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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

Dog Parks and Their Issues

Dog Parks and Their Issues

Hannah McDonough, Editor January 14, 2019

Being a dog owner includes many responsibilities. As well as feeding and bathing your dog, you should exercise them. Sometimes a backyard isn't enough space for a dog to run around and a leash doesn't...

Why It's Better to Adopt a Pet From a Shelter

Why It’s Better to Adopt a Pet From a Shelter

Emma Ross, Reporter December 19, 2018

Everyone loves pets right? Just look at their faces. But what if I told you that after 72 hours in the pound dog being put to sleep. And what if I told you 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized per...

Beached Whales In New Zealand

Beached Whales In New Zealand

Hannah McDonough, Editor December 13, 2018

Seals, whales, and dolphins, just a portion of New Zealand's marine life. But as more whales are found ashore, that small portion is shrinking. According to National Public Radio (NPR), 145 pilot whales...

Insomnia

Insomnia

Jessie Van Den Berg, Editor November 30, 2018

Insomnia is where you have difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep which can result in daytime tiredness. It is affected mostly by adults but can happen in teens. Insomnia is something I have to...

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Lyla Boretz, Reporter November 30, 2018

Sleep disorders are disorders that prevent around 70 million Americans from getting proper sleep every day. Whether too much or too little sleep, these disorders cause both long-term and short-term problems....

How to Handle Stress

Lyla Boretz, Reporter November 27, 2018

If this doesn't work, just scream.

The Dangers Of Texas Winters

The Dangers Of Texas Winters

Hannah McDonough, Editor November 26, 2018

Here in Central Texas*, our winters aren't usually very harsh. But there are still some precautions to take- Not only with the weather but also what you do to keep warm. *Note- These are dangers you...

How are Pets Beneficial for Humans?

How are Pets Beneficial for Humans?

June Jung, Reporter November 16, 2018

We have all seen people subject to depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders,  and, personality disorders. These illnesses are hard to deal with. Having a pet around you can help, or even fix some...

The Science Behind Crushes

The Science Behind Crushes

Lyla Boretz, Reporter November 14, 2018

Crushes. The worst, most dreaded part of middle and high school that's basically unavoidable for the majority of students. Sometimes it's a simple, "they're kind of cute!" crush. Other times, it's an...

Join Austinites in the Turkey Trot

Join Austinites in the Turkey Trot

Ehan Umatiya, Reporter November 14, 2018

Everyone has at one point or another heard about the turkey trot footrace that happens in Austin as an annual occurrence. If you haven't heard about it let me break it down for you. The turkey trot...

Decoding The Science Of Dreams

Decoding The Science Of Dreams

Andrew Watson, Reporter November 12, 2018

We all know what dreams are. Those weird experiences in your head during unconsciousness. They could be anything. From going into gladiatorial combat with your friends to fleeing the border with a cop,...

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Boil Water Notice in Austin

Hannah McDonough, Editor October 26, 2018

Have you noticed all of the "Out of Service" signs on the water fountains? How about the water they hand out in the Student Center? This is due to a boil water notice. A boil water notice is when our water...

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