DIY: Thanksgiving Home Decor

The way this Thanksgiving themed candle shines when illuminated, makes it perfect for the holidays. Follow these simple steps to make your very own!

Materials Needed:

• Modge Podge
• Natural Raffia
• A Candle
• Un-Stemmed Leaves (real or fake)
• Glass Vase
• Sponge Brush

Once you gather all needed items, use the modge podge and sponge brush to apply the leaves to the glass. To cover one side, it is best to lay the vase flat or have someone hold the vase in place. Tyra Rodriguez helps with this process. She rotates the vase slightly off the surface so I can complete the unfinished portion.

After all leaves are added, the vase will look like this:

Let the modge podge dry for about 30 minutes, or until the modge podge paste is no longer visible.

To complete the look, tie the natural raffia around the neck of the jar, shut off the lights, and place a candle inside. 

Viola! You’ve created a masterpiece.

Jadi Smith,

Editor

Current Event and Editorial, 20 November 2015

Terror in Paris

As we all know, it has been one week since the heinous attacks on the French capital, which claimed the lives of at least 129 innocent people. 

It is our time to stand with the French in this time of senseless horror and unprecedented tragedy. Ever since I was a little boy, I have been fascinated with the French Republic. I have felt a rich and profound spiritual connection with the people of France, and that connection, through the events that have occurred as of recent, has grown. I stand in solidarity with my brothers and sisters in the magnificent land of love. We are all French. These terrorist attacks are acts of war. These are the very acts which threaten the stability of the world in which our children will live. These are the very acts which define our time and the people living in it: either we confront the issues where they lie, or we fail our future by further ignoring such heinous acts of injustice. Justice shall reign and prevail on Earth; brute force cannot be allowed to replace the rule of law.

I pray our leaders have the moral conscience to lead us through these times with grace, firmness, and fortitude. I pray the people of all nations unite against these hideous acts of barbarism. I pray that France heals and recovers, as they always have. Long live the Republic! Vive la République! 

Dustin J. Chandler-Hudgins,

Editor



Easy Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here is an easy recipe for a thanksgiving appetizer, you can be as creative as you would like. Making easy chocolate covered pumpkin pretzels can be used as a treat for a thanksgiving feast , on a special occasion , or as a gift . ( In the pictures above , it is provided as a gift for a special thanks ) 

step 1 : the ingredients needed as provided .

- mini pretzels 

- wax paper

- pumpkin spice chocolate chips 

-  green icing  ( optional ) 

step 2:  break some pretzels into small pieces to use as a stems for a more pumpkin effect. 

step 3 : prepare the chocolate chips 

step 4 :  get a medium sized pot and add 1 cup of water , set aside in a low boiling point. After that , get a medium sized bowl to put on top of the pot and let it seamer on low boiling point. 

step 5 : add the chocolate chips  into the medium sized bowl.

step 6 : with a mixing spoon , mix the chocolate chips in a circular motion to help the process of melting faster . 

step 7 : continue on mixing the chocolate chips until it is fully melted. 

step 8 : once , the chocolate chips are fully melted , set aside in a more suitable area. 

step 9 : get some of the ( unbroken ) pretzels and dip into the mixture of the melted chocolate chips. 

step 10 : with the broken pretzels ( as provide in step 2 ) attach within the pretzel and add a little of the mixture for the stem would hold better, as the chocolate chips harden while it rests."

step 11 : with the green icing, you can add an effect of a pumpkin look ( optional ) 

step 12 : let the pretzels set on the wax paper, so it can dry properly and won't cost a lot of mess on a counter .

step 13 : Once , its done cooling off for about 10 - 15 minutes, you are ready to enjoy your chocolate covered pumpkin pretzels .

step 14 : you can display your pretzels in a appetizer plate , or put it in a container .

I hope you guys enjoyed the easy steps into making chocolate covered pumpkin pretzels!

~ Have an amazing thanksgiving break

Monthly trends

 

 

Monthly Trends: Fall Colors

 Dark shades of upbeat colors such as military green, maroon, and burnt orange are the colors kicking off the 2015 Fall season.

 

Maroon is one of the colors that is popping up and will be a staple for the this fall and you can ever go wrong with that color.

 

              Joi Norris                                        Ceferina Dominguez

 

 

Army green, or a dark shade of green, can go with pretty much anything. Dark green jeans, pants, and jackets are a must because you can put this color with any type of print.

 

 Both of these outfits are very similar with the first outfit dressed up with flats and a necklace and the bottom one is more causal with ripped jeans and white converse.


Ceferina Dominguez,
Editor

Fashion Fridays

As the temperature outside starts to decrease, the style of ChattCo student's is starting to increase! With the help of sweaters, boots, and scarfs students are starting to bundle up in their most fashionable ways. Below are just a few examples of students showing off some of their most stylish, cold weather outfits.

