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The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

BSU holds “Mental Health Matters” yoga event

BSU holds “Mental Health Matters” yoga event

Story by: Gionna Santee, Staffer October 16, 2023

Highlighting positive ways to handle stress, Black Student Union (BSU) held a mental health awareness event in the Lego gym Oct. 5. The meeting allowed students to talk about mental health, finished with...

CFISD's clear backpack policy is one measure aimed at promoting safe schools. Photo by Leo Biggerstaff.

Cy Creek insitutes new safety measures following Uvalde tragedy

Story by: Corey McLaurin, Staffer January 30, 2023

Following the tragic events in Uvalde, school safety is once again a highly-debated topic in America. Lawmakers, school districts, and parents search for the most effective way to protect students,...

MHA's bulletin board hung across the counselor's office.

Allied for Change: Mental Health Alliance provides safe space for students

Story by: Anjum Alam, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2022

“Fake it till you make it!” “Boys don’t cry, and girls don’t care.” “Most Stressed Senior” “Insane in the membrane.” Conversation surrounding mental health is overrun by...

CeCe, Cy Creek's comfort dog pictured in front of Cougar gear. Photo Credits: Cougar Productions

A “Golden” Addition: Meet CeCe, Cy Creek’s Comfort Dog

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer September 19, 2022

Walking onto campus this fall, both freshmen and seniors alike were greeted by an unfamiliar yet friendly face. With her flowing golden hair and bright smile, she’s hard to miss. The new face on campus...

Beating Burnout: The 411 on Chronic Stress

Beating Burnout: The 411 on Chronic Stress

Story by: Anisa Tran, Reporter April 21, 2022

With the end of the school year on the horizon, students, teachers, and even counselors may find themselves running out of steam. It can be hard to keep going, especially when feeling exhausted, drained,...

"Close-up of a man with a medical face mask. Tight portrait shot with eye contact" by Ivan Radic is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Caused by Corona

Story by: Chloe O'Dell, Reporter May 5, 2020

In January, the first case of the CoronaVirus was reported in the United States. Since then, the virus has expanded beyond comprehension and has taken over the lives of people all across the world. 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...

Brain teasers

Schools stepping up mental health programs
Story by: Lydia Estepp, Design Editor February 22, 2017

High school students face high amounts of stress on a daily basis, and it can lead to depression, anxiety and a slew of other mental health issues. The mental health of high school students has serious...

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