Con: Should military recruitment be allowed in high school?

We see them almost every day during lunch: big, strong, soldiers in uniforms offering scholarships, a life on the edge and a way for young patriots to serve their country. They set up tables with plenty of information, brochures and lots of smiles for potential new recruits. It is hard to deny high schools across the country are ripe with the qualities the military is looking for: young, smart, athletic, healthy. But is it really right to let America’s youth fall prey to the rewards and glory offered to by the military without being fully aware of the consequences or risks involved? Think about it: as young adults, students are always told their brains are…

Frozen yogurt now served at lunch

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer Much to the delight of Coppell High School students, soft serve frozen yogurt is now being served at all three lunches. The cost is $2.50 for a good-sized cup, and then students can get creative with the yogurt and toppings (everything is self-served). The options for frozen yogurt are chocolate, vanilla or chocolate vanilla swirl, and the topping options are strawberries, nuts, sprinkles or brownie bites. Though the cost is a bit pricy, the yogurt is delicious and is given in a generous amount. The new frozen yogurt can be bought at the Deli Depot in the small commons.

New school store drink called Iso water

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer The school store is offering many new drinks this year, one of the most unusual being Iso water from Nestlē. It’s compact, sugar-free and a drink I have never seen before. Only $0.75, it’s a shock that I, a bargain hunter, had never bought the beverage. School store lead clerk Diane Johnston said that this new drink was introduced into the cafeteria as an alternative to water under a buck. Most students I asked said that although they have never heard of the drink, they would be willing to try it for a first time for only 75 cents. “For 75 cents, it looks like a great buy,” said Senior…