COVID-19 and BCPS: Superintendent Robert Runcie announces extension of school closures until May 1
NewsOff-campus April 2, 2020
BY EMMA HUERTA In a press conference on March 31, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Superintendent Robert Runcie officially announced that county schools will remain closed until May 1. This announcement comes in light of the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic, especially throughout Florida. Originally, BCPS had announced... Read more
BY ISABELLA MARCON When it comes to the last year of high school, seniors are recognized through celebration. After three years of hard work, seniors are rewarded with events such as prom, Grad Bash and, of course, graduation. However, with the coronavirus spreading rapidly, schools across the globe have... Read more
Voting during a pandemic: How the Florida presidential primary unfolded during the coronavirus outbreak
NewsOff-campus March 23, 2020
BY JOSEPH STURGEON Tuesday, March 17 was the final day for Florida residents to cast their vote in Florida’s presidential primary. The ballot consisted of three candidates: former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and President Donald Trump. The primary had occurred in the midst of... Read more
Classes, college and the coronavirus: How CCHS alumni and students are being impacted by the international pandemic
NewsOff-campus March 20, 2020
BY EMMA HUERTA With the craziness following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, everyone across the world has had to take precautions to prevent its spread. While people have begun social distancing, colleges and universities have canceled classes and/or semesters, even ordering students to gather their belongings and... Read more
BY EMMA FRANZ After months of coordinating, CCHS’ Spotify-themed spring spirit week finally came to life during the week of March 9 through the 13. The Student Government Association (SGA) took it upon themselves to create dress-up days that coordinated with hit songs that students could relate to. “This... Read more
BY ARIELLE KRAUS With the recent announcement of Principal Wendy Doll’s retirement, the question of ‘what comes next?’ has come into the minds of students, faculty and parents in the CCHS community. The process of finding and becoming a new principal is not a simple one, but something CCHS... Read more
BY JULIA SAFRIN On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 26, a familiar stranger was seen running on the CCHS track. While some students were oblivious to who this stranger was, turning a blind eye to sports celebrities, others knew exactly who he was: Antonio Brown. Students quickly began to... Read more
BY RYAN MERARD After being given 100,000 dollars from the Safety, Music, Arts, Athletics, Renovations and Technology (SMART) program within Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), CCHS has been attempting to find a reasonable way to appropriate this money. These funds are intended to be used to improve the learning... Read more
One Gator nation: CCHS seniors react to diverse UF admittance decisions
NewsOff-campus March 4, 2020
BY EMMA HUERTA The University of Florida (UF) is arguably one of the most prestigious colleges in the state, recently ranking as the top seventh public university in the nation. Along with being one of the most sought-after institutions by Florida applicants, it is also one of the most... Read more
BY JOSEPH STURGEON In celebration of Black History Month, from Tuesday, February 25 to Thursday, February 27, the mini-gym was filled with cardboard trifolds and students dressed in professional attire for what was called the “Black History Month Wax Museum.” Organized by history teacher Kevin Fair, the event lasted... Read more
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