellow flag of hope. I knew their history, I know their current skills, and I will be around to see their future successes. That is right - I loudly declare to all who will listen - I am now a
Packer Backer. Go Pack Go! Thank you to all Kelly High school Packer fan's for showing me the light. Gabriel A.