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October 2011 LIV-2
Welcome Sophomores By Judith Rupay BORING, lame, and amazing. We hear that all the time for those who start their sophomore year. They make new friends, meet new teachers, and most of all, are closer to graduating. Close to being the first quarter, some sophomores talked about how excited they are and the stress they’re getting. They hate the homework they get but others have different options. “I like Granger and the classes I have,” Sacramento Garcia (10) said. “I feel confused because I couldn’t find my classes,” Manuel Flores (10) said. Just like him many students have to get used to their schedules and classes. “I got lost on my first day of
New place, New classes, New School
school and it was interesting to see the teachers I have,” Jenny Ochoa (10) said. Many people have different opinions about Granger: they either dislike it or like it. “I like the school spirit and how friendly everyone is,” Ylessa Rizzi (10) said. High school is a time of responsibility and independence. “More freedom and more possibility I have in high school,” said Flores. Everyone loves to meet new people no matter where they come from or how different they are. Granger High School has diversity and everyone likes that about this school. “I like the diversity they have here and no matter what religion
they are or what culture they come from,” Rizzi said. Everyone comes from different countries and speaks different languages but we all come together. “I hang out with all kind of peoples,” Gregorio Lizardi (10) said. “My teachers are fun, and alright but I don’t like that I get too much homework,” said Ochoa. Many have goals and a new attitude this year. “I want to do better in my classes,” Pedro Garcia (10) said. Just like everyone else, people have family that supports them to stay in school and go to college. “My family is very supportive and they are always telling me to stay in school,” Lizardi said. Seniors and juniors are always giving advice no matter if it re-
lates to school or other problems. “They told me to enjoy my high school year, get in clubs, join sports and take all the opportunities I get,” Garcia said. The motivation they use on us is cheesy but effective. “My alarm is my motivation to get up every day,” Lizardi said. Sophomores we all know you miss Jr. High and getting out early every Friday at 12:30. Others don’t have the same opinion about high school. They like the fact that being in High school is more liberal and is one step closer to being treated like an adult. Just like other high school students, sophomores need to get used to new teachers and schedules.
Jose Castanon (10), Michael Olsen (10), Kevin Cataneda (10), Luis Martinez (10), David Erives (10), Seema Shahid (10), Amelia Boring (10), Kaitlyn Watson (10)
Granger seniors anticipate the end of high school By Takia Owens FOR THOSE of us seniors who have spent all three of our high school experience here at Granger there’s a lot of memories good and bad, with new additions to our school such as new teachers, administrators, and students. As we transition from our sophomore year to our final year before we go off to college or whatever else the future holds for us, there are a lot of new changes to our school that were not the same as before. “The rules have gotten a lot
stricter now that we have new administrators; the counselors are more involved on helping me reach the goals and requirements I need to graduate,” Jessica Preze (12) said. “I’m going to miss going to the football games, and basketball games with my friends. Those memories are never going to be forgotten”. Fina Finau (12) said. Then there are some students that just didn’t get that into the experience. “I’m not going to miss anything about Granger except my friends, but hey, that’s what I have Facebook for.” Colby Leavitt (12) said. But for others there’s craziness at Granger that help brighten their days. “The craziness here at Granger is what I’m going to miss, also the
teachers and my fellow students.” Lejla Halilcevic (12) said. Granger has many new helpful opportunities so that every student is successful and they allow us to get the help that we need in order to be successful. Not only has Granger helped us thrive academically, it has also help socially. “I love how diverse Granger is and how everyone interacts with everyone and there’s no specific cliques -- you just feel like you fit in”. Gloria Castaneda (12) said. There are many different ways of looking at the experience here at Granger. There are many different feelings and perspectives on Granger. And the students, as we went through the years and met new people, have now made some close new friends. “I love that I have all my friends
here, even the ones that I had while I was in junior high, and that there’s not a lot of drama here so I can just kick back and relax with my friends,” Maggie Nang (12) said. This year being our last year, there are things that many kids would miss -- small, things like walking the down the hallway and thinking to ourselves that this is our last year. Or even when meeting with our counselors, talking about our future plans towards graduation and after graduation, and leaving the school that will once be torn down to build a bigger, better, Granger. When you arrive at Granger for your sophomore year you don’t realize how fast your senior year will come. There are so many memories here that just can’t be.
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L.A.B. test
By Maria Camarillo BINDERS, every student at Granger High School has one. They are used to help students with their education, and organiing all eight classes. Students are not too happy with the new binders. Looking at it from a student’s point of view, “It’s useless,” Liliana Camarillo (10) said. “I don’t like the binders; they should have us bring our own supplies instead of the huge binders.” Another student agrees. “The thing I don’t like about the binders is that it is so obnoxious and big. They should give us a choice if we want to have the binders, or bring our own. The address and phone number on there is kind of stalkerish!” Alfredo Carbajal (10) said. These binders will be out to the school for the whole year and next year, too. “There is no consequence if you do not have your binder. We don’t want students thinking of these binders in a negative manner, because they are here to help you. It is for organization, daily writing, access to writing paper, pencil, and you can walk organized into class with materials that are common to all eight classes,” Principal Haslam said. The addresses and phone numbers in the student handbook allow students to interact away from school. They can socialize and engage with one another. “It is like a small city. The students are members of the city, so it is like having a white pages for our school,” Haslam said. Not all students dislike the new binders. “I like the binder because it helps me to stay on track with all of my work, and that way I won’t lose it,” Erik Delgado (10) said. “But the part that is kind of creepy is the addresses and phone numbers, it’s unnecessary, why would they do that?” he said. “I know that the binders are to help us stay organized and keep our work in the right place, but I just don’t want to carry them around all the time, they are heavy, big, and plain,” Enrique Gutierrez (12) said. He also thinks that having the address and phone number is weird because he doesn’t know when people will just prank call or do something. Maybe these new school binders are not for everyone, but they help students with organization. “A lot of the sophomores from some schools already had to carry binders every single day to school. They thought they would get away from it by coming to high school, but apparently, they are here too,” Jennifer Garcia (11) said. Garcia thinks the binders are heavy and big to be carrying in her bag. “I would rather carry two different binders, one for A day, and one for B day,” she said.
