Snapchat, Not Chat
BrandonC, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2018
Let's be real. We all hate the new Snapchat update. It has a lot of adjectives: ugly, inefficient, disgraceful, a waste of time and space on my phone, unnecessary, a true example of a horrible app update and last but not least, it is a failure. First of all, I did not consent to updating Snapchat....
10% – an opinion
ColinH, Business Manager
February 5, 2018
As many of you are aware, the State of Texas has a law where the top 10% of students in their high school class get automatic admission to any state school, and in the case of the University of Texas at Austin, it’s raised to 7%. This law puts students at highly competitive schools (such as Cy Woods)...
Mental Breakdown
BrandonC, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2018
Visualize a child, a man, a woman, a mom, a dad, a worker, a normal person, a celebrity, anyone. Imagine that they are clinically diagnosed with depression, but no one is willing to make sure they are okay. No one is willing to listen to their struggles, and no one will believe them when they say, “...
How to Stay Awake
KaeT, Social Media Editor
December 8, 2017
Waking up when it’s dark outside is a very tough thing to do. The good news of having a school that starts at 7:20 is that you get to bail at 2:40, the bad news? It’s 7:20, also known as too-early-o’clock in the morning. The average wake up time for a Cy Woods student is anywhere between 5 am and...
Brockhampton and the Redefinition of Boy Bands
SarahW, Co-Copy-Editor
November 27, 2017
It used to be that boy bands were so structured, that it was hard for any of them to be different from each other. Each group made almost the same corny pop love songs, had one “punk” member for the teenage goths to relate to, and each member had their own “distinctive style” for merchandise purpos...
Should evolution be taught in schools? (part 2)
TeresaH, Online Editor
November 20, 2017
*The following story is an opinion piece of one reporter and does not reflect, nor represent the views of the Crimson Connection staff.* Before we start, let me define the word ‘theory’, more specifically, the difference between a conversational theory and a scientific theory. One means an idea or a hunch some...
Should evolution be taught in schools? (part 1)
AbigailH, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2017
*The following story is an opinion piece of one reporter and does not reflect, nor represent the views of the Crimson Connection staff.* Evolution has been taught in classrooms since the 1800s, and in states such as Florida, Texas and Kansas, students are required to be educated on the theory of ev...
Mental Health in Hip Hop
SarahW, Co-Copy Editor
November 13, 2017
There is so much more to music than just the music itself; the culture, platform and audience all serve as one big community. Dating back to Biggie’s “Suicidal Thoughts,” hip hop has slowly started to create this environment in which artists can discuss heavy real life struggles like mental illn...
15 Vegan Tips
SujeanS, Managing Editor
October 24, 2017
Going vegan can be a scary step for some. If you are unsure whether or not to try having an entirely plant-based diet, here are a few tips and tricks to help you get through the transition. Educate Yourself: It's important to know why veganism is important and relevant. Watch some documentaries...
How to Save a Life
KaeT, Social Media Editor
October 20, 2017
One of the most emotionally devastating things in the world is having a best friend who is suicidal. It's so hard to process the fact that someone you're so close to, someone you've known for maybe a few months or for many years, can be gone in the blink of an eye by their own hand. Going to them and...
Getting Costume-Thrifty
DaphneT, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2017
Halloween is only two weeks away, and people are preparing for the spooky holiday by arranging parties, decorating their houses and, most importantly, getting a costume. In this busy day and age, most people do not have the time, money or effort to buy or make a costume. If you are having this problem ...
Mario vs. Sonic
DaphneT, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2017
Two of the most popular video game franchises of all time are Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog. Anyone who has seen both games would know that they have many parallels. Instead of worlds, there are zones. Instead of coins, there are rings. Instead of an Italian plumber, there is a super-speedy bl...
Will you practice social distancing this summer?
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