Coppell Student Media

Michelle’s Musings: one final muse brings closure

May 23, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief I am a firm believer in the idea of closure. I also believe that it is just that – an idea. I was hoping to be able to bring everything full circle, to look back...

Michelle’s Musings: Common ground hard to find for new generations

February 20, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief Today’s students try so hard to have nothing to talk about. Pop culture has been redefined in the past few years, with “alternative” and “indie” movies...

Michelle’s Musings: Media not to blame in times of tragedy

January 11, 2013

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief After tragedy strikes, the pattern is clear. Every day, a new person is to blame, someone whose actions inarguably contributed to the tragedy’s occurrence and...

Michelle’s Musings: High school only what you make it

November 30, 2012

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief “You’ll realize in five years that high school doesn’t matter at all.” The sentiment was reiterated to me again and again by my relatives this past...

Michelle’s Musings: Teachers lost in the shuffle of paperwork

October 12, 2012

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief I get chills as Todd Anderson and his classmates climb onto their desks, exclaiming, “Oh Captain, My Captain!” as Mr. Keating bids them farewell. I watch in...

Michelle’s Musings: take pity on weary students

May 22, 2012

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief I had a 101° fever. I was completely aware of this fact - it was quite difficult to ignore - yet I was sitting in my Econ class learning about tax corruption...

Michelle’s Musings: Underestimation creates social discomfort

April 2, 2012

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief It is one of my worst traits, but I take people at face-value. I look at people relative to myself and decide how smart, funny or awkward they are. If you do this...