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Canyon Echoes

The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

Cant Put the Phone Down? Smartphone Addiction Could be Changing Your Brain

Can’t Put the Phone Down? Smartphone Addiction Could be Changing Your Brain

Mehak Mehmi, Reporter April 24, 2019

What are the effects of smartphones on the brain? Given the definition of smartphones today, it is a question of interest. For healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, educators, parents,...

Ways to Relax and Fall Asleep

Ways to Relax and Fall Asleep

Jessie Van Den Berg, Editor April 22, 2019

Sleep is a challenging thing. And if you are like me I am not a morning person so I cherish the good sleep I get. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. So if you are in a similar situation, here are...

The Legend of Zelda: Music Review

The Legend of Zelda: Music Review

April 22, 2019

I'm just going to say it right now: this is kind of a strange article idea. I've made it clear how much of a fan I am of the Legend of Zelda games, but I've never done an article about their soundtracks:...

Why Isnt ASL Allowed in the IB Program?

Why Isn’t ASL Allowed in the IB Program?

Claire Lawrence, Reporter April 22, 2019

As you may know, if you're an eighth grader going to Westwood this year, ASL, (American Sign Language) is offered as a foreign language class. For many, the implied quiet atmosphere and the usefulness...

The 5 Weirdest Japan Only Games

The 5 Weirdest Japan Only Games

Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor April 15, 2019

Japan has produced many, many, games. And naturally, not all see the light of day. Some get lost in the shuffle. But many are just far too weird to be brought to our country. Here are the four most notable...

How to Make A Movie with No Budget (in 5 steps)

How to Make A Movie with No Budget (in 5 steps)

Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor April 15, 2019

I've worked on movies and shorts with a very little budget before. Some were good, some were bad. I'm not saying I have complete authority over the subject, but I have a few ideas, tricks, and tips to...

The Phillips CD-i: When, What and Why

The Phillips CD-i: When, What and Why

Baker Tuthill, Reporter April 15, 2019

Over the years, Nintendo has produced some very, very excellent Legend of Zelda games. It's my favorite Nintendo franchise. However, the series has had some low points, with a couple of games that didn't...

Its Assistant Principal Week!

It’s Assistant Principal Week!

Mehak Mehmi and Aliyah Carter April 11, 2019

The National Association of Elementary School Principals and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared the week of April 8-12, 2019, as National Assistant Principals Week to honor...

Five Unreleased Songs by the Worlds Most Famous Bands

Five Unreleased Songs by the World’s Most Famous Bands

Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor April 8, 2019

I recently did an article about the Beach Boy's Smile, and it got me thinking: what are some other songs by famous musicians that have never seen the light of day? Well, here's what I found. 5. A whole...

The Greatest Album Youve NEVER Heard: The Beach Boys SMILE

The Greatest Album You’ve NEVER Heard: The Beach Boy’s SMILE

Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor April 2, 2019

To the average person, The Beach Boys are a happy, light, and brainless band known for their songs of surf and girls. But to those in the know, they have a legacy of strange and psychedelic songs and albums....

Review of Spirited Away

Review of Spirited Away

Colin Johnson, Reporter April 2, 2019

Ahh yes. A classic movie with spirits, frog people, and a creepy faceless being. That is Spirited Away. Spirited Away has a lot of charm, interesting settings, and likable characters. Being one of the...

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