BY SABRINE BRISMEUR After an eight-hour flight from Alaska to Florida, 26 year old Esteban Santiago was in no hurry to pick up his personal belongings at the luggage claim and get home. Instead, he brought his only checked baggage to the airport bathroom – a small bag holding a... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR “This is what democracy looks like!” was the cry of thousands of protesters at the Women’s Rally of South Florida at Bayfront Park on Saturday, drawing in people from all over the state to make their voice heard regarding both civil and human rights. “It was incredible,”... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Clad in suits, ties, and pencil skirts, two students stood on a dark stage among a handful of others, celebrating their national win for CCHS’s Speech and Debate Team in front of hundreds. “Making it further than many other nationally recognized debaters felt good,” finalist Kia del... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR While underclassmen spent their Professional Study Day hitting the books, the Class of 2017 seniors celebrated their first senior breakfast at Cooper City High School, featuring bagels, a DJ booth, senior superlatives, and the classic panoramic class photo. “It really represents the accomplishment we’ve had, making it... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Cheers and laughter at the track could be heard from the central Cooper City High campus, as CCHS hosted the Special Olympics Track and Field event for the second year in a row. The Special Olympics of Broward County, based in Davie, organizes a series of annual... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR One thing about senior Nicole “Nikki” Tjin a Djie is certain: she isn’t easily defined. “I want to give a voice to the underdog and the outcast,” she says, wringing her hands and giving off an aura of vulnerable, flattered sheepishness that doesn’t quite match with her... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Death rarely brings about cause for celebration and cheer, but the death of controversial former Cuban President Castro Fidel has left the Cuban population in the United States both relieved and exhilarated. Though Castro handed over the presidency to his brother Raúl in 2008, his reign of... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Marked by purple Mardi Gras beads, colorful slips of positive affirmations, and a kindness photobooth, Cooper City High School kicked off its first-ever Coming Out Week thanks to efforts by the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), or LGBT+ club. “Coming Out Week looked to bring about a change to... Read more

  2018-2019 Take a look at some of our award-winning photos and designs from the 2018-2019 FSPA competition season. 2017-2018 Sun Sentinel Staffer of the Year – Genna Nordling and Abbie Tuschman 2nd Place, Best Website 2nd Place, Best Overall 3rd Place, Special Project 3rd Place, Best Use of Social... Read more

BY SABRINE BRISMEUR In light of the upcoming February 23rd fashion show, Cooper City High School’s Level 2 Fashion Marketing class is hosting modeling tryouts this week. A well-known and popular school event, the fashion show aims to encourage self-confidence in students and explore potential career goals. Tryouts are scheduled... Read more