Liver king... the man, the mtyh, the legend?
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BY LILY HERSCH
STAFF WRITER When I first saw Liver King, I couldn’t tell whether to laugh or cry. If you don’t know who Liver King is, well, I’m glad you’ve lived a life in harmony (until now, kiss kiss.) Liver King is like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, but not Austrian, hot, or a future governor: a gym-freak. He is often seen shirtless on TikTok, promoting the “ancestral” diet of beef brains, bull testicles and raw liver. His real name is Brandon Johnson, and as a vegan, is who I imagine at the foot of my bed when awakening from a nightmare. So, what’s all the beef about? Well, an earth-shattering statement has come out: Liver King uses steroids (cue collective gasp). Yes, it’s true; after years of denial, the man with biceps the size of basketballs admits he has used and currently uses performance-enhancing products. According to the Washington Post, this all came to light when a fellow fitness influencer posted a Youtube video detailing Johnson’s steroid regimen. Shortly after, Liver King posted a confessional Youtube video giving his apologies, which has been viewed over 2.6 million times. The outrage on social media is clear, with people either shocked he denied usage, or shocked at others that his lies weren’t obvious from the start. A comment from raw vegan influencer @freeleethebananagirl, reads “So obvious he was on the hot sauce (at the least) I can’t believe people are shocked!” Or, from what I presume is now an EX-fan, says “You have disgraced the name of eating liver.” I feel if you strip away the surface of protruding veins, armpit hair-esque beard, and primal chanting on the streets of New York City, there is a valuable lesson to be learned here. Social media by large is a perfectly deceiving portfolio of what people WANT you to think their lives are like. Which is not inherently bad; I mean, why publicly post something that does a disservice to yourself? It’s when these snapshots that are an idealized reflection of a person start to blur with reality. Did people truly believe Liver King didn’t use steroids, or did they just want to because it would have been inspiring? No, it’s really no surprise that Liver King uses steroids; what’s more shocking is the wide-felt perpetual “deception” that people feel at this revelation. POSTED 12/12/22 |
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Thanksgiving... but make it vegan
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BY LILY HERSCH
STAFF WRITER Ah, Thanksgiving. Friends, family, and what everyone actually cares about, food. The excitement for Thanksgiving is often skipped over due to Christmas being only a month later (a point I could have put in my previous article addressing my mild annoyance of Christmas, but I digress.) Nevertheless, on actual Thanksgiving day, Santa Claus is put aside and Thanksgiving is acknowledged. Ignoring the problematic elements (how most people talk about me, honestly), it is appreciated and celebrated. But myself being a vegan, many ask: “So, what do you eat? Like, corn?” Well, yes, but not only! First, I head to the overpriced health food stores with my little reusable bags to pick up the vegan essentials. I see happy families carrying turkeys and enough butter to kill a small child (good for you, Carol, I hope you recognize your privilege to be able to buy ingredients for about half of the price of mine.) I, on the other hand, head to the frozen section and purchase a Celebration Roast. Yes, it is a tofu turkey, and yes, I DO like it and eat it. Next, I buy the amount of fruit the boys in the Lord of the Flies probably ate, because I like making fabulous fruit platters for everyone to enjoy. Finally, I buy some sweet potatoes to make my own mashed potatoes, free from butter and cream. Besides those three ingredients, my family saves a portion of foods before they are cooked and un-veganified so I can cook them my own way. I asked a few CCHS students what their favorite Thanksgiving food is, and their thoughts on a vegan version of it. Here’s what they said: “None of them. I don’t like Thanksgiving or the food.” From Cal Taggart, a fellow writer for the Chronicles. Speak your truth Cal, speak your truth. “I like stuffing. If it was vegan…no meat? No butter? No, I would hate it, I’m sorry.” Thanks for your honesty Stella Cianflone, a CCHS sophomore. Overall, my veganism has obviously not influenced everyone at CCHS to milk almonds for their butter or slaughter soy protein for their turkey, but I’m sure it will come in due time. Passive-aggressive humor aside, I love to introduce people to vegan cooking and foods, and show them that no, they’re really not that bad if you practice making them. Turkey Trot? More like Soy Skip! POSTED 11/22/22 |
Zeke’s homemade vegan lentil Stromboli for his Friendsgiving (and his kitty Palo in the back)
My Brother and I’s Favorite VEGANIFIED Holiday Foods
My brother Zeke, a vegan of five years who inspired me to step into veganism from vegetarianism, says his favorite Thanksgiving foods are;
Similar to Zeke’s favorites, these are some of mine:
If it’s vegan, I’m not all that picky when it comes to food, so I mostly enjoy all vegan holiday meal staples!
