Kailene Meiners
Student life editor

Oh how the dating game has changed

BY VEE WITZEL
​HEADLINE NEWS EDITOR
​   “Would you like to go out on a date with me?” said the romantic main character that doesn’t exist anymore from an 80s movie. Our generation is very good at dating. But we are not very good at going on dates, nor are we as good at romantic gestures. So much of our relationships now happen online. Responding to stories on instagram, texting goodnight and goodmorning to each other, sending fun selfies on snapchat or fun videos on tiktok… And I’m not here to bash our generation for doing this. I think it’s amazing the relationships we’ve been able to cultivate so intimately in such a different way than any humans have ever done before. I am, however, advocating that we don’t do away with all of the in-person stuff entirely.
Kate Cavin, senior, has noticed the trend of no one going on dates as well, and posted a poll on her instagram story asking people if they'd like to go out on more dates. The answer was a resounding yes. “I posted this because I was frustrated with our generation’s dating culture...I figured this poll would be a good way to gauge if my peers felt the same way and would be a good way to take action to change our dating culture for the better,” says Kate.
It’s true that not many people go on dates now. When was the last time you were asked out on a date by someone you weren’t already in a relationship with? Mr. Hansen, who has very strong opinions on the dating culture of today, disagrees and says that “I don’t think dating in high school was EVER really a big thing. It’s in college where the dating has now stopped.”
Regardless, today the only casual dates people go on are for school dances. They go in a group of friends, or maybe with just their date, but it’s a lot of fun and people find activities and nice restaurants to visit. So why don’t we do that on any other days besides the dance? If we like someone or even if we’re just good friends and want to go out and do something fun, why DON’T we ask them out anymore? We know from Kate’s survey that people want to, it’s just become a little bit less socially accepted. So, as the wise Kate said, let’s change the culture for the better, and make dates socially accepted again.

What's In a Name

BY STEPHANIE GUZMAN-DE LA HOZ
​STAFF WRITER
 “It is through our names that we first place ourselves in the world. Our names, being the gift of others, must be made our own.” 
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    ​What does our name mean and how does it make up our identity? How do we perceive our name? Is it just something that sticks with us no matter what? Do we even pay attention to it? I mean we hear it on a daily basis. First name here, first name there, what’s your first name. When we introduce ourselves the first thing we usually say is what our names are. So what do your names mean? How do they make up your identity? I asked a few people in our school what they think of their names!
    “Luke means light. And guess what my last name means! ‘Four stones’. That is so stupid! But I definitely try to see the light in life…. Sometimes,” Luke Featherston says.
​    “My first name is Emma, it means universal. And then my middle name Beverly means dweller at the beaver meadow. Johnson means son of John. That was disappointing. But I mean I'm very happy that it is universal. I just- what does ‘dweller at the beaver meadow mean?!” Emma Johnson questions. I guess it will be a mystery unsolved. 
    “Meleana means Mary who gave birth to Jesus or marrying someone-one of those. Tausala is my middle name, I don’t know if my grandma was making a joke or making fun of me but she said it means CHAIR! It’s such a pretty name but it means chair!! I like my name because it is unique!” Meleana Fager.
     “My name means valour and bravery. My middle name means happy. My last name means I am the descendant of a french sculptor. I changed my first name so I don’t think it really has a -meaning. I just changed it to make it more adrogenous. But -oh! My first name says it means ``free-loving individual!” Vee Witzel.
     And as for me, Stephanie means crown. My last name is so very long. But I love it, it has an imprint on people! So how does your name make you, you? Anna Hotvedt says “Well it just makes me feel me. Like I have something that’s just me. Like I’m Anna. Anna Kristina Hotvedt. That’s me! You hear that name and that’s ME!” And I think everyone can agree a name is part of who you are, it’s what completes you. So next time someone says who you are, just say your name. 
You learn something everyday.

senior sunRise

BY SOPHIE MADSEN
TRENDING EDITOR
     Ups and downs and turnarounds from our past senior sunrise. Now you may be thinking the downs are from the sad seniors graduating, but no. Senior Sunrise is known by every student in the nation. The event for the graduating seniors to go watch the sunrise with their class, but what is happening the night before? Many kids stay out all night with their friends and sleep on their school field. Which is exactly what most kids did on September 9th, the night before the beautiful moments with their graduating class. 
    Corner Canyon seniors snuck onto the field to hangout with their friends and sleep there. At first the night was fun, chill most of them would say. Everyone was talking, listening to music, playing games, laughing, and so much more. Many observations were made as kids stayed there.         
    Unfortunately we saw many kids under the      influence with weed and alcohol. This caused chaos and brought many students fear that their exciting night would come to an end with some many careless decisions. As the night went on, lots of them began to get bored. So here came the milk crates.
    ​The milk crate challenge is where you stack up milk crates and try to climb as far as you can. We had many students participate and one got hurt. The student has been reported to be okay, and got the cut treated. Many students began to leave because the night grew into a bore. 

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    As many left, many came. The noise grew louder which then led to cops being called. Everyone was forced off the field and was forced to go home. Seniors came back later to watch the sunrise.
    With the night that they had all just experienced, they finally came together and felt the love all the way through. With many excited to see what this year had in store, the ending brought many together. The sadness still reigns over the night as it might have been the last sunrise for many years to come.
Till next time Chargers.
    As this is a learning experience for many, we are hoping that we will get to see the sunset at the end of the year. 

