Abusing technology leads to consequences

Corrina Taylor Staff Writer In this day and age, computers and technology are a privilege sometimes taken for granted. After a long day of school, a student can whip out their laptop, iPad, or smart phone and peruse the web. The Internet is available on a whim and is never construed with negative effects beyond the problems of chatting with strangers. Unfortunately there is another item to add to the list of things to watch out for on the Internet. Normally when browsing through embarrassing, or perhaps inappropriate, websites it is easy for one to simply delete the computer’s history and assume no harm is done. However, this is not the case. “As we go…

Sparknotes reading hardbacks out of existence

By John Loop Staff Writer On the morning of a big reading comprehension test, students in high schools across the nation turn to the online book summarization source Sparknotes for late minute cramming. In this age of ever-changing technology, typical high school English students are moving away from the traditional pattern of in-class novels, and more towards the easily understood version on Sparknotes. English teachers on the CHS campus, including EMAC Academy English teacher Clara Caussey, said Sparknotes is a valuable resource for deciphering difficult texts, but it doesn’t make up for reading the actual novel. “When we do Shakespeare in here, most of the kids think ‘Oh, this is just too hard,” Caussey said….

Coppell reads for the record

By Ben Cowlishaw Staff Writer Coppell’s William T. Cozby Public Library is participating in an event destined to set the world record for most people simultaneously reading, and they are calling on Coppell residents to join in. The campaign, called Read for the Record, is for adults and children and aims to close the early education achievement gap. According to a press release from the library, more than two million people across the country will gather to read “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney. Stop by the library on Thursday, October 6th between noon and 6:30 pm for the reading, and be part of something great! Readings will be held on the half hour….

Texas author makes appearance

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer   Wednesday, September 14th, author and Texas native, Rosemary Clement-Moore, visited with the students of CHS in the library about her career in young adult literature and recent TAYSHAS nominee. TAYSHAS is a reading list similar to the Bluebonnet program in elementary school, that picks some of the best books in the state for high school library’s across Texas. Clement-Moore’s book, “Texas Gothic,” had the honor of being nominated to the list. The nomination already proves Clement-Moore’s talents as an author, and would add to the list of her achievements in literature, including the honor of winning the ALA Best Book for Teens award. Clement-Moore’s books are a combination of…

Public library holding a “Gaming Day”

In honor of free comic book day on Saturday, May 7, William T. Cozby Public Library will be playing host to a Gaming Day. During the event, Boomerang Comics from Lewisville will be providing comics for those attending. Along with free comics, the library will have board games, a Wii set up and will also be showing The Incredibles during the afternoon festivities. Gaming Day begins at 12:30 on Saturday and ends at 4:30. All ages are welcome to partake in the fun.

Coppell public library revamps catalog

Erin Blatney Staff Writer The William T. Cozby library has redone their library catalog to include more features that make it easier for library members to search for books and also check the catalog from your own smart phone. Other features include the ability to create a personalized password and username, building a history of the books you’ve read, scheduling favored searches to run, search assistance, links to sites containing information about the book you might be interested in and links to search for books that are similar to those that you’ve already read. The library is open everyday of the week with varying hours, but the catalog is available for use whenever you need…

CHS library aquires new manga titles

Kelly Stewart Staff Writer The Coppell High School library has some new additions to its graphic novel section with brand new titles to add to the ever-expanding shelf of graphic novels and manga. Aided by the CHS Anime Appreciation club, the library has come to own a sound collection of manga and graphic novels. Some of the new titles include Neon Genesis Evangelion, Death Note and Hack: Legend of Twilight. Even more manga, including new titles and later volumes of manga that have already been bought are expected to arrive later. Now, CHS students have a better opportunity branch out and read something very different from what they might be used to. THe new titles…

Expert comes to Coppell library to discuss all things Harry Potter

Ashleigh Heaton Editor in Chief Think you know everything about Harry Potter? Steve Vander Ark asks you to think again. This Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m., Harry Potter expert Steve Vander Ark will be at the Coppell William T. Cozby Public Library to discuss all things magical during an informal lecture and Q&A. And when I say expert, I mean expert – this is the author of the Harry Potter Lexicon website and its companion book, The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials. The event is set to run for about an hour and a half and will be followed by a book signing, in which participants can purchase…

September Book Releases

September seems to be the month which many books are scheduled to be released. Popular series such as Hunger Games and the Fallen series in addition to a new book from beloved author Nicholas Sparks. “I am waiting for the book Torment to come out; it’s the second book of the Fallen series. I hope the book continues to be as good as the first one and that it doesn’t disappoint me, but also I want it to finish the cliff hanger that the first book left,” sophomore Tatiana Gant said. The CHS library has a shelf for all the new books right near the entrance of the library. The students are not the only ones preparing for the new book releases, before a student even picks…

Free comic book day

by Caitlin Conner Tomorrow is “Gaming Day” at the William T. Cozby library from 12:30 – 4:30PM. Boomerang Comics in Lewisville will be there to hand out free comic books. There will also be board games, Wii play and the original “Star Wars” movies playing. Parents and children are encouraged to come out and celebrate “Free Comic Book Day”. For more information, call 972-304-3658 or email library@coppelltx.gov