Coppell Student Media

Grab some friends, pull a real fire truck to support ACA

February 19, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor The Coppell Fire Department always has your back, ‘round the clock, but now there is an opportunity for you to support them. The Fire Department is hosting a Fire Truck...

Long-time Coppell pastor announces retirement

February 13, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor After almost a decade at the First United Methodist Church of Coppell, community icon Rev. Dennis Wilkinson will be retiring this summer. Since 2004, Wilkinson has served...

What gets in my Hair: Reckless online behavior

February 6, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor What gets in my hair? Irresponsible and reckless behavior when communicating online. The internet is truly a wonderful place. You can instantly access a wealth...

Senior pitcher Jake Elliott seeks to lead Cowboys to State before departing for Oklahoma

February 6, 2013

By Thomas Hair and Joe Han Senior Jake Elliott has always been the type of guy that stands out in a crowd. His 6-7 frame and bright red hair make him an easily identifiable individual, but what truly...

New Facebook “Graph Search” feature raises questions, concerns

February 5, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor Facebook has evolved a lot since the days when it was based out of Mark Zuckerberg's house as a network for college students. With more and more competitors popping up...

Child Sexual Abuse Awareness meeting open to community

January 16, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor Approximately one-fifth of children are sexually abused by the time they turn 18. That's 20%. One in five. Chances are, a child living on your street has been or will...

Police cracking down on drunk drivers in Coppell

January 9, 2013

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor While the rest of us were celebrating with our families during the 2012 holiday season, the Coppell and Carrollton police departments teamed up to ensure that drivers...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey dazzles mortal viewers

December 19, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor It has been over a decade since Frodo Baggins defeated Sauron and the Ring to the amazement of moviegoers worldwide, magnificently concluding Peter Jackson’s mission...

Hazardous chemical spill in Coppell leaves seven hospitalized

December 17, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor Fire departments from four cities and DFW Airport's hazardous chemicals crew rushed to the site of a methanol leak at 1400 Belt Line Road in Coppell. Seven individuals...

Record number of “Texas 10 Most Wanted” fugitives arrested, one in Coppell

December 12, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor In a state as large Texas, there are so many outlaws, drug gangs and sex offenders that it can be extremely difficult to keep the populace in-the-know about each...

CISD joins, leads new consortium of high-performance districts

December 4, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor Over the decades, Coppell Independent School District has cultivated an identity as a model for districts trying to improve their growth management, student performance,...

Soundgarden breaks 16-year silence with impressive King Animal

November 14, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor When people remember the 1990s music scene, the first thing they think of is grunge. They think of Nevermind and flannel shirts. Kurt Cobain and unruly youth with...