I Do…. Not Recognize You: Bridalplasty Reveals America’s Obsession With Plastic Surgery
Entertainment January 11, 2011
BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY Standing in front of the full-length mirror, a bride prepares to make the ultimate commitment. She’s sure she’s ready, she knows it’s her time, and now the only thing left to do is get into her gown. The bride waits anxiously, her hands trembling at the... Read more
Aspiring Writers Get Creative With Figment
Entertainment January 11, 2011
BY ALYSSA FISHER In a technology-filled world obsessed with Facebook posting, tweeting and video gaming, many worry about the fate of literature. It’s becoming more common to see people’s noses in their laptops or smart phones rather than a book. To promote those who do wish to keep literature... Read more
The Cowboy Bandit: CCHS’s Mysterious Spirit Superhero
Features January 11, 2011
BY MARNI ROSENSTEIN The crowd goes silent. Holding their breath in anticipation, onlookers watch as the play that could change the course of Cooper City athletics forever ensues. The Cowboy Bandit, clothed from head to toe in a red and black polyester suit, gives an earth-shattering cheer in tune... Read more
Cut Out Dissection
Opinions January 7, 2011
BY REBECCA BINE Blood, guts, and gore. The implications these things have on adolescents is undeniable. From television and movies to video games, today’s youth is accosted by violence on a daily basis, causing desensitization and therefore a greater tendency towards using it. Schools, however, provide a safe place, free... Read more
BY EMILY PERL The one hundred and fifty frenzied fans didn’t let the dropping temperature keep them from standing outside the Culture Room. Girls with homemade shirts and massive glittered posters dominated the crowd as they all waited anxiously for Allstar Weekend to arrive for their first headlining tour,... Read more
The Government Is Going To Have To Accept Wikileaks
Opinions January 7, 2011
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ On December 7, 2010, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was taken into custody on charges of rape. His arrest occurred at the peak of an international scandal; along with five major newspapers from around the world, WikiLeaks had just released confidential diplomatic cables from 274 U.S. embassies... Read more
Column: Journalists Go Out Of Bounds
Sports January 7, 2011
BY KEVIN KOPLIN Everyday millions of people obtain access to the latest information on what’s going on in the sports world. Through newspaper, magazines, and the internet, sports journalists provide fans with everything they want to know about athletes, teams, and coaches. In today’s modern age, fans have an... Read more
Recent Suicides Casts Light On Bullying
Features January 6, 2011
BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY With some reluctance, Robert recalls an incident from seventh grade that is typical of the middle school experience, but shouldn’t be. He remembers the disgust he felt emanating off of his fellow middle school students. He could still feel his hands trembling and his heart racing... Read more
Prop 19 Goes Up In Smoke But Sets Dangerous Precedent
Opinions January 6, 2011
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ Recently, the founders of Facebook have been making waves; the Social Network was a success at the box office and managed to create a substantial amount of controversy over the origins of the popular site. However, now some of the founders of Facebook are finding popularity,... Read more
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