BY KAYLA GATES After a long season of intense training and competition, the CCHS cross country team finally achieved its goal: qualifying for regionals. With runners setting new records over the course of the season, a select few had the opportunity to showcase their skills at the region four championships.... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN Voting isn’t something new to Cowboys. Every year, CCHS students have the opportunity to vote for class officers, homecoming court and Student Government Association (SGA) officers. But for the Cowboys that have already turned 18, this week provided an opportunity to finally cast a ballot that could... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN There have been a host of new security measures implemented at CCHS within the past year. Walking around school, it’s difficult to find a student who isn’t wearing an ID or who is unaware of the increased regulations surrounding everything from football games to staying on campus... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN When one first looks at senior Reece Suarez, “shy” isn’t a word that comes to mind. With eyebrow and nose piercings and a sweatshirt featuring pop diva Christina Aguilera, Suarez gives off the impression of a bold and fearless individual. One might be shocked to learn that,... Read more

BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE AND ABBIE TUSCHMAN A sea of black and khaki washed over the courtyard as the students of Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC) shuffled around planting American flags. The small structures flittered in the gentle breeze that embraced the crowd on the 17th anniversary of the... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN Less than one month into the 2018-19 school year, the Class of 2019 is already debating matters surrounding their graduation. Recently, the subject of caps and gowns has become a hot topic. On August 27, the Class of 2019 held its senior assembly in the school auditorium.... Read more

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

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN It’s not often that an after-school meeting in the CCHS media center results in tear-filled eyes of many in attendance. But on Tuesday, August 21, several of the school’s teachers, club leaders and students gathered in the library to discuss ways that the CCHS Cowboys can honor... Read more

BY NUHA ISLAM Baked, mashed or waffle fried potatoes take center stage at Potatopia, a small novelty restaurant located in the heart of the Tower Shops plaza of Davie, Fla. The concept of Potatopia is one like Chipotle, Menchies or Subway- to craft your very own bowl of food. A... Read more

BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN Teachers know a great deal. Whether it’s the symbolism in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” or the social responses to World War II, one would be hard-pressed to find a teacher that isn’t well-versed in their particular field. But one area that many teachers find themselves lacking the knowledge... Read more