The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

Genshin Impact 2.4 Update: Review

Genshin Impact 2.4 Update: Review

Leah Jones, Reporter January 18, 2022

Genshin Impact is a popular video game. So yes, there's still more content coming out and the game is updating frequently. However, right now there's enough content for a review. Shenhe's quest was absolutely...

Ranking the 5 most popular video games ever

Ranking the 5 most popular video games ever

Ivan Schere, Reporter January 18, 2022

Minecraft has sold 238,000,000 copies. Additionally, GTA V has sold 155,000,000 copies. As a result, in this article, I will rank the 5 most popular video games of all time, meaning the ones that have...

My Problems With Live-Action Disney

My Problems With Live-Action Disney

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter January 14, 2022

Disney movies are a staple of thousands of people's childhoods. They are films they grew up watching and have continued to love. Whether because of the beautiful dresses, the fantastical universes, or...

Racism in media and how they affect our viewpoints.

Racism in media and how they affect our viewpoints.

Nikhil Gupta, Editor in Chief January 11, 2022

The media is our gateway to different cultures, ideas, and thought. We learn much about things outside of our comfort zone through the media. You can be laughing at one of your favorite comedies, or you...

Pointe Shoes: What No One Tells You

Pointe Shoes: What No One Tells You

Arden Choi, Reporter January 11, 2022

               Nutcracker season is upon us, and ballet dancers everywhere are rushing to buy new pointe shoes in hopes of looking their best on stage.  Pointe shoes are a staple...

Should You Use Piercing Guns?

Should You Use Piercing Guns?

Aiden Watson, Reporter January 10, 2022

A lot of poor misinformed souls have unfortunately used piercing guns to pierce their ears, nose, and other places (which is COMPLETELY WRONG)! In this article, we will discuss why. If you've ever...

Poppy Playtime: Review

Poppy Playtime: Review

Leah Jones, Reporter December 15, 2021

The game Poppy Playtime has blown up recently--and I’m here to review the game. It’s decently scary and requires some skills at puzzle-solving. It has jumpscares, puzzles, good graphics, and a nice...

Why Representation in Media Matters

Why Representation in Media Matters

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter December 15, 2021

Media is one of the most powerful mediums in the world. The media we consume has the power to shape our ideas about the world. However, representation of minority groups within the media is severely lacking....

Red (Taylors Version)

Red (Taylor’s Version)

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter December 15, 2021

In 2012, a twenty two year old Taylor Swift released her fourth studio album, Red. The album was a hit, and began establishing the "new" Taylor. Before Red, Swift was best known for her country songs....

Backpacks or Binders, Which is Better?

Backpacks or Binders, Which is Better?

Arden Choi, Reporter December 13, 2021

In years past, Canyon Vista Protocol did not allow for students to carry backpacks or other large bags to class, forcing students to find alternative smaller bookbags, like the popular zipper-binder. ...

Mrs. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Divya Shankar, Reporter December 9, 2021

Mrs. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is the first book in a series by the author Ransom Riggs. It gradually gained a massive fan base after it's release, and gained even more readers after it became...

School Shootings and how they affect all of us

School Shootings and how they affect all of us

Nikhil Gupta, Editor in Chief December 1, 2021

School Shootings have been on the rise recently, and they have had a major effect on all of us.  Here is a list of the worst tragedies.   Sandy Hook Elementary School A 20-year-old man named...

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