STRONGER THAN EVER
About the Editors
Art Work: "Late Night Studying," belongs to Hannah Gray.
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BLOOd drive!!!!
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 8th 9am-2pm In the Atrium |
BOnes Or No BOnes
Our beloved Noodle the Pug, sadly passed away at 14 years old. May he rest in peace, and always have a bones day.
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Hallway EavesDrops
We're always listening...
"Trump is like 6' 4"."
"You just don't know what's true and what's not."
"Where are you going to college?"
"You just don't know what's true and what's not."
"Where are you going to college?"
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Club Q: Another day in America...
Club Q memorial, source NPR
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By Lily Hersch
Chrony Staff Writer On November 19th, a tragedy occurred in Colorado Springs, CO. That Saturday evening, alleged shooter 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich opened fire within LGBTQ+ nightclub Club Q, one of the only two LGBTQ+ nightclubs in the city. According to CNN, Aldrich reportedly entered the nightclub shortly before midnight with an AR-style weapon and immediately began shooting. Five victims were killed, ranging from 22-40 in age, and 25 people were wounded. Officials arrived at the scene quickly after, and Aldrich was taken into custody and hospitalized due to injuries sustained. On Tuesday, November 22nd, Aldrich was transferred to El Paso County Jail and is facing several charges without bond. Prior to authorities arriving at the scene, Aldrich was taken down by club patrons determined to fight back. Richard Fierro, a retired military veteran, tackled Aldrich while a US Navy sailor helped Fierro hold him down. As well as another patron kicking the weapons out of reach, a trans woman took off her stiletto and whacked Aldrich over the head with it. These four are regarded as heroes, and helped stop the slaying of several other patrons. According to news source The Gazette, the five victims are Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Ashely Paugh, Derrick Rump and Raymond Green Vance. At Club Q, one can see a sweeping memorial dedicated to the victims, reflecting a widely-felt heartbreak of the tragedy. Colorado Springs is a more conservative city compared to ones nearby like Denver, and Club Q was known as a safe space for all who attended, LGBTQ+ or not. As quoted from Carolyn Cathey, a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ activist, "Our community would gather at Club Q. That was our hub. That was our social outlet, and where we could be ourselves and find community." This shooting was not an inconceivable occurrence, or even uncommon in modern-day America. According to Forbes, the U.S. has had more than 611 mass shootings in 2022. Considering there were 690 in 2021, the worst year for mass-U.S. shootings, we are fast-tracking our way to beating that record. |
More than 35,000 people have lost their lives due to gun violence this year, and that number grows by the week. This shooting reflects the horrifying and sad paradox of violence within this nation. Unfortunately, the Club Q shooting isn’t only a nightmare; in America, it has become a near-daily reality.
Sourced through the Denver Post, victims in order from left to right: Paugh, Loving, Vance, Aston, and Rump
Sourced through CNN, this is a brief description of each victim killed in Club Q:
Derrick Rump and Daniel Aston, Club Q bartenders: Described by Club Q performer Tiara Kelley, the two were the “light and the heart of Club Q.” They were known to be friendly, welcoming, and a joy to be around. Though polar opposites, Rump known as eccentric and a Britney Spears super-fan, and Aston as a more shy and sensitive type, they were great friends. Ashley Paugh, patron visiting to support a friend: Paugh is said to have been very family-oriented, and willing to have done anything for her daughter, Ryleigh. She had a huge heart, loved the outdoors, and was loved at a nonprofit she worked at that helped foster kids find homes. Kelly Loving, patron: Said by sister Tiffany Loving, “my sister was a good person. She was loving and caring and sweet. Everyone loved her. Kelly was a wonderful person.” Raymond Green Vance, patron visiting with his girlfriend and family: Described by family, “Raymond was a kind, selfless young adult with his entire life ahead of him. His closest friend describes him as gifted, one-of-a-kind, and willing to go out of his way to help anyone.” Published 12/6/2022 |
CHarity Month Preview
By Hannah Gray
Headline News Managing Editor
Charity Month is just around the corner Chargers! When is Charity Month you ask? December of course! It’s getting to that time of year of giving and serving our community for the winter spirit and all the holidays in between. This year, instead of fundraising for the Make A Wish Foundation, Corner Canyon has decided to take a more local approach and chosen the Nixon Foundation for our charity!
“We have lots of activities and we are working on a calendar right now with all the info,” says the lovely Olivia Hulme, a sophomore here at CCHS and one of the Student Body Officers this year.
It’s an exciting time for students of ALL grades to look forward to here at Corner Canyon High School. Keep a lookout for posters about the events, Chargers! You won’t want to miss any of the wonderful opportunities for fundraising, service, fun activities and possible in school purchases of treats and things! Last year was amazing, let’s make this year just as awesome, if not even better!
Headline News Managing Editor
Charity Month is just around the corner Chargers! When is Charity Month you ask? December of course! It’s getting to that time of year of giving and serving our community for the winter spirit and all the holidays in between. This year, instead of fundraising for the Make A Wish Foundation, Corner Canyon has decided to take a more local approach and chosen the Nixon Foundation for our charity!
“We have lots of activities and we are working on a calendar right now with all the info,” says the lovely Olivia Hulme, a sophomore here at CCHS and one of the Student Body Officers this year.
It’s an exciting time for students of ALL grades to look forward to here at Corner Canyon High School. Keep a lookout for posters about the events, Chargers! You won’t want to miss any of the wonderful opportunities for fundraising, service, fun activities and possible in school purchases of treats and things! Last year was amazing, let’s make this year just as awesome, if not even better!
DONATE! IT'LL BE GREAT!
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Keep up with the Calendar!
More on what the Nixon Foundation is coming soon!
Published 11/22/22 |
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Classroom SPOTLIGHT:
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