Basketball player dies in auto accident
December 22, 2011
Varsity basketball player Chris Saiz, a junior, died following injuries sustained in a single-car accident the night of Dec. 20. Saiz was a passenger in the car driven by senior Derrick Jones, also a varsity basketball player. Jones lost control of the car and the vehicle hit a tree on Mason Road... Read more »
Seniors place second at EnergyQuest competition
Molly Wade, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the senior team snagged second place at Houston’s World Affairs Council Energy Quest competition. The competition was comprised of four rounds with twenty questions each that covered technological and geopolitical aspects of the Energy industry. The competition tests on each student’s... Read more »
No Teacher Left Behind, no student left unaffected
Trevor Nichols, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
After the district laid off 146 teachers and 22 administrators last year, numerous protests spread throughout the school, including walk-outs and sit-ins. In an attempt to protest the layoffs and direct students’ voices towards the state, the No Teacher Left Behind campaign was formed. “When I heard... Read more »
Growth through worship
December 9, 2011
The Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Club, better known as the BIBLE club, emerged from a group of Cinco students that attended a Fellowship Church camp. These members agreed that students at Cinco should be able to come together and study the Bible. One of the members of the BIBLE club, senior... Read more »
Fall television lineup experiances fallout in quality, ratings
Molly Wade, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
Before all the glittering prospects of fall television overwhelm the masses, take a moment to remember the shows that have fallen. Many of these fallen favorites have not physically disappeared. They have just eluded our minds for some time. Perhaps it all started when that new preview for that awesome... Read more »
Band program decrescendos
Ebone' McCall, Entertainment Editor
December 9, 2011
There are many struggles and hardships incorporated into high school, but students are always driven by the hopes of an incredible senior year. So far, this year has had some positive aspects, but it has not met my expectations. These downfalls vary for most, but the upperclassmen of the 2011-2012 Cougar... Read more »
Katy ISD students co-write, direct film exposing cruelty
Anita Farsad, Co-Editor in Chief
December 9, 2011
He was a kid just like anyone else, perhaps 16 or 17 years old. He likely woke up every morning at six, dressed accordingly and probably sat quietly beside you in algebra, itching in his seat as he was relentlessly mocked by students for his sexual orientation. The unconventional aspect of this story... Read more »
All I want for Christmas: must-have gifts for the holiday season
Ebone McCall, Entertainment Editor and Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
December 9, 2011
Girls 1. Winter outerwear- Bulky jackets are out and dashing coats are in. Being warm is a must for the holidays, so why not be chic as well? Keep it classy with a vibrant-colored coat or cape for the winter season. Online store Modcloth has a variety of coats to choose from. 2. Booties- For a new... Read more »
CRyptonite Robotics team holds science day camp: members demonstrate scientific experiments to young students
Kiana Garcia, staff writer
December 9, 2011
The Cryptonite Robotics Team 624 is made up of a students who compete in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition. Along with building robots, the Robotics team also partakes in several volunteering events. Every year the CRyptonite Robotics team holds... Read more »
Minor(ity) differences lead to baseless judgements
Jesse Sparks, Voice Editor
December 9, 2011
“Getting into college will be easy for you because you’re black,” a friend of mine said during one of our infamous conversations about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. “You know, you’ve got the whole minority thing going for you, that’s basically your free ride into... Read more »
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