Meet the editor
Hi! My name is Lily Hersch, and I´m a sophomore at CCHS. My hobbies include writing (duh!), art, health, fashion, and reading. A few of my favorite things are monkeys, fruit, nature, Jennifer Coolidge, music, and cafes. I <3 Journalism!
- Food Column -
Unleash the Lemonade!
By Carlee Earnhart
Published by Lily Hersch
In celebration of the melting snow, and the beginning of the fourth quarter, here is a recipe for refreshing old fashioned lemonade! Summer is almost upon us!
Ingredients
- 6 lemons
- ½ - 1 cup white sugar
- 6 cups water, or more as needed
- Juice lemons; you should have 1 cup of juice.
- Combine juice, sugar, and water in a 1/2-gallon pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste and add more water if desired.
- Chill and serve over ice.
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*Warning* (from Lily Hersch): This story was made prior to the snowfall-it's still worth making, you may just get goosebumps; if you microwave it, it would be probably just as good.
Published 3/21/23
BlockBuster BLonDies!By Hannah Gray
Published by Lily Hersch A recipe for White Chocolate Brownies - also known as blondies!
Final Note: Blondies can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Published 3/13/23 |
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- Mind & Body -
Assumptions and Their Power
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By Lily Hersch
Published by Lily Hersch Assumptions are something we create every day, whether we realize it or not. We make assumptions ranging from that the sun will rise tomorrow all the way to that someone is rude because they didn’t smile back at us. You may believe one is inherently less harmful than the other; likely the first one, that the sun will come up tomorrow. Yeah, it probably will. Yet, what if it didn’t? Would you act differently? Assumptions harm us more than we realize; they lead us down rabbit holes of judgment, self-loathing and misunderstanding. When we acknowledge our assumptions, rethink them, and understand their reasoning, we are able to have a better comprehension of ourselves and others. The way we view the world around us shapes our mindsets and beliefs highly. For example, if you were ordering a drink at a cafe and the cashier seemed disinterested, we may begin to believe that they’re a bad employee or that we did something wrong. This can lead us to not tipping or feeling embarrassed; maybe both. We are then stuck in an uncomfortable situation where both parties feel dismayed, all because we ASSUMED what the cause of the cashier’s lack of enthusiasm was and let our thoughts take over. In the book The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz, an excerpt goes as follows: “Assumptions are nothing more than lies that we are telling ourselves. This creates a big drama for nothing, because we don’t really know if something is true or not.” Assumptions are always harmful, as they can villainize people and/or ourselves without reason and create false realities. When you make an assumption, especially if it pertains to another person, try and ask yourself if you are giving yourself or the other person grace in what you are thinking. For example, if you are assuming someone is a bad person because of their political beliefs, take a step back to try and reframe your train of thought. Are they really a bad person, or were they raised in those beliefs and know no other? Are they a bad person, or do you just have different beliefs? This can help us cultivate a more understanding society, as we don’t create entire portfolios of somebody based on one or two interactions. Rarely are people truly ill-hearted, if ever; we just haven’t given them the grace we would like to be given ourselves. Published 3/27/23 |
CChs STUDENTs' Experiences with Assumptions:Gabe Gold, CCHS sophomore: "I thought all Mormons were weird, but like, it turns out they're actually really nice."
Anonymous: Sometimes I make assumptions about people based on the way they dress. If they have more basic styles I automatically assume that they have no personality; it's really mean of me, but once I get to know them I realize that their clothing often has nothing to do with whether I will like them or not. 
