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CCHS DECA Competes At International Career Development Conference »

BY KYRA BACON Fifteen DECA members competed at the 66th annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC) from April 28th through May 2nd in Salt Lake City, Utah. DECA, a club…

May 14 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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CCHS To Switch to Seven Period Schedule Next Year »

BY RACHEL SHARPE CCHS will switch to a seven period schedule next year as part of a recent mandate by the district to eliminate overcrowded classes and save money. Broward…

May 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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The Lariat Wins 15 Awards Including Best Overall At Sun Sentinel Awards »

The Lariat won 15 awards, including “Best Overall” for the second consecutive year, at the Sun-Sentinel High School Journalism Awards on Thursday, April 26th at Hollywood Hills High School. The…

Apr 26 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Cooper City High To Become The First School In Broward With An eLibrary »

BY ALYSSA FISHER Cooper City High School is going to be the first school in Broward County to create an eLibrary, giving students the option to check out books and…

Apr 25 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Senior Ashley Bishop Competes At The Baton Twirling World Championship In Switzerland »

BY EMILY PERL Senior baton twirler Ashley Bishop and her teammates traveled to Zurich, Switzerland on April 1st to compete at the National Baton Twirling Association World Championship. Bishop has…

Apr 24 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Student Elections Voted On Electronically For The First Time At CCHS »

BY KYRA BACON On Thursday, April 19th, CCHS became the first school in Broward County to hold student elections electronically. For the first time at Cooper City High School and…

Apr 23 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Dual Enrollment Classes Should Not Count Towards A Student’s GPA And Class Ranking »

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BY BRANDON SLOANE In Etowah High School in Cherokee County, Georgia, the academic race to be the valedictorian was extremely…

Apr 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

CCHS Students Need To Dress For Success »

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BY JESSICA WEAVER With the amount of times we are reminded to abide by the dress code, you would think…

Apr 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

Life Through A Lens Blog: Emily »

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BY KAYLEE OBERFIELD Emily Sutker lived next door to me my whole life and we grew up like sisters. When she was…

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The iPhone Influence »

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  BY HANNAH RAMESAR The multi-functional iPhone is taking over almost every aspect of life in the 21st century. Initially…

Apr 3 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

Emily Aron Walks On Water For The CCHS Water Polo Team »

Senior Emily Aron blocks a shot attempted by Saint Thomas. Aron is the driving force behind the CCHS girls' water polo team's success. Photo Credit: KAYLA LOKEINSKY

BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The atmosphere was thick with tension when the Cooper City High School girls’ water polo team faced…

Apr 2 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

On The Job: The P.A.S.S. Program Gives ESE Graduates Essential Job Skills »

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  BY ALYSSA FISHER After a quiet ride, Jimmy Knapp and three other Cooper City High School students in crimson…

Mar 30 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

Review: Kelly Clarkson-Stronger (Deluxe Edition) »

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BY ALYSSA FISHER As she matures, making music seems to be getting easier for Kelly Clarkson. Her newest album, Stronger,…

Jan 30 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

Tattooed Barbie In Her Own Words »

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AS TOLD TO DESIREE DEMOLINA I believe we have fallen into a conflict of interest and common sense. But where…

Dec 12 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Life Through A Lens Blog: On The Bubble »

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BY KAYLEE OBERFIELD While visiting New York this last fall, we decided to take a stroll through Central Park, where we found this man in the middle of the square. He wasn’t speaking or smiling, but he was creating the most gigantic, beautiful bubbles I…

Apr 24 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »

Fashion Forward Blog: Cooper City Fashion Problems »

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BY JOSLYN TOMBACK Twitter Name: #CooperCityFashionProbz Bio: The Lariat’s very own Fashion Police Twitter, where we go over all fashion mishaps at Cooper City High School that have caused us to shake our heads in disbelief. Tweeting Since: June 20, 1959 Location: Suburban bubble in…

Apr 16 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »
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Students Need To Learn To Protest Effectively

BY BRANDON SLOANE Historically, whenever American students have faced a crisis in their lives that needed resolving they have turned to protesting. An early example of this was in the 1960’s when students protested racism in…

May 2 2012 / Read More »
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More Comprehensive Sex Education Is Needed In High School

BY JESSICA WEAVER In 5th grade kids are first exposed to the strange concept of “the birds and the bees”. Then, throughout middle school, there are more advanced presentations that detail the consequences of unprotected sex.…

Apr 20 2012 / Read More »
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Are SAT Prep Courses Really Worth It?

BY BRANDON SLOANE In high school, there are few tests more crucial to a student’s future success than the SAT. It can be a make or break part of the college acceptance process. That is why…

Apr 18 2012 / Read More »
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PETA Hurts Their Cause By Going Too Far

BY HANNAH RAMESAR People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a non-profit organization with the motto: “Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.” Though their cause is honorable,…

Apr 18 2012 / Read More »
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Dual Enrollment Classes Should Not Count Towards A Student’s GPA And Class Ranking

BY BRANDON SLOANE In Etowah High School in Cherokee County, Georgia, the academic race to be the valedictorian was extremely competitive and even more controversial. Recently, senior Kelly McCahill surpassed senior Sydney Perlotto for the valedictorian…

Apr 10 2012 / Read More »
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CCHS Students Need To Dress For Success

BY JESSICA WEAVER With the amount of times we are reminded to abide by the dress code, you would think that the point would be drilled into our minds. Yet, there are students who still refuse…

Apr 10 2012 / Read More »
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Kicks Just Keep Getting Harder To Find

