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This painting depicts circumcision in the 16th century

Comparisons between circumcision and genital mutilation

Aspen Earnhart, Feature Editor November 20, 2017

It’s 2017, and people have finally started talking about circumcision--the world’s oldest and possibly one of the most controversial surgical procedure--estimated to be over 15,000 years old. Circumcision...

An athlete participates in the knuckle hop competition during the World Eskimo Indian Olympics in Fairbanks, Alaska

WEIO diversifies competitive sports

Nizhoni Guthrie, Reporter May 23, 2017
The World Eskimo Indian Olympics is an event to determine who has the most strength, speed, endurance, balance and pain tolerance. The first World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO for short) was held in 1961 in Fairfield Alaska. Every year, this grand event runs for four days July in the Carlson Center.
Taylorsville SBOs are ready to promote Spirit Week 2017.

Taylorsville gears up for Clash of Class during Spirit Week

Anthony Do, Guest Writer February 2, 2017

Have you been participating in any events this year? If not, here is your chance! The 2017 Spirit Week is coming up in February and this year will be a “Beach Party!” We will be having a Clash...

Student Spotlight: Jared De Leon

Ana Zamora, Reporter December 15, 2016

Jared De Leon is Senior Class President and Latinos In Action Vice President. He is not only intelligent, but he is also very involved in the school. De Leon has an uplifting personality that allows...

A student sits by himself at school; isolation and feelings of hopelessness are among the main issues suicide prevention resources are trying to address.

Rate of teen suicides in Utah triples

Cheyenne Inman, Reporter December 13, 2016

Recently in Utah the number one cause of death for youth age 10-17 has change from car accidents to suicide. In fact according to The Salt Lake Tribune the suicide rate for teens has almost tripled since...

Have I heard this before? Deja-Vu explained

Elaine Hernandez, Reporter December 13, 2016

You're walking down the street, you glance at a stranger and suddenly have this feeling of ‘I've seen this before.’ This is called Deja Vu. The word deja vu means “already seen” in French. This...

Senior Angelica Macias is flipping through the ACT study guide.

Retaking the ACT improves test scores

Cici Longi, Reporter December 13, 2016

The ACT is the rigorous undertaking required during a student's junior year of high school. The average composite score on the ACT in 2015 was 20.2 in Utah. A score that is considered good is 24 according...

The actors in Taylorsville Highs Kiss Me, Kate are taking their final bows as they end the show on closing night.

Taylorsville Theater is in the Show Business

Ari Jones, Reporter December 13, 2016

The cast waits silently behind the cascading curtains as the audience quiets down. The lights dim and the pit orchestra is at attention. From the silence, the song, Another Op’nin Another Show, begins...

Building Awareness for Sewing

Building Awareness for Sewing

Samuel Apple and Makayla Garfield December 7, 2016

Sewing has been around since the Ice Age, formerly one of the most important jobs in the village. If we fast-forward to today, hand sewing is being replaced by machines and conveyor belts. The appreciation...

The students in Taylorsvilles theater department work hard to make the set for this years musical, Kiss Me, Kate.

Behind the scenes of Taylorsville theater

Brielle Miller, Reporter December 7, 2016

3...2...1...Action! With the musical coming to an end, many people only focus on what is happening on stage, but no one ever really thinks about who’s behind the scenes and does the majority of the building...

This one student from Taylorsville High School looking out at the teacher parking lot, thinking about her existential crisis.

Self Deprecation alters perception of self worth

Hannah Anderson, Reporter December 7, 2016

In today’s world, low self-esteem and self-deprecating attitudes are at a high with 44% of highschool girls feeling immense pressure to lose weight and 15% of highschool guys feeling likewise according...

These medals and awards have been earned by this Veteran. Its incredible that one person can give their country so much.

Veterans Day inspires gratitude in the community

Arianna Jones, Reporter December 7, 2016

The “Holiday Season” seems to go from Halloween to Thanksgiving and on to Christmas. But there is one holiday in November that is still a part of the mix. Veteran’s Day is held on November 11th which...

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