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SOCIAL MEDIA FUNNY
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HALLOWEEN TRENDING: CHARGER PETS
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Better style + better PRices = Thrifting
BY CAL TAGGART
TRENDING EDITOR
Did you know fast fashion generates 5% more CO2 then both aviation and maritime transportation combined? (Earth.org) This puts this industry at number four across the globe’s largest polluters. This should be concerning to everyone because it is devastating for the ecosystem as well as our future.
Thankfully, there is an easy way to help change these statistics for good: thrifting. What was once seen as something embarrassing and “last resort” years ago has now been reclaimed to something positive by many. I consider myself an avid thrifter and want to encourage more people to thrift. Here is my beginner’s guide to thrifting and the stores around us so you can start to define your personal sense of style while at the same time saving the planet.
TRENDING EDITOR
Did you know fast fashion generates 5% more CO2 then both aviation and maritime transportation combined? (Earth.org) This puts this industry at number four across the globe’s largest polluters. This should be concerning to everyone because it is devastating for the ecosystem as well as our future.
Thankfully, there is an easy way to help change these statistics for good: thrifting. What was once seen as something embarrassing and “last resort” years ago has now been reclaimed to something positive by many. I consider myself an avid thrifter and want to encourage more people to thrift. Here is my beginner’s guide to thrifting and the stores around us so you can start to define your personal sense of style while at the same time saving the planet.
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Savers:
Rating=7/10 Good but not great. The prices are more expensive than other thrift stores but you can always find something good here. Ian Colton, senior and former savers employee, said “What’s nice about savers is the relative cleanliness compared to other thrift stores and the environment as a whole”. |
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Deseret Industries:
Rating=8/10 You can’t beat the prices and selection at DI. Maggie Dowell, senior, said she loves DI because, “it’s so cheap and I like how the store is set up because I can find more stuff.” To the left is a slideshow of outfits that have come from the DI. From an Adam Sandler fit for Homecoming spirit week, to an all monochromatic brown style, to something you might see your grandma wear but made fashionable. |
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Plato’s Closet:
Rating=3/10 I know this rating seems harsh but I personally have not found anything great. The prices are higher than most other stores and that is due to the fact this store specializes in brand names only. "If you are looking for the staple brands like nike, levi’s, adidas, etc. and don’t mind paying a higher price, this shop will be a good choice for you." |
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Goodwill Bins:
Rating=8/10. Let’s go to where it all starts. “The bins” as they are most commonly referred to are the last stop for all items from surrounding Goodwill stores before they are salvaged and recycled. This means it is very hit or miss. Kamryn Stuart, senior, goes to the bins for the “cheap prices and unexpected finds” The reason I still rated it so high is for the price. Sitting at about $0.79 per pound you can’t find a better deal. If you are interested in trying the bins out I recommend setting aside a whole afternoon to do so. POSTED 9/29/22 |
KEEPING THINGS ORGANIZED
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BY VIVIENNE HUH
SOCIAL MEDIA REP It can be hard to keep your room organized when assignments are piling up and you haven't even showered yet. It may be easy to keep your room neat and tidy for a while when you have outfits planned, and your floor and desk area are cleared off. But everyone knows once something is thrown off of your original plans it can become overwhelming to do things. When your room is clean and organized it's most likely that you will feel accomplished in yourself. AJproducts stated on their website "Provisions for a clean environment can increase the productivity of employees. Cleanliness can help drive motivation and boost the morale of employees thereby creating a feeling of belonging within their organization (360 Services, 2014²)." AJproducts is a company focused on manufacturing products for the workplace, and they obviously value the experience of their workers and work to improve the environment of their workers. This quote can correlate back to us as students in our work ethics and can also be correlated back to our mental health. I have noticed that when my room was unorganized, I couldn't be motivated enough to do the things I enjoyed on a daily basis and it created a negative cycle where "My mental state would decrease, I wouldn't want to clean, and because I didn't clean I felt a sense of guilt and didn't feel any more motivated. " In an article (A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health - Here's where to start) published by RealSimple, it shows a scientific study that was done to find correlations to one's mental health to a disorganized space.