'Til Next Time Chargers

the next step in growing up

BY KAILENE MEINERS
​STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
I know you, yes you, want money.  High school entails driving, dancing, socializing with friends and all around gaining experiences, but how are you going to gain all that?  Money!  Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can help, hence why many students around this age begin to search for a job.  High school in itself already feels like a job, with the strict schedule and deadlines, it can be a little overwhelming adding a real job on top of that.  That’s why at this age even more than others, while it is important to to get a job with a pay you are okay with, the environment can be a really big factor as well.  ​
One opportunity out there is cold stone.  With a starting pay of $8.50 (plus tips) you can get yourself some free ice cream along with your pay.  Taylor Dotson, a student working there, got the job because she “wanted money and job experience.”  Now that she’s there she wants everyone to know that they should apply because “It’s really fun and chill, all of the coworkers are fun, and it’s flexible.”
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The next job I’m going to highlight is all star.  Elliot Uffens has let us know that at all star not only will you have a starting pay of $9 plus tips, but you also get yourself discounted food, free bowling and free laser tag!
Right around the corner we have megaplex theatres.  The starting pay here is $9.50 plus you can see yourself new movies before they’re released in addition to discounted tickets and concessions.  Kaidan Aboroa says that it’s important to have a job because “You’re gonna need a job in life sooner or later, so why not learn to handle that responsibility early?”  Getting a job at this age will help you have an easier transition after high school.  Starting now will help you save money, gain new experiences, news friends, and skills you will forever use.

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TODAY'S Looks: A TRIP back in time

BY ALAINA MAST
​ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
    From circular sunglasses to skater tees, arguably, the best fashion trends from anywhere between the 60s to the early 2000s are coming back. Fashion pieces from when our parents were born in the 60s and 70s, to when our siblings or us were born in the 90s and 2000s, are rising into the modern construct.
     Why has fashion, as well as other trends, gone back in time lately? In a 2019 interview with Insider, Byrd, a New York based clothing line, mentioned that elite groups like celebrities and designers from the mid and late 90s are a big influence to why clothing styles are going back to different eras.

In the late '90s, you had this widespread emergence of TV shows that talked about style...For example, with shows like 'Fashion Police' on E!, celebrities [became] not just talent, but they also became fashion icons.
The 60s
The 60s, right before the African-American and LGBTQ+ movement had quite a few more conservative pieces. In the 60s, they had fashion trends including the miniskirt, suits for women, oversized sunglasses and white boots. 
The 70s and 80s
The 70s and 80s were the era to be alive according to our parents. There was everything ranging from 25 cents for a loaf of bread to the best new bands and albums. Fashions varied from nylon, neon colors, corduroy, bell bottoms, high waisted jeans and perms. Trends like these, the types of fashion pieces that are trying to make a comeback today.
The 90s
The 90s easily were the clothes and fashion that is the most popular now. The 90s had many well-liked shows that almost everyone watched, like ‘FRIENDS’ or ‘Sinfield’ that had a variety of different clothing. Acid-washed shirts and jeans, skater tees, band tees, mom jeans, bucket hats and cargo pants are just a few examples of the clothes that teenagers and young-adults are wearing now.
The 2000s
    The early 2000s was when current high school students were born and grew up, so the fact that the fashion is trying to come back makes sense.The early 2000s was filled with low-rise jeans, wide belts, or frankly belts in general, tube tops and wearing leggings as pants.
    In the future it is safe to say that fashion will continue to be recycled throughout the decades. According to a ‘Forbes’ article, the market for second-hand clothing and fashion is expected to rise to $64 million by 2024. Just imagine, in the next 10 to 20 years, the teenagers will be wearing sweat suits or white ‘Fila’ shoes.

Hello Assembly gets 2021-2022 off to a grand start

BY KAILENE MEINERS
STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
      
     One of the biggest differences during the 2020-2021 school year was the lack of in-person assemblies.  This year’s hello assembly was the closest to normality we have gotten to one since the pandemic first hit.       Our school’s hello assembly is a clever way to introduce student gov, as well as promote some of our beautiful programs.  Kicking off with choir singing the national anthem, we then get to experience the dance and cheer teams showing off their hard work.   
     My personal favorite, however, has got to be the hello video.  This year was truly the funniest and most creative I’ve ever seen.  The videography skills, in the beginning, are some of the best I’ve seen, and the creativity introducing our SBOs to the full house theme song definitely sold it for me. 
     Towards the end of the assembly our theme for the year was also announced.  For the following year we will be living our school lives according to this year’s “Take the Reins” theme, a fun way to encourage us to truly control our once in a lifetime high school experience!  You may be wondering though, why explain what went down during the hello assembly when it seems as though everyone would’ve been there. 
     Though their fun-filled mini-events on stage for us to watch may seem like they’d be for everyone, assemblies are definitely not well-loved by everyone.  They can be repetitive, arguably pointless, and all-around a waste of time.  Many students choose to not attend assemblies, or simply zone out during them.  The controversy of assemblies is bigger than you might think, I was surprised to find out how evened out the opinions in favor and not in favor of the assembly were.