SAT And ACT Tighten Security Measures After Cheating Scandal
BY HANNAH RAMESAR The SAT and ACT college entrance exams have tightened security following a recent cheating scandal and these changes are scheduled to take effect in September of 2012. Extensive measures are being put in place to ensure that future attempts at cheating will be discovered immediately. As... Read more
Senior Zack Pollock Does The Bunny Hop For Kids At The Mall
BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The Boca Mall is packed on a busy Saturday afternoon, with the usual throngs of busy shoppers, rushing from store to store in preparation for the upcoming holiday. Easter is just around the corner and while people are in a hurry to get their shopping done,... Read more
More Comprehensive Sex Education Is Needed In High School
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
Coffee Crazy: Overconsumption Of Caffeine Is A Big Problem For Teenagers
BY RACHEL SHARPE After a long day of school and after school activities, the average teenager is exhausted by 11 p.m. They then look at their pile of homework and realize that they are going to be up for several more hours. Their solution? Caffeine. Caffeine is the most... Read more
Are SAT Prep Courses Really Worth It?
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
PETA Hurts Their Cause By Going Too Far
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
Boys And Girls Waterpolo: Regular Season Wrap Up
  BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY The Cooper City High boys and girls water polo teams have been dominating the pool. With the regular season at an end and districts just around the corner for the Cowboys, let’s take a look back at both teams success this season. The girl’s water... Read more
Review: Boyce Avenue At Revolution
BY HAILEE YAEGER It was time. Screams erupted from the dark club as everyone on the floor squished together to get the best view as possible. Adrenaline rushed as the guitars blasted from the speakers, iPhones flew up into the air, fighting to get the best pictures and videos.... Read more
Fashion Forward Blog: Cooper City Fashion Problems
BY JOSLYN TOMBACK Twitter Name: #CooperCityFashionProbz Bio: The Lariat’s very own Fashion Police Twitter, where we go over all fashion mishaps at Cooper City High School that have caused us to shake our heads in disbelief. Tweeting Since: June 20, 1959 Location: Suburban bubble in South Florida Winter clothes... Read more
Brandon Bogumill Keeps His Eye On The Goal
BY RACHEL SHARPE Fighting to keep his head above the water, sophomore Brandon Bogumill swims swiftly toward the ball and raises his arm to take a shot at the goal, all while dodging the defense as they try their best to halt his efforts. The goal is in sight... Read more