Sci-fi writers broaden horizons
February 27, 2009
Ironically, science fiction is not necessarily about science. Believing in aliens, quantum physics, or that mankind’s destiny lies in the stars isn’t required. Hyped into frenzy by classic but repetitive franchises like Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek, the sci-fi section in major bookstores... Read more »
Youth takes stand
Beth Rozacky
February 27, 2009
The high school youth of today are often accused of being a lazy and fickle bunch, and are frequently categorized as undisciplined and apathetic. They can be seen as slaves to celebrities, pop culture and fashion trends. However, when united behind a cause – be it how pop punk is so 2005, or how... Read more »
Life Lessons
Katie Johnson
February 27, 2009
I have been a proud employee of an ice cream shop for seven months now. (We actually sell gelato, the Italian version of ice cream, but the owners were afraid that putting two foreign words in a row on the sign would confuse rather than entice potential customers.) As a member of the coalition of teenage... Read more »
Foreign Exchange Diary
Hanna Ladstaetter
February 27, 2009
The first half of my high school year is unfortunately already over. On the one hand it feels like I arrived only yesterday, but on the other hand it seems as if I have lived my whole life in Texas. When I compare my life how it is now to with what it was in August, I can see many differences. I established... Read more »
Former CPHS student pursues professional music career
Katie Johnson
February 27, 2009
Kids all over the world fantasize about growing up to fill the oversized shoes of doctors, firefighters, astronauts, and musicians. In the blissful ignorance of childhood, it is so easy and exciting to imagine oneself discovering the cure for cancer, rescuing a baby from a burning building, flying to... Read more »
Baseball team seeks retribution
Zachary DiSchiano
February 27, 2009
It was 269 days ago when the Timberwolves Baseball Team was defeated by the Plano West Wolves, the number one team in the United States. After the unpredictable and emotional play-off run last year, the Timberwolves are looking to bounce back after their heartbreaking loss to Plano West. The Timberwolves... Read more »
Student entrepreneurs find success
Lauren Hansen
February 27, 2009
While many students enjoy Friday night football games and study for exams on the weekends, others spend their time perfecting special skills with their own businesses. Kayla Panos, sophomore, keeps busy baking specialty cakes and Nick Harral and Nick Flinton, seniors, have established their own clothing... Read more »
Free speech lives on in debate class
Alek Zayas-Dorchak and Mary Gillis
February 27, 2009
In a school system where freedom of thought and intellectual exercise are key principles, it is interesting to note that relatively few high school courses are inherently designed to foster those traits. Not many classes encourage full-scale discussion and in-depth explorations of topics ranging from... Read more »
In the ring: Does the 4×4 plan help academically or hurt electively?
Mercedes Ordonez and Tristan Boyd
February 27, 2009
Introduction by Amberly Tabor November 17, 2008, the State Board of Education approved the 4×4 plan. This new plan requires students to earn four high school credits in the four core subjects: English, math, social studies and science. The number of credits needed to graduate is also... Read more »
Austin comes together to improve live music
Sarah Nation
February 27, 2009
The city of Austin has long since been known as a live music mecca, and with its hundreds of venues and thousands of diverse and devoted live music listeners, it has proved to be nothing less. Yet, as a city full of music lovers and aspiring musicians, Austin receives no official benefits for being what... Read more »