Creek Compass

Boys varsity defeats Montgomery

Omar Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief • Jan 27, 2021

Boys varsity soccer team is off to a strong start in district competition, winning last night's game 9-1 as they defeat Montgomery. First year in varsity being a freshman Mario Leon had been announced...

Children of separation should be able to choose parent they live with

Ruby Sanchez, Guest Columnist • Jan 25, 2021

Many teenage parents have their first child in high school according to The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Center. According to GoodtoKnow, it’s very rare for the baby’s parents to stay...

After year of massive growth, Disney+ enters upper tier

Cesar Rostro, Guest Columnist • Jan 25, 2021

Entertainment in 2020 has been a tricky road to navigate. Theaters were closed acrossthe country due to the COVID pandemic and was a sacrifice needed to benefit the public fromplaces with high chances...

Class presentations cause anxiety; teachers should avoid assigning them

Kylie Byler, Guest Columnist • Jan 25, 2021

Most teachers give projects to students a few times a year, there’s nothing wrong with thatbecause that’s a good way to get major grades in the grade book. But what comes with doingprojects is having...

After Hours’ another hit for The Weeknd

Margarita Rangel, Guest Columnist • Jan 25, 2021

Imagine doing everything possible to do for the one you love, turning even yourself inside out for them. Moving from the place you love, where you became successful, and moving with the person you love...

Trump’s election reaction is just childish pouting

Cesar Rostro, Guest Columnist • Jan 25, 2021

A spoiled child is often looked down upon but also envied. A child detached from all responsibilities and pampered with constant attention is expected to be a little envied. When a spoiled child cries...

History continues to repeat itself with Black Lives Matter movement

Alyssa Herdon, Student Life Editor • Jan 25, 2021

Black Lives Matter is becoming a set of three words you haven’t stopped seeing in the last few months. It has been trending over social media non-stop. But is that all it is? A trend? The modern BLM...

Cheer places 4th at UIL State Championship

Omar Perez, Web Editor-in-Chief • Jan 20, 2021

Cheer came home from UIL State placing the highest since last year as they moved up from 11 to fourth place this year. In December, cheer placed first place in the Co-Ed Division having football...

Athletes struggle with eligibility; coaches note few major issues

Jaden MacKinnon, Sports Editor • Jan 20, 2021

Students at Caney Creek have had a much more difficult time passing during this school year than previous school years. At the end of the 2019-2020 school year only 14% of students failed. That percentage...

Hineman working to create legacy

Jaden MacKinnon, Sports Editor • Jan 20, 2021

Kendall Hineman is serving his first year as the Athletic Director and head football coach at Caney Creek. He is setting out to make a positive impact on student lives during his first year at Caney Creek. “I’m...

Yearbook staff releases cover, theme for 2020-2021 book

Jan 20, 2021

In an unconventional year, the yearbook staff determined the book that provides its permanent, historical record should reflect the same. This week, it is announcing the 2020-2021 theme and cover for The...

Women celebrate 100 years of voting

Brianna Warriner, Reporter • Jan 20, 2021

This year is the 100th anniversary of women getting the right vote. While this is an ingrained part of history, it turns out that a lot of people don’t know the history behind women’s voting rights...