BY KAYLA GATES As covid cases consume the CCHS student body, classes continue to dwindle in attendance. Forced to stay home, students are struggling to stay on top of their schoolwork while recovering. In the midst of the pandemic last school year, schooling transitioned to online instruction. While this... Read more
Frustrating Situations: No menstrual products in the CCHS girls’ restrooms
Opinions February 9, 2022
BY JENNA HEDRICK A normal day at school can turn into an aggravating day in just a few minutes for some girls at CCHS. Females must deal with the annoyance of a monthly greeting from periods. Which, at times, can be unexpected. Female students are held to the responsibility... Read more
College is not for Everyone: Alternative options for student’s career choices
Opinions February 9, 2022
BY ASHLYN COHEN Throughout high school, deciding where to go afterward can be a huge game-changer for most students. About 40% of people in America have dropped out of college to pursue a different career path in either the business industry, military, social media, cosmetology, etc; ending up with... Read more
BY OLIVIA GIL When The Lariat last reported on CCHS’ media center, it was lacking a librarian. Now, two months later, the media center is seeing a number of new renovations after hiring a new clerk. Headed by CCHS’ AP coordinator Melissa Megna, Principal Vera Perkovic and media clerk... Read more
BY LUCIA CORREA With about four months left to turn in their hours, seniors are running out of time, whether it be to graduate or to qualify for scholarships or cords at graduation. CCHS, fortunately for many, gives students various opportunities for hours, such as donating cans for harvest... Read more
Empowering Student Journalists: New Voices Legislation is coming to Florida
NewsOff-campus February 9, 2022
BY EMILY MORENO A piece of legislation designed to protect student journalists is being introduced in Florida. If all goes to plan, student press rights will be protected before the next school year. The New Voices movement is led by the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) with the hopes... Read more
Rising Jaywalking Rates: How Cooper Square is Seen as the Cause
News February 9, 2022
BY OLIVIA GIL It’s a popular place to grab a morning coffee and to spend time with friends after school, but since the Cooper Square Retail Plaza (CSRP) opened across from CCHS, it has seen a rise in jaywalking rates as high as their ice cream sales. This illegal... Read more
The Never-Ending Semester
EditorialsOpinions February 5, 2022
BY ADDISON ROBERTS The beginning of the second semester brings a clean slate of sorts for the remainder of the school year and the start of the longest quarter yet. Coming back from Winter Break, two shortened weeks immediately follow. Although this does help in adjusting back to the... Read more
Getting Lit with Literacy: CCHS Literacy Week
News February 5, 2022
BY NICOLE NADLER Literacy week is a school-wide event to “raise awareness of reading and to inspire students and families to make reading a part of their daily routine.” This year, the Literary Week events at CCHS include a dress-up week, photo opportunities in the media center, and purchasing... Read more
Classes Have Changed: Students are learning to be prepared at the college level
News February 5, 2022
BY ASHLYN COHEN As new course selection sheets become apparent for the upcoming school year, students question the new classes that have become available. The drive for student success in AP and AICE classes has been perceptible within CCHS, and is being unveiled for this year’s courses. Classes including,... Read more
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