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Masked munchkins: Littlest Cowboys go trick-or-treating early around the CCHS campus
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Police officers, superheroes and princesses, oh my! It was costume galore in the Littlest Cowboys room as parents and grandparents secured outfits onto their children, who were fidgeting with the excitement of roaming around at the “big kid school” in search of candy. The children weren’t the... Read more
Fall frights and pumpkin spice: Where to celebrate the season in sunny South Florida
BY GENNA NORDLING AND ALEXANDRA SANSONE The temperatures are high, but the seasonal spirit is higher. Though South Floridians may never get to experience a true fall, they can purchase items and go to events that recreate the cheer that the season brings. The following list contains six events that... Read more
Seventeen years later: CCHS staff and students remember 9/11
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
Cars, confusion and catastrophe: Parking causes chaos among the junior class
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Parking on campus has long been a rite of passage for many CCHS upperclassmen. Every year, parking decal sales are a small topic of conversation for the few weeks they are sold. This year, however, the parking availability at CCHS has rapidly become the most popular issue... Read more
Panic! At the Disco “Pray For The Wicked” tour made for a wicked concert
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE In a world of people content with viewing events from their dimly lit screens, attending concerts has seemed almost pointless. But Panic! At the Disco (PATD) has made it very clear that attending their shows will result in a truly wicked time. There are some events that... Read more
Participation awards past a certain age only hinder one in their life accomplishments
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Awards are given with the intent of congratulating an individual on their hard work and accomplishments. The presence of award ceremonies has only grown with the rise of extreme academic competitiveness. Students are encouraged to build up their resume and college applications with as many achievements as... Read more
Senior pranks should be executed, but with caution
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE A senior prank is a prank organized by the graduating class of a school meant as a final act from students of the institution. Usually characterized by silly, comical actions, it isn’t uncommon for videos of senior pranks to pop up on one’s social media feed. Images... Read more
Boundaries: How far is too far when idolizing a media figure?
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Modern media sites have made it possible that everyone is a celebrity in some respect. Now, it is easier than ever before to follow someone’s every move without their knowledge. Few are truthfully able to say they are innocent of spending a little too much time on... Read more
Teachers and their craft: Why CCHS teachers entered the profession
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE At CCHS, teachers have taken many different paths to arrive at their profession, and each has a unique journey and rationale to share. However, though teachers devote each and every day to helping students as they navigate through life, their own journeys are often overlooked. Mathematics teacher... Read more
Saying goodbye and hello: Best Buddies host annual end of year luau to see off graduates and welcome new officers
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Best Buddies have spent this school year promoting kindness and inclusion through events like match parties and kindness campaigns. The club, celebrating their annual end of year luau, used the event to send off graduating seniors and those aging out of the school system. “I’ve already cried... Read more