Roses at the Ranch
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2020
On Valentine’s day, students tend to share gifts with their close friends and significant others. However, for senior Lara Kotb, the day was spent handing out roses to under-represented staff members. “It was my idea to give roses to the cafeteria ladies, custodians, as well as pol...
Junior Isabella Walsh takes 4th in State Wrestling
Jordyn Guzman and Celeste Hoover
February 21, 2020
Six Cinco wrestlers took the mat Friday as the 2020 UIL 6A State Wrestling Meet got under way at the Cy-Fair Berry Center. Four boys and two girls represented the Cougar program as State competitors. Junior Isabella Walsh took home a medal for her performance earning fourth place and All-State...
Harriet
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
With a strong soul, wise mind, and fearless strive, Harriet Tubman will forever be known as the woman who changed history with her rescue of hundreds of slaves and the leadership of her people to freedom. In this film, British actress Cynthia Erivo gives an outstanding performance as Harriet. The...
Close Up
Hana Glaesemann, Contributing Photographer
October 30, 2019
“As a person who doesn’t like to be in front of the camera, I understand the fear that comes with taking photos. Once I learned how to take photos, I wanted to help my friends who have the same problem and make them realize how beautiful they are inside and out. Taking photos is always a fun t...
“Mi Pais, My Country”
Esha Nigudkar and Alefiyah Gandhi
October 23, 2019
Video Transcript: Alefiyah Gandhi: It was the way children died at border facilities, the growing isolationism of a country concerned with terrorism, that prompted such polarizing views of immigration at the border. A political issue amplified into a humanitarian crisis defines a time of political a...
IT Chapter Two
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Audiences were amazed when the remake of the film of Stephen King’s IT story debuted in 2018. The performances by the actors and actresses made such an impact on cinema that it called for a part two of this outstanding thriller. People adored seeing Bill Skarsgard portray the dynamic character, Pen...
Review: Dodie at House of Blues
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2019
Leaving the House of Blues on the night of September 23, I felt nothing but a sense of awe. A light and calm atmosphere lingered in the air after Dodie, a British singer-songwriter, performed in Texas for the first time. The show started off with the opening act, Adam Melchor, playing a relativ...
The Hall Is Their Runway
Gabrielle Synnai Fletcher, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Cougars are released with a passion for fashion! When roaming the halls of school, the first thing that is noticed about people is what attire they are wearing on your body. Just a few pieces of clothing can speak a thousand words. Fashion has shown to have a great effect on who we are as individuals an...
Meet the 2019 Homecoming Court
Irene Arinze, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
The 2019 Homecoming Court was named recently after seniors submitted nominations. Voting took place this week to select a king and queen who will be named at halftime of the Homecoming game, Friday, Oct. 4. Queen nominees are: Kelly Hass, Mariam Hassan, Riley Kennedy, Hannah Reagan and Seleene Rouhana....
2019-20 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Celeste Hoover, Co-Editor
September 17, 2019
The National Merit Scholarship program has been recognizing high achieving academic students since 1955. Of the 1.6 million students that take the PSAT their junior year, only 16,000 advance to the semifinals. Semifinalists are chosen on a state-representational basis, only the highest scoring students...