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The Eagle's Tale
The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale
The online newspaper of Canyon High School

The Eagle's Tale
All content by Graphic illustration by Blake Loria
Lights, camera, sexism

Interview Week, part of Canyon ISD's Competitive Edge Week, will continue through Thursday, April 22. Beginning in 2019, this year is the first year that Interview Week will be held virtually. The administration team worked with seniors to schedule an interview with a professional from the community. "This is a week dedicated to giving students across CISD the opportunity to think about their future through the lens of the professional community," administrative assistant Jessica Ray said.

(Media) Interview Week continues Tuesday, Thursday

Sean Buck and Hannah Backus
April 20, 2021
Dual Credit Apply Day will be held Wednesday, March 31 for students signed up for a 2021 fall semester dual credit class for the first time. For students absent Wednesday, a make up session will be held Thursday, April 15. "Mr. Gropp and I do this every year for students who have signed up for dual credit for the first time," counselor Christ Fant said. "Topics will include testing requirements, registering for classes, how and when to pay, and college textbooks."

(Media) Dual Credit Apply Day offered to first-time students

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
Unlike previous years, the district will not offer meningitis shots to graduating seniors. In an email to students, college and career counselor Cory Gropp provided ways students can get the vaccine. "The best way is to make an appointment with your doctor and have your doctor do that," Gropp said. "Usually, if you go through Walgreens or CVS, this will cost you over $100. Colleges do have opt out forms, but each college has their own. Talk to your admissions counselor to locate that opt out form for your specific university or college."

(Media) Meningitis shots will not be offered to 2020-2021 seniors

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2021
Following Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement that all state-wide mandates in regard to COVID-19 will be lifted, the CISD school board voted Monday, March 8 that masks will be optional for students and staff effective April 5. Editor-in-Chief Hannah Backus comments on the decision and how to treat others equally, regardless of whether someone chooses to wear a mask or not.

(Media) On or off: mask shaming

Hannah Backus, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
Ablest terms are outdated and are offensive to all people, whether targeted at individuals with intellectual disabilities or not. Using such terms can cause lasting damage to people with learning problems. Although not a new discussion, it is time to finally say goodbye to the word "retard."

(Media) It is time to finally stop using intellectual slurs

Caroline Ragland, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
Yellow Greyscale Basketball Quote UAAP_NCAA Instagram Post

(Media) Lady Eagles face Levelland in Regional Quarterfinals

Blake Loria, Ashlyn Harvell, Brightan Potter, and Callie Goss
February 24, 2021
With Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 15, students will observe student holidays Friday, Feb. 12 and the following Monday. While temperatures are predicated to be low, here are five activities students can partake in during their break.

(Media) 5 things to do over the long weekend

Mariam Alashmawi, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021
Vaccine distribution for COVID-19 in the U.S. began in December, and along with that came the vaccine rumors. Social media has made it easy to share misinformation, especially with conspiracy theories about vaccines. From myths about fetus tissue being used in the creation of vaccines, to concerns surrounding the deaths of people who take the COVID-19 vaccine, the entire discussion becomes a game of telephone with miscommunication from both sides.

(Media) COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories encourage ignorance, prolong pandemic

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2021
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Even though Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died 52 years ago, on April 4, 1968, his message of hope and tolerance altered America's culture and helped unify the country. In November of 1983, MLK Day was signed into law as a federal holiday by President Ronald Reagan. However, the U.S. still seems to be divided by racial politics and injustices. Thirty-seven years after the creation of the day meant to honor the civil rights hero, Editor-in-Chief Blake Loria looks to King's words and actions for insight into 2021 America.

(Media) Editor-in-Chief comments on state of country ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2021
There are many ways to give back to others and the community during the holidays. With our list of five ways to do just that, students and staff can partake in both volunteering and donating to those in need during winter break.

(Media) 5 ways to help others this holiday season

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
UIL State cross country championships (2)

(Media) Eagles compete in UIL 2020 Cross Country State Championships

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
Canyon High will resume instruction in the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 after winter break.

(Media) Semester exams exemptions change, winter break begins Friday, Dec. 18

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
Being seen as the light in the darkness, many wonder: Will 2021 be better than a year of COVID-19, social unrest and political unease? Although the new year is only about two weeks in, 2021 is following similar trends to 2020. In order to ensure this year is better, Americans must unite to see a change to the current environment.

