Ten seconds to help a child
Laura Kattilakoski Staff Writer Ten seconds of your time could be all it takes to make a difference in a child’s life. For every “like” that the Armani page recieves, Armani will donate $1 to the UNICEF. UNICEF has been working actively since 2007 to bring clean water to children worldwide. Just a dollar can go a long way in making a difference. The entire process is quick and easy- plus it can provide clean water for a child for 40 days.
New Campaign aims to raise money for clean water
Beth Anne Carroll Staff Writer All over the world, the fight for clean water continues. Coppell High School has several clubs dedicated to this cause and organizations all over the world serve similar purposes. Now, for this week only, there is a new way for people of all ages to get involved in this cause. In honor of world water week, visit http://www.acquaforlife.org/home and click “like” before March 28 and Armani will donate one dollar to the UNICEF Tap Project. Many CHS students have already donated through the Facebook page and it takes all of 30 seconds for anyone to donate a dollar to give a child in need some fresh water. Make sure to…
How to help Haiti; organizations provide relief to damaged country
By Mary Whitfill Staff Writer On Jan. 12 at 4:53 pm an earthquake devastated Haiti, hitting with a magnitude of 7.0 at the epicenter, the USGS called it the strongest earthquake in the area since 1770. The earthquake hit 10 miles west of Porte-au-Prince and its 2 million inhabitants, leaving 3 million in need of emergency care. Since as early as hours after the earthquake, charity organizations have been pulling together new projects and creating new funds to help those devastated by the disaster. The following include some of the most popular groups that have begun to establish ways to provide relief to the Haitians. UNICEF is currently operating in over 150 countries, providing children…
What to do on Halloween
by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer It’s time again to celebrate America’s scary-sweet night time holiday. Fun dress-up, pumpkin carving and sugary chocolates and candies are only a few trademarks of this late October festivity. Yes, Cowboys and Cowgirls, Halloween is right around the corner! This year there are plenty of options to choose from to plan your Saturday day and night. First and foremost comes trick-or-treating. Although as high schoolers we may feel that we’re too old for this fun-loving experience -knocking on doors of nieghbors, unrecognizable from head to toe and repeating the nostalgic 3-word jingle- we’re really not (or atleast I like to think so)! Anyways, just remember than in a couple years you…