Over the past three years, May LeRoy has built a strong choir program at Cathedral City High School that focuses talent and helps to give students the skills they need to succeed in life after high school.
This short film by DATA Senior Joe Arzuaga takes a look at the CCHS Chamber Singers and bids farewell to the class of 2013.
By Courtney Stump
I’m sad to say that this will be my last installment of Fashion Friday. To end this year, I am going to leave you readers with some helpful tips for summer.
We all know that it is going to be extremely hot, so be comfortable and stick to clothes that are light and loose. The last thing you want in this desert heat is to be wearing something that is stuck to you and uncomfortable. Good things to have in your closet are skirts and dresses. These are very easy pieces of clothing to wear. They look good on everyone and shorten the amount of time you’ll have to take when picking out your outfit in the morning.
During summer be sure to not wear loads of makeup. You are bound to sweat in the heat, and sweating while wearing too much makeup will make you breakout. Also, it is a good makeup investment to buy oil remover cleansing wipes. This will help keep oil from sitting on your face, causing you breakout.
Stay cool and stay cute this summer.
Until next time our fashion followers...
By Linda Ha and Nick Diliberto
As we reach the final days of school this year, we would like to finally introduce ourselves and give you one last article on how to keep your body healthy during summer.
Linda Ha:
It has been a great pleasure to be able to write for CCNews this year and for Wellness Wednesday. I had the opportunity to interview several doctors, campus staff, and classmates to help me write these articles. This is my last year at Cathedral City High School, which has been a great experience for me as I’ve learned it is much different from how the media often portrays it to be. I am looking forward to attending the University of California Irvine this fall and figuring out what I want to major in. I have a passion for the medical field, and also for journalism, so being medical writer is a possible career choice. Farewell and thank you for reading Wellness Wednesdays this year, it will continue on with Nick Diliberto next year.
Nick Diliberto:
This year I have very much enjoyed writing for the Wellness Wednesday column. I enjoy learning about health because I aspire to be a personal trainer in the future. As part of our finale, here are some summer health tips:
1. Drink lots of fluids- The recommended amount of water one should drink daily is about eight cups, depending on your body size. During hot summer months you should drink more to ensure that your body stays hydrated and cool. You can even make sun teas (they count)! You can use known safe flowers, leaves or tea bags, in a half-gallon or gallon glass or water.
2. Protect yourself from too much exposure to the sun. Wear at least SPF 30 sunscreen, and try to stay in the shade. In case of getting a sun burn, it is always a good idea to have a bottle of aloe vera, or have an aloe vera plant growing in your yard because it will usually soothe the pain.
3. Relax – It’s summer time! Meditate, go to the spa, take a family camping trip, plan a vacation, and try to get more hours of sleep.
4. Do not get too lazy- Enjoy yourself, but make sure to exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise is a good way to keep the heart healthy and it also releases endorphins and dopamine, which will keep you alert and in a good mood.
5. Eat fruits and veggies. Summertime is when both fruits and vegetables are the most delicious. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and anything cool and light will help nourish your body and keep you cool and ready for summer activities.
We would like to take this time to thank the readers of Teen Tuesday who have checked in with us week after week, all school year long. Time goes by super fast, and this year has certainly proven that fact.
We did our best to keep you up to date on all the latest trends, most talked about teen topics, and to inform you about the weekly discussions that were going around campus and in our community. We, Bernie Fuentez and Santina Ristaino, would like to thank Fabiola Paredes for founding Teen Tuesday and then handing it over to us. Hopefully some of our articles entertained and informed as well as helped you through some tough times. We hope to see you again in the fall!
Thank you,
Santina Ristaino
Bernie Fuentez
Fabiola Paredes
By Linda Ha
The more weight you carry, the faster your metabolism is likely running. The fact is, the more weight you are carrying, the harder your body has to work in order to sustain itself at rest. Metabolism is when your body converts all the calories we consume into energy and waste. It’s is influenced by your weight, gender, age, and genes. The faster your metabolic rate, the more calories you burn. Here are 7 ways to make those calories burn faster:
1. Break the fast. Studies show that if you eat breakfast, even if it’s just a small snack such as yogurt, it serves as a quick start to firing up your metabolism.
2. Simply drink some H20. Water helps to speed up digestion and burn calories. The recommended amount is eight glasses a day, however it depends on your body size.
3. Catch more zzz’s. Not getting enough sleep may slow your metabolism.
4. Exercise more. Next time, try skipping the treadmill and run up a mountain or hill. Any kind of quick intense exercises will burn more calories even longer after the workout compared to slow and steady exercises. Finding ways to keep exercise fun and interesting will help you to stay motivated.