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Stress Management
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By Nolan Cloyd
Published by Lily Hersch Sometimes life can get pretty hard and we can get down on ourselves, and start to overwhelm ourselves with work or school. These are some ways that we can manage and deal with stress. According to cdc.gov, these are some ways to deal with stress: “It is natural for children to worry when scary or stressful events happen in their lives. Talking to your children about these events can help put frightening information into a more balanced setting. Monitor what children see and hear about stressful events happening in their lives." Here are some suggestions to help children cope. Maintain a normal routine. Helping children wake up, go to sleep, and eat meals at regular times provide them a sense of stability. Talk, listen, and encourage expression. Listen to your child’s thoughts and feelings and share some of yours. After a traumatic event, it is important for children to feel they can share their feelings and that you understand their fears and worries. Watch and listen. Be alert for any change in behavior. Any changes in behavior may be signs that your child is having trouble and may need support. Stressful events can challenge a child’s sense of safety and security. Reassure your child about his or her safety and well-being. Discuss ways that you, the school, and the community are taking steps to keep them safe. Connect with others. Talk to other parents and your child’s teachers about ways to help your child cope. It is often helpful for parents, schools, and health professionals to work together for the well-being of all children in stressful times.” According to Keaton Hayes, this is a way to deal with stress: ”I am mainly stressed about school and a way to stop that is to stay caught up with my work.” CCHS student Krew LAbrum said this: “When I am stressed about something, I like to deal with it and make sure to care about myself first.” Published 3/27/23 
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“Mental health awareness doesn’t mean fighting stress, anxiety, depression and other everyday mental health issues, rather it means consciously modulating the habits that intensify those issues. Once you are in control of your habits, instead of checking your habits, you would automatically be in a much better shape, both mentally and physically. ”
―Abhijit Naskar 
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Ap Exams and Mental Health
By Whit Riddle Published by Lily Hersch The AP testing season is right around the corner, and if you take any AP classes, I'm sure you've noticed the major shift in class to prepare for the test. But how do these standardized tests Corner Canyon students' mental health? I know for myself, I get very stressed. This test I prepare for all year round and I hope for the best score possible. While the end of the school year is relieving, it's also the month students have to take their AP tests. This can cause huge amounts of stress and anxiety among the student body. Harvard University states that standardized tests cause worrisome effects on not only students mental health, but also physical. In fact, standardized testing can make students think badly of themselves, sometimes students think that no matter how hard they try, they won’t meet good expectations. Test anxiety makes it difficult for students to sleep and perform well. In worse cases, some students get physically sick. How can we prevent testing anxiety? According to Collegexpress, getting good sleep and going to bed early is the number one way to reduce stress. Making a plan can also help, this allows students to break down the preparation into pieces, and not be overwhelmed with everything at once. When making a plan, make sure you make time for yourself, allow yourself a break from the stress. Lastly, don’t focus on the score; yes, a good score can look good on college applications, but you shouldn’t worry too much about it. It's more important to feel comfortable about the test. And in the end, the score you get on the test doesn’t define you. I’m only taking one AP exam this year, however, I spoke with Mckay Neyman, who is taking 4. “They stress me out and people can definitely tell I’m more stressed. I prepare for AP exams by making sure I get enough sleep the night before, and eat a good breakfast. I do most of my prep in class and a little at home.” Mckay has found a good way to regulate his stress, and he makes sure that he’s well prepared for all of his tests. Good luck to everyone this last quarter, and remember no matter what grades you get on assignments, or tests, don’t stress too much about it. You’ve got this!! Published 3/21/23 |
What AP Classes Are Available at CCHS?
