The C.L.A.M. has awoken

By Kelly Stewart Opinions Editor The Coppell Literary and Arts Magazine is now accepting submissions from students and staff for its 2012 edition. Students can submit any original poetry, short stories, pictures or artwork by December for the chance to get their work published in the CLAM. There is no official limit on the length of short stories or poetry, however if it is deemed too long to place, the staff will pick an excerpt to publish. Last year’s magazine had plenty of awesome submissions, so make sure to submit something if you love to create! For submission information, see Mr. Bowden in C231, or email him at mbowden@coppellisd.com.

C.L.A.M. submissions now being taken

Ashleigh Heaton Editor-in-Chief Have a cool piece of writing or a stellar photo you wish you could show off to more than your friends? Well, now’s your chance: the C.L.A.M. (Coppell Literary and Arts Magazine) has begun taking submissions for this year’s edition, which will be published and available in May of 2011. Students and staff are encouraged to submit any prose, poetry, photography or art they would like. Submissions are due by January 14, 2011. If you would like more information or want to submit, contact Matthew Bowden at mbowden@coppellisd.com or in C231.

Farrell breathes new life into poetry

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Saturday, Feb. 27, Coppell High School senior Elisa Farrell competed in the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Austin in hope of advancing to the national level for a $20,000 scholarship and more. She was elected to be the one representative from CISD to compete at Texas Poetry Out Loud Competition. “I wanted to compete because of the scholarship money and also because I like poetry,” Farrell said. “It’s a catharsis, a way to release some of the built-up feelings I have [in order] to capture my emotions. I stink at keeping a diary [and] with poetry you can mess around with it. It’s an artistic release and it also…

Poets on Shirts red v-necks have finally arrived

By Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer All Poets on Shirts T-shirts are now in! After a two-week wait the red American Apparel v-necks (If I shall stop one heart from breaking… I shall not live in vain –Emily Dickenson) have finally arrived. The beige and black T-shirts have been on campus at all lunches since the week before spring break for sale and for pick-up. Students and faculty that have purchased the red shirt (or any of the three shirts) can pick up their size at any lunch today until at least the end of the week. The T-shirts were designed in collaboration of various students in JWAC to create the Poets of Shirts campaign. All…

C.L.A.M. deadline Friday

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer The C.L.A.M., Coppell Literary Arts Magazine, deadline for submissions is this Friday, Dec. 18. All pieces of writing and photography can be given to Mr. Bowden in C231 on a CD, flash drive, e-mail or hardcopy, though electronic submissions are preferred.  The C.L.A.M. accepts work from both CHS teachers and students from all grades. In addition, subscribers are welcomed and will receive a business ad in the back of the magazine, sized according to the amount donated.  Sponsors are encouraged in order to help fund the C.L.A.M. Previous copies of the magazine can be found at the Coppell Public Library. Contact Mr. Bowden, mbowden@coppellisd.com, for answers to any questions regarding…