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VOL. LIV Issue 2
Suck it up, you’re not an adult
Granger has made some changes, but at the cost of my freedom. Editoral by Brittany Edwards GRANGER has changed. It all started last year when the administration was switched out to better Granger High. With the switch of the administration, comes the many rules that a lot of are not familiar with such as, GAAP, lunch detention, and having to carry around the biggest binders in the world. Does anybody else feel like this is becoming a little bit ridiculous? In an opinion of me, a senior at Granger High, I would say yes. The lack of my freedom, and the strain on my back, has lead me to believe that this is going too far, and I fear I am not alone. My sophomore year, like any student, was nervous to start a new school, but excited that I was only three more years from graduating. The rules were awesome! I got to walk down the hall texting or listening to my music without a teacher yelling at me like I was five, and taking it away from me, till mommy or daddy could pick it up. If I was feeling lazy, pajamas, versus Valley Jr., that was grounds for you being sent home. At Granger I was treated more like an adult, and I liked my sense of freedom. My junior year well changed along with my age, height and grade point average. It was out
with some of the old administration and in with the new. With the new guys, came the new rules, and with them the change. Suddenly, if I had an F at midterm in my English and/or math class, I was supposed to give up an hour of my time every Monday till I got my F up. If I didn’t, it was grounds for suspension. If you ask me, what is a day at home versus being at
“Suck it up, you’re not an adult.” school going to do? Magically get my F up? The Administration certainly seems to think so. Half way through my junior year, in came the $50 fine. If you and your arch nemesis got in a fight over a boy or you and your ex broseph got into a fight over him talking “smack”, you now had to pay Granger High $50. Not only pay the fine but you had to deal with the battery charge you get when you fight. My senior year, I was suddenly being forced to carry around a huge binder to ‘keep myself more organized’. Administration is claiming that you need to carry it
around to every class. No exceptions. First of all, I and many others I’m sure, don’t need any help in being organized, and I don’t feel like I should be told what to carry around in my own backpack. But I can just hear the thoughts in a teacher’s mind saying, “You are not an adult, so suck it up”. Some students may ‘technically’ be an adult, but when you ask me, all these silly rules are making it so we aren’t one. My actions one day caused me to be 5 min late from lunch, and not only did I get a truancy ticket (3 dollars the first 3 days and 5 dollars after that), but I also got a lunch detention. I had to give up my whole lunch one day to sit in a the closet of a room, not say a word, as if I was a student in Ms. Trunchbull’s office! No offense to anybody, but my particular tracker could have been at least a little bit kinder while she was signing away my 35 min of freedom . These rules are meant to help Granger be more successful, and even though it has worked for the most part, at what cost? It is at the cost of my freedom to be independent, and make my own choices, and to not have constant back pain. Anybody else feel like they have to suck it up because you are not an “adult”?
Planking Nic Contreras (12) planking
By Shayla Johnson PLANKING is a new trend that people are starting to do. Planking is when you climb up somewhere high, and lay like a piece of board. Some people take pictures and put them on networking sites like Facebook. Everyone has their own different opinions on planking. Landon Musselman (12) said that he goes to places that are “legit”. Him and his friends go and try to outdo other plankers; Musselman started planking the begging of the summer of 2011. Landon said “The tallest spot I’ve planked at was The Glend Canyon.” He’s also planked on roofs, and light posts. Musselman has only taken two pictures of himself planking; he is also not an avid planker. To some people, planking is what they like to do in their free time with friends. Others think it’s a waste of time and think people need to do something better instead. No doubt in the next couple of years no one will ever plank, and it will be out of trend. It just depends on if it gets more popular. Taylor Pili (12) Thinks that planking is sick! The reason he planks is because he says it takes care of boredom. He tries to go to different and high spots, to outdo others. Pili has even climbed up a 20 foot tree to plank. He said there is a web site for plankers to put their pictures up of them,
which he has pictures of him planking on there. He also believes that it’s hard to stay still for a long period. Elizabeth Ruzhilo (12) disagrees with Landon and Taylor. Ruzhilo says that she would rather sleep because it’s like the same thing. But when you plank you’re awake. “The only reason why people plank is because it’s a trend, it’s really getting out of style” said Ruzhilo. She also said she thinks it’s funny when people post pictures of themselves planking on a net working sites, like Facebook, because of the location people plank at. Pili and Ruzhilo both have different opinions on planking. There are new trends coming out like the Batman, that’s when you hang upside down for a long time. There is one called the owl, and that is when you sit like an owl on a chair or any spot you can find, for a long time. Carlee Wiley (12) finds that planking is a waste of time, and that it is pointless. Carlee agrees with Elizabeth. She thinks it’s the stupidest thing she’s ever seen. “I don’t understand why people do it, I don’t get the point in lying like a piece of wood for a long time” says Wiley. She said that it doesn’t take any skill at all to lie in a high location. Wiley thinks people that plank have too much free time and need to find a new hobby, and a new skill.
Zach Hansen (12) getting stabbed during rehearsal
West Side Story hits the streets
By Curtis Hughes CONTROVERESY between the Sharks and the Jets raises excitement in Granger’s Performing Arts Department. Rehearsing vigorously for the upcoming production of West Side Story, directors and cast members are putting in hard work for the upcoming musical. Although the show doesn’t open until mid-November, those involved have taken a big bite out of the long process. In the after school practices, the main characters of the show have their scripts out, ready to sing, dance, and overall step up to the demand the show requires. “The show has taken off to a great start,” student director Luke Johnson (12) said, “There have been a few difficulties with various things; but overall, if this production continues in this direction, it will turn out great.” Luke said that dedication is a great advantage among everyone
involved, and as “Fuller’s gopher,” he is kept busy, but looks to work with the actors on their characters personality and identity. One of these characters is Maria. This lead is played by Leah Nelson (10). She is still studying her lines along with the music, but hasn’t done much acting yet. Along with the work, the musical is a great social experience. “My favorite part of the musical so far is getting to know the entire cast. Being new to the school, there are several people I haven’t met yet.” Leah said. She admits there is a long way to go, but believes it will turn out spectacular. No stranger to the stage, J.J. Freeman (12) is proud to be in another production. J.J.’s favorite aspect of the play is the new urban take it has. “This show is definitely different, in a good way. Although there is less work for my role as a shark compared to past shows I’ve
been a part of, and it is kind of sad personally, but I think the whole musical will turn out great.” According to him, there is no pressure finishing this production in the amount of time they have. “If we continue to work hard, we will be perfect!” With everything being in good shape, he admits that his favorite part of the show is hanging out with all the new and old people. Ryan Fellows (10) agrees with J.J., with this being his first year at Granger, there are plenty of new people to meet and socialize with. Ryan plays Big Deal, a Jet, in West Side Story, and enjoys coming to practice to sing and work on the first couple acts. “Musical practice is pretty much every day after school,” Ryan said. “I play a Jet and my favorite part of rehearsals is creating the gang fight scenes, and watching all the other characters, especially Maria, sing.”
