Live Now Mindset
some Students Say The struggle is real. On a warm Friday afternoon, 16‑year‑old Maya Torres sits on the hood of her car with her friends, letting the sun soak into her skin. Music blasts from a portable speaker, and someone is telling a story that makes everyone double-over laughing. Maya knows she has homework due […]
Hajime No Ippo: The True Boxing Anime?
Can all the strategies and techniques used in Hajime No Ippo be used in real professional matches? Why do so many people enjoy the show and relate to it so much? Is Hajime No Ippo the true boxing anime in the genre? I truly think so. The Manga Hajime No Ippo (Translated to “The First […]
Chaos Theory: Mental Health Stigmas
“Scars Exist to Remind us of What We’ve Survived.” – Chaos Theory Shelbi, for one, understands this quote. She’s one of the main characters in the novel, the another is a politician’s son, Andy. They both struggle with mental disorders; maybe one you can relate to, perhaps not. Regardless, Chaos Theory is a novel we […]
CTA Program Receives Top Honors
For the first time since ever, Creek Technical Academy (our rigerous Magnet program led by Mr. Landis), has been recognized as a Magnet School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America organization (MSA). MSA’s National Merit Awards program honors the top magnet schools in the United States. These awards recognize Magnet schools that demonstrate […]
Touchdown! ’24 Alumni Brown & Hayes Signed
Two recent Cougar Alumni have signed on the dotted line, scoring a touchdowns for the 2026 football season. After starting his college career at Florida A&M, Erron Brown moves westward to East Texas A&M. He appeared in six games as a freshman, finishing with eight tackles and one sack. As a sophomore, Erron played in […]
Jayda Washington Awarded Cyber Security Scholarship
Huge Shout-Out to Senior Scholar Jayda Washington who was awarded the 2025–26 National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Cybersecurity Scholarship! This is just the latest honor for Jayda, who is representing Cougar academics in major ways; in and out of Creek. Jayda is a dual-enrollment Scholar, known for her service and leadership across Broward […]
Mainstreet Coconut Creek: Construction Starts Soon
After years of planning, Mainstreet Coconut Creek is finally taking visible steps toward construction. City officials say permits for the long-awaited mixed-use project have been submitted, and early infrastructure work is getting ready to begin. The development, located in Coconut Creek, is expected to bring new housing, businesses, and community spaces to the area. Mayor […]
You’ve Got STYLE
Style is more than what you wear. It is acquired and molded into our personality. https://cougarstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Style.mp4 Our personal style reflects how we want to be perceived. There are many ways to display our personal styles, but usually there’s something that marks us. This goes from our hairstyle to our clothing. What we wear can display […]
Do It Or Lose It
Opinion / Editorial by Sarina Nguyen and Victoria Benitez The Latinos-in-Action and school course is textbook racial discrimination by participating in racial segregation and excluding anyone that isn’t a Latino, which is why the program and course are coming to an end in Broward County Public Schools. At least, that is what the U.S. Department […]
