Battle against the bell: keeping tardies to a minimum

By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer The music comes to a stop and the students’ hearts quicken as they realize they have only a minute until class starts – now it is a race against time. As they quicken their pace through the halls, they are fast-walking to their class praying they will not be tardy. As the classroom door comes into sight, the late bell rings throughout the halls, signaling the students’ defeat and their tardiness. As part of a large high school, it is likely that most students will become tardy at least once in the course of their four-year stay at CHS. It is to be expected when a student has to journey…

Clubs expose students to new opportunities

By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer If you were to go to the Coppell High school website you would find under student activities a list of all of the student organizations including all the various clubs that are offered Unfortunately it only states the name of the club and the teacher who sponsors it, while not giving the reader a good idea of what the club actually does. It is because of this that I decided that for a week I would attend a different club every day after school, and summarize what they are about. This way it is easier for students to choose what club they want to join, and they have more than…

22 years later, Cowgirls return to state tournament

By Sammy Robben Sports Editor Over the past two weeks and last five matches, the Coppell Cowgirls volleyball team has proved that this once under the radar team, is just the opposite. They have taken playoffs by storm and for the first time in 15 years they will be going to the state tournament. The Cowgirls credit their focus, both mentally and physically, to their success this season. “Our team has been unbelievably focused since we beat Hebron in the 3rd round, physically we’re getting a lot more rest, we’ve been staying home and off our feet as much as we can,” junior Chiaka Ogbogu said. “Mentally we’ve been keeping our minds focused by taking…

Constitutional Amendment Election to be held Nov. 8

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Ten propositions will go on the ballot tomorrow for the November Texas Constitutional Amendment Election. Registered Dallas County voters can report to their precinct polling location to cast their vote. Propositions up for election are as follows: Proposition Number 1 (SJR 14): SJR 14 would amend the constitution to authorize the legislature to provide the surviving spouse of a totally disabled veteran with exemption from property taxes on the couples home, so long as the surviving spouse has not remarried and the property remains their primary residence. Proposition Number 2 (SJR 4): SJR 4 would amend the constitution to authorize the Texas Water Development Board to issue bonds on a…

“Yeah, I like Texas; ain’t it fine here”

By Ben Cowlishaw Online Copy Editor Over the past six months, I’ve watched 26 live dot races (or the occasional “Legends” race), I know Pat Green’s “I Like Texas” by heart, and have learned to appreciate the foul stench of garlic fries. There has been no greater influence on the last six months of my life than the Rangers. The Rangers have taken priority over my job, school, and (I’ll admit) my family. I feel extremely lucky to have had tickets to every home postseason Ranger game; few ever have a chance in their life to experience something as incredible as that. Last night, as I witnessed the Rangers’ 4-2 win over the Cardinals, putting…

Dragons scorch Cowboys, 27-10

By John LoopStaff Writer In one of Texas high school football’s biggest match-ups of the season, Coppell couldn’t stop Southlake from running away with a victory in the final ten minutes of the fourth quarter.  The first three and a half quarters were a defensive stalemate for both teams. The Cowboys were outscored in the second half, 14-7 , on the way to a 27-10 defeat. The first half of the game was a competitive battle. Coppell’s defense held Southlake’s offense, led by junior quarterback Kenny Hill, to 13 points in the first two periods of play. But the Dragons’ tenacious front seven wreaked havoc on the Coppell offensive line all night long. Hill was held without a touchdown pass for the 2nd game all…

Return of the ‘Claw and Antlers’

By Ben Cowlishaw Staff Writer During last year’s historic postseason run for the Texas Rangers, many students could be seen supporting the team with jerseys, shirts and other fan gear. As the Rangers head into game three of the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays, students are once again anticipating an exciting October. Game one of the series, a 9-0 blow-out for the Rays, was disheartening for some students. Junior Madison Coleman was at the game, and quickly became concerned for the playoff future of the Rangers. “It was almost upsetting to see them lose so badly. Seeing CJ [Wilson] give up so many runs really crushed my hopes of having…

Andrew Brown Jr. deemed one of DFW’s best trails

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer As residents of Coppell, we sometimes grow accustomed to the wonderful locations and resorts that our city includes. Today special Dallas Morning News contributor, Debbie Fetterman listed Andrew Brown Jr. amongst the 8 prime running destinations in the DFW area. Acclaiming it for its segmented sidewalks marked every quarter of a mile, and the sections of  the trail which allow runners with tender joints to jog on the packed dirt area. Fetterman said in her article, “The mile loop allows runners to keep a cooler with drinks and snacks by their car, since the path runs right by the parking lot. That way, you’re assured of a water stop at every mile. It’s helpful…

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…

Brutal heat burns enjoyability of summer

Ben Cowlishaw Staff Writer We seem close yet still so far from relief from the record breaking summer we are still facing. We were just a handful of days away from breaking the all-time record for consecutive 100 degree-plus high temperatures, and a record breaking drought is still unfolding as we face some of the lowest rainfall totals we have ever seen. While in Texas you learn quickly to embrace the summer heat, this summer was a bit much for almost everyone. “Most afternoons, it was too hot to go outside. Even walking to a car could be brutal, especially when you got in and the interior was too hot to touch,” junior Matt Augustine said….