Cozby Con encourages reading through comic books

Video by Katie Kennedy This past weekend, the William T. Cozby Public Library held its first “Cozby Con”. The convention, which is similar to a smaller version of the bigger Comic-Con, was held to show the importance of using things like comic books to encourage kids to read. The original Comic-Cons are fan conventions held in various places around the world such as London, San Diego and New York. Not only is it a great way to meet fellow fans of various comic franchises, these events play host to actor and director panels from movies, screenings of anime films, booths for comic-book merchants and tons of other fun and exciting things. The bigger Comic-Con’s however,…

Good final study locations for Coppell high schoolers

Divya Kumar News Editor While the end of Winter Break is often mourned by students simply because of their return to school, the stress of finals is an additional factor. While this week has been termed “dead week”, meaning no clubs or extracurriculars meet so students have adequate time to prepare, the next one will be one characterized by incessant studying and testing. Many students find it difficult to study for long periods of time simply at home; luckily, there are many places around Coppell that facilitate quiet study time. The Coppell Public Library, for starters, is the ideal study-spot within the city. With multiple tables around the area, computers for internet access, and a…

Coppell Public Library to host Book and Author Fair

Erica Rohde Staff Writer “This is not just a book sale, but a book and author fair.” Coppellians are well aware that some of the most talented and creative minds we have seen within the Dallas area spurs within our own beloved city. It is time for some of our hidden writers to expose their creations. The Coppell Public Library will be hosting a Book and Author Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 5th. This would be the second fair of the year, as the first took place within march of this year. This will not be an event for major book companies and will simply be a nice environment for authors to…

Last minute NHS hours still available

By Loren Hughes Staff Writer As the end of the year comes to a close, National Honor Society members find themselves scrambling to finish their last minute required group and individual community service hours. Well, not to worry, because there are still many places that are available, even for group hours. A few excellent places to get individual hours are the Coppell Community Gardens (which offers double hours), Coppell Teen Court (which also offers double hours), Petsmart and the Coppell Public Library. If you wish to volunteer at the Coppell Community Gardens and Teen Court, all you must do is figure out the dates they are available and go there, without any prior training or…

Coppell library hosts tea party of literary desecration

By Ellen Cameron Staff Writer “All ya’ll is the greatest word in the dictionary. Well, it will be when I’m done,” David Lieber vowed. Strangely enough, this promise of the Texan bastardization of the English language occurred in Coppell’s William T. Cozby Public Library. Lieber, a comedian, sartorialist and columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was the guest speaker at the library’s latest tea party and spoke of his experiences on the journey of becoming Texas-condoned beginning in 1993 with his move from Philadelphia to Bedford to work for the paper. While the comfortably-attired middle class women of Coppell drank tea with their finger sandwiches, Lieber talked about his often-disastrous journey to acceptance—and while it…

Coppell library to host free yoga session

by Divya Kumar News Editor Yoga is a relatively new sport form, practiced by many in order to become more flexible and to relax muscles. This Saturday, Feb. 27, the Coppell Public Library will be offering the chance for Coppell citizens to learn and partake in this novel activity. Beginning at 2:00 PM and lasting for around an hour, this session is available to all those 18 and above, free of charge. It is suggested for people who desire to attend to wear comfortable clothing – such as the type of clothes they would wear to the gym – and to  bring a yoga mat, if they have one. A beach towel is also replacable…