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Then further goes on to say "Experts agree that tidy, organized spaces can improve mental health." Organizing is definitely not an easy task, but take it slowly step by step and see how the positive effects of having My Space will do for your mental wellness and your overall productivity.
POSTED 9/29/22 Make a checklist before organizing
Set a goal
Get into a good mood
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HARRY STYLES HITs THE STAGE
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BY OLIVIA MUIR
TRENDING EDITOR After the second year of Love on Tour Harry Styles announced more tour dates for 2023 in Europe. This all started from when he was planning to go on tour in 2020 but it got canceled because of Covid. He started his tour in Las Vegas on September 4th, 2021. Before the release of Harry’s new album Harry’s House he was performing songs from his first and second single albums. Now since Harry’s House is out he has been performing those songs including his most popular ones from the album Late Night Talking and As It Was. To many fans going to a concert is almost like a fashion show. Everyone dresses up in their best outfits. The fans are all super kind and friendly and the environment is super fitting. Sydney Radl, a student at CCHS who went to the Las Vegas Show said “It was a great atmosphere and it felt very surreal to be in a room full of love!” Paris Smith who went to his Denver show also said “It was truly a magical experience to see someone I had admired from afar performing in the same room I was standing in.” POSTED 9/21/22 |
Most common outfits/accessories:
1. Feather boas 2. Sequins 3. Fun pants 4. Chunky necklaces 5. Colorful heels 
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PERSONALIZING YOUR FEED By Being YOU
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BY CAL TAGGART
TRENDING EDITOR TREND ALERT: living your day to day life is post worthy. For years Instagram has been a way that people can show only the best parts of themselves. It has been used thousands of times to brag about some tropical vacation, show off a new car, or to try and prove to people you have more friends than they. However, posts like this are ultimately damaging to viewers. According to the American Psychological Association, “Studies have linked Instagram to depression, body image concerns, self-esteem issues, social anxiety, and other problems” (APA). Fortunately for all Instagram users, and hopefully their mental health, one’s “normal life” is becoming the latest aesthetic, and it’s not hard to accomplish this new trend at all. It’s pretty simple, find things in your life you used to think were ordinary and post them. There are countless Instagram accounts and users that have thousands of followers that exist simply because people like seeing what other people do during the day. The website Social Media Manager put in best, “Social media is your online personality. So making your socials the most real version of you is always the best option”. In fact, there are easy ways to start doing this yourself. One way is something you have probably seen more of recently, monthly recap posts. Instead of only posting after a dance or a styled photoshoot with friends, find ten photos that sum up your month and post them at the end of the month. From walking your dog to a tree you thought looked cool. Some cool architecture you noticed or a screenshot of a funny text. Marisa Canepa, senior, has started to do monthly recap posts and says she, “feel[s] so much less pressure about posting now. I don’t worry about what people are going to think because I know I’m posting the real me”. The only criteria you have to fit is your own. That’s the next step. Start posting for yourself. Don’t post for the likes or for what you think your followers will want to see. It’s time to stop feeling anxiety and pressure when it comes to posting, next time you go to post you should really consider posting what makes you you. POSTED 9/11/22 |
INSPO INSTA FEEDS
@ninoferraimathis @connorfranta @linmick @theotyllier @emmachamberlain @holasoymikaa
Sitting in a field? Post it.
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