Chadd Kerr: Chasing A Dream
BY SARAH ROUSSELL To compel fans to listen to their music, rappers often infuse catchy beats with their lyrics, causing listeners to jam out to their song. Any rapper can rely on the beat to make their songs sound amazing; but, it takes a truly talented and unique musician... Read more
Marching Across The Nation
    BY SYDNEY ALTMAN Months of intense training, active workouts and endless practices were insignificant before this one, final performance.  The touring Drum Corps, from all around the country, were ready to compete against one another at Colts stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  With butterflies in her stomach and... Read more
Muggles Get Magical
BY MATT LIBANOFF As they turned around the last bend of Islands of Adventure’s Jurassic Park, fans’ expressions of gloom and exhaustion turned to smiles and joy galore as the tip of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry began to rise against the sunset. The first guests in line,... Read more
The Most Dangerous Game – The Hunger Games Trilogy
    BY ASHLEY NICHOLS As the starting gong sounds, Cooper City High School junior Sarah Roth makes a beeline for the forest, the safest place to hide. She and 23 other teens are thrown into an arena where they are forced by their government, the Capitol, to participate... Read more
Do You Really Know Me?
    BY SYDNEY ALTMAN Imagine a high school in which different cliques co-exist peacefully.  Imagine the eradication of bullying in totality.  Imagine getting to know fellow classmates solely for who they are, rather than on preconceived judgments.  Many high schools around the country no longer have to imagine... Read more
Zombie Invasion: The Walking Dead Goes From Comic Book To Television
    BY JACK BRADY In a typical zombie movie, the ragtag band of survivors find themselves trapped in some confined space, ready to make their final stand against the relentless zombie hordes. These moments and the ensuing battles are a staple of zombie films and are often the... Read more
BY MATTHEW JOHNSTON When perusing the radio airwaves these days, it’s inevitable that you will come across rapper/singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj. From her controversial lyrics to her eye-popping style, she has become an unstoppable presence in the rap industry. Discovered by rapper Lil’ Wayne, and signed to his record label... Read more
Varsity Football: Cowboys Bounce Back Against Ft. Lauderdale 27-0
    BY AFTON HICKS With a loss the previous Friday, the Cowboys had a lot of pressure on them to play a flawless game against the Ft. Lauderdale Flying L’s in their fifth game of the season. Ready to redeem themselves from their game against the Western Wildcats,... Read more
  BY MARNI ROSENSTEIN “Sun-Kissed skin so hot we’ll melt your popsicle,” daring musical innovator Katy Perry sings in her single “California Gurls”; which was the summer hit for 2010. When most people think of Katy Perry, they think of her unique approach to life, and the bold lyrics... Read more
Debate Team Gets National Recognition
    BY JESSICA WEAVER  The National Forensic League has recognized Cooper City High School’s Speech and Debate team in the top 10% in the nation. The team got this designation for receiving over 100 degrees. For each competition students participate in, they earn a certain threshold of points that... Read more