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Quote of the week
"The camera makes you forget you're there. It's not like you're hiding, but you forget. You're just looking at so much." |
CREDIT - The United Nation of Photography
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Relax with photography!
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BY REKAILAH CRAM
MIND AND BODY EDITOR Don’t you just love coming back from a nice, peaceful break and diving straight into 15 assignments the second you step foot into the school? Need another break already? I have a pretty good solution for that! Photography is often overlooked as a stress reliever, but it’s one of the most relaxing activities I’ve ever done. Photography helps us to see the world from a different view, which lets us take a step back from it, too! By seeing the world through a lens and learning how to get the perfect shot helped me realize that the same kind of thing happens in real life. We try to make the right choice, say the right thing, and be the best version of ourselves, but sometimes the outcome is blurry, distorted, and not what we seemed to want. It takes practice to get the right photo, and in life the right outcome. Photography is like meditation. The process of taking a photo can be calming and relaxing, letting you get into a comfortable routine. This repetition can drown out your thoughts and let your mind become clear. Having a clear mind will help when you stop photographing and come back to the stresses of life, allowing you to make the best choices you can. Photography is considered a grounding exercise, which is where you take time to focus on the world you’re in. Photzy, a photography website, says grounding includes focusing on texture, colors, objects, sounds, and the small things. Paying attention to detail can make a compelling photo and also improve your mental health. Doing photography can be both planned and spontaneous, and the photoshoot can be the same way. Personally, I love just grabbing my camera when I can and just heading out with no plan in mind. I may have a trail or spot picked out, but no specific moment or thing I’m trying to capture. Being spontaneous in the midst of stress and rigid schedules helps you free your mind and take a break. Not only does photography allow us to destress, it also provides a sense of fulfilment and accomplishment. iPhotography says “you’ll feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that can be incredibly rewarding”, which will help your self-esteem, confidence, and mental health improve so much. I think photography is such a rewarding and helpful activity to reduce your stress and recover from a long day or week. Knowing how to use a camera feels amazing once you get the hang of it, letting you do incredible things. Ms. Riley is an amazing photographer and teacher at our school! I definitely recommend taking her class!! POSTED 4/21 |
CREDIT - REKAILAH CRAM
CREDIT - REKAILAH CRAM
CREDIT - REKAILAH CRAM
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Do you even lift, bro??
NinjAthlete.com
would you rather...
BarBend.com
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BY ANNA YALLECH
TRAVEL EDITOR Girls my age want a boyfriend, the latest Brandy Melville set, and cheese and crackers, but I am not like other girls- I want to be physically imposing, which is difficult to achieve, especially as a teenage girl. You may wonder how this bizarre statement comes from a simple student like me, but this fantasy of being built like Hercules can be credited to my lifting journey. Maybe you considered lifting weights as a New Year's Resolution to achieve some Popeye’s biceps or turn those glutes you have into a full-scale bakery. The Mayo Clinic leaves insight into the pros of lifting and how it is crucial for promoting health and wellness, such as “developing stronger bones, enhancing quality of life, managing chronic conditions, and sharpening your thinking skills.” I encourage everyone to cut the crap and lift that dumbbell because not only will it change your life, but your physical build as well. Charger, Greyson Hill notes how exercising improved his sleeping habits, “ I was able to get more hours of sleep after hitting the gym.” There you go, insomniacs. Just start lifting; the problem is solved. Don’t trust me? Well, Johnny Hopkins Medicine agrees with Greyson: “ Exercise also raises your core body temperature. An elevation in core body temperature signals the body clock that it’s time to be awake. After about 30 to 90 minutes, the core body temperature starts to fall. The decline helps to facilitate sleepiness.” Now, let’s dive deep into the best part of lifting. The physique, build, muscles, guns, and buns. Two years ago, I was a skimpy weak freshman, and I thought going to the gym would help me become stronger, but little did I know- I was about to grow according to Deanna Arutyunyan a “strong thick thigh big butt” while increasing my overall strength. When it comes down to building muscles, make sure you eat a surplus of protein and maintain extra hours of sleep to grow a big gyatt like me. So remember, Chargers, the next time you think about your wants and needs, imagine yourself as a swoll, not sleep-deprived, big Dorito-back winner, and pick up some weights. POSTED 4/7 |
acne: everybody's worst enemy
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BY AVERY WOLF
STUDENT LIFE INSIDE EDITOR While acne is extremely common it can be very difficult and complex to manage. It affects millions of people everyday worldwide no matter age, gender or skin type. It is often underestimated and deemed as a trivial teenage or young adult issue. However, it can be so much more in extreme cases. The physical and psychological toll is one that is not talked about enough. The main culprit of this is society’s misunderstanding and short-sighted perception of stubborn acne. Which for some lucky individuals with good genetics, it’s extremely easy to manage. Unfortunately, for others there are so many other factors that play into acne that aren’t as easily treatable. Just to name a few: skin type, sensitivity reaction to bacteria, and hormonal fluctuations. Given the several issues that can all be working together to dictate our skin’s health, it forces treatment to be all the more complex. “Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages,” states the Mayo Clinic. Many doctors and other healthcare professionals classify moderate and severe acne into two categories. There’s inflammatory and noninflammatory. Noninflammatory is a milder version of acne that includes blackheads, the occasional pimple and closed comedones (white bumps trapped underneath the skin from excessive oil production). This is due to a buildup of sebum which, according to the Cleveland Clinic is, “an oily substance that protects your skin from drying out.” This can be taken care of by many different skincare brands. “I have used Korean skincare brands for years and it’s never failed taking care of oil production,” states a Corner Canyon student, Emily Ai. More surface level inflammation and texture should be taken care of, however, this is not the most severe form of acne. In fact, many dermatologists don’t consider this “acne.” Inflammatory cases should be taken more seriously because it includes moderate to severe levels. Moderate levels are when an individual has more breakouts that are inflamed with “pustules,” which is yellow pus. These can be trickier to treat than noninflammatory pimples. POSTED 3/31 |
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COLOR psychology
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The charger's FAVORITE COLORS & WHY!!!!!
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BY REKAILAH CRAM
MIND AND BODY EDITOR Everywhere you look, there’s color. We have favorite colors, we have favorite bands, favorite things and places and activities. Different things make us feel a certain way, both negatively and positively. It’s known that colors have an effect on how we view and think about things, but why exactly is that?
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