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
By Abigail Cartmell THE BODY FINDER by Kimberly Derting is a very exciting tale of Violet, a girl with the frightening ability to find dead bodies, and her pursuit to find a mysterious serial killer who wants her as his next victim. Derting has a masterful way of taking a young high school girl and molding her into the girl-hero we all wish we could be. “I thought it was very good,”
Katherine Duncan (12) said. “It is wonderfully suspenseful with enough twists and turns to keep people interested.” However, not everyone was into the book. “It was too creepy,” Lupe Perez (12) said. “The fact that she could sense dead bodies is just way too freaky!” Derting helps visualize the settings and characters without being too descriptive. She jumps from Violet’s setting to the killers’ setting in an elegant transition. The chemistry between the characters is really great. There is also humor in this thriller story, so no worries, it’s not completely scary! Plus a blooming romance is intertwined in the book, for you romantics. Readers will be devouring every word in the book. The Body Finder is an excellent read, especially for October! If you like The Body Finder, be sure to read more of the series by Kimberly Derting,
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VOL. LIV Issue 2
Students of the Month
Khaled Almunif
Kaitlyn Watson (10)
Kaitlyn Watson
By Makayla Spear KAITLYN Watson (10) is a young, motivated teenager. She has many goals and aspirations. She is currently a sophomore who has Granger pride. She is fifteen years old. She went to West Lake Junior High and she enjoyed it because she had many friends that she spent it with. Her best friend is Provoidencia Barney who is now attending Eisenhower Junior High. Even though they don’t attend the same school they still get to see each other often because they’re next door neighbors. She also loves to watch sports, but she does not like to play them herself. Her favorite sport to watch is football because there is so much excitement from the crowd. Watson likes to attend Granger’s football games to support our team with her good spirit. Watson’s favorite school subject is English because she loves to read. She is currently in the Avid program to help her succeed her goals. Watson says “I try to do the best I can do, to achieve my life goals.” Watson is also planning on staying at Granger High for the rest of high school because she enjoys the atmosphere. At the end of the year she looks forward to the yearbook because it holds many
memories of the school year. Watson said “My summer was lazy.” Over the summer she enjoyed hanging out with her friends, reading, and sleeping. Her favorite place to go is to the Fashion Place Mall. When she goes to the mall she enjoys shopping at Hot Topic because of their wide selection of jewelry. Watson says “Her favorite colors are blue and purple because they seem to compliment her eyes.” If Watson could go anywhere it would be going home to relax and read. Reading is what she finds most interesting. She also reads a lot in her spare time or whenever she has time to finish another book. She lives with a family of eight, her parents and five older brothers. Not only is she the only girl out of all her siblings she is also the youngest. She enjoys the special treatment from her parents. If Watson could compliment herself, she would start out by saying “I’m shy, but awesome.” Watson’s personality consists of sarcasm, laughing, giggling (when ever is needed.), and smiling. She is a fun, outgoing person, who is always making others feel happy. She is also a very friendly person and is always looking for a new friend.
By Adis Jasarevic ARE YOU the Student of the Month? No? Well Khaled Almunif (10) a foreign exchange student from Saudi Arabia has earned himself the rights to say YES! Already here for about 30 days, he can proudly say he loves the time he has spent in the United States, but has begun to feel home sick and misses his family. He has another nine months to go before he can see his homeland again. “In Saudi Arabia you cannot pick your classes, you take the ones they give you.” Khaled said, “This was the first time I have picked my own classes.” Being able to sign up for the classes he wanted to, he says that school is much more fun, and makes the day go by faster. But the education in Saudi Arabia is the same as here when it comes down to the classes they take. “I was extremely excited when I learned that I can sign up for guitar class” Khaled said. “In Saudi Arabia we have a similar instrument, but I have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.” Khaled has been to many dif-
ferent places in the U.S. before coming to Utah, like New York and Chicago. “When I found out that I was going to Utah, I was like, ‘what is Utah’?” Khaled said in a joking tone. “The only way I would live in the United States is if I moved to New York with my family.” For the ones who don’t know, schools in Saudi Arabia are segregated, meaning that boys and girls do not go to school together. For Khaled, this might not be the first time he has been in school with other girls, since he has already been in the United States earlier, but after not being in school together for a long time, it must be strange. “I like High School in America more.” Khaled said. He admitted that American schools have more options and opportunities and that is a major factor when it comes down to the enjoyment of high school. School in Saudi Arabia is also much more religious then in the United States. There are many of the classes taken in High School that tie into religion, and because of this students have much more
Khaled Almunif (10) outside of class.
respect for their teachers. From the time Khaled has spent in Utah and Granger, he has said that he is enjoying the time here. From all the classes he is taking to all the friends he is making, Granger High School is proud to have Khaled Almunif. Congratulations Khaled for making Student of the Month. Granger Students, if you happen to see Khaled in the halls, congratulate him and make him feel at home.
Break up, but with courtesy
By Berenice Bracamontes WHEN things aren’t clicking, you feel like your life has taken a turn for the worst, or you have just lost interest, then it’s probably time to let go…and yet you ask the question, how? How exactly do I end my relationship “nicely”? Maybe a straight out “Yo dawg, it’s over,” like Tania Camacho (11) said, is an easier, and quicker way of getting that weight and pressure off your shoulders. This might not work though, if your relationship has been alive for at least a year to as long as you could remember. “Say ‘it’s over’, then walk away,” Michelle Mok (11) gave us a similar response to Camacho’s. You obviously won’t want to just stand there in total awkwardness until one of you says something you might not even like. “There is no nice way,” Eliezer Flores (11) pointed out. But if
there were one, Flores said to “be them your feelings,” which are completely honest and tell them probably and maybe obviously how you really feel.” In telling not there anymore. A song like a lie, there’s no point, if the truth Kelly Clarkson’s “Already Gone” is going to come out one way or might be the perfect one for you the other. And if who you’re the truth might ending the relanot be something tionship with is you would want male. to hear. “The place Others like has to be right,” Isaac BuenMayra Puerta rostro (11) think (11) said. “Sit it is better to be a down with them, little patient, and give them that think to yourself smile they have if what you’re seen more than about to do is a thousand times really what you Rosie Akari (11) might be breaking and be a little up with her boyfriend via text. want done. “Ask harmonious.” them to a nice dinner, and then You might not want to be near break it down to them piece by any glass or object that can be piece when you drop them off. used to throw. Say ‘There are other people that You may never know how that will be perfect for you’,” he said. person would react to what you’ll “Dedicate a song to them,” Cit- say, unless you have been togethlali Lares (11) mentioned. “Show er for more than 10 months.
