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“Latin History for Morons”: Pride is something which can not only be found in the history of the Hispanic community, but in its present
BY ANNABELLE ROSA The year is 2012 and a little girl walks into her living room early on a Sunday morning. What she fails to recognize is the fact that within her, she holds the history of three great peoples: the Italians, the Irish and the Puerto Rican. She’s always... Read more
Troupe 0784 takes on districts and beyond
BY ANNABELLE ROSA On Saturday, December 8, 2018, the CCHS Thespians participated in District 13’s Thespian Competition. District competitions are held across the state of Florida where several schools have the ability to present pieces ranging from pantomimes to musical numbers. The breakdown of the scoring scale used for the... Read more
“The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”: Transforming a childhood classic from a superficial sitcom to an eerie tale of witch-like devotion
BY ANNABELLE ROSA One of the most common fads for television remakes in the 21st century is the transformation of previously kitschy and cartoonish stories and turning them into something darker and sinister. This appears to be a side effect of the rising popularity of more complex narratives that deal... Read more
CCHS Thespians “The Frogs” was good, but not great
BY GENNA NORDLING What has thespians’ inside jokes, ancient Greek language and political figures? The CCHS Thespians’ rendition of “The Frogs” by Aristophanes, of course. This production was not necessarily action-packed, but it was filled with great acting and an interesting interpretation of the original book. These characters add a... Read more
The digital age: Attention of the greater populace is entirely focused upon cellular devices
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Ding, ding, ding. In comes another text from yet another person that has likely spoken to the recipient for less than a few minutes face to face. The connection is so vibrant and real as they converse on that glaringly white screen with its blue and gray... Read more
Socktober: FFEA tackles an issue that not many consider when donating to the homeless
BY ANNABELLE ROSA From October 1 to October 31, CCHS’s very own Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) will be collecting socks that students can drop off in bins found around the school. These socks will then be given to homeless shelters in the Broward County area. FFEA is a... Read more
Disney’s recent rendition of “Mary Poppins”: The prospects of any adaptation in the wake of a post-“Beauty and the Beast” world
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Walt Disney is often venerated as being a company that has impacted millions of individuals, whether that be during their childhood or their days of adulthood. Disney produces timeless films that anyone can enjoy regardless of their age. This— and the fact that they produce relatively well-made,... Read more
Debunking the mysterious case of the inactive school email accounts
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Around August 11, 2018, the CCHS mandated email accounts stopped receiving emails, causing many to question why their accounts were no longer active. Students used their school email accounts in order to keep up with clubs and teachers. Aside from communication, many of the upperclassmen utilized them... Read more
Introducing Netflix rom-coms: Bringing back new-wave John Hughes and Nora Ephron films
BY ANNABELLE ROSA In the modern digital age, various streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu have come to be known for their original series. Shows like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Stranger Things” have captivated audiences by depicting fantastical, frightening stories and making use of a platform that allows people... Read more
Love and laughter make “Almost, Maine” a Thespian success
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN For their first ever summer production, the CCHS Thespians put on “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani. The piece, made up of nine short plays, takes place in Almost, Maine. Almost is a township that is not quite a town because its residents never got around to organizing... Read more