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Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, speaks during a press conference on legislation that would require Americans to provide proof of citizenship to vote, Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2024. Photo from Texas Tribune.

Senate must rescue us from the SAVE Act

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 25, 2025

HR22, known as the SAVE Act, passed the House yesterday. Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and backed by President Donald Trump, the bill would change the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require...

Sophomore accepts life lessons through quinceañera

Sophomore accepts life lessons through quinceañera

Imani Olive, Reporter Apr 24, 2025

After getting the call from her brother while she and her mother were spending time in Mexico, Alexa Bernabe was overwhelmed. Nearly a year’s worth of preparation had to be adjusted only a few months...

Portrait of Elizabeth taken on April 17

Aspiring photographer finds acceptance in herself through portraiture passion

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 17, 2025

“How does a pig move that fast?”  Junior Elizabeth Mendiola chuckled to herself, lowering her Canon Rebel T7.  That pig was fast. Enough to send her photography teacher Leigh Anne Treistman...

The newly introduced snack line on April 17. This is the first of 15+ Stanchions to be introduced

Principal Advisory Meeting summary 4-17: Dr. Benson approves lunch line changes to begin Tuesday

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 17, 2025

This morning the Principal Advisory Committee addressed hallways traffic solutions, scheduling changes for next year, possible tardy incentive systems and approved lunch line policy changes going into...

Portrait of Emily Garcia

Senior takes on leadership role after knee injury

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 15, 2025

Down 15 points in a crucial game to qualify for the play-in tournament, Emily Garcia drove hard to the basket, shaking off her defender. She jumped off one foot and landed on both feet to set up a quick...

Sophomore reclaims body through theater lead role

Sophomore reclaims body through theater lead role

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 9, 2025

When the cast list for High School Musical was posted, Mikayla Casteel stood in shock. In her second-ever production, she was Sharpay Evans, the self-absorbed, lead antagonist. “In my first play,...

Sophomore Mark Fullen propels out of the water preparing to pass the ball at the water polo district game against Oak Ridge on Oct. 4.

Sophomore dedication leads water polo team to historic victory

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 7, 2025

Four quarters of constant swimming, kicking, scratching and splashing; sophomore Mark Fullen dedicated almost every afternoon of the past year to water polo. And he left the pool defeated after every...

Portrait of senior Lysette Toreres on April 4, 2025.

Senior cheerleader leaves lasting impact on team

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 7, 2025

After practice ends and the gym starts to empty, cheer captain Lysette Torres stays behind. Whether it’s giving a nervous freshman advice, practicing one last stunt or offering a ride home, she’s the...

Photo of Sen. Brandon Creighton from the Texas Tribune Website

“DEI” isn’t an excuse to cut public university funding

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 4, 2025

State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) and colleagues vowed to cut funding for public universities over accusations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) “programming” in a letter to every public...

Byron bound throws his hands out at the UIL District meet on April 1.

College offers senior scholarship for track and field

Imani Olive, Reporter Apr 4, 2025

“I just wanted to make it to the next level”. Approaching the end of his last year of high school, both, senior Byron Brown and Northwestern Oklahoma State University made his commitment to NWOSU’s...

Principal Terri Benson speaks in to a microphone during graduation practice on  May 20, 2024

New Principal Advisory Council discusses possible policy changes

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 3, 2025

Principal Dr. Terri Benson formed the Principal Advisory Council of teacher recommended students on March 20 with intent to receive direct student feedback on campus decision making. The council meets...

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