Class Rankings Inhibit Learning
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY ARIEL SMILOWITZ For many students that apply to college, grades, test scores, extracurricular activities, and several other criteria factor into the college admissions process. These, along with essays and recommendations, are a crucial part of almost every university’s decision. Until recently, one’s class rank played an important part... Read more
Elect For Electives
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY RACHEL SHARPE On August 18th, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous, “I Have A Dream” speech. He delivered this heartfelt speech to the American people with a passion that moved the nation and changed our history. Our society is propelled by passion; it is the driving... Read more
Mosque Misconceptions
Opinions October 13, 2010
BY JACK BRADY New York City is home to thousands of people, thousands of cultures, and thousands of beliefs. It is a city practically defined by the differences and diversity between its people, yet during the catastrophic events of 9/11 the city came together in a display of unity... Read more
BY MATT LIBANOFF Cooper City High School recently rescheduled some classes in order to comply with an October 15th deadline for class size restrictions. Due to budget cuts and teacher surplusing, core classes at Cooper City High School had class sizes this year above the limit set... Read more
BY TAYLOR MANDEL Three senior and one sophomore Cooper City High School (CCHS) NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) members attended the Area 7 Leadership Academy at the Admiral Farragut Military Academy this past summer, from June 6-12. The weeklong camp is sponsored by the U.S. Navy,... Read more
Florida Wins Race To The Top Money
NewsOff-campus October 13, 2010
BY JESSICA WEAVER The State of Florida has won $700 million in grant money in phase 2 of President Obama’s “Race to the Top” program, which was created to improve schools across the country. ‘Race to the Top’ is a $4.35 billion education plan implemented to motivate school systems... Read more
BY BEATRICE DUPUY Cooper City High School is one of the two Broward County public schools that are being replaced after the district postponed all structural improvements for other schools in the district. The main CCHS building, which has existed for nearly 40 years, will be replaced by new... Read more
BY KEVIN KOPLIN & BEATRICE DUPUY Cooper City High School’s Key Club committee SHAPE (Students Helping Achieve Philanthropic Excellence) has been cancelled due to financial reasons. SHAPE, which has resided at CCHS since 2002, is a national organization that teaches students about the inner workings of non-profit organizations and how... Read more
The College Acceptance Game
Features October 13, 2010
There are several steps and considerations involved in applying to college. Many students have to decide which schools to apply to, fill out the common application and all of the extra supplements, apply for scholarships, and write several essays just to submit their applications. Then, after everything is said... Read more
Living In Haylee’s World
Features October 13, 2010
BY ALYSSA FISHER The first day of freshman year is especially nerve wrecking; it’s a gigantic leap from the small pond of middle school to the larger, more intimidating ocean of high school. Despite the adversity she has to overcome daily, freshman Haylee Kalick still walked into... Read more
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