The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Movie-book comparison

Alexis Aguilar, Staff Writer
November 6, 2012
Filed under Features

Whether you are one of those kids who keeps up on every teen tidbit, book, and/or series that is currently being obsessed over, or  the kid who is too cool to read popular teen books, the novel Perks of Being a Wallflower will settle with your soul in some way or another. The movie came out on Sept.... Read more »

Art glass goes on sale

Staff Reports
October 31, 2012
Filed under Features

Art Club students have been busy creating one of a kind melted bottles for their fundraiser and they are ready to purchase. Each unique melted bottle was decorated by an Art Club member, and is ready to be used at holiday parties as a serving platter, gift, spoon rest, or any other decorating desires. Please... Read more »

Grrl Friday chats with the Claw

Alexis Aguilar, Web Editor
October 23, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Roller Derby is a tough, unconventional sport for women but anybody can fall in love with it. Houston is actually a very strong market for the sport, and is home to four teams: Bayou City Bosses, Brawlers, Psych Ward Sirens and Valkyries. The Cougar Claw sat down with Grrl Friday from the Bayou City... Read more »

Houston film festival brings student opportunities

Alexis Aguilar, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories

For kids who are interested in writing or film, the 45th annual international Houston Film Festival is in April of 2013 and registration is starting now. Even though this is usually thought of as a professional film fest, students play a big part as well. If you do decide to enter, there is a category... Read more »

Christian rap artist sets iTunes record

Leanne Haas, Co-editor-in-chief
September 11, 2012
Filed under Features

Rapper and hip-hop artist, Lecrae, released his fourth album, “Gravity”, September 4th. The album received very positive feedback, topping the charts on iTunes. It also gained an explosive amount of reviews, nearing 3,000 in just 2 days. Most of this information probably won’t come as a surprise... Read more »

Junior joins race to space

May 29, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories

While a typical teenager will spend their summer babysitting, burger-flipping, or doing any other nagging jobs, Tomball High School junior Theodore Hale has been given a rare opportunity to help NASA on its quest for Mars. He will be working at a NASA research station based inIdaho Falls,Idaho, with... Read more »

Casting out hooks, reeling in college degrees

May 4, 2012
Filed under Features

When the leaves turn color this upcoming fall Tomball seniors Evan Blott and Matt Thomas are packing more than just laptops and dorm supplies. Reels and artificial worms will make their way into the beds of their trucks heading to Texas A&MKingsville. The future A&M Kingsville fishermen... Read more »

Casting out hooks, reeling in college degrees

Bianca Zaragoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2012
Filed under Features

When the leaves turn color this upcoming fall Tomball seniors Evan Blott and Matt Thomas are packing more than just laptops and dorm supplies. Reels and artificial worms will make their way into the beds of their trucks heading to Texas A&MKingsville. The future A&M Kingsville fishermen... Read more »

Q&A with EJ and Evan

Staff Reports
April 24, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories

Hear the song Black and Gold Q&A How did you two meet and decide to collaborate? EJ: I met Evan through one of my good friends, Anna Lu, and I knew that he was great at playing the guitar and that he could play the drums and that he sings. We had class together and I knew that I needed a guitarist... Read more »

Reputation: Judging books by their covers

Alexis Aguren and Bianca Zaragoza, editors-in-chief
April 24, 2012
Filed under Best of CC, Features

“Who here has ever been called a slut? Who here has ever called a girl a slut?”  For the Mean Girls fanatics, this quote may sound familiar. It may be hard for some to find meaning behind the comedy.             Of course, our school won’t have an awkward math teacher hold an... Read more »