Belt Line construction causes inconveniences
Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Getting to school on time is hard enough for teen drivers who have to battle the roads in order to make it in time for the bell; unfortunately, the usually trek to school is going to meet a new challenge. One of the busiest roads in Coppell, Belt Line Road, will have its southbound lane north of the Dividend will be closed due to street repairs. The past couple of days have presented continuous construction delays and inconveniences for citizens; especially during the heavy traffic time, before school. It has been a challenge for students to work around construction, but thankfully, the worst is over and the road is to be finished by the…
What’s in a band concert?
By Mike Pankonien Staff Writer I had looked forward to Thursday all week; not Friday. But when I learned that I actually had a band concert that night, all my plans got skewed. Instead of going home at four and catching up on sleep like I’d planned, I got to watch TV for a couple hours and kiss my home goodbye till later that night. What took me so long at the concert? Let me walk you through it: 6:00 p.m. – Arrive at band hall 6:10 p.m. – Check out concert uniform 6:15 p.m. – Find out kid threw up in warm up room; warm-up postponed. 6:30 p.m. – 4th band (my band) begins…
‘Time 100′ list released
by Melissa Brisco Staff Writer Recently, TIME magazine released their list of the top 100 most influential people of 2010. Being named to this list is an enormous honor. There were a couple of surprises, but the majority of individuals named to the list were no shock. TIME divides the individuals into categories. The categories are: Leaders, Heroes, Artists and Thinkers. Some of the big names were: Leaders: Barack Obama and Sarah Palin Heroes: Bill Clinton, Ben Stiller, Jet Li and Serena Williams Artists: Lady Gaga, Conan O’Brien, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Swift and Marc Jacobs Thinkers: Steve Jobs There were also plenty of people who are unheard of and relatively off the radar….