Workouts on the go
By Erica Rohde Staff Writer I don’t know about you CHS but with all of these academics, who has time to work out? I have devised a plan that might save your muscle strength. I call it spontaneous work outs. You can do this at home while you’re running around to get out your homework done or on your way to class. Movement one: Wall sits Test your leg muscle ability and sit in a pretend chair against the wall. Don’t cheat and sit in a slightly slanted chair. Movement two: Lunges This movement is for your knees and upper legs. Extend one leg far out while keeping the other leg slightly bent, move…
Second annual PSA expo to be held tomorrow
By Christina Burke Staff Writer Tomorrow, the Public Services Academy (PSA) at Coppell High School will be hosting their second annual health and education expo open to the public. In this expo, the freshman and sophomores of PSA will be presenting some of their work and service projects from this school year. Guest speakers include Tracey Yukich, Season 8 winner of the television show The Biggest Loser and Todd Whitthorne from the Cooper Aerobics Center. Speakers will be covering topics for the lecture series: “A New Year, A Better You”. Topics will include tips for healthier eating and college planning. Other activities include free adult health screening provided by Baylor Medical Center of Irving, a petting zoo,…
Big Miracle splashes into theaters
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer Big Miracle, an inspirational story based off of true events, hits theaters today. Starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski, the story of three whales trapped under the Arctic ice is sure to be great movie for the whole family. When Adam Carlson (Krasinski) reports for a local news station about the trapped whales, an immense amount of support comes to help save the whales including Carlson’s ex girlfriend (Barrymore). Soon the American military, oil companies and other locals are all helping to save the whales. The film is rated PG for language and runs just over two hours.
Students show love for Attaway through letters, fundraisers
Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own. – Nikos Kazantzakis When Coppell Middle School North teacher DeLana Attaway, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma brain cancer in December, the news came as a shock to students who had grown close to the teacher who dedicated her life not only to making learning more enjoyable, but to creating a special bond with her students. “Everyone loves It’s a Wonderful Life, and when you realize your life has touched someone else’s, it is so humbling because you…
Hamilton has unfortunate relapse
By Tanner McCord Staff Writer Last night on Twitter, I had the misfortune of reading that Texas Rangers’ outfielder Josh Hamilton had an alcohol relapse. Reports say that Monday night (Jan. 30), Hamilton was spotted at a local bar drinking. The well known ball player’s last relapse with alcohol occured in 2009 when he was drunk in public and had some very incriminating photos surface. No pictures have been revealed and few details are known about the incident last week. Bob Sturm, host of “The Ticket” radio show, tweeted: “Josh Hamilton press conference will alter things at 1, but of course, that is pretty important.” Hopefully the press conference will provide some clarity to the…
Dallas emerges from drought conditions
By Jay Carroll Staff Writer After a long summer of temperatures of over 100 degrees for 71 days in a row, the drought conditions in Coppell and the rest of North Texas are officially over. Over the summer, it rarely rained. Combined with the scorching heat, this created one of the worst droughts in Texas history. The water level of lakes all over North Texas plummeted to record lows, Lake Lavon reached a point where you could see the bottom of the lake in some places. Even that the water of level of Lake Lavon has raised to just over five feet below full pool. This is still relatively low, but it is rising. Lake…
Register to make a change in Coppell
By Jordan Bickham Staff Writer As students in high school, some of us, myself included, do not care much about politics until they start affecting us personally. One of these moments is when you turn 18 and the time to have your political opinion noticed finally arrives. While the Presidential Election is not for a while, you can still vote for the next best thing: the mayor of Coppell. This Saturday, Coppell is opening Municipal Officer Candidate filing until Monday Mar. 5. Although you are probably not able to run for office just yet, you can be a part of the voting process that begins on May 12. Of course, to vote you must be…
The Woman in Black to be released to the public tomorrow
By Annie Wen Staff Writer On Tuesday of this week I was able to do something really cool: I got to go to an early preview of the new Daniel Radcliffe movie The Woman in Black (Thanks Wren!). The movie will be released to the public tomorrow, Friday February 3. In the film, Daniel Radcliffe plays the role of Arthur Kipps, a struggling lawyer with a young son to raise. He is offered one last chance to prove himself to his law firm and he is sent to settle the legal affairs of a woman who just recently passed away, Alice Drablow. He goes to her house to sort through all her paper work and…
Heath Expo, Blood Drive this Saturday at CHS
By Lance McCaskey Staff Writer This Saturday, Feb. 4, the Public Service Academy will hold its annual blood drive and health expo at CHS. Partnered with Carter Bloodcare, PSA will hold its heath expo to educate the public and how to become more healthy. The blood drive is CHS students’ second opportunity this year to donate blood on campus. For seniors, it yields the first chance at earning the red rope to wear at graduation. Part of the blood drive will be the raffling of multiple sets of Dallas Stars tickets, and one lucky donater will win a luxury suite at an upcoming Stars game. Come out and support PSA and your Dallas Stars at…
Steve Aoki and Datsik concert preview
This Friday at 9 p.m., the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas will be showcasing two big names in the electronic music scene, Steve Aoki and Datsik. The all ages event is $30 for general admission and doors will open an hour before the show. Steve Aoki, an electro house DJ, will be the lead act for tonight and is expected to put on quite a show. The 2012 North American tour, deemed, “The Deadmeat Tour,” will help support Aoki’s latest release, “Wonderland.” Dim Mak, Aoki’s own record label will be presenting the tour as they travel through America this winter season. Alongside Aoki, dubstep pioneers Datsik, will also be making an appearance in the concert. If…