By: Collin Reed 

      This is a question the Cannon County Board of Education faces year after year. A poll, conducted by the newspaper staff, asked 111 students and a number of teachers this very question. When asked, many said they were happy at CCHS, but most had their own take on how to improve our school. Many common answers included sanitary conditions in the bathrooms, more room to eat at lunch, less homework, longer lunch, and to be able to take our backpacks through classes. These are definitely not the only responses we got, but most feedback received were of those. 

      7.2% of those asked felt that the restrooms weren’t as clean as they should be. Many of us can relate to this and you could safely say that everyone agrees with this statement. Though some of it may be, it is not just the custodians’ fault, or anyone in particular. If this problem is properly recognized, we can all find some way to help. There seems to always be some type of trash on the floor to pick up, if everyone does a little bit here and there, we could make a world of a difference. 

      Of those questioned, 15.3% wanted more room to eat during lunch. This is one that most everyone who didn’t get to sit with their friends or sit where they would have liked at lunch can agree with. The main reason for the restriction of the lower halls is the excessive trash which is left. This goes right back to the idea of keeping the school picked up. Yes, it is not everyone who leaves trash, but leaving it there does not make teachers and staff want to leave the lower halls open. With that aside, it would be much more convenient and smooth to not have to be crammed in a loud, crowded lunch room. 

      It is not surprising that 7.2% of the people interviewed said they wanted less homework. Nearly every student, sometime or another, has wished for no more homework. Of course, some homework is needed for practice and some homework is needed for a grade to benefit us and the teacher. Despite these positive aspects, many students feel overwhelmed at times; for many, it seems like there is no break from it through the school week. Homework does not need to be totally abolished, but there definitely needs to be a strong reduction in how much is given. Many teachers may not realize that the teacher on the other end of the hall also gave 5 workbook pages. 

     A whole 17% of those asked said they wanted a longer lunch. This is really one that many of us wish for but know how hard it would be for the school board to work 5 or 10 more minutes of lunch time into the schedule. There is however, a good argument to be made for an extended lunch. Many students wait in line for a considerable amount of time before they get their food, so some of these may not get finished before the bell rings. This could be part of an argument, but the school board would need a much better reason to lengthen lunch. 

    The suggestion that has the best argument just so happens to have the most votes. 19.8% of students questioned said they wanted to be able to carry their backpacks throughout the school day. Many of us have had the experience of dropping our books because they slipped or fell out of our hand. Backpacks are have said to be able to house drugs, alcohol, firearms, and bombs. This rule of no backpacks has a loophole, if a student wanted to take any of those things to school all they would have to do is take said item into school with the backpack and hide the item in their locker. If a student wanted to bring drugs to school, it could easily fit in their pocket. If a person wanted to bring a bomb or firearm to school, they will find a way, backpacks banned or not. 

       There were multiple other good suggestions, but these make up the most popular. To conclude, everyone is going to have something to complain about or critique, but if you really think about it, CCHS is actually a really decent, smooth running school.

Hooties are an incentive for positive behavior. You can receive Hooties for a variety of different reasons. For example, showing good manners in the cafeteria, wearing you TBK shirt or other black shirt on Tuesdays, walking quietly in line, picking up trash in the hallway or playground, or being prepare to learn for the day. 

All teachers and staff at Forest City can give out Hooties. You never know who is going to catch you doing the right thing. 

GO SHOPPING! There is a Hootie store with a variety of different prizes to pick from like plush toys, books, posters, or keychains. The more Hooties you earn the more you can buy. So we find kids love to save.. save.. save! Check out the calendar to see what days you can visit the Hootie Store. 

Yes, students love to know they have done something well and have made a difference and the teachers like to reward the students for their positive behavior. It’s a win-win for everyone.

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The skill of wielding a camera is a form of art in its own respectable right alone. It takes a creative and imaginative mind to see something simple and recreate it into something much more spectacular, a visionary to be simple. Inspired by however no relation to the cinematic guru and legendary Steven Spielberg there's a young bull who took on the legends name to carry on in his footsteps. JB Spielberg has slowly crept his way into the views of the limelight and has earned the respect of many. Learning and mastering the arts of film and photography Spielberg has molded himself into a 2 headed beast capable of damage at massive volumes.

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Webster defines greatness as the quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent. Being in a league of your own because your accomplishments that you were that far aside from the rest. Greatness isn't something that's easily obtained, it's something that's manifested through countless hours and even years of dedication and commitment to one's craft. To be in such stature you will always ruffle some feathers and rub some people the wrong way, but at the end of the day you are still the topic of discussion so did you really lose? A proclamation to had been born to be great is a simple yet broad statement that the individual was brought to this earth to do things of immense magnitudes. DJ Swagg; a DJ and radio personality commonly known as the crowd pleaser for his talents and abilities to puppeteer any crowd he performs in front of into a rage of excitement lives by this quote. Daring, fearless and full of and boiling drive and ambition DJ Swagg prides himself on being the outcast doing what others do not have the courage to do. Embarking on a new journey to fulfill a vivid vision not many will comprehend but tons will speculate on a goal was set. Swagg took his talents from in front of the live crowds of screaming party goers to in front of a camera lense to bare it all literally. The risqué photos leaked is no doubt going to be controversial but created to be a statement. “I do things your favorite DJ can't do” and he did just that in an epic form. The goal was to create a project that would prove that the leader of men was just that courageous to step outside the box and be creative. Countless hours of physical training and dieting were detrimental towards completing this goal blood, sweat and tears. If you're going to be one who proclaims to be an originator and innovator you must set the bar and tone and undoubtedly this bar is beyond the reach of a man's pride.

