BY BRANDON SLOANE Research assignments have long been ingrained into the curriculum of most high school courses. Teachers expect us as students to explore and examine the content of the subject that we have been assigned by looking through a multitude of different sites and sources. However, just about... Read more

BY RACHEL SHARPE   Most teens and young adults in today’s society simply do not take their First Amendment rights seriously. Furthermore, too few are willing to stand up and voice their opinions when they feel injustice has occurred. I learned how very important this issue is from three... Read more

BY VIRGINIA PENIAS We’ve all dreamt about it, but never thought it would actually happen (Most of us didn’t even think it existed). Four-day school weeks seem too good to be true, but they are slowly sweeping the nation. In Broward County, Pompano Beach High School is currently on... Read more

BY BRANDON SLOANE In today’s internet-driven world, no website is more valuable than Google.com. Google, the world’s largest search engine, is utilized on a daily basis by millions of people around the globe to access information on a wide array of topics. Google has also begun to expand its... Read more

The seven class change has many benefits to the students of CCHS. BY JEREMY HAAS Cooper City High School has built its reputation around the use of block scheduling, allowing students four classes each semester, totaling up to eight credits per year and thirty two credits by the end... Read more

BY BLUE KAUFMAN Throughout history, immigrants from across the world have traveled to the United States because it is characterized by freedoms that aren’t found in many other places around the world. However, there are times when these liberties extend further then they ought to. Take the first amendment... Read more

BY BRANDON SLOANE Historically, whenever American students have faced a crisis in their lives that needed resolving they have turned to protesting. An early example of this was in the 1960’s when students protested racism in the United States through picketing and civil disobedience during the civil rights movement.... Read more

BY JESSICA WEAVER In 5th grade kids are first exposed to the strange concept of “the birds and the bees”. Then, throughout middle school, there are more advanced presentations that detail the consequences of unprotected sex. But for some reason, by the time student’s reach high school the only... Read more

BY BRANDON SLOANE In high school, there are few tests more crucial to a student’s future success than the SAT. It can be a make or break part of the college acceptance process. That is why it is of the utmost importance to make sure you are fully prepared... Read more

BY HANNAH RAMESAR People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a non-profit organization with the motto: “Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment.” Though their cause is honorable, PETA goes overboard at times, disrespecting, slandering, and tarnishing the reputations of people... Read more