A Year After Parkland
Story by: Chloe O'Dell, Reporter
February 19, 2019
On Valentine’s Day 2018, a 19-year-old ex-student took an Uber to his old high school; he walked across the campus and into a three-story building, where he killed 17 people and injured 17 more. The school’s students rallied more than half a million people to Washington, D.C., for the March for Our Liv...
The Crisis in Venezuela
Story by: Willow Copeland-Vallejo, Reporter
February 6, 2019
The crisis in Venezuela continues to escalate to deadlier levels as the US backs Juan Guaidó as the president of the split country. Nicolás Maduro became the president of Venezuela in 2013 after past president Hugo Chávez, who held office for 14 years, died. The country worsened and over 3 millio...
The Imperative Narrative
Story by: Vincent Ruggiero, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Viral footage of white Catholic students clashing with a Native American man after the video swept across the internet over the weekend. Initially, what happened appeared clear-cut: Young boys, mocking a peaceful Native American elder. The boys had critics early on, however many defenders step...
Swinging into the New Season
Story by: Ben Drake, Reporter
February 4, 2019
As baseball tryouts approached quickly, students were trying their best to step up their game. Tryouts took place on January 25 and 26 and freshman Barret Davidson is only one of the many freshman who tried out. He said he was super excited and prepared for the try outs. “I feel confident about t...
One Problem, No Solution
Story by: Vincent Ruggiero, Reporter
January 28, 2019
The U.S. Government shut down from December 22 to January 25, the third time it has happened in Donald Trump’s tenure as President. President Trump wants $5 billion to fund his border wall, while Democrats only offered $1.3 billion, an amount they want used on border security in general, not a wall...
InSight makes its home on the Red Planet
Story by: Dominique McClain, Reporter
December 11, 2018
NASA’s spacecraft, Insight, landed safely on the surface of Mars after traveling in space for 7 months. It finally landed on November 26th and immediately started sending data back to Earth showing the red planet like we have never seen it before. Insight sends back pictures and information daily ...
Choir Region Concert
Story by: Sienna Wight, Reporter
November 27, 2018
Voices fill the room as many exchange nervous glances. Students have been eagerly awaiting results for hours, each minute the pressure increasing. Suddenly there is silence and the results are posted. Every year students in choirs all over the district compete for a spot in Region Choir. Though it is...
Kavanaugh Controversy
Story by: Willow Copeland-Vallejo, Reporter
October 10, 2018
After Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement, effective July 31st, U.S. President, Donald Trump, announced his new Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. In late July, as Kavanaugh began the nomination process, a woman named Christine Blasey Ford contacted California Democr...
Bringing the H.E.A.T
Story by: Sienna Wight, Reporter
September 17, 2018
Cy Creek currently offers a variety clubs, from Interact to Cougars for Christ. This year, Creek’s newest club, H.E.A.T., will make its first debut. Students have the opportunity to join a group that allows one to help the community and gain service hours. Junior president Bryant Hill decided to foun...
Student designs Tech Fest brochure
Story by: Sam Billings, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Senior Lydia Estepp was selected by the district to design and create the brochure for the district Technology Festival on April 12. The festival provides an opportunity showcase student's technology as a means for learning. Estepp said she felt very excited when she was asked to make the brochure. ...
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