Valentine’s Day merchandise seen in stores early

By Sarah Police Staff Writer This weekend, I was doing a little bit of shopping at the mall and I noticed something odd at Macy’s. Christmas and New Year’s celebrations have just ended, but it hasn’t stopped any of the stores from putting up Valentine’s Day decorations. It feels like I just celebrated New Years and all of a sudden Valentine’s Day has crept up on me. Some other students at CHS also feel the same way. “It’s a little early to be putting Valentine’s Day decorations and merchandise up,” senior Caroline Gibbons said. “I still feel like we’re still celebrating the New Year.” It feels like Christmas and New Years have downplayed in their…

Love is in the air

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Febuary 14th is the day of love. The day that every teenager (especially girls) mold into the perfect cookie cutter day. Coppell High School is filled with blossoming love birds, and (if you’ve read my previous article on public displays of affection, you would know,) affectionate people. Today the hallways were a walking balloon stand in all directions. Girls walked around with roses, balloons, and chocolates–boys well maybe they walked around with huge huskies? Now what does a teenager’s Valentine’s Day typically symbolize-what is its importance in the young romantic hearts? I might not the expert on this since today I celebrate my 15th consecutive Valentine’s stag eating my brother’s…

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Valentine’s Day movie gives new take on love

By Frances Ruiz Staff Writer Delivering an unparalleled sense of passion, excitement, disappointment and humiliation with every bite-sized, heart-shaped candy, Valentine’s Day is a romantic comedy that not only gives an entirely new meaning to the widely celebrated holiday but also provides viewers with an entirely new take on love. Taking place over the course of one Valentine’s Day, the film begins with an overdramatized proposal between flower enthusiast Reed Bennett (Ashton Kutcher) and his girlfriend Morley Clarkson (Jessica Alba). As Bennett works throughout the day, however, he quickly comes to realize with the help of his quick witted co-worker Alphonso (George Lopez) that for himself and for many others, including his best friend Julia…

Ready, Set, Teach! students feel the love during Valentine’s Day

By Rebecca Fowler Sidekick Staff Writer Emily Mankin KCBY Generally, Valentine’s Day is a hit-or-miss holiday.  It is great for those with significant others, but not so enjoyable for singles. However, students involved in Ready, Set, Teach! have the opportunity to really enjoy Feb. 14 this year.  By watching kids they have come to know and love experience Valentine’s Day the way they did years ago. Getting to watch little ones soak in the holidays is a special treat to high schoolers who often come to take these traditions for granted. “I remember when we used to make shoeboxes into Valentine’s mail boxes and cut a little slot in the top where everyone gives their…