BY ANNABELLE ROSA Standardized testing, along with written assessments, is commonplace in the public school system. Regardless of the courses a student takes, individuals tend to begin standardized testing during their elementary school years and it doesn’t disappear until one has completed their education. In the Sunshine State, students are... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA On April 5, 2019, 193 seniors from CCHS piled into the auditorium, waiting to be whisked away by four buses to attend Universal Studios’ Grad Bash. Students were called down around 10:00 a.m. so that they would have the opportunity to eat lunch before they left. Students... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA The conventional superhero is defined by a devanar smile, tights and cape to match, as well as the ability to pursue the path of the good and just. The reality of humanity is that things aren’t necessarily so black and white, therefore, it seems the narrative of... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA From Tuesday, March 5 through Monday, March 18, the artwork of several AP and Advanced Drawing Portfolio students will be displayed at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center, located on Harrison Street, one block east of Young Circle. This event is open to the public, however, a... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA The majority of my childhood was spent in private school— more specifically a Catholic private school. Not only was the school incredibly small in comparison to the high school I now attend, but I often felt the people were very different from myself. Yes, we shared the... Read more

BY KAYLA GATES From the moment the curtains opened, audiences knew they were in for a show. The CCHS Thespians exceeded expectations, delivering an exceptional performance of  “Daybreak,” which told a powerful story viewers are sure to enjoy. Nick Ibanez starred as John Delaney, a convicted murderer who awaits his... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA The very nature of the high school student is to compromise their own desires in order to work toward maintaining an abnormally high GPA; the effects are often baffling. The likelihood that any student will attend an Ivy league school is relatively slim. Not only is it... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA As of January 21, the government of the United States has been shut down for a total of 31 days, marking a month without pay for several families and causing outcry among the majority of U.S. citizens. Regardless of whether or not individuals have been directly impacted,... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA Technology has made education more convenient by allowing students and teachers to integrate a major component of their daily lives into their schooling. Over the past decade, as the popularity of smart devices has skyrocketed, the presence of electronics in the classroom has become increasingly common. Computer... Read more

BY ANNABELLE ROSA Olympians are praised for their exceptional performance in their particular area(s) of focus. The public will cry out their names in celebration and applaud their triumphs. However, these events are exclusive and only a select few people will ever experience. It is especially difficult for individuals with... Read more