The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

A change of perspective

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2016

As teachers prepare to discuss one of the most horrific events in America’s history with students, they should embrace the traditional teachings of the attacks on September 11 and teachers should ensure...

“Who runs the world? Girls.”

“Who runs the world? Girls.”

Story by: Miranda Duncan, Copy Editor May 16, 2016

After many years hosting the annual Thousand Guys in Ties conference, Cy Creek will begin to host Thousand Girls in Pearls. Although many people support the decision, the school should not begin this tradition...

Horoscopes and homicides

Story by: Miranda Duncan, Copy Editor May 12, 2016

With controversy following former Republican candidate Ted Cruz’s decision to drop out of the election, American people deserve to know the truth behind the decision. Cruz must confess to the American...

The grade gap

The grade gap

Story by: Miranda Duncan, Copy Editor April 8, 2016

The current GPA system rewards students in upper-level courses with the option for seven points towards their GPA and L-level students with only six points. The district should ensure that both L and K...

Illustrated by Laura Williams.

‘Another one rides the bus’

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Reporter March 2, 2016

Groaning, the students on the bus tense their bodies and grip their belongings. Some press up against the wall, others sandwich themselves between their peers and others must hang on for dear life to the...

Illustration by Alexis Garrison and Esmeralda Harvey.

District-required classes set students at a slow PACE

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Business Manager February 22, 2016

During their high school careers, students must complete semester-long courses like Health and Personal Academic and Career Exploration (PACE). Even so, the current mandatory classes do not help educate...

Illustration by Libby Sullivan.

One point holding students back

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Business Manager February 19, 2016

When students take upper-level classes like K, advanced placement, dual credit and horizons, they receive an extra point for their semester average, ultimately improving their GPA. The district should...

Why does Groundhog Day still exist?

Story by: Sam Billings, Entertainment Editor February 2, 2016

For 129 years, people willingly chose to celebrate a holiday with no historical significance and manipulates people into believing an animal can act as a meteorologist. No one ever questions the fact that...

Guns up, guns down

Story by: Rayya Gordon, News Editor January 8, 2016

The state of Texas initiated a new gun control law adding to previous regulations. As of January 1, citizens who own a valid concealed handgun license hold the right to open carry their gun in a shoulder...

Senior Hala Khan pictured.

Letters from the Editors

Story by: Chloe Trejo and Hala Khan December 15, 2015

Hala Khan Three years ago I never would have imagined I’d be a part of the newspaper staff, yet now the journalism room has become my home away from home. I applied for staff at the end of my...

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