Seniors Reflect On Memorable Boys Basketball Season
Justin Ballou, Reporter
March 17, 2019
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In a heartbreaking fashion, the boys basketball season came to an end with a 46-41 loss to Manor in the third round of the playoffs on Feb. 26. The boys improved upon their record this season and were able to make the playoffs. Throughout their time at Cedar Park, senior point guard Karson Cater and...
From The Seniors, To The Underclassmen
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
March 12, 2019
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As summer grows closer and seniors prepare to graduate, juniors start to wonder what’s in store for them during their next year. The SAT, ACT and other college preparation requirements can look overwhelming, but seniors have some tips and advice to make the process a little easier and a lot less st...
A Few Clicks is All it Takes
Kieren Garner, Reporter
March 11, 2019
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All dreams start somewhere, and for junior Jaelyn Gray, her dream is becoming a reality. Gray has started her own Instagram run business, KJTHRIFTING, where she goes and buys unique clothing items and then posts them on Instagram at better prices for people to buy, while also donating the clothes that...
STEAM Rolling into the Future of Education
Nithila Ilangovan, Reporter
March 11, 2019
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Science, technology, engineering, art and math are now known by the acronym STEAM. While the concept of STEM is more commonly known, the integration of the “A” for art has become a prominent field of interest, such as at STEAM Night hosted by Deer Creek Elementary School PTA. On Feb. 7, elementa...
Lacrosse: Struggle for the Spotlight
Jalen Gomez, Reporter
March 7, 2019
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Balls flying, cross-checking and flows blowing in the wind, both the boys and girls lacrosse teams have been back in full swing this year. The boys have already played in eight games, with their record sitting at 3-5 overall and 1-0 in district. The girls have played in ten games and their overall ...
Solo Ensemble Competition Raises Over $9,000
Estefani Rios, Reporter
March 7, 2019
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To raise money for the Stacy Kaye Danielson scholarship, the Celebrities dance team hosted the Stacy K. Danielson Solo Ensemble Competition (SEC) on Feb. 2. The Celebrities organization gained full control of the competition this year and renamed the competition in honor of their former dance director,...
The Pulsera Project
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
March 5, 2019
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Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi once said, "you must be the change you wish to see in the world." By taking part in the Pulsera Project, the Spanish Honor Society is bringing a colorful change to countries in Central America, as well as to the local community. "It gives them a sense of community,...
Tennis Truths
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
March 4, 2019
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Every year, high school tennis players strive for greatness by attempting to reach their goal of playing on a college tennis team and many also try for scholarship money. Achieving this, however, is far more of a challenge than one would expect, due to the competitive nature of the sport and the lim...
Wrestlers Attend State Competition, Muñoz Wins State Title
Justin Ballou, Reporter
March 4, 2019
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For the second year in a row, Cedar Park has a state champion wrestler. Senior Jacob Muñoz won the title for his weight group (195 lbs-220 lbs), crowning him No. 1 in the state of Texas. "I felt pretty accomplished and satisfied [that] I reached my goal and finished the season strong," Muñoz...
Survey Says: Not Enough Responses
Addy Bates, Reporter
March 4, 2019
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Barbershop music, false memory production and genetic information are just a few of the projects that AP Capstone Research students are working on this year. The students in Capstone Research, a class available for students who have already taken the Capstone Seminar class, have researched a chose...
No Pain, No Gain
Noah Hedges, Reporter
February 27, 2019
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Marimba. Swimming. Piano. These are just three of the hobbies that have taken up the first 18 years of senior Emily Pumphret's life. She said she has found her place in music by joining the band, as she loves to create music and perform. However, for Pumphret, being in band goes back a lot farther ...
Dog Show Days
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
February 27, 2019
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Working as a teenager can be a challenge, especially when finding something that isn’t tedious or boring. While some students may go to their fast food or retail jobs after school, freshman Lacie Perry does things a little differently by training and competing in dog shows with German Shepherds. ...