The Warrior Ledger

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus comes to SLC

Aaron Dufner, Reporter • October 5, 2014

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an alternative band and has just released their fourth album titled Four. It was released on July 4th. It hit number one on the Christian radio first week. It’s topping charts...

Seniors in favor of changing senior picture policies

Hana Sapa, Opinion Editor • October 5, 2014

Senior photos; a chance to leave an imprint of who you were that final year of high school, and a small stepping stone to entering adulthood. Dealing with lines, annoying peers, and photographers are just one of the many challenges that students face as they get ready to take their photos. However, for seniors, there’s another obstacle that they must deal with; tuxedos and drapes. It’s common for the seniors of the school to wear the outfits that LifeTouch provides, but some agree that changing the formal wear that seniors wear would be a welcoming change.

Taylorsville welcomes 18 new faculty members

Leiani Brown, Xylina Session, and Chanse Harris • September 27, 2014

From administrators, to teachers and counselors, this year, the school welcomes a total of 18 new faculty members. Here is a brief introduction and welcome to each of them.

Students shocked at real cost of Homecoming dance

Brian Le, Reporter • September 27, 2014

“Does it really cost that much?” said the sophomore who was planning his homecoming dinner and day activity. No one told him these dances would cost him more than he could carry. With the dance less than two weeks away, he had to find a way to get a hold of up to $100.

Respiratory virus spreads to Utah schools

Jeremy Ashton, News Editor • September 27, 2014

Enterovirus D68, which was first discovered in 1962, has become active after five long decades of dormancy. The virus is known to have similar symptoms to the common cold with added respiratory complications. While the illness is relatively harmless to strong-bodied adults, it still has a major effect on children and asthmatics.

Racial profiling leads to Police brutality

Jeremy Ashton and Jasper Ramirez • September 27, 2014

When Michael Brown was shot to death by police on the night of August 9 with no warning from the officers, it set off a series of protests focused on racism and police brutality. This led to discussions on whether efforts to monitor police should increase to ensure they don’t target specific groups or act violently without reason.

New Clubs Presented During Club Rush Week

Jeremy Ashton, News Editor • September 27, 2014

This year’s Club Rush Week presented many opportunities to participate in after-school activities. It introduced students with a good opportunity to join regular clubs such as MESA, DECA, and FBLA and learn about new clubs that are starting up this year.

Football team kicks off to the start of another good season

Destiny Smith and Gabriel Kearney • September 27, 2014

This year’s football team is off to a 4-1 start to the 2014 season after defeating the Kearns Cougars 34-0, the first game of the season. The Murray Spartans fell to a loss after the Warriors took the win with 17-13. The team’s first lost was against the Davis Darts with a brutal score of 33-0. The Warriors defeated the Olympus Titans by the score of 14-0. The Warriors would also conquer, a well known team in the State of Utah, the Alta Hawks with a final score of 23-17.

Nuevos clubes presentados durante semana de la prisa del club

Jeremy Ashton and Jessica Rios • September 27, 2014

Club Rush Week este año el presenta muchas oportunidades para participar en actividades extraescolares. Introdujo los estudiantes con una buena oportunidad para unirse a clubes regulares como MESA, DECA y FBLA y conocer nuevos clubes que están comenzando este año.

Friendships impact students’ academic lives

Cheyenne Smith, Reporter • September 27, 2014

When most people think of their school friends, it’s typically a casual subject. Teens often think their friends don’t hurt how they do in school, but what if they do? Several teens don’t feel as though friends have a serious impact on grades. Taysia Trujillio, a sophomore, said, “It is my responsibility. I make my own choices.”

New multi-player game Destiny released

Ethan Castro, Reporter • September 27, 2014

On Sept 9, Bungie released its newest next-gen game: Destiny, and has been released for the Playstation 3, 4 and the Xbox 360, Xbox One. Destiny is set in the distant future. The players are able to explore the ancient ruins of the solar system from Old Russia on Earth, the red dunes of Mars, the lunar base on Earth’s moon, to the exotic jungles of Venus.

Mortal Instruments books appeal to a wide array of readers

Harmony Hankins, Reporter • September 27, 2014

One of the most successful authors of the year, Cassandra Clare first made herself known when “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” was first published in 2007. The series is about a teenage girl...

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