The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

Protestors at TAMU

Protestors at TAMU

KaeT, Staff Reporter December 7, 2016

This afternoon, a guest will take the stage at Texas A&M University to speak to the public. His presence, however, has not been kindly received. White nationalist Richard Spencer was invited to speak...

Chicagoans protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Photo provided by: Flickr User Bob Simpson.

Dakota Access Pipeline Brought to a Halt

JordanM, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2016

On December 4, 2016 the Army Corps of Engineers denied the easement through Lake Oahe for the Dakota Access Pipeline. This decision will halt construction of the controversial pipeline and explore other...

The 17-year-olds from Sydney Grammar recreated Pyrimethamine in their high school laboratory.

Changing the World of Medicine for $20

HannahN, Staff Reporter December 1, 2016

Last year Martin Shkreli, a hedge-fund manager, founded Turing Pharmaceuticals. After creating the company the now former CEO quickly bought the exclusive rights to an anti-parasitic drug called Daraprim....

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Inferno in Tennessee

TeresaH, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

14,ooo people have evacuated and another 2000 are seeking refuge in emergency shelters in Gatlinburg, Tennessee as fires rage throughout the state. So far three people have been killed, and more than...

Right Shift

Right Shift

ColinH, Staff Reporter November 18, 2016

In the aftermath of the election, numerous people conjured up the idea that Trump had, manipulated his way into office. They speculated that he used rhetoric of the alt-right to garner the votes he received,...

Not My President

Not My President

KaeT, Staff Reporter November 16, 2016

As everyone is aware, the elections wrapped up just last week with the new President Elect being Donald Trump. The election results blew everyone away, and recently people have been taking to the streets...

The Election Wrap Up

The Election Wrap Up

BennettR, Staff Reporter November 9, 2016

Even the day after the election results, Donald Trump's victory is hardly news. A majority of  citizens were up till 4 o’clock in the morning waiting for the results. Donald Trump is the first presidential...

Mapping Out The Election

Mapping Out The Election

HaleyB, Staff Reporter November 7, 2016

November eighth. Election day.  There are 50 states with a total of 146,311,000 people registered to vote. The two candidates are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Anticipation rolls all over the United...

Chicago Police Line.

Deadliest Year since 2003

MattR, Social Media Editor November 2, 2016

In recent years the City of Chicago has been notorious for its extensive violent crime incidents. Those who live in the city know it to be home but they never underestimate the dangers of the city. From...

The Truth About Halloween Candy

The Truth About Halloween Candy

KiaraS, Copy Editor October 31, 2016

For about 100 years children have been celebrating the beloved holiday of Halloween; more specifically, Trick-or-Treating. Each year on October 31st, children go from door to door as they receive large...

A voting center set up for early voting.

Early Voting Begins

KyleR, Business Manager October 26, 2016

November 8th is finally approaching, and with it, early voting comes too. So far, this election has been a ride for voters across America, and now, voters are heading to the polls to cast their votes for...

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The Switch

TeresaH, Staff Reporter October 25, 2016

Nintendo has revealed its new gaming console, the "Switch". This console is set to be released in March of 2017. The long awaited console is exciting Nintendo fans around the world and has been labeled...

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