After a tough 50-45 loss to Munster, the boys basketball team concluded their season. The game was very physical. Munster used a fast transition offense and defense that kept Crown Point on their heels. Crown Point´s slow approach to offense didn’t surprise the Munster defense. Crown Point suffered turnover after turnover while Munster used that […]
Crown Point girls basketball beats Highland to remain undefeated
The Lady Bulldogs (12-0) soundly defeated the Lady Trojans (2-9) by a score of 68-24. This game had plenty of action, on the CP side at least. In the first few minutes Highland went on a 4-0 run to start the game but then CP got very hot and outscored them 35-2 the rest of […]
Staff cookie tournament recipes
Vegan Sugar Cookies 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt* 3 tablespoons sprinkles 1 cup organic cane sugar ½ cup neutral vegetable oil ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking […]
Water flavors show different tastes despite same content
Dasani Water To me personally, I have always preferred regular water over flavored water. When I am thirsty I always want regular water. There is no sugar or artificial flavors added. Aquafina Water It tastes a lot like any other bottled water. It is only slightly different that the regular Dasani water if you are […]
“Radium Girls” cast accurately portrays era, characters’ emotion
Narrating the 1926 story of how dial painters in World War 1 factories fell gravely ill due to radium exposure, the CPHS theatre department performed the play “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory. The cast and crew transported the audience back to the 1920’s to hear the story of Grace Fryer, a young woman who was […]
Shane Dawson YouTube series enlightens viewers on Jake Paul’s personal life
In an attempt to understand the mind behind one of the most popular content creators on YouTube, Jake Paul, fellow YouTuber Shane Dawson created a series on his channel exploring the psychological reasoning behind Paul’s behaviors. Jake Paul has been a controversial creator on YouTube over the past few years. He has had multiple scandals […]
Bachelor franchise creates unique way of finding real love
The Bachelor franchise is something people either love or hate. The idea of falling in love so quickly causes many people to believe that the show is fake, however, many contestants on the show vouch for the realness of the show. This also brings up the point that they are pretty much forced to fall […]
CPHS students, local volunteers “Pack Away Hunger”
In the first hour and a half, there had been about 14,000 meals packaged and by the end of the first shift, over 60,000. This year was the second time an event of Pack Away Hunger has been held at Crown Point High School. Larry Moore, executive director with Pack Away Hunger, says his first […]
Hispanic Heritage month brings awareness to lack of representation, cultural identity
You are at a family party hanging out with all of your cousins, tíos, and you are waiting for the food to be done. Why is every day not like this? Well, during Hispanic Heritage month that feeling almost transcends during that time. From Sep. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic people around the world connect […]
Biore charcoal face products smooth complexion, minimizes pores
Known for its ability to draw out impurities, charcoal has found more purpose outside of its previous and more common role of an energy source. Cosmetic companies have formulated cleansers, face masks, and even shampoos that contain charcoal and promise to clear skin and nourish hair. Biore, a cosmetic brand that manufactures facial cleansers that […]