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CCHS Press

The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

A wise option

The benefits of starting out at community college
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, News Editor January 24, 2018

“It’s the easy way out.” “No one’s gonna hire you if you go there.” “You’ll miss out on the real college experience.” More than likely, anyone considering a community college...

The extra week

The extra week

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, News Editor November 22, 2017

Without a doubt, Thanksgiving break almost always seems to either take ages to pass by or ends in the blink of an eye. This leads to many students either wallowing in boredom or wishing they had done something...

The new normal

The new normal

Students affected by Harvey flooding open up about getting back on their feet
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, News Editor September 20, 2017

The water has long since disappeared, but the mess it left behind will remain for years, if not decades, to come. Anyone driving through the suburbs will most likely find scenes of destruction. Piles...

Theater promotes their new production.

A show like no other

Theater begins preparation for newest pla
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor March 24, 2017

Laughter reverberates around the room as the actors perform miniature comedy sketches and relay jokes to their peers. This serves as their warm-up for the day; after this, the room will be filled with...

“You’ve got a friend in me”

Finding an outlet
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor February 23, 2017

Like a landfill, a person’s mind can become cluttered over time. Some things, such as positive emotions, can help fortify the brain and make the person stronger. Other things, like intrusive thoughts...

Students help create posters for the event.

Rally for the cure

Key Club prepares to host first annual field day for a cause close to home
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor February 2, 2017

Even though he could not cure cancer, he decided he had to help.   Hosted by the members of Key Club, with sponsor William Lally, the breast cancer awareness marathon and field day event will...

Letter from a black cat

Letter from a black cat

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor October 25, 2016

To all of the superstitious humans, It has come to my attention that some people still believe we present bad luck. This has led to the mistreatment of our kind and has affected our adoption rates....

Helping hands

Helping hands

Key club assists dogs in need
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor September 29, 2016

Continuing a much-loved tradition, members of Key Club gathered to volunteer at Poodle Rescue of Houston on Saturday, September 24. The event took place at 13302 Schroeder Road from 1-3 p.m. “We...

Every Vote Count

People should vote as soon as they can
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor September 14, 2016

One young adult walks past a polling station, carrying on with their day, indifferent to the political world. One less person fills a booth that day; one ballot never makes it to the election officials....

Stories left untold

Schools should broaden 9/11 education
Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Opinion Editor September 10, 2016

The aftershocks of the September 11, 2001 attacks still send tremors through the nation over a decade and a half later, yet students only have a few minutes each year to learn of the catastrophic event...

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