Colleges come to CCHS for annual fair
BY ELENA VALDEZ College is seen as an increasingly necessary second step for many students after graduating high school. High schools have responded accordingly by hosting college fairs and programs for students, and CCHS is no exception. The school will be hosting the annual College and Career Fair on... Read more
The search for the truth continues: “The X-Files” comeback
BY ELENA VALDEZ Who would have guessed that the infamous Cigarette Smoking Man and Special Agent Scully had a kid? Season 11 of “The X-Files” premiered on January 3, 2018 with quite the twist. Despite the controversy and enraged fans, many are continuing to follow the show to the... Read more
The bloated cinematic universe
BY NUHA ISLAM If three’s a crowd, then 10 is far too many. Nevertheless, Disney will continue to churn out movie after movie every year of the “Star Wars” series, originally started by George Lucas in 1977. With the passage of time, more is added to the massive franchise... Read more
Super Bowl commercials ranked
BY TAMARAH WALLACE For some, the anticipation of the Super Bowl is completely devoid of any thought of football or ability of the playing teams. Appreciation for the sporting event comes from a love of something else entirely- a good laugh and a chance to see prominent actors outside... Read more
Quiz: What type of breakfast food are you?
BY TAMARAH WALLACE Eggs, toast, jam and juice. Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But very few are aware of their alternate breakfast food identity. The Lariat aims to solve this dire problem by analyzing the complexities of your personality and cross-matching them... Read more
Super Bowl recap: Eagles take the win over the Patriots in an 41-33 victory
BY KYLE NELSON NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Nick Foles, battled it out against the AFC champion New England Patriots, led by quarterback Tom Brady, in the NFL’s Super Bowl LII (52) at the U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Philadelphia (16-3),... Read more
Quiz: So you think you can edit?
So, could you be Lariat editor? Take this quiz and find out. Read more
Flu virus hits the United States, Florida hard
BY JULIA WENGIER In late January, more and more Americans began to experience symptoms of the influenza virus as flu season approached. This year more than other years, however, this particular virus stands as one of the worst outbreaks this country has ever seen. An atypical amount of people... Read more
Puppy Bowl rivals NFL Super Bowl this past Sunday
BY SOPHIA WENGIER This past Sunday, Americans excitedly gathered around their TVs, equipped with snacks and surrounded by friends and family. For the last few days, families have been planning large neighborhood parties, while others were resting their vocal chords in preparation for a long night of cheering and... Read more
Boys JV basketball: Cooper City fights through a difficult matchup against Monarch
BY OLIVIA LEWIS The boys JV boys basketball team played their 11th game of the season against Monarch High School at home on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30. They warmed up thirty minutes before the game, shooting baskets and making passes. The coaches called their team into the huddle... Read more