 

Bre's pastel colored outfit is very girly. Her pale pink jeans complement her light denim shirt perfectly. The white sweater overlay adds a preppy look to Bre's overall outfit.  

Katelynn's outfit will definitely keep anyone warm for the current cold weather. The mixed gray and black sweater is simple, yet still stands out. Her black combat boots add a stylish touch to her outfit.

 

Kelsey's outfit is a great example of how you can put together an outfit using just gray and black tones. Her black, fringe scarf and wedges make the black in her chevron print dress stand out nicely. Also, her acid wash, denim shirt adds a bit of an edgy touch to the entire look.

Brianna's outfit stands out without being overly flashy. She makes her red, scarf print top pop perfectly by adding just a simple pair of blue jeans and tan combat boots. With just these 3 pieces, she made it a complete outfit!

 

JT's look is great for any guy looking to dress especially formal. His dark, navy blue sports coat obviously pairs well with his khaki pants and brown dress shoes. Overall, this outfit is a classic! 

 

 

Amanda B. Floyd

Editor

Thanksgiving Trends

Thanksgiving is known as the time for giving thanks and eating amazing food, but it can also be the time for great fall fashion. We all know you're going to overeat, so here are a couple outfit inspirations for you to be cute and comfy for your thanksgiving dinner and giving thanks, without looking like you just ate the entire turkey and pie.

Our first inspirations of outfits include sweaters, which you can easily dress up or dress down.

You dress the outfit down by adding some comfy jeans and cute pair of sneakers like our first outfit pictured or you could dress up by adding your favorite scarf and some fall boots like the second one.

This next outfit screams fall time, which is why it would be the perfect go to for a yummy Thanksgiving dinner. A chambray shirt, which is comfy and can easily go with just about anything in your closet, is paired with black leggings, a fall colored scarf, and brown boots. You can add the sweater for an extra comfy look.

Burgundy is a known fall color, which would be perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner. Our first outfit is a loose velvet shift dress with black knee boots and to accessorize you can add a gold long necklace. Our second outfit is a loose burgundy blouse with black leggings and black penny loafers; to dress the outfit up you can add a tan scarf and gold earrings. 

 

All of these ideas would make an extra cute thanksgiving outfit! However, if you fail to assemble a look-alike outfit, you can always fall back on the basics: oversized comfy sweaters, your favorite pair of leggings, and a fall themed scarf!

 

Mention your favorite outfit in the comments below!

 

 

Kaliyah S.Harvey,

Editor

Fashion Fridays

Many students here at ChattCo have a great fashion sense! Not only do they follow the trends, but they also create their own. This weeks picks for "Fashion Fridays" includes just a few of those students who are singularly stylish.  

 

 

Brianna's outfit is well put together. Her burgundy shirt and bird print infinity scarf pair perfectly  with her distressed light denim. Her black riding boots are especially fashionable with the chevron cutouts.

Hope's look is particularly girly with a lot of red tones. Her pink paisley top is a perfect complement to her maroon jeans. Her quilted combat boots also add a nice touch and make the outfit look complete.

Joi's outfit is very chic. Her gold-chained leopard booties make up the focal point of this outfit. However, her red jeans, black button down, and gray jacket all contrast nicely together.

Micheal's outfit is pretty fashion-forward. The floral print stands out against the midnight black of his cutting-edge pullover.

 

Katelynn's outfit has a light, bohemian feel to it. Her sheer crochet top is simple, yet still feminine. Her tan riding boots were a perfect choice for this outfit!

 

Amanda B. Floyd

Editor

Current Event, 2 November 2015

Kyle Navin was charged with two counts of murder; along with his girlfriend Jennifer Valiante, who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, on Friday October 30th, after the disappearance of parents Jeanette and Jeffery Navin. Kyle’s parents disappeared on August 4th, and their remains were found on October 30th. Jeffery and Jeanette bought Kyle a house, and he failed to make the necessary payments on the house resulting in Kyle owing them $133,000. He needed to find a way to get the money, and would do so in any way possible.

Both Valiante and Kyle shared text messages that gave police reason to believe that they were behind the murder. Jeffery allegedly had a very emotionally and verbally abusive relationship towards Kyle. Kyle also apparently tried to frame his father, as shown in text messages exchanged between the two. This poses very alarming questions: How well do you know the people around you? Do you know what they are capable of, and if they are a danger to your or others? What would you do if someone you thought you knew, turned out to be the most dangerous person in your life?

If you suspect any suspicious behavior, you are encouraged to report it to school administration or emergency authorities at the immediate.

Tia D. Howard,

Editor