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…

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…

Lacrosse team sharpens their skills for upcoming season

By Chase Porter Staff Writer Today, January 10th, was the first day of lacrosse practice and the start of the 2012 season for the three time state championship lacrosse team. Being a member of the team I had the chance to see this years team in action and I was impressed. After losing many highly recruited players from last years team I thought that we would have to rebuild more than usual. Todays practice showed me that was not the case at all. Even though we have an extreme amount of underclassmen this year I have confidence that we will have nothing but a successful season. Today was the first practice with the new coaching…

Wrestling team floors competition in Arkansas

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Between volleyball matches in San Marcos, football games in Midland and more, Coppell High School’s many sports teams really do seem to cover a lot of Texas ground every year. But as much as the Cowboys and Cowgirls traverse the state, very rarely do Coppell’s student athletes ever have the opportunity to compete outside Texas borders. On Dec. 11, Coppell Wrestling had a chance to do just that. The varsity boys travelled to Rogers, Arkansas this weekend to take on 18 other wrestling teams from Texas, Arkansas and Missouri in the annual NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) duels. The Cowboys competed on Saturday and Sunday and finished in 3rd place, proving that Coppell…

The annual fundraiser of “flocking” returns

By Jay Carroll Staff Writer The Coppell Swim Team’s annual  tradition of “Flocking” is back! I noticed this when my neighbors were flocked, and the next night my house was flocked as well. Five years ago, the tradition of flocking began. At the time I thought it was kind of stupid; how does sticking flamingoes in someone’s yard raise money? However, you actually pay to have the swim team take them out of your yard and put them in a friend’s yard. This is actually really clever and a great way for the swim team to earn money, and a great way for someone to play a fun prank on their friend or neighbor. You…

School swap: From hustle, bustle to mods, lounges

By Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Being the new kid is always tough. So, I was just a little nervous about going to a new school. Here’s the catch: it was only for a day, and it was just across town. Coppell is a small community where everyone knows everyone, but high school always seems to be rough on communication between peers. As students venture into their own world at Coppell High School, with a student population of almost 3,000, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and unnoticed. When New Tech High @ Coppell was introduced in August 2008, it made keeping in touch even more difficult between students if they chose not to become…

The tell tale signs of fall

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Every year around this time I start to notice the little things that hint at the coming of fall and and the approach of the holiday season. Its only 3 days into October and already we have been experiencing some chilly mornings below 60. I have to start checking the Weather Channel in the morning before I head out to school because I don’t want to be caught walking through the frigid air without a jacket or sweatshirt on. The chilly air is just a hint of the colder air that is soon to come in the winter months of December and January. The weather isn’t the only clue of fall, walking through the halls…

Varsity squad with crowd in backfield

By John Loop Staff Writer Even with the departure of heralded running back Cam McDaniel to Notre Dame, the Coppell Cowboys varsity football team is having no trouble finding a replacement to fill the shoes of a very talented player. With McDaniel now a member of the Fighting Irish, coaches began to look for a candidate to replace him. They finally settled on junior Luke Jenner, who is a first-year varsity starter. “I was really nervous at the start of the season, worried that I wasn’t going to be able to produce. I also have some really big shoes to fill stepping into Cam’s place this year,” Jenner said. Through three games, Jenner has run…

CHS academics soar above other local high schools

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor While new students tentatively walk the halls of unfamiliar schools and new policies are implemented into the interworking of administration, Pulitzer Prize winning public records website ProPublica released a school search database allowing community members to compare their school to others in the area. According to ProPublica, Coppell High School soars above local high schools in some areas, and falls below the bar in others. Coppell High School is currently home to around 2,680 students, more than any of the four closest high schools in surrounding areas. The ProPublica search engine allows users to compare things such as the percentage of Inexperienced Teachers, number of AP courses offered, and the…

New football season brings new opportunities, challenges for Cowboys

Thomas Hair Staff Writer Until the final second of the final game, last year’s Coppell Cowboys football season was a glorious one. Characterized by colossal victories and a District 7-5A title, last season cemented Coppell’s place as one of the elite football programs in the state. Saying that there is pressure for this year’s team to succeed would be a massive understatement. “The expectations are really high since the guys from last year really put us on the map,” sophomore defensive back Troy Parker said. “So everyone’s really looking up to that for us to keep our record up.” But this year’s team is not the same as its predecessors. The Cowboys lost many starters…