Cowboys lose heartbreaker to Central, 43-41

By John Loop Staff Writer Although it was Senior Night, the Cowboys effort was not enough to pull of a win, losing to Keller Central, 43-41. Senior point guard Warren Oishi paced the Cowboys with 15 points, Austin Mankin added 9 points on three three-pointers in the first half, but the Cowboys were held to 14 points over the last two quarters. After starting the game on a 10-8 run, the Cowboys were held to just 3 more points, as Keller answered with a 6-3 run of their own. The Cowboy rebounding the entire game was not good, resulting in a slim one-point halftime lead, at 27-26. Right out of the gate, senior post Jett…

Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Performances

By John Loop Staff Writer Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl performance in 1993 revolutionized halftime shows at the Super Bowl. Before this, it was much more like a college game halftime with marching bands in many of the previous Super Bowls. After Madonna’s dazzling performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl, I began compiling a list of the game’s all-time great productions. Without further ado, here are the top-10 halftime performances of the “Big Game.” 10. Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake – Super Bowl XXXVIII, 2004, Reliant Stadium in Houston Who will ever be able to forget the infamous “wardrobe malfunction”? Janet made her presence on stage a powerful one, with her wide array of dancers as well…

Belt Line construction causes inconveniences

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Getting to school on time is hard enough for teen drivers who have to battle the roads in order to make it in time for the bell; unfortunately, the usually trek to school is going to meet a new challenge. One of the busiest roads in Coppell, Belt Line Road, will have its southbound lane north of the Dividend will be closed due to street repairs. The past couple of days have presented continuous construction delays and  inconveniences for citizens; especially during the heavy traffic time, before school. It has been a challenge for students to work around construction, but thankfully, the worst is over and the road is to be finished by the…

Illegal immigration within our borders: Con

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer America was established by immigrants with the intent of making a better life for themselves and their families. America today is one of the most medically and technologically advanced countries in the world. Who would not want to have a chance to prosper in a country as great as ours? However, this opportunity does not give people the right to illegally come to America just because they do not want to have to wait the appropriate amount of time, or cannot meet the qualifications to enter the country. Even in 1921 immigrants were required to provide a passport, visa, and pass a literacy test. Even after the immigrants provided the correct…

Soccer team claims No. 1 ranking in state

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor The Coppell High School soccer program is one that is accustomed to success of the highest level. Both the boys and girls teams have State Championships under their belt and are consisten postseason contenders. Even for the most successful of teams, however, being ranked first in the entire state of Texas is a prodigious honor. Only a few weeks into the 2012 season, the Cowboys have achieved that honor. According to ESPN’s Fab 50 rankings, the Cowboys are not only the team to beat in Texas, but are also the second-best high school soccer team in the entire nation. The Cowboys’ 11-0 start under first-year coach Chad Rakestraw  has…

Swim team attends district meet in Southlake

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer On Jan. 28, the Coppell High School varsity swim team will attend a district competition in Southlake. The meet is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and will be held at the natatorium in Southlake. The swim team hopes to score high in this meet and then attend the regional meet in Addison, which will be held in February. Varsity swimmer Caroline Overman says that she is looking forward to swimming in the meet and is hopeful everyone will preform well. “I have a feeling that we should do really well in this meet,” Overman said, “We have a lot of talent especially in the upperclassmen, so we should do well.”

Stewart ponders censoring oneself

By Kelly Stewart Opinions Editor Last night, when I was finally done with the studying I had to do, I did not get on the Internet or watch TV. I did not read a book or plan for the week ahead. I spent what was probably two and a half hours at my sewing machine, working with my fabric, trying to piece together my costume before the anime convention in June (and for those of you who are wondering, yes it does take that long for me to make a good costume). But for those who have no interest in anime or conventions, do not stop reading. This is for you too. Because while I…

Souper Bowl of Caring kicks off at Coppell High

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor On Feb. 5, hundreds of millions of people across the world will tune in as the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. While this contest will feature two phenomenal football teams, it will also mark the conclusion of a very different fight: The Souper Bowl of Caring’s fight against hunger. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a massive charitable effort during the weeks leading up to the actual Super Bowl. The organization collects donations from participating institutions nationwide and then allows the participants to allocate the donations to charities of their choice. “Souper Bowl of Caring is about everybody giving a little,”…

Chinese New Year begins

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Happy New Year! For those of you who think that I’ve lost my mind, bear with me. Today marks the 4709th Chinese New Year; it is a new moon day also meaning that it is the first Chinese Lunar month in the calendar. This year is exciting because according to Chinese tradition it is the year of the Dragon, this could mean the Black or the Water Dragon. All mythological stories of dragons come from the sky, and in China the sky means heaven, it is the symbol of power from china. The dragon takes on the role of a blurred, mystic and untouchable being of extreme importance. The dragon can…

Citizens resolve issues with resolutions

By Ben Cowlishaw & Kristin Anderson Junior Alicia Van Winkle didn’t take advantage of all opportunities given to her in 2011. After an unexpected loss, in 2012, she aims to truly “live life to the fullest”. For many, New Year’s Eve serves as a time of reflection on the past year. The start of a new year is a chance for many to try to better themselves or try something new. New Year’s resolutions have become a staple of American society. Many take part in the practice of creating a list, physically or mentally, of ways they want to improve themselves in the upcoming year. Most resolutions have something to do with being healthier, more…