BY SARAH ROUSSELL Ever since she was little, Cooper City High School junior Camille Traslavina has always had a fascination with the outside world. Instead of fantasizing about fairytale lands and princesses, like most little girls her age, Traslavina dreamt about traveling the world and visiting exotic countries. The... Read more

BY RACHEL SHARPE At high school football games, baton twirlers often get lost between the rhythmic noise of the band and the hollering of the cheerleaders. But senior Ashley Bishop doesn’t need a band to make noise. Bishop’s ability to create seamless routines combining elements of dance and gymnastics... Read more

BY BLUE KAUFMAN Acting is a competitive profession to break into. It requires patience, luck and an ability to withstand constant rejection. Despite the hardships, one Cooper City High School senior is determined to make her way to the red carpet. With some experience already on her resume, Aiyana... Read more

BY SARAH ROUSSELL When the school year comes to a close and summer rolls in, there is always that exhilarating feeling of knowing that the next two months are completely open to the endless possibilities of “whatever you want” activities. Whether it’s lazy days spent poolside, going to the... Read more

BY SYDNEY ALTMAN Our society is fascinated with fashion, entertainment, and reality television.  All three of these obsessions combine effortlessly in series such as How Do I Look or Extreme Makeover.  Though these makeover shows may seem superficial on the outside, they actually provide hope, growth, and confidence for... Read more

BY SARAH ROUSSELL A wave of silence falls upon an excited audience as the lights of Cooper City High School’s auditorium fade. The auditorium is soon brought to life as the musicians of CCHS’s Sound of Pride wind ensemble begin to play. Starting from the very back of the... Read more

  BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY In a flurry of flour, clad in her chef hat, the young baker whisks her creamy confection in the midst of a culinary battle. Her hands move at lightning speed, kneading dough with nimble fingers, hardly pausing as she moves from one kitchen task to... Read more

BY ROBYN BONFIGLIO Day 1 Only a single day has passed and everything I have seen has exceeded my expectations. A few weeks ago, I found out I was going to Paris and a few different places in Spain with my grandparents and my aunt. Along with a view... Read more

BY SYDNEY ALTMAN The scale is brought into the room and immediately the participants become anxious.  They have been exercising constantly and monitoring their diet more than they ever had before.  Each hopes that the time and dedication spent toward achieving their goal of shedding pounds was worth it. ... Read more

BY SARAH ROUSSELL The scorching hot sun blazes down on a ragged grass field as tension builds. Standing at each end of the field are two men who are suited up in heavy silver plated armor complete with a shield and a broad sword.  As if someone had pressed... Read more