Proposed “Stop Online Piracy Act” could alter internet usage

By Thomas Hair Online Blog Editor When the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was introduced to the House of Representatives in late October, it immediately became a subject of intense debate and is already one of the most controversial topics of 2012. SOPA, in addition to its senate counterpart (PIPA), was proposed by Texas Republican Lamar Smith. If passed, it would give the US government power to regulate both piracy of copyrighted materials and sale of counterfeit goods. This piece of legislature would grant the federal government, and copyright holders, the ability to reprimand, black or even destroy offending websites. In short, your favorite website for illegal movies could be gone by February, along with all unauthorized music on…

Congress’ new school lunch policy changes health standards

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor The Congress of the United States is currently pushing a bill that will keep pizza and french fries in school lunch lines and fight the attempts of the Obama administration to take unhealthy foods out of schools. The final version of a spending bill released Monday would override the school lunch standards proposed by the Agriculture Department (USDA) earlier this year. The proposed standards would have limited the use of potatoes and called for the use of more whole grains. The standards would have also defined that in order for tomato paste on pizza to be counted as a vegetable, one half of a cup must be used per serving….

Holiday House, Craft Show just around the corner

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor In 1995, Coppell High School hosted the very first Holiday House & Craft Show  to raise funds for graduation night. Since then, the Holiday House & Craft Show has become one of the community’s treasured holiday traditions. On Sunday, November 13, CHS will host the 16th edition of the annual event. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the closing time of 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Holiday House & Craft Show is only $5 for adults and $3 for students. As in years past, all funds go directly to CHS Project Graduation to ensure a safe and fun graduation night for seniors. Holiday House offers a…

Plans for the Kirkland house in Coppell

By Wren Culp Staff Writer Coppell residents have noticed the road construction near Wilson Elementary, but something else is occurring in the same neighborhood as Old Town Coppell is changing once again. Last year when the roads were ripped, raked, and torn up all eyes were on the road and when it would be completed. But alas while all this was occurring we overlooked a very important part in our cities history. A seemingly old and rotting house has been sitting at the intersection of South Coppell Road and West Bethel Rd since 1904. Remarkably, after years of erosion, termite damage and rotting wood, the house still stands today. The house was located right next…