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Frosh/Soph Water Polo Game
September 14, 2018
Ben Malo and Edited by Valerie Alcala
The splash of chlorinated water hits the stands as the player jump in. The smell of chlorine is in the hair. Tension from the freshmen brews as they are about to play...
How to Get Noticed
September 14, 2018
Percy Ragsdale and Edited by Valerie Alcala
Everyone has that special person they desperately want to catch the attention of, whether it be the adorable guy that sits in front of you in English, or the gorgeous girl...
Hannahlei Cabanilla – So You Think You Can Dance WINNER
September 14, 2018
Congratulations to Hannahlei Cabanilla , Canyon High Class of 2017!!!! So You Think You Can Dance Winner - Season 15 Hannahlei Cabanilla captured TOP HONORS as she...
James and the Giant Peach auditions
September 14, 2018
Hanna Saghatchi and Edited by Valerie Alcala
With the up and coming musical: James and The Giant Peach, sophomore Lana Alsaqi, who auditioned, sat down and answered a few questions about this highly anticipated production. The...
Canyon vs. Orange Away Game
September 14, 2018
Percy Ragsdale and Edited by Valerie Alcala
September 6th, game four of the season at Fred Kelly: a pivotal game for Canyon High School. So far, Canyon is going 0-3 against some tough teams. Now, as they face Orange...

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

If one were to ask any librarian in the world what the biggest problem is with the library system, I guarantee you they would say that it is lost books. Most people that I know only spend the amount of time required in class in the library, but honestly it’s an interesting place. It’s...

Making A Comeback

Emily Hernandez and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

There are many students who have hardships, such as having a sickness, that prevent them from finishing the rest of the school year. Other students don't acknowledge the challenges they've overcome. That's what makes that student stronger on the inside than they appear to be on the outside. Canyon High...

How to Get Noticed

Percy Ragsdale and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

Everyone has that special person they desperately want to catch the attention of, whether it be the adorable...

Hannahlei Cabanilla – So You Think You Can Dance WINNER

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

Congratulations to Hannahlei Cabanilla , Canyon High Class of 2017!!!! So You Think You Can Dance...

James and the Giant Peach auditions

Hanna Saghatchi and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

With the up and coming musical: James and The Giant Peach, sophomore Lana Alsaqi, who auditioned, sat...

Back to School Night is Here

Amanda Quach and Edited by Abby Gweon

September 12, 2018 • No Comments

Back to School Night is coming up soon on Sept. 12. Starting at 6 p.m., in the big gym, is the Welcome Back Program. At 6:45 p.m. the Back to School portion will commence and parents will be able to visit classes and teachers. Be sure to give your parents a copy of your class schedule so they don't get...

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News

2018: A Year of Loss

Ben Malo and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

2018 was a year that saw an emergence of new music from the Trap wave headlined by music superstars like Lil Pump and Smokepurpp. 2018 also saw a lot of...

Lost Library Books

Ben Malo and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 20, 2018 • No Comments

If one were to ask any librarian in the world what the biggest problem is with the library system, I guarantee you they would say that it is...

Suicide Prevention Week

Percy Ragsdale and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

September 10-16 is Suicide Prevention Week, a week used to educate others on how to help someone, should they be in the position where they want to take...

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Performing Arts

Hannahlei Cabanilla – So You Think You Can Dance WINNER

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

Congratulations to Hannahlei Cabanilla , Canyon High Class of 2017!!!! So You Think You Can Dance Winner - Season 15 Hannahlei Cabanilla captured...

James and the Giant Peach auditions

Hanna Saghatchi and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018 • No Comments

With the up and coming musical: James and The Giant Peach, sophomore Lana Alsaqi, who auditioned, sat down and answered a few questions about this highly...

Recent Sports Scores

Frosh/Soph Water Polo Game

Ben Malo and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018

The splash of chlorinated water hits the stands as the player jump in. The smell of chlorine is in the hair. Tension from the freshmen brews as they are about to play...

Canyon vs. Orange Away Game

Percy Ragsdale and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 14, 2018

September 6th, game four of the season at Fred Kelly: a pivotal game for Canyon High School. So far, Canyon is going 0-3 against some tough teams. Now, as they face Orange...

NBA Playoffs

Tenzin Dorjee and Edited by: Sophia Axiotis

May 17, 2018

The NBA playoffs have been very entertaining, as there are now only four teams remaining. The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals,...

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Reviews

Movie Review: “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (With Spoilers)

Amanda Quach and Edited by Valerie Alcala

September 20, 2018

The new Netflix movie, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, is all anyone and everyone is talking about on Twitter. The film is based on Jenny Han's teen romance novel which...

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My Journey Throughout High School

Jonathan Lara, Staff Writer | June 13, 2018

When I was going into high school, I didn't know what to expect. I was still very shy and scared to get out of my comfort zone coming out of middle school and so I hoped high school would change everything. The first day of school was absolutely crazy, as there was so many people that it was hard to take everything in. Luckily, I had the guidance of my older sister, Ashley, at the...

At the end of the road

Sophia Axiotis and Edited by Valerie Alcala | June 13, 2018

As Senior year is coming to a close, I must say I am quite late in writing this reflection. It was only months ago I walked the halls as a stranger, and now I am leaving them as an old friend. They took me to class, and led me through four years of emotional and physical growth. I am not the person I came here as, nor do I plan to stay the same I am now once I leave. If I have learned anything...

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