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  • Coppell High School hosts Senior Sunrise at 6 a.m. on Wednesday at Buddy Echols Field.
  • Friday is CISD Night at the Ballpark: Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds game at Globe Life Field in Arlington at 7 p.m.
  • Coppell High School 2024 senior prom is at Dallas Market Center from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday
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Coppell Student Media

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Coppell Student Media

Coppell High School senior Ken Simmons (Prince Eric) and junior Katie Love (Ariel) rehearse a scene in Act 1 of The Little Mermaid on Feb. 28. The production runs tonight through Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Coppell. Photo by Amelia Vanyo.

Swim over to First United Methodist Church’s production of “The Little Mermaid”

Amelia Vanyo, Staff Writer March 2, 2017

Tonight through Saturday night, First United Methodist Church of Coppell will be putting on a dazzling production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”.   The show, filled with Coppell High...

International songs such as “Deux Hirondelles” by French singer Aline and “99 Luftballons” by German singer Nena give listeners a different perspective. International songs offer a look into another country’s culture through music.
Graphic by Wren Lee

Eight songs to add an international sound to your everyday music

Emma Cummins, Executive Editorial Page Editor March 2, 2017

Sometimes music in English can become a little repetitive; it does for me. So, I have created an “international playlist” with music from several different countries to add a little variety. French: 1....

Stories on the silver screen: journalism classics in entertainment

Stories on the silver screen: journalism classics in entertainment

Kathryn Rudd, Entertainment Editor February 25, 2017

In honor of Scholastic Journalism Week, we celebrate student journalists and their ability to share news, entertainment and stories with the people in around our communities. In entertainment, examples...

This Valentine’s Day does not have to be just dinner and a movie. Try some unique activities and restaurants to create an unforgettable experience.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas: Ranging in price and adventure levels, have a new experience this Tuesday

Rutuja Joshi, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching on Tuesday. As people await the romantic day, couples look for creative ideas to treat their significant others.   For the adventurous and those...

Genghis Grill in Addison is a unique Mongolian restaurant where guests can create their own stir fry by choosing raw vegetables and condiments that are cooked with a chosen starch in an open grill to transform them into a well balanced, tasty dining option.

Conquer an exciting meal: unique Mongolian dining experience at Genghis Grill

Akila Muthukumar, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

Genghis Khan established the largest land empire in history during his time leading the Mongols. Perhaps this was due to his ability to unite nomadic tribes or his ruthless, fierce nature during battle....

Blend your way to healthy: three smoothies for three occasions (with video)

Fiona Koshy, Staff Writer February 13, 2017

Often times, eating healthy is associated with diets, restrictions and bland tasting foods. Preparing healthy dishes, however, does not have to happen at the expense of flavor. Below are three smoothie...

In a fight for protagonist Julia to save the lives of everyone she loves as well as her own, Rings encompasses the desperation between life and death that is brought on by a cursed VHS tape. The continuation of the original film series, beginning with The Ring, 2002, has not been received nearly as well, with a score of six percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rings falls short of expectations with predictable plotline, sub-par acting

Rachel Choi, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

  Considering the wide appraisal of the 2002 film The Ring, my expectations were high before watching the 2017 reprisal Rings, directed by F. Javier Gutierréz.   The movie opens...

Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) in LA LA LAND. Photo credit: Dale Robinette

The resurgence of musicals in popular culture brings unique, exciting movies

Rutuja Joshi, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

Musicals are seeing a new golden age. With the heightened popularities of Broadway productions such as “Hamilton” and musical films such as Frozen, Into the Woods and La La Land, a new wave of...

Coppell High School’s Broadway Bound theater class waits for its show, “30 Plays in 60 Minutes”, to start on Friday night in the CHS commons. The show is a mixture of skit comedy and improvisation in which the class performs 30 skits in one hour. Photo by Lili Lomas.

Yogurt, “Titanic” and Improvisation: Broadway Bound presents “30 Plays in 60 Minutes”

Lili Lomas, Student Life Editor February 5, 2017

The Coppell High School commons stage was set with various props ranging from a couch to an artist’s aisle as CHS’ Broadway Bound theater students took their place to begin Friday night’s “30 Plays...

Hopkins regales CHS students with her books, life stories

Wren Lee, Designer February 3, 2017

You would never think author Ellen Hopkins has gone through life’s hardships because her attitude is bubbly and bright. She smiles easily and leans in to whisper as if she has known you all her life....

The snack bar at Interskate in Lewisville is filled with different snacks to eat while you take a break from roller-blading. The rink includes LED lights and a DJ. 
Photo by Tara Ansari

DFW adventure guide: how to put a fun spin on an ordinary day

Tara Ansari, Staff Writer February 2, 2017

Dallas and its surrounding cities are filled with many adventurous things to do with friends and family. Here is a list to give you some ideas on how to spend your weekends:   Summit Climbing Enjoy...

Coppell High School juniors Riya Mahesh, Amelia Vanyo, and Ashley Benhayoun,and Coppell Middle School East seventh grader Sabrina Vanyo accept their first place recognition at the CHS talent show. A wide variety of acts were performed on Friday night in the CHS auditorium.

CHS Talent Show catches humor of ‘Pokemon’, new musical talent (with video)

Meha Srivastav, Social Media Manager February 1, 2017

It was Tuesday, Jan.10, the day of auditions for the Coppell High School Talent Show, and senior Alec Bush still was not sure if he would try out that afternoon. But by lunch, an idea struck him- he would...

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