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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

A home-schooled family
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The Homeschooling Dilemma

TeresaH, Staff Reporter November 17, 2016

Homeschooling is a nice idea, it really is, great on paper, but it is not entirely practical. I see how homeschooling can appeal to parents who wish to become more involved in their child's education,...

Music Makes The World Go Round

Music Makes The World Go Round

KiaraC, Staff Reporter November 11, 2016

Music does not die, It is something that never leaves it is always there for you, and it is a form of expression. It is something that helps people connect deep within themselves. I certainly wouldn't...

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Harry Potter from Fresh Eyes

LeahT, Entertainment Editor November 7, 2016

For the first time ever, I have just completed the Harry Potter series. Yes, I know, someone just now reading the epic series after growing up in the age of The Boy Who Lived sounds completely unrealistic,...

Breast Cancer Month: The Deeper Meaning

Breast Cancer Month: The Deeper Meaning

JordanM, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2016

October. It’s a month for cool crisp breezes, fading leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. It is also the month for pink ribbons and wristbands, because it’s breast cancer awareness month. Though...

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Becoming a Global Citizen

TeresaH, Staff Reporter October 5, 2016

Asking “why do we need to know this?” would be an acceptable question in a math or science class but not in world history. Despite the shared complaints among students, world history is one of the...

Many garment workers die making clothes for fast fashion brands

Truth About Fast Fashion

SarahW, Staff Reporter October 5, 2016

Imagine working 14 hour shifts and taking home less than $5 a day. Imagine spending hours making clothes for people in other countries but not having any clothes for you to wear. These are just some of...

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Mind Over Material

KaylaP, Staff Reporter October 3, 2016

In today’s society, people often associate material items with eminence.  The type of shoes someone wears or the type of car they drive can reflect how they are looked upon by others. We see a lot...

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Rant: Sorry I’m Poor

LeahT, Entertainment Editor September 26, 2016

To the girl who complained about having too much money for financial aid: I am sorry you do not qualify. I am sorry your family makes several times more than mine. I am sorry your family has a big house...

Clean Up Your Act

Clean Up Your Act

EmilyH, Staff Reporter September 23, 2016

The janitors at our school are truly incredible. These hard working men and women clean for a school that holds over 3,000 people, along with a constant barrage of visitors. They clean the halls, they...

The new Batman tactical suit.

The Bat has New Wings

BennettR, Staff Reporter September 15, 2016

There are few character designs as iconic as the Batman. The Dark Knight's paraphernalia, including his bat-a-rangs, grappling hook, cape and cowl has been passed down through multiple incarnations...

Rocking the Vote

Rocking the Vote

JordanM, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2016

Taxation without representation is a policy that Americans were once vehemently opposed to, yet now they are doing it to their own people: 16-17 year old citizens. 16-year-olds can drive, work without...

The 2016 Election candidates (left: Donald Trump right: Hillary Clinton)

Commander-In-Chief Forum

FeliciaH, Managing Editor September 7, 2016

Being President of the United States is more than just running our country and dealing with its people's affairs, it also comes along with foreign territory- diplomacy. And as well as having the title...

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