Student directory generates controversy
By Celeste Anguiano ALL STUDENTS at Granger High have received a student handbook and directory. There has been a lot of talking about this directory. From the students point of view this new directory is not very safe. Selene Gomez (11) said “I’m sure someone is going to get hurt, wait I’m pretty sure someone already did.” Gomez also pointed out that “if someone were to drop it, any random stranger can pick it up, you never know peoples intentions, and having them have your address won’t help!” While Gomez worries about the directory having the phone numbers, some students find it useful. Jeannette Mikkelson (12) said
“the names and phone numbers are pretty creepy, but I do like having the class time right there.” Many students have many different opinions on the directory. Kaitlyn Watson (10) said, “I think that the principal wanted everyone to know where we live. Why? I don’t know!” Watson said “it’s really uncomfortable. It has my name, my address, my phone number, and my grade. It lets this guy, this guy, and these guys know it!” While students are bothered by this directory, Principal Haslam has a different perspective. Haslam said he put the numbers and addresses for courtesy. He also noted that if you don’t want to be in the students’ direc-
tory, all you have to do is tell your parents to send him an E-mail or letter that states that you don’t want to be in the directory, this must be done within twenty days before a students enrollment. If you and your parents decide to send Haslam an E-mail, or letter stating that you do not want to be in the directory, Principal Haslam wouldn’t be able to recognize you in any official activity such as sports, awards honors, you won’t be in the yearbook and won’t be in any school photographs and excluded in the graduation program. “I wonder why our principal decided to put the student numbers and addresses this year?” Puerta also said “I think our principal
just wanted to help us be more social with each other.” Principal Haslam said he did it more like a courtesy so that all students could be able to communicate better with each other, and that it will help the students exercise to become “young adults.” The principal also said that Granger high school was the only school not doing the directory. He pointed out that hunter and Taylorsville had this “directory” for many years. He’s even planning on having the directory next year. But next year he’s going to call parents at least a month before school starts. Puerta said “I think it’s a great idea, that way my parents and I
have time to talk about it.” Mikkelson said, “If I had to choose from being announced in my graduation, or not being in the directory I would personally choose to be announced in my graduation program.” Principal Haslam also said that next year, he might just take out the students addresses from the directory.”
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VOL. LIV Issue 2
DeeDee and Dro’s Marvelous Adventure Blue Plate Diner on 2041 South 2100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Editorial by Alejandro Garza and Aida Uzeirbegovic EATING at the Blue Plate Diner was a very pleasant experience. The atmosphere was very calming, and had a laid back vibe. They have multicolored chairs for the tables, and plush benches for the booths. Once you arrive, you will have to wait be seated if they are busy, or grab a menu and sit yourself down if they business is slow when you walk in. When you take a look at the menu, you will notice they have a lot of vegetarian, and vegan plates. There are many options to choose from, because they serve breakfast all day long! They have won ‘Salt Lake’s best breakfast’ 9 times since 2002, and ‘Best Eats on the Cheap’ 7 times since 2005. Their menu is reasonably cheap, seeing as the most expensive plate on the menu is $12.99 for chicken fried steak, turkey sandwich, Blue Plate Fish –n- Chips, and a few others. The food portions run on the large side, and will fill almost anyone up, while leaving some for a nice snack at home! When we arrived, we were seated right away by a very nice waitress. After a few minutes of
glancing over the menu, the waitress arrived to ask what we’d like to eat, but we couldn’t decide! There were so many options, that we had to ask her what she recommended. She told us that most costumers ordered their vegetarian burgers, or omelets. While taking a second glance over the menu, we noticed they had a decent amount of vegetarian/vegan plates. We then had to ask for a few more minutes to decide. Going over our options, we decided that we should try something new. Something we usually don’t order when we go out. When the waitress came back, we were ready to order! Dro ordered a Vegetarian Sausage Burger with avocado, and Cajun fries. When the burger came, it was very interesting. It was open faced, and with 3 sausage patties on a bun! The plate came with lettuce, a pickle, fries, and the rest of the condiments could be found on the table. He ripped a little piece off of the sausage to test what is would taste like. The patties alone had a very nice blend of spices. It tasted like real sausage, maybe even better! Once the burger was assembled, and the Tabasco sauce was poured
all over, he took a huge bite, making sure he would be able to taste everything on the burger, and it was fantastic! The burger didn’t last more than a few minutes in his hands, before it was gone. The Cajun fries were just as good. They were covered with red spices, and came with a side of fry sauce. They had the tiniest kick to it. So adding a bit of Tabasco sauce to the fry sauce gives it a great kick for those who like their food spicy. DeeDee ordered a 1/3 pound beef burger that came with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. The burger came open faced as well, so that you can assemble it how you want to. The burger was great and she absolutely loved it. With the burger you could choose a side of 3 different types of fries, but she ordered Cajun, which she absolutely loved. The only thing about the Cajun fries is that you better eat them while they’re hot, because the second they cooled they get tough, but that may have been the potato. Tabasco sauce did make everything a slightly bit better but you shouldn’t overdo it like DeeDee did, or you’ll burn a few taste
What do you listen to?
What do the students of Granger High School listen to these days? By Zlatko Dzanic AHH MUSIC! Don’t you just love it? Here at Granger, everywhere you go, you will see kids with headphones, docs, iPods, and sometimes an actual radio! Kids walk around the halls jamming out, singing, rapping, and what we can only assume is dancing. Everyone has their own list of favorite artist, genres and songs. But, it turns out that people have very similar tastes in their music. “Uhm… I love all music in general, because I’m cool like that” Angie Chacon (12) said. “Eminem is my favorite rapper of all time; I love his song ‘lighters’ and I listen to it pretty much everyday. I love music it’s nice and makes me happy,” Deanne Huynh (10) said. Eminem’s song ‘Lighters’ with Bruno Mars and Royce da 5’9”, it has been a hit with a large population of students. Even some of our faculty here at Granger listen to the song! “Music is a part of me; it connects me to my life, and helps me through the rough times in life, without music this world would be very plain there wouldn’t be any dance concerts and fun. We need music to help us be social help us connect to others by expressing feeling through music,” Jacob Keener (12) said. Music has had a great influence on everyone in the world. Even back in the renaissance times, music had a substantial influence
on the world. When Michael Angelo and Leonardo Da Vinci created their art masterpieces, music had an influence on them. These days with music being as advanced as it is, there is a lot more options in different genres and artist so when students say it is too hard to decide, it really is. There is too many to decide from and narrowing it down to just one can be a challenge. “I love underground R&B. I don’t have a favorite artist because it is too hard to decide,” Sandy Vo (12) said. The underground music scene, and the artists, are very different from the mainstream radio music scene and artist. Underground music usually has more deep
thought and meaning to it unlike the majority of the mainstream radio music. “I love Lupe Fiasco’s songs because he is so lyrical and always has a clear message. I can never get bored of his music; he’s just an amazing artist. Music gives me motivation at times when I need it. Sometimes it can be soothing and just help me sleep,” Andres Olivera (12) said. Music is wonderful in every way possible. Music can express your feelings and emotions weather those emotions and feelings are good or bad. Music can have a great influence on each and every one of us in our own way.
Andres Olivera (12) listening to music as he gets to class.