BY SABRINA VICTOR AND ALYSSA FISHER Boxes and boxes of shoes lined the wall; the room could have easily been mistaken for a shoe store. As senior David Conde delicately opened the boxes one by one,…

May 18 2012 / Read More »
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Senior Zack Pollock Does The Bunny Hop For Kids At The Mall

BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The Boca Mall is packed on a busy Saturday afternoon, with the usual throngs of busy shoppers, rushing from store to store in preparation for the upcoming holiday. Easter is just around the…

Apr 20 2012 / Read More »
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The Muslim Students Association Aims To Dispel Stereotypes

BY JESSICA WEAVER Living in a country where many inaccurate stereotypes are perpetuated, those of the Muslim faith are often misunderstood. In order to change the misconceptions of millions you must start somewhere. The Cooper City…

Apr 11 2012 / Read More »
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CCHS Concert Band Hits A High Note

BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY At Cooper City High School, the Sound of Pride marching band is renowned for getting the crowd on their feet at football games, pumping the fans up as they watch the Cowboys dominate…

Apr 5 2012 / Read More »
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Hey Juliet: Freshman Arianna Olds Takes The Lead In Romeo & Juliet

  BY GABI TABIB On opening night of the Cooper City High Drama Department’s production of Romeo And Juliet, the school auditorium is filled with life. Actors and stage crew run around, trying to make final…

Apr 3 2012 / Read More »
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On The Job: The P.A.S.S. Program Gives ESE Graduates Essential Job Skills

  BY ALYSSA FISHER After a quiet ride, Jimmy Knapp and three other Cooper City High School students in crimson polo shirts hopped off of a school bus in Dania Beach and prepared to begin their…

Mar 30 2012 / Read More »
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If You Like This Book, Then Read…

BY BLUE KAUFMAN We all have that one book: the one you’ve read five times and still can’t get enough of. You own the special collectors edition of each of the movies, religiously listen to the…

May 18 2012 / Read More »
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Review: The Avengers

BY GABI TABIB On Friday, May 4th, the Avengers made its debut in theaters. Pleasing fans and critics alike, the Avengers made $200.3 million in its opening weekend, breaking the Weekend Release Box Office record previously…

May 14 2012 / Read More »
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Summer Movie Preview

BY GABI TABIB The Avengers What It’s About Nick Fury is the director of S.H.I.E.L.D, an international peace keeping agency, consisting of Marvel Super Heroes: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black…

May 2 2012 / Read More »
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Review: Jason Mraz – Love Is A Four Letter Word

BY HAILEE YAEGER Jason Mraz is back with his fourth studio album, Love Is A Four Letter Word, and based on the sound of this record compared to his last two albums Mr. A to Z…

Apr 26 2012 / Read More »
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The Best Music You’ve Never Heard

BY DESIREE DEMOLINA & JACK BRADY RJD2- A hypnotic fusion of electronic beats and hip-hop essence, RJD2 embodies soulful portraits of cruising through a strange fantasy. Like a modern-day Disney’s Fantasia, there is a tight creative…

Apr 25 2012 / Read More »
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Review: Boyce Avenue At Revolution

BY HAILEE YAEGER It was time. Screams erupted from the dark club as everyone on the floor squished together to get the best view as possible. Adrenaline rushed as the guitars blasted from the speakers, iPhones…

Apr 16 2012 / Read More »
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Capture The Flag: The Flag Football Team Have Something To Prove

BY SARAH ROUSSELL It’s 3:00 p.m. at Cooper City High School and the varsity flag football team gathers on the field for their afternoon practice under the scorching hot sun.  After stretching for fifteen minutes, the…

Apr 25 2012 / Read More »
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Doubly Dedicated: Teachers Who Coach Sports

BY KYRA BACON Football, soccer, basketball and tennis are just a few of the sports that take place at CCHS. Despite their immense popularity, many fans don’t realize the true secret behind many teams’ success: the…

Apr 24 2012 / Read More »
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Water Polo: Boys Beat Pines Charter To Become District Champs

BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The Cooper City High School boys’ and girls’ water polo teams competed in their district tournament this past week against Pembroke Pines Charter High School. Although the girls fought hard, they lost by…

Apr 23 2012 / Read More »
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Boys And Girls Waterpolo: Regular Season Wrap Up

  BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The Cooper City High boys and girls water polo teams have been dominating the pool. With the regular season at an end and districts just around the corner for the Cowboys, let’s…

Apr 16 2012 / Read More »
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Brandon Bogumill Keeps His Eye On The Goal

BY RACHEL SHARPE Fighting to keep his head above the water, sophomore Brandon Bogumill swims swiftly toward the ball and raises his arm to take a shot at the goal, all while dodging the defense as…

Apr 11 2012 / Read More »
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Match Point: Nate Promkul And Vincent Ong Battle For The Top Seed On The Tennis Team

BY BRANDON SLOANE As the Cooper City High School boys’ varsity tennis practice begins, juniors Nate Promkul and Vincent Ong step on to the court. As they move to opposite sides of the net and get…

Apr 9 2012 / Read More »
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Review: Girls

BY EMILY PERL It’s two years after graduating college and life seems to be going by slowly for Hannah Horvath. Even though living in New York City may seem as if it can offer endless opportunities,…

May 15 2012 / Read More »
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Review: Girls

BY EMILY PERL It’s two years after graduating college and life seems to be going by slowly for Hannah Horvath. Even though living in New York City may seem as if it can offer endless opportunities,…

May 15 2012 / Read More »
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Review: Girls

BY EMILY PERL It’s two years after graduating college and life seems to be going by slowly for Hannah Horvath. Even though living in New York City may seem as if it can offer endless opportunities,…

May 15 2012 / Read More »

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