Successfully overcoming, and conquering any sexist and small minded thoughts that women could not be as successful if not better than men in such heavily male populated fields for years Tampa Mystic has silenced the murmuring. Truly a jack of all trades to say the least Mystic has a list of credentials and resume in short to say purely impeccable. The on air personality for Highly Unique radio, CEO OF Mystic Entertainment and Co CEO of the Grynd Report but the rap sheet doesn't end there. Tampa also has well known affiliations with Team Bigga Rankin and the Core DJ organization. Tampa has undoubtedly created a solid foundation in the music and urban entertainment industry. A major part of success on any level is understanding and practicing the art of consistency. Frequently and more than often producing quality work for the public to witness and this has been more than comprehended and grasped and past along over to her artists. Not only has she created and established a brand of her own she has put in the work to help do just that for the artists that's she manages in Atlanta independent talent Smooth ATL and Shawty Fresh. Respect isn't something that you ask for it's something that you allow your hard work and tenacious work ethic alone to demand and there is certainly no lack of respect in her neck of the woods. From live interviews to artist showcases Mystic goes over and beyond to create a platform for artists and entertainment industry personnel alike to have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the world. As the works learns to accept more and more female entrepreneurs Tampa Mystic is the ideal figure they should pay attention to and learn from.

Florida is home to some of the most talented individuals musically especially in its South Florida region. Throughout the years and there have been a plethora artists to break into the industry from the surrounding cities throughout South Florida going back as far as Uncle Luke and Trick Daddy dating to as of late with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Plies and Kodak Black to name a few. Recently the Pompano Beach sensation Koly P has began to ease his name into the conversation. In 2011 Koly started to embark on his newly found musical journey with his friend Dirty 1000s were in a group called The Kolyons. However the path didn't end there Koly continued to create his own music thus forming a buzz around himself that birthed a popular demand thus led to Louisiana rapper Boosie Bad Azz signing him. Facing numerous trials and tribulations after another he chose to take his musical craft more seriously and dial in where shortly after he delivered The Koly Bible and followed up with Koly Luther King. Koly is a street rapper that has a raw talent and delivery that effortlessly grabs your ear and attention. Its evident that the South Florida rapper is hungry and has an incredible drive only time will tell to see what is next as we wacth things unfold, but we expect more great music and new projects.

Treading the path in which one pursues the fruits of their long lived dreams can at times be a dark and frustrating route. The long demanding hours and countless nights staring to the ceiling wondering when will my time come? The setbacks and obstacles, the highs and lows yet nevertheless feeling like it's just not good enough. Knowing you're deserving of so much more what do you do now? You could give in to the frustration and move on, but then that would be giving up on your dreams and taking the easy way out. Or you could stick to what you've worked so tirelessly for day in and day out. All of the best accomplishments are appreciated tenfold when you know internally that you've put in so much work and made so many sacrifices to see it manifest. In the mid 2000’s Trap Beckham then formally Yung Trap made his way into the music scene with a unique sound of his own but it was not a simple task no not by a long shot. The battle for acceptance was a fight in Its own being a new starving artist in a pool of many how was one to stay afloat? Throughout the years Beckham not only remained tedious and tenacious in his pursuit for musical dominance he began to see the fruits of his labor actually pay off. In a little under a decade Beckham has produced hits that rallied throughout his hometown of Jacksonville Florida as well as surrounding cities yet still this just was not enough. Single after single mixtape after another the consistency was evident but that one big break had yet to come. Maneuvering his annual 7-14 mixtape a compilation of his best music entitled after his birthday as a tool to continue to give his fans something to listen to that one break finally began to creep its way in without even realizing it's presence. Birthday Chick the most recent single bounced around in rotation from club to club spinning on just about every DJ’s deck just might have been exactly what he'd been looking for. With a topic relatively simile yet applicable to everyone the hook had been lined and the bait was set. Just imagine all of the women who go out to the nightclubs to celebrate their birthday and hear a song catered to exactly them. Like a swarm of bees the single buzzed around until it stung the right set of ears. Def Jam records has been one of the most highly respected and prestigious of record labels in the hip hop music industry for decades. Being responsible for the careers of so many greats the executives saw potential in the Florida rapper and sought to create an allegiance between the two. Post signing with Def Jam Beckham has been on an incredible tear throughout the U.S performing all over the states on a promotional run pushing his single that has not only been a worldwide sensation but a hit to the masses. The road of redemption led Trap to the top of the mountain where he so long dreamed of. Now in a new found position of stature some would begin to ponder what is next?