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Alejandro Garza( 12) and Aida Uzeirbegovic (12) at the Blue Plate Diner buds off and you’ll be facing a got his milkshake. “It was totally runny nose. So if you’re a meat worth it. The shake tasted like a frozen mocha drink, But better. It lover this is the burger for you. What’s dinner without dessert? was nice and sweet, and did not Once we finished eating, we or- taste watered down at all.” Later that night, Dro ended up dered from their dessert menu. They had a nice selection of milk- staying up to around 2am, beshakes, in which you could choose cause of the drink. “I should have from chocolate, vanilla, espresso, listened to the waitress, but whatand more. But if you feeling fan- ever. It was so worth it.” The Blue Plate Diner is a great cy, you could order a tasty sundae place to eat with friends or famwith the all the works. DeeDee ordered a chocolate ily. The atmosphere is friendly, which was pretty standard and it the waiters are edgy, and the food is great. We both suggests that was delicious. Dro ordered an espresso milk- you treat your friends and family shake, and as he ordered, the to this diner, for there great burgwaitress warned him “Are you ers, breakfast, burritos, and milksure you want to order that? I shakes! All in all the Blue Plate Diner don’t want your mom getting mad at me for your being all wired up is great, and it’s definitely a place tonight”. Dro didn’t listen and he to try.
Weekends bring relaxation
By Maria Gonzales PARENTS are always wondering how to get the kids out of the house and out with their friends. Many of them think that perhaps television, internet, and video games are to blame, but most kids will say that there’s just nothing to do outside. So here’s a question that may be worth asking; where are some of the coolest are hot spots for teens to hang out? The opinions of physically and socially active teens may help answer this question. Here’s a classic example for a teen who likes to spend his time out-doors. Max Basset (12) shares some of his favorite places to hang out. Basset loves outdoor sports He spends his free time biking, four wheeling, and swimming. Basset usually holds game nights at his house and invites his close friends for a night of fun. He has never been to a teen club, but plans on going to one to see what it would be like. Basset also loves to go on dates, he’s up for anyone who is goodlooking and meets his standards. When asked ‘what was the craziest thing that has happened while out?’ He replied with “getting chased by the cops”. Garret Thompson (12) also shares some of his favorite places to hang out and what goes on while hanging out. Thompson loves to go to football games, go on dates and also loves to go to Lake Powel with his boys. While he was at Lake Powell, he was went to Taco Bell with his friends and told the employee that he was going to be the next American idol so he sang for a free meal. One of the craziest moments
for Thompson was when he stole his friend’s (Landon Musselman) dad’s car. He was going 96 mph and got stopped by the cops and ended up receiving a ticket for about three hundred dollars. He also says that most of the time his parents don’t know where he hangs out at. His curfew is from midnight to 4:00 a.m or whenever his mom wants him home. He loves to go to teen clubs, and likes to attend to house parties. He once attended a pool party with a bunch of ladies. He told his parents that he was going camping with the boys, but instead went to the pool party. Thompson didn’t have anywhere to sleep so he spent the night at the girl’s house. His parents never found out, up to this day they still think he was camping with the boys. Garret considers himself as the “ladies man”! Landon Musselman (12) shares some of the cool fun experience of his hang out spots. He loves to go to Twilight Series concerts in Pioneer Park. He went to a few this summer and last. Musselman also goes to a lot of house parties. He considers himself a “party boy” but doesn’t drink. He also loves outdoor sports such as biking and four wheeling. He is very competitive. Musselman goes to teen clubs often. He loves dancing and just meeting new girls. He loves dating and watching movies. The lamest place he has ever been to was studio 600 he dos not recommend it for anyone. Musselman hangs out at Jordan Landing because there’s usually cute girls their. He’s not shy to approach a girl!
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Soccer’s Newest Member Arrives
With the unexpected news of the new coach, Lady Lancer’s speak up. By Cecilia Cardozo “SURPRISED” was the way most girls on the soccer team felt when they received news of the new soccer coach. The incoming soccer season would begin with a bigger bang than anyone could have anticipated. And it ended with the biggest bang in Lady Lancer soccer history: 6-10-0 -- their best record ever. Out of the eight candidates that applied for the position, Megan Berrett was most qualified to take on the job. Her personality, coaching background, and ideas made her the best fit for the school and Lady Lancer soccer. Berrett came with thoughts of being part of the Granger faculty as a coach. It came as a surprise to join Granger as a social studies teacher as well. This is Coach Berrett’s first
year at Granger and first time as head coach. The responsibilities expected were different and a little more demanding than she was used to. “I’m just busy all the time. I literally have lists getting longer and longer, but I like being busy,” said Berrett. Her love for soccer and the girls keep her motivated and moving forward. From the very beginning, the pressure was on for Berrett. She would be coming into an already established team and bring her thoughts and ideas. The challenge was only a slight setback because Berrett was quickly adopted by the girls. “I love her and her personality,” Anela Alagic (11) said. “She fit right in.” With the idea of the new coach, there were clear expectations for the program. There was a need to
Coach Megan Berrett sits at her desk.
get more interest on the program and get more girls out there playing. As for expectations of the team, the thoughts were to turn it in the direction of becoming more competitive and well disciplined. Although it is too soon to see the changes, it is easy to see that the girls along with the coach are being more competitive and working hard in representing the school. “Coach Berrett is a doing a good job, I love to see how the girls compete and work hard,” said Principal Haslam. The thought of coming into a new team didn’t scare Berrett. She knew what she was getting herself into and it didn’t frighten her. She came on with high hopes and expectations; she had a clear vision on what she wanted from the team. Her first task was to work on building team chemistry and determination in the girls. Berrett brought in her enthusiasm and confidence in her capabilities as a coach and it has helped in how successful she has been with the girls. “I felt my style of soccer could help the team find success,” Berrett said. And as to the hopes for the season, she hopes to become a better team and to bring forth more wins. Her confidence comes from support she has received, and she feels very welcomed at Granger.
Teenage pregnancy challenges kids With supportive families, graduation is possible
By Monica Ortega Granger High’s hallways are filled with teenage parents. One of them is Juan Ramirez (12) who has been with his girlfriend for three years, and they have a 2-year-old child. “Is a lot of responsibility but feels good. I appreciated the fact that my parents supported me and her,” said Ramirez. Jazmin Xinaxtle (11) is about three months pregnant and hasn’t started to show yet. Jazmin’s boyfriend, Daniel Godinez, is very
excited and is hoping to be a father of a baby girl. Jazmin said, “It feels awesome but I hate getting sick. People think I ruined my life but I know I’m going to be a successful mom because I plan on graduating.” Mrs. Jaramillo, teacher of human development, sociology, and English, was pregnant. “It was hard working in the heat while I was pregnant. It was not comfortable.” said. Mrs. Jaramillo. She and her husband didn’t want
to know the gender of their baby, and they are now proud parents of a baby girl. Another student is Chantalle Luna (11) she is a parent of a baby girl as well. She felt awkward when she was pregnant because everyone would stare at her. Her boyfriend is in Mexico but he still supports her, he sends her money whenever he can. “It’s not that hard, I’m coming to school so I can graduate and give my baby girl a better life, said Luna.