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Teenagers and Sleep
By Cal Taggart
Published by Lily Hersch We all know that sleep is an essential component of both our health and well-being. Speaking from personal experience we also know how necessary it is for teenagers specifically. That begs the question then on why so many teens get much less then the needed amount of sleep per night. I will lay out the importance of sleep for teenagers and some of the factors that can affect sleep. Sleep is critical for teenagers for several reasons. It plays a vital role in physical growth and development. Did you know that during sleep, the body produces growth hormone, which is necessary for building and repairing tissues as well as supports the body’s immune function, which is particularly important during adolescence when the body is still developing its defense mechanisms. Sleep is also crucial for cognitive functioning as well. The brain getting enough sleep can actually improve learning and memory. Sleep helps regulate mood and emotional well-being, which is especially important for teenagers who may be experiencing heightened emotions and stress. And lastly, sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. Lack of sleep has been linked to many negative health outcomes. (Harvard) Several factors can affect how much and how well teenagers sleep. “I know I personally just have so many things to do that I end up going to sleep later than I wanted” said Avery Bankhead. Academic and extracurricular commitments can cut into sleep time. Myself and many other teenagers have busy schedules, with homework, sports, clubs, and other activities that take up into the night. It is true that many teenagers’ schedules are simply too full with activities that it becomes a choice of sleep or getting things they need to get done complete. Obviously our electronic devices can interfere with sleep too. Things like social media and games can make it hard to wind down for the day. “I can see how that’s true” said Olivia Gibbs, “I try to put my phone away long before bed but it’s hard to do sometimes”. Lastly, mental health issues can also impact sleep. Many teenagers experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, which can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Obviously sleep is a crucial component of overall health and well-being, and it is important for teenagers. However, many factors can impact how much and how well teenagers sleep. Hopefully by laying out the factors of sleep loss as well as the consequences of sleep loss you can get better sleep yourself. By prioritizing sleep, you can support your physical, emotional, and cognitive development, and improve your overall health and well-being. Published 3/13/23 |
The American Academy of Sleep suggests 8-10 hours per day!
WHAT WAYS ARE YOU TRYING TO GET MORE SLEEP?
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SeaSonal AFFective Disorder
By Naiad Sirrine
Published by Lily Hersch
Published by Lily Hersch
With the cold winter Utah brings, the very real issue of seasonal affective disorder (more commonly known as seasonal depression) is brought up, talked about, and often forgotten as soon as a glimpse of sun comes around or the headlines get moved to scarier issues. However, seasonal depression is a real and pressing issue. 5% of United States adults have the seasonal affective disorder, totaling to over 16 million people. These numbers are staggering, and don’t begin to include the thousands suffering who haven’t seen a doctor.
Symptoms of seasonal depression include extreme fatigue or tiredness, changes in appetite (both increasing and decreasing), feeling of hopelessness, and a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. Jenna Goates, a senior at Corner Canyon, stated, “It’s always different when the weather changes. People are sadder, outside is just gray. It becomes hard to stay positive.” Another student here added, “When it changes from all warm and sunny to this, I can’t help but want to give up with my activities. I just want to sleep.” With a problem this big, there are some answers that have been seen to make improvements in people suffering with Seasonal Affective disorder. One such answer is a sun lamp. Sun Lamps are light-based therapy that have been proven to have positive effects on serotonin and on melatonin. It has had fantastic results to those who are affected by such depressive episodes, and has no side effects, as opposed to harsher treatments such as pills. Living in a place with as drastic and richly different seasons as Utah gives us, it is completely normal to feel differently when these changes occur. Callista Sirrine, a sophomore, states, “Light exposure therapy works. I learned all about the effects through my AP psychology course. I’ve also seen it change some of my loved ones' lives. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help when you need it.” Many sources are available if you or a friend is struggling. Counselors and Hope squad are prepared to offer both help and comfort, getting anyone access to additional resources for a road to recovery. Posted 2/26/23 |
10 Warm Winter Vacation Spots
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Parasite Cleanses...?
Written and Published By Lily Hersch
The original Health and Wellness baddies
Being a health and wellness girly can be hard. You have nearly every other day fruit hauls from the store, supplement research, finding motivating podcasts, getting in your morning stretches, etc. Patrick Bateman’s morning routine in American Psycho is just like my life, seriously. But, the most exhausting part of being a member of the health and wellness cult is the insane endorsement of things that are literally the opposite of wellness and often are more harmful than good. Think of week-long celery juice fasts, extreme diets, melatonin meltdowns, and the most recent, parasite cleanses.