5. Eat! Eat! Eat! Eating tuna, grapefruits, and proteins can actually speed up the metabolic rate. So skip the waffles during breakfast and eat eggs instead.
6. Drink coffee. Not only does it keep you energized during busy mornings, but it absorbs into the blood stream quickly, therfore speeding up the heart rate and boosting metabolism.
7. Laughter is the best medicine. Researchers have found that laughing for just 10 minutes each day will burn energy. So put on your favorite comedy TV show or movie and laugh away.
By Courtney Stump
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There seems to be a recurring theme to fashion this time of year.The weather is getting hotter and hotter, therefore more people are in search of clothes that don’t weigh them down but do keep them cool.
In this regard, a short flowy skirt is always a wardrobe essential. By flowy, I mean a skirt that is not tight. Wearing a tight skirt might make you hot and uncomfortable this time of year, so a flowy skirt is a great alternative. These skirts go with just about anything. They also can be used with any type of style, whether it’s boho or classy chic, or anything in between.
As temperatures rise it’s time to adjust your wardrobes. Put the warm clothes into storage and bring out the heat-friendly essentials. Adding a short flowy skirt and your wardrobe will help get you one step closer to being summer ready.
Until next time our fashion followers…
By Moises Murillo
Travel back to 2007 and a group of four friends from New York started to pop into the indie rock scene. Fast forward to 2008 and Vampire Weekend released their self-titled debut through XL Recordings. Two years later and they released their sophomore album “Contra.”
It is now five years later, and Vampire Weekend is at it again with their album “Modern Vampires of the City.” Vampire Weekend is still led by the one and only, Ezra Koenig. The sound has yet to change, but Koenig said that is was the last of a trilogy. All three albums have also had the same style of cover, to symbolize the trilogy.
“Modern Vampires of the City” includes Vampire Weekend’s first truly dark song, which is Koenig’s first spoken interlude. The album closes with a deliberate outré. Instrumental “jack-of-all trades” and producer, Rostam Batmanglijm, has proven himself once again with helping produce this album.
Vampire Weekend didn’t reach for elusive crossover hits or overdone choruses, but just quality music. ”Modern Vampires of the City” will be out May 14th through XL Recordings.
By Courtney Stump
Lace is becoming, if it isn’t already, a major spring 2013 trend. Lace is a type of fabric that exudes femininity and beauty. It can make any girl feel pretty.
With summer approaching, lace is the perfect fabric to be caught wearing. Lace is light, so it will help keep your body cool. It can also be made into multiple types of clothing and is available in just about every color you can think of.
Lace adds a chic sophistication to your look. You can wear it to work or to a fun night out on the town. Lace has been getting very popular in dresses. Some lace dresses are short and fun while others are long and elegant. That’s the wonderful thing about lace, it is very versatile.
Until next time our fashion followers…
By Nick Diliberto
Why is posture so important? Who cares if I sit up strait? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions then you’ve come to the right place! One of the first benefits you will see from good posture is that you will look more confident and attractive when you stand up straight (as opposed to slouching). Don’t believe me? Try this: stand in front of the mirror so that you are turned to the side, now slouch like you would with bad posture. Doesn’t look good does it? Next stand up straight. Imagine a string attached to the top of your head that’s pulling you up gently. Now look in the mirror again. You now look at least 214% better, guaranteed.
Another benefit of good posture is that you will feel more comfortable in your neck back and shoulder regions. I personally used to have that annoying, daily lower back pain until I started focusing on sitting up straight, especially in the car. I fact, I shall present you with a test: sit up strait for 7 days and see how you feel.
Aside from helping you to look better, proper posture can also reduce the risk of future health problems. Proper posture reduces abnormal wear and tear on joint surfaces that can lead to arthritis, and it also reduces stress on ligaments that connect spinal joints. If you have poor posture your spine could develop a permanent abnormal position. Breathing problems can develop due to poor posture. Good posture opens your airway to prevent this.
Now you may be thinking, “Okay fine, posture is important, but how do I do it?” Well here is a quick guide:
DIGICOM, the annual Palm Springs Unified School District student and teacher film festival premieres tonight, May 7th, in the Palm Springs High School auditorium at 6:30. Five short film projects from CCHS students have been selected to be a part of this year’s DIGICOM festival.
The Actor by Jonathan Serna
Kathy DeRosa: The Face of Cathedral City by Karolina Ruiz and Fatima Salcedo
Shotokan Karate by Joseph Arzuaga and Linda Ha
Cups by Ariana Davis, Nadine Gallegos, Donnie Gerrell, and Julie Meza
CCHS Senior Harlem Shake by Moises Murillo and Austin Veal
Arrive early and grab a seat for the 2013 DIGICOM student and teacher film festival. Support CCHS filmmakers and see films created by other PSUSD students of all ages.