Failure rate drops 2011-2012 should be even better
By Yasmin Salgado MANY STUDENTS in the year 2009-2010 had a lot of failing grades. The new sophomores that year were failing many classes. Then things changed when new administrators arrived in 20102011. One of them is principal, Jerry D. Haslam. Ever since he came, a lot of things at Granger changed. Fewer students were skipping their classes, and they cared more about their grades. The new sophomores last year made a big difference in that change. There were more students with passing grades than there were in previous years. “The number of F’s from sophomores went down by 25% the year of 2010-2011,” said assistant principal Robert E. Wessman. “Sophomores last year were the ones who made the difference in the grades. Juniors also made a difference but only by about 20%.’’ “What might have made the difference was all the help Granger had to offer last year. Also since the staff got stricter about school rules, students sluffed less and they kept their grades up so that they wouldn’t have to go to GAAP until they raised their failing grades to passing grades,”
Sandra Carrillo (11) said. “The school being more strict, probably had a lot to do with students getting better grades then the sophomores in 2009,’’ Guillermo Cisneros (11) said. The new principal and administration made a huge difference for Granger High. Many students at first didn’t like the fact that the school started getting stricter, and other students thought it was great that the new administration seem to show more interest in grades and attendance. “The new principal motivated the students, and they were involved more with them as well,” Angeles Arellano (12) said. Many students also got the chance to make up credits last year. Math and English teachers stayed after school tutoring students who needed help. GAAP was probably the biggest help for students, even though some students didn’t like it. Any student, who got an invitation to GAAP had to go or be suspended. Many students went to GAAP just to raise their grades even if they weren’t failing any classes. GAAP isn’t just for students that are failing Math, or English, but to any student who finds it useful.
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Fresh coaches revive Granger Football A new era born
By Gloria Castaneda UNDEFEATED might be a new word that can describe our Granger Lancers. With more wins than the last two years we have big chance of going to state and being number one. “I think the team can go [to state], so far they have not lost any,” said Stephanie Sepulveda (12). The coaches are of course a reason for all the winnings. Pushing the team to do the very best they can at every game and practice. “It is pretty much all the same, we practice two and a half hours almost every day,” said coach Jefferies. “We have a higher level of disciplin. To make sure the team stays focused and try their best. With a 5-3 win it shows that this new yet same method is working for the team. In every game they try to do their greatest and accomplish the goals they set before a match. Before each game the coaches try to get the team in the zone and to play as one. “I listen to music and say prayers,” said Elmer Pauni (12). Not only is the team great but the crowd is also great by filling up the stadium to all the games, showing up pumped, and ready to cheer the Lancers on to their next victory.
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Friday Night Lights By Taylor Bailey “WE BELIEVE!” As quoted by the Crimson Cape during every game. We believe and we can!! First time in 19 years, Granger Lancers win all four first games.A magnificent first win against Payson, with a score of 47-17, but it doesn’t stop there! The streak continues, Granger played the Murray Spartans and stomped them leaving the final score to be 21-7. Then Granger played the Cyprus Pirates, being the first game on the new football field. The score board read 52-15. That night will be engraved into the Lancers’ minds forever. Granger then played Judge Memorial, leaving the crowd astonished from a close call of 37-35, but it’s no surprise that Granger Lancers took the win leaving
Granger with 4 wins 0 losses. Unfortunately the games after were not so successful. The Lancers played Juan Diego and lost 21-10. Then homecoming was against Viewmont, and Granger lost 28-7. Granger also played against their rivals The Hunter Wolverines. This loss hurt the Lancers the most with a score of 25-15. On a brighter note, Granger won their most recent game against the Taylorsville Warriors with a score of 35-0. Granger’s students’ spirits have still not been crushed. The stands still feel full for every game and the chants and yells still echo the stadium in red and blue waves. When Granger played Juan Diego, the administration had said that Lancer fans were too loud; they were depriving the self esteem of the football players for
Granger fans fill the stands.
Granger meets AYP
By Nancy Resendiz THE FOOTBALL team is off to a great start no doubt thanks to our new field. The football field dedication was very exciting filled with tons of fans and a ton of school spirit. Principals and SBOs are very proud of our football team, but so are the students. “I think we’re doing great academically and athletically,” said Principal Haslam. “The game was very exciting and fun but I hoped homecoming would’ve been even better.” So how was the dedication all planned out? “Wessman should get the credit, he did most of the work,” Haslam said. “Putting it together wasn’t hard because we had a lot of people working on it, the hardest part of it would’ve had to be trying to figure out who should come,” said Wessman. “What a tremendous night, it was exactly what we thought it would be and more, there were about 3,000 people there supporting Granger. The best part was when we announced our academically strong school and how much we’ve improved.” Not only do they want us to be actively involved with sports and clubs but also academically. With the announcement of our
Juan Diego. Even though Granger has lost the last four games, they still cheer and show support like they’ve never lost a day in their life. 5 wins and 3 losses is still a magnificent score and a lot better than Granger Lancers have done in a long time. Granger students and staff are so proud of their football players and are excited for the rest of the season. Elmer Pauni (12) is Lancers football tight end and one of thisseasons captains. Along with, Taylor Pili (12) Jordan Hernandez (12), and Mikey Lauma (12) “I love football like a fat kid loves cake,” said Pauni. Football takes up a lot of time. Pauni, for one has no free time, especially not for girls, but he is really close with his team. “The team is like a family to one an-
new field came the announcement of the AYP score and how Granger did a lot better than the past years. “I got the school to where it is now through a lot of good communication with the teachers and the students,” said Haslam. “My goal for this year is to have better academic and athletic culture here at Granger.” Wessman also had a few words to say, “We’ve only just begun to tap into our potential,” said Wessman. The cutting of the ribbon no doubt was very exciting for all the people who got to cut it. “It was very honorable standing next to the mayor, the best part of it was holding the huge scissors and cutting the ribbon,” said Stephanie Yu (12). Justine Tabligan (12) SBO here at Granger
said “I was very excited to cut the ribbon; I got to meet the mayor and all the other important people that came here to Granger.” “Cutting the ribbon was the coolest thing ever! Best word to sum up the feeling would be GIGANTIC!” said Chris Cahoon (12). The SBOs are very proud to go to Granger and to represent this school. They love all the school spirit we’re showing, and they expect us to show as much school spirit as possible. “I want everyone to get involved wear the crimson cape, join clubs and do sports,” said Trevor Higginson (12). All in all not only are the faculty and the SBOs proud of Granger but so are the students. “What a great start to the year!” said Wessman.
Dedication ceremony
other.” Pauni hopes to go pro and would want to play for Oregon. Football is definitely not easy though. Pauni was asked about football locker room talk and all he had to say was “We Know.” Which is a phrase of confidence and belief in themselves. Vino Lehauli (11) plays quarter back and line back for the Lancers football team. Lehauli has been playing since he was in 7th grade. He wants to go pro and hopefully play for the Baltimore Ravens. Lehauli doesn’t find football too hard, “90% mental and 10% physical.” He said. Lehauli loves playing for Granger and making mistakes makes him try that much harder. As hard as Lehauli works, he still has free time for hanging out and of course the ladies. “Ha ha I have a lot of girlfriends,” Lehauli said, when he was asked if he had a girlfriend. Lehauli prays before every game, that is his good luck charm. Every player and student at Granger high is so magnificent and unique. Everyone is so proud of them, win or lose. Lancer students, staff, and guaranteed the rest of the West Valley, are so excited to see what Granger will bring to the table, not only this season but years to come. Nothing but greatness we’re sure. Good luck boys, your making Granger proud! To all you other Lancers, come support your school and show some spirit. Football J.V games are every Thursday at 3:30 pm and Varsity games every Friday at 7:00 pm. Do not miss out!
