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The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

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The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

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DEN, a 35-minute-long free period students are given, is used in many ways for a variety of purposes. Students use this time to work on homework, make up missed tests and sometimes catch up with friends. Lots of students use DEN to run “errands,” as well, whether that means picking up an assignment from a teacher, visiting with a student teacher or asking the librarian about a tech issue. Students can no longer leave their designated classroom during DEN, even to go to the restroom.

DEN-tention for the Win

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

Students are now expected to remain in their DEN classes for the entirety of the free period after a new protocol was announced Feb. 23 by Associate Principal Tereasa Back. The rule requires teachers...

Standing in front of a truck from a teen car-accident, TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist Monique Campa speaks to students about seatbelt safety on Feb. 8. As a part of the Teen Click It or Ticket campaign, Campa travels the state to give presentations on traffic safety. “Were here to remind everybody to be safe, and how simple it is to put on your seatbelt to save your life,” Campa said. “And its not only your life, but also reminding your friends. Its really important to wear a seatbelt. Everybody, every rider, every time.”

Click It or Ticket: Teen Edition

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2024

As part of their “Teen Click It or Ticket” media campaign from Feb.1-15, the Texas Department of Transportation, or TxDOT, gave a presentation yesterday on the importance of wearing a seatbelt to a...

Cars drive past the new school sign as it lights up the night air surrounding it. The sign-lighting ceremony took place Dec. 20 at 5:45 p.m. and was open to the public. “It was definitely a relief though to know that the project was finally done after all the hard work we put in,” senior Mason Kasel said. “I think the sign is an important reminder of how truly unique our school is. There are also wonderful programs, such as the welding program, where students can learn important skills and at the same time channel their creativity.”

Sparks are Flying

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

It wasn’t even 6 p.m. yet and the sun had already sunk below the horizon. It was dark outside, but he could still make out the moving silhouettes in the group of people gathered in front of him. He is...

Five for Five

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

The drum major lowers her arms and everyone stills, the giant crowd erupting in applause. A few of the performers exchange quick looks, sweat dripping down the sides of their smiling cheeks. The smiles...

FFA member and junior Max Adams will show his pigs and heifer at the Cedar Park Barn Show on Nov. 12. “When you think you have a good animal, and then you’re surrounded by a bunch of other [showmen with their animals], it will humble you really quick,” Adams said. “If I keep working and I do good [at shows], it makes me feel good about myself. I just like the competitiveness. Its fun taking care of [them]. Putting in a bunch of work and then not doing good upsets me a lot. It makes me want to do better.”

An Oink-Oink Here, A Moo-Moo There

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2023

Walking past baa-ing sheep and bleating goats on the way to Eightball’s pen, he reaches for the halter as a large, wet nose pokes out from between the bars of her pen and licks him with a rough tongue....

Posing next to her 2015 Hyundai Sonata, junior and Celebrities Dance Team Second Lieutenant Sophie Poulsen holds up her license. Poulsen’s car was stolen on Aug. 28 from the school parking lot, and was missing for a day before police recovered it. “I was shocked,” Poulsen said. “I never expected, especially in Cedar Park, for my car to get stolen. I still don’t know who [stole my car], but I wish I knew. I don’t think the cops are going to figure it out, because there’s no point. It already happened. We’re probably never going to know. I feel like it was a student, but who knows? [Nevertheless], Cedar Park is not that [kind of place].”

Swiper, No Swiping!

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

Students safely leaving their cars unattended in the school parking lot during the school day has not been an issue in recent years. However, with two stolen car cases on record this year in the span of...

Leaving his opponent on the ground after a quick and precise maneuver, sophomore running back Trae Hill sprints toward the end zone. The varsity football team will play against Round Rock High School tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Gupton Stadium. “[Being on varsity] made me work a lot harder,” Hill said. “It’s a lot more mental, [too]. People don’t understand that if you’re not in the right headspace, then you won’t be at your best. I hope we make a lot of memories [this season]. We’re confident and we practice hard for sure. We realize that we have a good team this year, [that] we have potential.”

From First-Downs to Touchdowns

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2023

It sounds more like white noise under their helmets, all the crowds’ cheers, boos, and clapping. With feet already sore, eyes already dry, and faces already sweating, they send team captains to the coin...

With his FFA blue corduroy jacket draped over his lap, Cedar Park FFA Chapter President Jackson Cox poses for his senior pictures. Cox will attend Stephen F. Austin State University this fall to study forestry with a concentration of wildlife to pursue a career as a game warden. “I like the position that game wardens have in the community as positive influences,” Cox said. “[They] lead people away from [making] bad decisions, promote conservation, and protect natural resources. I [want] to be a faithful steward of all that were entrusted with by God and take care of the natural resources [He] has entrusted us with, [as well as] motivate others to take care of it.” (Photo courtesy of Jackson Cox)

From Prez to the Feds

Kacey Miller, Reporter May 22, 2023

In the last four years, he’s worked hard to achieve his position of leadership in his FFA chapter and serves as a role model for his fellow students in the classroom and community. He leads meetings,...

Since being released by Nintendo in 1985, the Super Mario franchise has reached millions of people across the world and, according to IGN.com, has outsold every competitor in their industry. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” takes the Nintendo video game and bases a storyline off of it to create the animated film that came to theaters April 5.

It’s-a Me, Mario

Kacey Miller, Reporter April 27, 2023

Since being released by Nintendo in 1985, the Super Mario franchise has reached millions of people across the world and, according to IGN.com, has outsold every competitor in their industry. It seems that...

Throwing the ball to the opposing team’s player at bat, junior Brady Richardson pitches for varsity baseball at Friday’s game against Lockhart High School. The team is currently fifth in districts with a record of 4-3. “Were neck and neck with a lot of other teams right now,” Head Baseball Coach Tyler Farst said. “The district championship right now is wide open for anybody. Everybody’s got a couple of losses, nobodys really running away with the lead. Looking forward, we’re going to continue to keep competing. We take it one week at a time.”

So What, Next Pitch

Kacey Miller, Reporter April 6, 2023

In the dugout, there’s never a dull moment. After every crack of the bat, every caught ball and each home run, players radiate the same encouraging energy onto the field. Screaming louder than anyone...

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