There is no doubt that the past few years have been difficult for everyone. The perfect time to start fresh for many is the new year, especially when pandemic regulations are lifting. Many students at Gunnison High School have been reflecting on the past year and looking towards the future. GHS has evolved into a positive environment over the years and has changed to a more welcoming place for all.

 The Giddy Up asked the student body what their 2021 new year’s resolutions are and here were their responses…

Adrianna Rodriguez

“I want to figure out what my future career will be and what my future holds”

Erin Crow

“I want to stay more organized and keep my car in good shape”

Tate Hicks

“I want to continue to be a positive leader for my basketball team”

Grecia Santos

“In the new year I want to control my shopping addiction”

Zoe Koch

“In the new year I want to start saving more money”

Iris Houck

“My goal is to have a more positive outlook on life”

Miguel Hernandez 

“This year I want to be a better me”

Lily Lock 

“This year I want to help make the world a better place”

End of the year review pop culture

During the early months of the pandemic many forms of entertainment were put on hold. With the start of this year the cinematic and music business has picked up once again.

The most popular movies of the year were…

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Dune

James Bond: No Time To Die

Spiderman: No Way Home

Suicide Squad 2

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Godzilla vs. Kong

Don’t Breathe 2

Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

The Matrix Resurrections

The most popular T.V. shows of the year were…

Squid Game

Ted Lasso

Invincible

Money Heist

Loki

The most popular music genres this year were…

Rap

Country

Alternative Rock 

The most popular artists in each genre were…

Rap

– Drake

– Kanye

– Travis Scott

Country

-Luke Combs

-Morgan Wallen

-Kacey Muskgrave

Alternative Rock

-Coldplay 

-Red Hot Chili Peppers

-Nirvana