Air conditoning not avaliable for many classrooms
By Selina Haro NO A.C IN the school this year is torture. Many students complain about not having an air conditioner here at Granger High School. Just imagine having to come to school every single day in this desert. Since several classrooms have no air conditioner, many teachers here at Granger bring their own little fans to keep in their classrooms. It helps a little but only in certain areas of the classroom. You’ll find at least one window open in each classroom. “Granger is too hot, and he cannot concentrate on his work. He says they should at least give us a water bottle or something fresh to drink,” Jorge Mendoza (11) said. Looks like Mendoza came up with a good idea. “In some classes it’s too hot and in some it’s too cold, it interferes with paying attention, I don’t hate it its just very annoying,” Genesis Valverde (12) said. In the math an English building there is an air conditioner but not all students have a class out there. “It’s harder for students to focus on their work, it’s just too hot! It sucks that when you have gym
than the next class your all sweaty and stinky,” Luis Vazquez (12) said. Wow, that’s no fun to have gym for first period because it’s true: the rest of the day you don’t smell as fresh as when you arrived to school. “No air conditioner here at Granger? It’s horrible; I just want to lie down and sleep.” Roxana Salgado (10) said. “We might dehydrate -- who knows? the only thing I miss about my old school is having an A.C.” Most sophomores don’t look back to their middle school but in this situation they’re looking back to having their school not so hot. “I’m sitting in health class and it feels so good because it’s my only class that is fresh with an A.C, Granger really needs to get complete A.C quick,” Tomas Cuenca (10) said. This is not the first year this happened at this school. But soon this school will be rebuilt with an A.C and ready to go. Many students think this is torture but its only a matter of time until winter starts and it won’t be so hot anymore. Yeah, they complain now, but soon the season will change.
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Heard in the Halls
--“I went to Olive Garden and I was like, holy moly that’s a lot of ravioli!” --“You’re not wearing socks?” --“No I like my feet.” --“Look, I know you’re a guy, and guys do before they think but you need to think before you do.” --“I’m walking like a hunchback.” --“Yeah, you are.” --“Dude guess what? I finally got muscles.” --“Dude I’ve had them for like a year” --“How do you spell orange?” --“How do you mess up orange?” --“I swear, if he wears socks and sandals again...” --“14 + 12 is 26, right?” --“If it isn’t, it is now.” --“Yeah, she asked me to the dance, I thought it was weird.” --“Stop calling me fat you guys and let me eat my whipped cream.”
Fashion Trends
What’s your fashion trend?
By Viri Aguilera FASHION trends are constantly changing. Trends go in and out of style. For many people fashion is a way of expressing their personalities. The way you dress influences the type or group of people that you hang out with. Usually it’s most of the girls that are always trying to be fashionable. Most of the girls are always so worried about the way they dress, what their hair looks like, and even the type of shoes they wear. Stephanie Lopez (11) is one of the girls that always wants to look cute and girly. Her style is very girly. She likes wearing skirts and dresses. Leopard print is one of her favorite trends. “All people should have a sense of style, even if it is just a little,” Lopez said. The thing that is in right now for girls is feathers. Whether they are in hair or on earrings, girls just
Mall renovation attracts many new restaurants Not many have Lancers have been there mostly because they don’t know what it’s like and are afraid to try it. Recently, I went to this restaurant with a couple of friends. You first walk in and they give you a friendly greeting, then sit you down in a long both, that can fit up to eight people. The walls have paintings of city streets, bridges, buildings, and sky scrapers. It has a downtown New York theme. Menus are given and drinks are quickly ordered and received. Pizza sizes vary from personal to extra-large. On Tuesday, they have a special called Two-for-Tuesdays.
By Abby Cartmell TECHNOLOGY has laid claim to this generation; iPods, mp3 players, cell phones and now electronic books. Yes you heard right; books are now going electronic! From action and adventure to romance and fantasy, from James Patterson and Gena Showalter to Stephen King and Michael Moorcock, eBooks are hitting our generation with a bang! It all started in 1971 when Michael S. Hart came up with the idea, but eBooks didn’t start appearing until 2000 when Stephen King submitted Riding the Bullet for the new wonder. Book companies, such as Random House and Harper Collins, began to sell classics on eBooks in 2002 and now in 2011, Barnes and Noble has launched ‘Nook’; a simple touch reader for online reading. There are eReader applications for iPhone, Android or Blackberry! There is also an application on phones where you can buy or rent
eTextbooks. That would be awesome not to carry a very heavy book with you everywhere. Your shoulders will certainly thank you! As a memorial to Hart- who passed away September 6- there is a project, called the Gutenberg Project, which has 36,000 free eBooks and over 100,000 free eBooks available from Project Gutenberg’s partners and affiliates. One of the most successful and largest eBook stores is BooksOnBoard, an Internet site that has all sorts of genres and some eBooks are under five dollars, including classics like Sherlock Holmes and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. Another successful website is Ficitionwise.com, where you can also get cheap or free eBooks. There are few disadvantages of owning an eBooks. Not all books are available for electronic use and books with large pictures or diagrams, lose their appeal. You cannot loan somebody an
“I don’t really care too much about the way I dress,” he said. Bradley Larios (11) kind of likes to have some sort of style. “Fashion is the way people express themselves without needing to say much,” Larios said. The big thing he is into is hats. He is always wearing them: they’re necessary. “I got 99 problems but my swag ain’t one,” he said. There are many different types of styles that people like to wear. There is a variety of people, so it just makes sense to have a variety. “Fashion is a way for people to pretend they are something they’re not,” Alfredo Carbajal (10). Carbajal is more into skinny jeans and Vans. He just thinks it’s easy to put on a pair of skinny jeans with a tee shirt and some vans. “It’s also comfortable,” he said.
“I got 99 problems but my swag ain’t one.”
New York style comes to the west side Editorial by Cindy Govea EVERYONE has seen how much Valley Fair Mall has renovated itself. There is a new look, new stores, new restaurants. One of the new restaurants that I have wanted to try is NYPD pizzeria. The pizzeria started in March 2009 in Draper, followed by two locations Layton and West Valley. They have a brick oven, fresh ingredients, and homemade hand-tossed dough. Creating authentic New York style pizza, the restaurant gives the feeling of a New York pizzeria. They also got nominated for 2010 best pizza in the state award.
love them. Brenda Aguilar (10) is one of the girls that like feathers. To Aguilar, fashion is the type of clothes and accessories you wear. To her, styles always change because people see the newest things and want to wear them.
