Athlete of the Issue: Freshman Kailyn Echevarria takes on CCHS
BasketballFeaturesFootball & Flag FootballProfile FeaturesSports May 12, 2022
BY MALIA LAHEY CCHS prides itself on having outstanding student athletes. Many CCHS students participate in team or individual sports as a way to get involved in the community. However, for freshman Kailyn Echevarria, or as some of her teammates call her, KK, athletics are everything. As a freshman,... Read more
BY EMILY MORENO As the school year winds down, the stress of teaching is prompting many teachers to not return for the 2022-2023 school year. “More than half (55%) of members say they are more likely to leave or retire from education sooner than planned,” National Education Association (NEA)... Read more
BY EMILY MORENO Across the Atlantic Ocean Ukraine is being invaded by their next door neighbors, Russia. The ‘special military operation’ has created waves as many countries have rallied together to support Ukraine and condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions. Now countries all around the world are uniting to... Read more
BY KAYLA GATES The CCHS cafeteria has created chaos for students and staff alike. A recent shortage of food service workers has left the remaining crew struggling to run the cafeteria in an efficient manner. A single herd of hangry students has since replaced the orderly lunch lines as... Read more
BY EMILY MORENO Herff Jones, a company dedicated to supplying schools with graduation apparel such as caps and gowns, has recently lost their control over Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). A request for proposal (RFP) entailing the new policies surrounding BCPS and their cap and gown vendors was approved... Read more
BY KAYLA GATES CCHS clubs congregated in the gym to compete in an annual head-to-head dodgeball competition. The event took place on Wednesday, December 1 directly after school. After multiple rounds of competition, the winners were ultimately decided. The yearly event is hosted by DECA as a fundraising effort.... Read more
From Interim to Permanent Superintendent: Broward’s New Superintendent Vickie Cartwright
NewsOff-campus February 9, 2022
BY EMILY MORENO & PEYTON FOX The School Board of Broward County (SBBC)’s 8-1 vote on Wednesday, February 9, selected Dr. Vickie Cartwright as the new Superintendent for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). After almost a year since previous superintendent Robert Runcie resigned, the superintendent search is over. Cartwright,... Read more
Two Samanthas, Two Jakes, One Dylan and One Ana: A deeper look into the CCHS’ Brain Brawl team
FeaturesProfile Features February 9, 2022
BY CHRIS GOMES Game shows have been a big hit within pop culture since the beginning. Jeopardy, Family Feud and countless others continue to amass thousands and millions of views. Trivia shows like the aforementioned Jeopardy continue to be popular and act as mainstays in entertainment. Similar to Jeopardy,... Read more
BY LILY MITCHELL Dia de Los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday giving people time to celebrate the lives of those who have passed. The first two days in November every year provide a time to remember the deceased and honor their... Read more
Coaching during COVID: How athletics prevailed during the pandemic
FeaturesGeneral Features February 9, 2022
BY MALIA LAHEY The main focus of athletics is usually the athletes. However, the CCHS sports coaches have had a hectic season, balancing both their teams as well as COVID-19, which was no easy task. While trying to keep themselves and their players safe, there were many precautions taken.... Read more
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