SMU, Texas A&M lead different outlooks at season’s end
By Travis Bremner Staff Writer The SMU Mustangs played in their first bowl game since the cheating days of the 80s, but it didn’t show. Former Southlake Carroll quarterback Kyle Padron threw for an SMU record 460 yards as they just annihilated Nevada in the Hawaii bowl, 45-10. The most surprising thing about this game, rather this beat down, was how the Mustangs sustained drives, on five of their seven scoring possessions they had eight or more plays. It wasn’t turnovers or offensive miscues by the Wolf pack that allowed SMU to score so much, the Mustangs were just better. However, the quick strike early helped SMU’s confidence, and it was all uphill from there….
Photo Gallery: Holiday Decorations
To help people get in the mood for the holidays families have been putting up holiday decorations at their houses. Gallery by Kelly Emerson.
Bowl maddness
By Nathan Reck and Andy Tabor Games to Watch 1. Citi BCS National Championship Game No. 2 Texas vs. No. 1 Alabama 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 7 Well this one is an obvious pick with two undefeated teams meeting for the championship. While Boise, TCU and Cincinnati all had great years you can’t ask for more than two undefeated teams meeting from two of the major conferences. The game will feature a matchup of the potent passing attack of McCoy and Shipley and the stingy Alabama defense. 2. Tostitos Fiesta Bowl No. 6 Boise State vs. No. 4 TCU 8 p.m. ET, Jan. 4 Yes, it’s a rematch of last season’s Poinsettia Bowl, in which…
Christmas songs that I still love today
Christmas; a time for family, a time for food, a time for giving, and a time for song. With the holiday fast approaching, I’ve decided to give you a run down on some Christmas songs that will never lose their “holly jolly” tune. Jingle Bells: I’ve heard this song sung many ways, but no matter what version, or how you sing it, the song never gets old. Everyone knows the song and it’s the perfect song for spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re going Christmas caroling, or just getting into the holiday spirit, this song is a timeless classic really captures the essence of the holidays. Santa Clause Is Coming to Town: Always a song my parents would…
Beloved holiday shopping
by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Everybody knows that the holiday season is all about the joy of giving -buying or making gifts and distributing them to the ones you love. While I admit that giving is the most rewarding part of the the season, December goes deeper than the “giving” aspect. I am not an avid shopper myself, but for those many who shop frequently and who are professionals at bargain hunting, the holiday shopping season is as awesome as tax-free weekend. Not only is holiday gift shopping more exciting than other shopping experiences (getting to shop for others can be quite a thrill) but the aftermath of the holidays brings great sales and blowouts….
Student teaching tour comes to end for Rohloff
By Peter Sblendorio Staff Writer Typically, a decision made late is better than one never made at all. This is especially true for Brian Rohloff, who after three years with the band Miser has found his true passion in teaching. Rohloff, a 1998 Coppell graduate, pursued a career in music after his senior year of high school. He was Miser’s lead singer from 2005 to 2008, and the band experienced a considerable amount of success during his tenure. Miser released its first and only CD on July 18th, 2008 and titled it Miser. The band played at a major concert, Edgefest 17, in 2008, playing alongside world famous performers such as Muse, The Killers, Papa…
The Gaylord Texan makes the holidays a little happier
by Melissa Brisco Staff Writer The Gaylord Texan, a luxary hotel and convention in Grapevine, offers a plethora of fun and festive activites that one can enjoy over the winter break. The most popular event that The Gaylord Texan puts on is ICE! This year the ICE! display will tell the classic tale of Dr. Suesses’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. ICE! will have a lifesize ‘Whoville’ carved out of over two million pounds of ice. In addition, the exebit also features slides that attendees can enjoy with heights of over 20 feet. The exebit opened Nov. 12 and will run through Jan. 3. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-12….
Mr. Ashbrook blood drive draws a crowd
Despite the fact that only 45 people called to make reservations for the Mr. Ashbrook Blood Drive at Coppell Middle School North yesterday, approximately 150 people showed up to donate. The first hundred people who donated received free t-shirts with the words “Music is in our blood” written on them. Unfortunately, the Carter Bloodcare Center only sent over enough attendants to serve thirty people so some people were forced to wait up to three hours to give blood. Many people left when they realized how long the wait would be. If you would also like to donate in Mr. Ashbrook’s name, visit: http://www.carterbloodcare.org/
Overlooked film of the week: Nick and Norah’s infinite Playlist
Music links everything together in Nick and Norah’s infinite playlist. In the movie Nick (Michael Cera), a member of a rock band, that goes through more name changes than Prince, meets Norah (Kat Dennings) Norah (Kat Dennings) at a concert. When Norah asks Nick to be her boyfriend for five minutes, after a few awkward minutes, it becomes a full-flung date. They go on a quest to find Where’s Fluffy?, a band whose shows are supposed to be amazing yet impossible to find. Set against the backdrop of NYC’s music scene, the music in this movie just works. Nick and Norah’s Infinite playlist may not be infinite but the songs will stay with you after…
Review for Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
I am not what you would call an avid science fiction fan. In fact, I think I can count the number of Sci-Fi books I’ve read on one hand. But after finishing reading Flower for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, I might have to reconsider the world of fictional science. Flowers for Algernon is told as a series of progress reports written by Charlie Gordon, an adult living in New York with an I.Q. of 68. Wanting to improve himself, Charlie attends reading and writing classes at the Beekman College Center for Retarded Adults. Professor Nemur and Doctor Strauss, two Beekman researchers, are looking for a human subject on whom they can test an experimental…