If you don’t know what these are, let me save you from the same assumption I made at first; that being, ingesting literal parasites. Thankfully that’s not what a parasite cleanse is, but it’s not like the real thing is much better. According to Thrive Health Center, “A parasite cleanse kills and clears parasites from the body.” So, no parasite-ingesting, just ingesting the thing supposed to CLEAR parasites. It recently has become the center of attention among the health side of various social media, such as TikTok or Instagram. It’s being touted as beneficial for the claim that we all have harmful gut parasites, and a cleanse is important for our digestive system. This is…not correct. To explain, we all have gut bacteria, which the majority of is necessary for our health. If you’re reading this, you most likely live in a developed country. Contracting actually harmful gut parasites is likelier if you travel abroad where parasitic infections occur more. That all said, if you are not knowingly suffering from a parasite, PLEASE do not ingest a parasite remover. What you may believe is a zen, medical herbal concoction is in reality something that will take “tummy ache” to the next level and throw off your gut bacteria. I asked some CCHS students their thoughts on this new trend, receiving some interesting statements. From Kenna Gibbons, a CCHS sophomore: "I say no to parasite cleanses cause I'm okay with them living there." Well said Kenna, well said. Posted 2/13/23 |
Real gut beneficiaries:
Fermented foods (mmmm...kimchi....sauerkraut)
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The Benefits of Breakfast
By Carlee Earnhart
Published by Lily Hersch
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Early in the morning is a difficult time for many students. However, implementing a breakfast into the morning routine can help ease some of the early morning struggles. There are many benefits to starting your day with breakfast, and after learning of some of the different benefits, there will be some tips listed below on how to include breakfast into your everyday routine.
The saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is really not far off. According to The Better Health Channel, there are multiple ways breakfast can improve your day. The Benefits
Some Tips for New Breakfast Eaters
Posted 2/9/23 |
I eat breakfast because…
“It wakes me up for the most part, and I can focus way more in the morning when I am not hungry.” When I am hungry I’m distracted and irritable so breakfast helps put me in a better mood.” Brinley Nelson (Senior) "The times I do eat breakfast, it improves my mood for the day. I don’t feel low on energy or exhausted. I feel more content.” Jadyn Coffin (Senior) 
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Mental Wellness with Athletes
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By David Brinton and Teancum Mitchell
Published by Lily Hersch There are a lot of benefits to playing sports for Corner Canyon. However, some sports are more dangerous than others. Football is one of the most dangerous sports, yet there are a lot of players who are willing to risk it. Football is difficult not only on the body, but the mind. The two correlate, being injured is not only a physical challenge but can be mentally draining. Lots of different injuries can happen from playing football, especially at such a high level. Some injuries that happened to players on the team this year were; Cole (John) Sexton tore Acl, David (Dave) Brinton tore his labrum, Teancum (Tank) Mitchell sprained his ankle, Alex Tullis tore his labrum, Kai Sevy had a concussion, Owen (Kermit) Borg got turf toe, Bridger (Giraffe) Davies hurt his hip, Kolbyn Jackson broke his leg, Charlie (Chuck) Ebeling tore his mcl, Tate (Jesus Lizard) Kjar broke his collarbone, and Luke (Storm) Henstrom sprained his ankle along with many other injuries. Last year the Tennessee Titans led the NFL with the most players on the injured reserves list. They had 33 total players on the list with 23 who had season ending injuries. This shows that no matter what level you are playing at there is a huge injury risk. Nonetheless, there are thousands of players that love the game so much that they are willing to risk the health of their bodies and their minds. Another big sacrifice to play sports like football is the time. You have to put in tons of time and effort not only to practice with your team, but practicing on your own. On top of that you have to lift, run and practice your individual skills to try to get better at your position. At Corner Canyon, we do this as a team everyday in the summer. If you do not have the right drive and will to better yourself then this can be herculean. Posted 2/7/23 |
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