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The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

The Student News Site of Canyon Vista Middle School

Canyon Echoes

What Makes Spices So Important?

What Makes Spices So Important?

Andrew Watson, Reporter April 17, 2019

We all know what spices are. At this day and age, they get used in almost any type of food. Even I use them in a large variety of foods that I cook at home. I think that may be why the phrase, "Spice of...

Fast Food: Why Is It So Popular?

Fast Food: Why Is It So Popular?

Hannah McDonough, Editor April 15, 2019

The US consumes more fast food than any other country in the world with around 50,000 fast food chains. We eat the most junk food in the world, and most of it is from fast food restaurants.  But do you...

Uncommon Superfruits

Uncommon Superfruits

Claire Lawrence, Reporter April 4, 2019

When you hear the word superfood, you probably have blueberries, pomegranate, and kale in your head, or at least I do. However, there are more superfruits out there, some a bit more unexpected. You may...

How to Prevent and Treat Soreness for Athletes

How to Prevent and Treat Soreness for Athletes

Lyla Boretz, Reporter April 2, 2019

Have you ever woken up tired and sore from an intense workout or practice? For most athletes, it's just another part of playing sports. Most of the time, however, it can be avoided or eased. Here are a...

A Source Of Energy: Wind Turbines

A Source Of Energy: Wind Turbines

Hannah McDonough, Editor March 28, 2019

You may have seen wind farms in the plains of West Texas or in the valleys of California. Wind turbines are getting more and more common as an energy source, and we have been seeing more and more of them. What...

Colorectal Cancer and CV Cares

Colorectal Cancer and CV Cares

Kavin Thiyagarajan, Producer March 15, 2019

If you're new to Canyon Vista, you might not know that on the last day of school there is an event called CV Cares. CV Cares is when Canyon Vista holds a volleyball game.  T-Shirts and merch are also...

The Dunedin Study - Criminals at the Age of 4

The Dunedin Study – Criminals at the Age of 4

June Jung, Reporter March 15, 2019

The Study The Dunedin Study took place in New Zealand, and started in 1974 and is still going today. It watched 1,037 people for forty years watching since birth. After age eighteen most participants...

Anger Management Tips

Jessie Van Den Berg, Editor March 15, 2019

This is a video I put together to help you control yourself in frustrating situations, I hope you enjoy!

My Burning Hatred for Milk

My Burning Hatred for Milk

Lyla Boretz, Reporter March 13, 2019

Milk is disgusting and absolutely nothing can change my mind. Am I lactose intolerant? I don't know. Even if I'm not, that still doesn't change the fact that it's gross and bad for you. "You're just...

No Eating In Classrooms: Is This Administrative Rule Good?

No Eating In Classrooms: Is This Administrative Rule Good?

Baker Tuthill, Reporter March 11, 2019

Recently our administration has made a rule against eating in classrooms and hallways. Many teachers have traditionally let students eat in their classrooms. Is this a good rule? Does it prevent students...

Health Benefits of Vegetables

Health Benefits of Vegetables

Mehak Mehmi, Reporter March 8, 2019

Health Benefits of Vegetables People who eat fruit and vegetables as part of their daily diet have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, and garlic...

Is Dying Your Hair Good for You?

Is Dying Your Hair Good for You?

June Jung, Reporter March 8, 2019

Is Hair Dye Healthy? From 2nd to 5th grade I have been dying my hair different colors every year. My hair still seems to be in good condition, but is it really? Studies show that hair dye is constantly...

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