New literary classics shape young minds

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Very few literary works have the power to move me to tears. I cried in first grade when I read The Velveteen Rabbit. I cried in sixth grade when I read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Then in 11th grade, I cried when I read Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson. Published in 1997, Tuesdays with Morrie is a relatively new addition to many people’s list of favorite books. The book is the personal account of the author, Mitch Albom, as he reconnects with his favorite college professor after learning of the professor’s terminal illness. The book is an emotional journey,…

Taylor’s top five books

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Today there are so many books to choose from, sometimes when I walk into the library I find myself aimlessly walking around in search of the perfect book. What qualifies as the perfect book? There is no such thing, but there are books in my opinion that have come close to perfection. #5 – The Maximum Ride Series The Maximum Ride Series has captivated its audience for years. Written by the beloved James Patterson, the story takes the reader into a world of adventure consisting of the hardships of orphaned children. These are not just regular orphans; these children grew up in a lab and were a part of a scientific…

Let There Be Zombies in Coppell

Jordan Thompson Staff Writer If some future journalist had the chance to visit the past and ask high school students what makes their generation different, the answers could range anywhere from Dubstep to the iPhone. But if one thing is for sure, they would almost all agree that vampires, werewolves and zombies dominate their world of entertainment (think Twilight and Zombieland). A few students and teachers at Coppell High School might even say that zombies are by far the best of them all. Those teachers and students would probably be physics teacher Andrew Patterson, Junior KCBY member Josh Brunelli and everyone else who is currently involved with the narrative film project Let There Be Zombies,…

Knife Party concert review

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer Last Thursday, Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, who make up the electronic dance music group, Knife Party, played a mind-blowing show at Dallas’ very own Lizard Lounge. The Australian group, who combines different genres of electronic music such as “electro house” and “dubstep” are uniquely original in the sense that their music cannot quite be defined as one certain genre. As the doors opened, over a thousand people flooded the Lizard Lounge. By midnight, the air was getting thinner and the crowd bigger all in anticipation of having their faces melted by intense and heavy bass lines. Two other DJs, Vibelung and Treg, killed their sets as the opening act…

St. Ann teens take their talents to the Cross

Story by Trevor Stiff Staff Photographer Video by Ivy Hess KCBY Staff Member Fifteen hundred people stare in disbelief at what they are currently witnessing. Tears drip down the faces of men and women alike as an innocent teen gets nailed to the cross. Silence fills the church as Jonathon Zuniga takes his last breath. The prophecy has been fulfilled once again. The Passion of the Christ has been relived. St. Ann Catholic Parish has produced Passion plays from the beginning of its existence. But for the last eight years in particular, the plays have become notably impactful and emotional due to the changes in the way the church runs the passion play. “The St….

Photo Gallery: Boys vs. Girls Spring Pep Rally

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Kony 2012 campaign proves far from Invisible

By Jordan Bickham Staff Writer As our generation constantly checks social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr, these sites have become a source of not only entertainment, but also the most current news.  And this fact is exactly what Invisible Children used to their advantage. Invisible Children is a prominent organization focusing on the war raging in Africa today.  The organization focuses on three main goals of making the world aware of the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) through films, campaigns to channel energy from viewers of said films and to operate programs provide protection and assistance to those affected by the LRA in Africa. While the organization has had a huge part in…

YouTube stars: an evolving class of entertainers

By Tolu Salako Staff Writer Sixty hours of video are uploaded onto YouTube every minute. Over four billion people view videos on this site per day. In 2011, this Internet hot spot had more than one trillion views. YouTube is the largest video-sharing site in the world and has built its reputation since 2006. For some, YouTube is the website where people upload adorable cat and baby videos, but for others, YouTube is the place to discover amazing musicians, comedians and filmmakers around the world. “YouTube is a great website to either access great information or to be entertained.” Psychology teacher Jack Crocker said, “I am not familiar with all the major YouTube stars, but…

Black Box brings you Dividing the Estate

By Erica Rohde Staff Writer   It should be known that a greedy family will battle it out for a share of its richest and oldest relative’s coveted estate. The Coppell High School theater department will show how such a situation plays out, bringing “Dividing the Estate” to the Black Box Theatre; a play with no action but spiteful words and funny twists. “The characters are in a terrible situation,” director Bill Ballard said. “They are undergoing an economic recession similar to what we had as when the housing market was collapsing. They act almost unethical.” Taking place in the fictional town of Harris, Texas in 1987, the character Stella is the owner of the…

Hunger Games stays true to best selling novel

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor The Hunger Games is not a children’s movie. Don’t take your kids to see it, don’t see it if you’re squeamish and don’t see it if you aren’t ready to ward off a physiological demon or two. Do go see it if you are looking for an almost perfect adaption of a book that has won the hearts of young adults across the nation. That’s right. Perfect. Well, almost. I would say the first Hunger Games movie is the closest thing to perfect I have seen in a long time. Director Gary Ross is able to put everything into perspective, and the casting is almost exactly what I pictured in…