Game Days
Chase Porter Staff Writer Friday nights are what Texas high school football is all about and the players practice everyday for there chance to go in but what preparation do the fans have to go through before the big game? True fans of the team either have a tail gate or go eat with friends and family before the game. After being stuffed with pre-game food they head out to the stadium and complete there appearal for the game. Many fans just wear the school colors and cheer on their team but some go to the extremes. Body paint is always a likey choice for a football game with the combination of some type noise…
Starting off October with a scare or two
Ashleigh Heaton Editor-in-Chief October is starting, and you know what that means: Halloween. For some, haunted houses are the best way to indulge in the season of frights and terrors – for others, it’s an opportunity often skipped. Whatever the case, if you want to get your spook on this Halloween season, you’d better start going now to skip the long lines. Here are a few attractions to get you started: Dallas ScareGrounds: 3 haunted houses, open Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween from 7:30 p.m. until at least 1 a.m., weeknights from 7:30 p.m. until at least 11 p.m. Festival grounds open at 7 p.m. 2001 Irving Boulevard, Dallas, TX. Cutting Edge Haunted House: World’s largest…
Sixth week brings stress
Sammy Robben Staff Writer Waking up on Monday morning it seemed like this was going to be just like the last five weeks, but by Monday night I quickly realized that the sixth week of the six weeks was going to be much worse. Needless to say, with a quiz on Monday, 3 tests on Tuesday, 2 tests and a project due Wednesday, and another project due Thursday, I was very stressed. I was not pleasant to be around and suffered from a major lack of sleep, but I wasn’t alone. Everywhere I turned I either saw someone yawning, cramming all the information they could into the brains before a test, or I heard “I’m…
Coppell Chamber of Commerce Hosts its First Annual “Taste of Coppell”
Story by Henna Khan Video by Savannah Shealy On Saturday Sept. 25, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce hosted their first annual Taste of Coppell event to give residents a feel for what delicacies our small, yet rapidly developing community has to offer. From 6 to 8 p.m. at the newly built Coppell Senior and Community Center located at Grapevine Springs, 17 local eateries were given the opportunity to showcase some of their finest items on their menu to attendees. The Senior Center was the place to be Saturday evening where families found food, drinks, live music, and prizes all at one event. “We have thought about having this kind of event for several years. I…
Ultimate Frisbee Club Starts Strong
Chris Cummins Video by: Ryan Clancy Staff Writer 9/29/10 Convergence Project Article While the extracurricular organizations of Coppell High School are known for academic rigor and competitiveness, other less scholastic clubs have been gaining attention due to the quality and enjoyment they offer. The Ultimate Frisbee Club is one such club. Already rapidly gaining popularity, the club has gained the praise and membership of many Ultimate Frisbee enthusiasts, athletes and regular students. Established this year and organized by many of the same individuals who religiously attend the Frisbee intramurals, the Ultimate Frisbee Club offers students a way to satiate their Ultimate Frisbee desire. For those unfamiliar with the sport, Ultimate Frisbee is obviously played with…
Comic: Three Walls
Respect the code
By Madison Ford and Thomas Hair Staff Writers Video By Jordan Hagan and Kelli Miles Part 1 By Madison Ford A point of much contention within the walls of Coppell High School is the dress code. While many have opinions on the code, females have somewhat of a more vested interest in the topic. Some students feel that females get caught for violating dress code more than males do. However, according to Coppell High School administration, males are caught just as consistently as females. “Girls for sure violate dress code more, but with as many pairs of pants that dudes have hanging around their ankles, I think it’s guys that actually get addressed more,”…
Young Writers Award lets students spread their wings
Kelly Stewart Staff Writer The students of Coppell High School who love to write can now enter their work in the Bennington Young Writers Competition, which is hosted by Bennington College to encourage high school students to write. Students can submit their art into one of three categories; poetry, fiction (short stories or one-act plays) and nonfiction (personal or academic essays). The applications for the contest are in Mr. Bowden’s room, C231. The first prize is $500 and be in the “News” section of the Bennington College website, www.bennington.edu. The second place winner will receive $250. The deadline is Nov. 1, so don’t wait!
HOSA: CHS’ version of “House”
For some people, medical terminology invokes thoughts of TV shows like House or Grey’s Anatomy. At Coppell High School, the Health Occupation Students of America club (HOSA) students are able to explore the reality of these shows. “The best thing about HOSA is the exposure to the medical fields; for kids to make connections on campus and serve the community,” Health Science teacher Ray Pool said. HOSA participates in different community service projects such as Relay For Life, White Rock Walk and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. They also compete in various events such as CPR, EMT and medical terminology competitions. As a result from participating in HOSA or any other medical classes offered at CHS,…
First Relay for Life Meeting
Addy Buigas-Lopez Staff Writer Tonight at 6:30 Relay for Life will be hosting it’s first meeting at