Basically, it is, when you buy an extra-large you get a free large cheese pizza. So it is two pizzas for the price of one! Pizza prices vary from $13 to $26. “I would recommend the cheese pizza because it’s not that greasy, it has a lot of flavor,” Gloria Castaneda (12) said. From the thin crispy crust, to the melty delicious cheese, these pizzas are a hit! They are hand tossed from freshly made dough. You can even see the bakers toss the dough; they have see-through glass windows at their kitchens so you can see how they make pizza.
Books Then and Now Print progresses from paper to pixels
eBook you have bought either, unlike an actual book. You must also be very careful, as eBooks are vulnerable to weather conditions just like any other piece of technology. The advantages of eBooks are that eBook readers cost the same amount as a regular paper book would and it doesn’t take up as much space as a regular book would. They are also equipped with textto-speech software for the elderly, visually impaired or dyslectic people. An 8 gigabyte eReader can hold up to 6,000 books, 50 kid’s books, 500 songs, and 150 photos! And that is only for an 8 gigabyte! With an eBook, you have almost every book at your fingertips. You will not have to spend hours of searching libraries for books you want to read. EBooks are most defiantly apart of our future, and will save many trees with their light-weight, paperless features.
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On the other hand to most boys fashion really isn’t a big thing. Antonio Orta (11) doesn’t really like to get all dressed up. He likes the more casual look. Hats and shoes are things he likes. To him fashion is just a way to dress.
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Salt Lake’s scariest haunted houses thrill teens By Taylor Bailey HAPPY Halloween! People from everywhere in the United States celebrate Halloween. They dress up, trick or treat, get into mischief and go to haunted houses. Adults, children, and especially teenagers are going to all kinds of haunted places just for the shrill excitement of getting the bageebus scared out of them. Many Granger students are going to haunted houses this weekend, and they’re wondering: What are some of the haunted houses? Where are they located? How much will it cost to get in? And the number one question kids should ask: Is it scary? The most recently built, most talked about haunted house yet is Fear Factory....... It is supposed to be the #1 scariest haunted house yet and is supposed to be one of the largest haunted houses in the country. It used to be an old run-down 30’s era cement factory that has been abandoned for over 2 years and stands right in the middle of a bunch of old decaying factories and a still up-and-running railroad. Creepy, right? Just the thought sends chills racing up the spine. Some kids are trying to go this weekend. “The address is freaky,” Winston Thai (10) said. He’s very excited to go but not exactly that scared. The craziest thing about this haunted house is its address: 666 W. 800 South. It is not your typical one-level haunted house attraction. It has two 300-foot long, underground tunnels, a torture chamber, catwalks and three tall silos. This haunted house is not yet open but it should be within the next week.
The owners hope it will be a year round attraction and are very proud of their work. Be sure to go. Don’t wait. It’s spooktacular (: Utah has so many haunted places, it has to with Halloween being a favorite holiday, even over Christmas for some. Castle of Chaos is one of the best known haunted houses. It is also known as The Haunted Circus and was rated city weekly’s best haunted house of 2010. Castle of Chaos is located at 120 W. and 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. There are two other locations: Taylorsville and Riverdale. It is $25 to get in and $10 extra for a wristband that allows the actors to touch you. Oooh...freaky. It’s open Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday, except on Monday, October 31st of course. Weekdays 7:30 .p.m to 10:00pm, weekends 7:00 p.m. to midnight. A few kids attended the Haunted Mansion in Taylorsville, one of Castle of Chaos’s other locations. “It wasn’t even scary.” Jessica Razo (10) said, “But it was fun.” Castle of Chaos is actually a lot better than it has been in the last few years. In fact, it’s low on staff and needs volunteers. Actors don’t get paid but it’s a blast. Show up around 5:30pm and ask to volunteer. It’s a lot of work there, be prepared. “I went after homecoming, it wasn’t even scary. My date was more scared than I was,” Anela Alagic (11) said. Another really popular haunted house is Nightmare on 13th located near 300 West 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s $20 to enter Nightmare on 13th, and that includes admission to all three attractions.
Nightmare on 13th is open weekdays from 7:30pm to midnight, except on the 19th, 20th, and 31st, when it is open from 7:30pm -11:00pm. On weekends it is open from 7:30pm to midnight except on the 4th and 5th of November it closes at 11:00pm. This attraction closes on the following Sunday, November 6th. “It wasn’t that fun,” Celeste Martinez (10) said. Hurry there and experience the fright. If you text nightmare to 84700 you get a free discount or to avoid the lines with a VIP pass of $10 extra. There is also Anguish Asylum, which is a haunted house that is supposed to make you feel like you’re in a mental institute. It just came out this year. It’s $15 to get in Anguish Asylum. It’s located at the Provo Town Center (1200 Town Center Blvd. Provo) under the Cinemark Theater. It’s hours are: weeknights 7:00pm -10:00pm and weekends 7:00pm to midnight. Another haunted house has many different things said about it but who knows what’s true or not? Asylum 49: “Enter at Your Own Risk” is an actual insane asylum that is supposed to be haunted. It’s located at 140 East 200 South Tooele, Utah. This haunted house actually has an all-night agenda. First, from 8pm-9pm is a meet and great with guest speakers. Second, from 9pm-11:15pm is ghost hunting lecture, questions, and answers. Third, from 11:30pm-12:10am experience the attraction, Lastly, from 12:10am-3:30am, ghost investigations.
Tickets must be pre ordered but they are $75 for the whole night and you must be 18 years or older to attend. Another recently popular haunted house is the Haunted Forest. It is located at 500 East American Fork, Utah. This attraction has just celebrated its 22nd year of fear and is said to be an unforgettable experience. It is $20 dollars but this fee includes The Haunted forest, The Haunted Mansion Show and The Psycho Manor: Insane Asylum. This attraction is only open the month of October on weeknights from 7:30pm-10pm and weekends from 7:30pm to midnight. There are also places like The Haunted Corn Maze, which is located at 8800 South 4000 West or Frightmares, which is at Lagoon. As a bonus, Lagoon also has scary rides like a Fun House and a Haunted Castle. “Nightwalk at Lagoon is rated ‘five spiders scary’ which means it’s the scariest in the entire park. My friends and I often joke that the haunted houses at Lagoon aren’t scary because they’re run by high school students,” said Ms. Oliver. She was right. “After walking through dark room after dark room with a variety of haunts, I heard, ‘Hey Ms. Oliver!’ and while I don’t know which student said it, I was reminded that although students may be running these haunts, the scariest part is not knowing which ones are there in the dark.” Scary thrills can also be found at places that are free such as, graveyards, Hobbitville, which is across from Westminster College, Ted Bundy’s house and random abandoned areas.
Jessica Razo (10)
Winston Thai (10)
Anela Alagic (11)
Celeste Martinez (10)