(Media) Hello, 2021

January 12, 2021
'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' was filmed with a 4:3 aspect ratio, one of the many ways the production team made the show feel vintage and built its tone. Created by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness, the show is a satire of 80s and 90s horror dramas with fantasy and sci-fi themes.

(Media) ‘Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace’ offers deeper viewing experience for horror fans

December 7, 2020
Over the last few weeks, students may have noticed changes to their Google accounts: The district disabled several Chromebook extensions, and files uploaded to students' Google Drives are scanned by the Managed Methods system. Canyon ISD Chief Technology Officer Michael Keough said these changes keep both students and the school district safe. "If you were to take a tax return, and you want to store it on your Google Drive, our systems are going to catch that in five minutes." Keough said. "This system will catch that immediately and remove the sharing permission. It sees there's a tax return in there, and it's trying to prevent you from sharing it with other people."

(Media) Canyon ISD implements system designed to protect, educate students

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
With 58 minutes and 13 seconds of holiday cheer, our Christmastime playlist offers listeners 20 songs, including both classic holiday carols and newer songs, combining to give Eagle's Tale readers a merry little playlist with their winter celebrations.

(Media) Have yourself a merry little playlist

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2020
In recognition of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Eagle's Tale staff members sat down with three Canyon High veterans to hear their perspectives on serving in the military and what the holiday means to them.

(Media) Thank you, Canyon High veterans

Blake Loria, Hannah Backus, and Kodi Hicks
November 11, 2020
Presidential Infographic (1)

(Media) Donald Trump

November 2, 2020
Presidential Infographic (2)

(Media) Joe Biden

November 2, 2020
All money raised during the Halloween candy gram fundraiser will regain funds lost for the senior class from the lack of a prom last year.

(Media) Halloween candy gram sales support 2021 senior class

Brooklyn Pernell, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
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(Media) Tips for donating at the Vein Drain Blood Drive

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2020
The 2020 election marks the 59th U.S. presidential election in American history. The first presidential election took place from Monday, Dec. 15, 1788–Saturday, Jan. 10, 1789, wherein George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president, with John Adams as vice president.

(Media) Presidential voting guide

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
The 'Homeroom Challenge' will benefit the Snack Pak 4 Kids program, which provides 36 Canyon High students Snack Paks and over 10,000 more students across Texas.

(Media) Homeroom Challenge to ‘restock the shelves’ for Snack Pak 4 Kids through Oct. 20

Hannah Backus and Charlie Clark
October 15, 2020
After the discount deadline passes, the 1/4 page and 1/8 page senior baby ads will cost $65 and $95, respectively.

(Media) Senior baby ads discount available through Friday, Sept. 18

Hannah Backus and Blake Loria
September 14, 2020
'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace' was filmed with a 4:3 aspect ratio, one of the many ways the production team made the show feel vintage and build its tone. Filmed in 2004, the show is a satire of 80s and 90s horror dramas with fantasy and sci-fi themes.

Fish Camp is typically held annually and in-person for incoming freshmen to learn about Canyon High.

(Media) Canyon High School offers incoming freshmen ‘Virtual Fish Camp’

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
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One of the many charming factors of "Cowboy Bebop" is the unique and eye-catching opening credits.

Recent protests across the U.S. inspired Bell to share a poem she originally wrote in a freshman English class.

(Media) What is too much to ask?

Abigail Bell, Managing Editor
June 9, 2020
The temporary series will include blogs, opinion pieces, news stories and more from staff members.

(Media) 'In Case You Missed It'

June 4, 2020
The Eagle's Tale will republish stories from throughout the year in an "In Case You Missed It" series during the summer.

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(Media) Quarantine contradiction

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2020
The CISD School@Home website opened Sunday, March 29 at 10 a.m., allowing students to view class lesson plans.

(Media) Students begin School@Home program Monday, March 30

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020
CISD schools will resume Thursday, Feb. 5.

Student Crime Stoppers offers rewards and anonymous reporting.

(Media) Cash in, crime out

Blake Loria, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
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