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EJ, AK, and their friends modeling Xpolr merch

Xplor your Options

CarolineS, Online Editor April 5, 2019

More and more people are starting to branch out into the territory of self-made businesses and brands. Within that demographic, there is a surprising number of high school students. They happily devote...

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Abroad in Australia

FiorellaP, Business Manager March 18, 2019

When it comes to picking prospective colleges, many students feel overwhelmed when deciding where to attend. Senior Madisen Weaver, however, finds it hardly a challenge. Weaver plans to study abroad in...

A photo of the orchestra rehearsing

Orchestras California Journey

PaigeR, Social Editor March 8, 2019

Cy Woods Orchestra was recently offered a chance to go on their very first trip to California. In mid-January 2019 at 4:15 a.m., they started their journey on a bus to the airport. When the airplane finally...

Artwork of a broken heart.

Wildcats Worst Dates

KaitlynO, Staff Reporter March 7, 2019

Dates can be a stressful experience, especially if it’s your first time going out with someone. Some dates, though, may not be what you were expecting, and can either help or hinder the relationship...

A photo of runners in a half marathon

Challenge Accepted

SaraZ, Staff Reporter February 15, 2019

After no longer playing basketball, senior Diane Hernandez has found something else to keep herself active. She will be running the Vintage Park half marathon on April 14, 2019. The marathon is 13.1...

Thomas Avery(LEFT) and Andrew Avery(RIGHT) smiling for their picture

Living with a Disability

JustinP, Staff Reporter January 15, 2019

They were born with this disability. They did not choose this, and now, it is part of their lives forever. Brothers Thomas and Andrew Avery live with the disability known as Tourettes. According to...

An actual fish hook

Here’s the Hook

AaronB, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019

The fishing team educates students on fishing in a variety of ways which includes fishing at competitions or practicing for those competitions. The club is one of the most popular at the school, drawing...

A laughing emoji to show this story isnt about your everyday sports.

Not Your Average Sportz Team

KaitlynO, Staff Reporter January 10, 2019

The Cypress Woods Theatre Company is in full swing this year with the many productions they have planned for the school year. Along with all of that, some of the theatre arts students are also involved...

Mori spending time with kids  in Peru.

A Foreign World

SaraZ, Staff reporter January 10, 2019

Most people travel to see the scenery and take the cute pictures, while others travel because they want to experience something new and some travel for love or food, but for senior Matthew Mori and junior...

Wildcat students pose for a picture with their donated mums and garters

Mums for Life

ErinE, Online Editor December 17, 2018

Oct. 4, 2018- A special Cy Woods tradition took place during the week of homecoming. Multiple Wildcat students had the opportunity of donating mums and garters to the LIFE Skills and Carlton students as...

Heather Palasota in her office.

The More You Know

CarolineS, Online Editor December 7, 2018

For most people, the phrase “I wish I had known…” pops into their mind when thinking about their high school years. During high school, there are so many things that could be beneficial to have in...

Eileen Lee and Sam Torres pose for a picture in-front of the National Merit wall

QandA with our National Merit Semi-Finalists

ErinE, Online Editor November 30, 2018

Eileen Lee:   How does it feel to say that you are one of only two students at our school to be a semi-finalist? “I’m so surprised that I made it because I know that the cut off for...

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