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The Rattle

The Student News Site of North Canyon High School

The Rattle

Class of '29 Summer Plans!

Class of ’29 Summer Plans!

Niome Walston, Campus Writer May 14, 2026

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to an end, our freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are getting ready to indulge in many summer activities! This year at North Canyon, we had many fun events...

Our Phones

Our Phones

Cassy Shirritt, Health and Wellness Reporter March 31, 2026

Have you noticed that the average age of having a phone has dropped? Some kids have to wait until 13, but some have a smartphone at the age of 8! This shift brings a question, do we really need phones,...

NEE DOHS

NEE DOHS

Jordan Schneider, Personal Health Columnist March 31, 2026

What is a Nee Doh? Nee Dohs are a line of squishy toys that have swept the nation, they are sensory fidget toys made to release stress off children and adults, the main focus is for ADD, ADHD, anxiety,...

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Life Isn’t A Highway

Gisele Bowens-Haskin, Health and Wellness Reporter February 24, 2026

The term 'ASAP' in today's internet culture stands for "As Soon As Possible." Mostly the younger generation uses this term as a way to provide emphasis and pressure to get something done rapidly. But,...

The Evolution of Makeup Since 2016

The Evolution of Makeup Since 2016

Nouvella Bitsui, Health and Wellness Reporter January 15, 2026

The "Insta Brow" Since 2016 the makeup industry has changed drastically. For instance, there was a makeup trend called the ¨Instagram Brow" and it was a very popular trend that lasted throughout the...

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Keeping the Balance

Gisele Bowens-Haskin, Health and Wellness Reporter October 28, 2025

Balancing school responsibilities with life at home can be challenging, but it’s an important skill for success and wellbeing. A good home and school balance starts with time management. Setting a schedule...

Save Money, Go On a Hike!

Save Money, Go On a Hike!

Saniya Hayes, Health and Wellness Reporter October 28, 2025

We all need a break from school like who doesn't, but I don't have the cash for constant indoor fun. Luckily my mom told me that Phoenix has the most outdoor adventures that are cheap and affordable. Like...

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Maintaining Good Hygiene

Gisele Bowens-Haskin, Health and Wellness Reporter October 26, 2025

Maintaining good hygiene is one of the most important ways to stay healthy mentally and physically. Having good hygiene keeps you protected from diseases and sickness. It also helps reduce the risk of...

Pictured here; Ashley Mendoza.

Self-Expression and Piercings

Gisele Bowens-Haskin October 7, 2025

Teens gravitate towards piercings as a form of self expression. In a world where individuality is what teens yearn for. Piercing's stand out among the crowd,from ears-to-noses to lips, every piercing can...

Pros and Cons of Fast Food

Pros and Cons of Fast Food

Saniya Hayes, Food and Dining Reporter October 7, 2025

Fast food, everyone loves it like who doesn't. But what are fast food restaurants really up to? Yes it's convenient when you're in a rush or not in the mood for homemade meals, sometimes they are also...

The New Trend: Over-Consumerism

The New Trend: Over-Consumerism

Niome Walston, Cultural Reporter September 25, 2025

Over consumerism in 2025 is a major issue. Over the years the rate of consumerism has flown exponentially through the roof. TikTok has made this an even bigger issue due to the viral "Restocking Videos"....

North Canyon student using their phone

The Dependence on Technology

Cassy Shirritt, Culture Reporter September 16, 2025

Technology has been around for a long time, the first modern computer being made  in 1872. Evolving into the modern devices we have today, which gen Z and gen alpha statistically seem to have the biggest...

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