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Students will be allowed to wear their Native American tribal honor cords during the Ada High School commencement ceremony on Thurs., May 16th.

Native American Regalia: Culture vs. Code

About the Writer Maddie Manning, Editor April 16, 2019

Latta High School's Native American population have found themselves in the midst of controversy in recent weeks. Chickasaw student Tvli Birdshead wanted to honor his Native American culture and heritage...

Cougar Call staff sweeps state competition

Cougar Call staff sweeps state competition

About the Writer Monica Guajardo, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

The Cougar Call staff attended the 103rd annual Oklahoma Scholastic Media (OSM) for Spring Media Monday state publications competition and walked out with All-Oklahoman and Ada High's first James F. Paschal...

How to write a research paper

How to write a research paper

About the Writer Maddie Manning, Editor March 14, 2019

One thing that I love to do is write. I'm not much of a creative writer, so essays are where I thrive. I know that a lot of people dread the words "research paper," and I am writing to make all of your...

Through the lens: 5th Annual RUSH Week

Through the lens: 5th Annual RUSH Week

About the Writer Cougar Chaos Staff, Photographers March 3, 2019

Ada High's 5th annual RUSH Week was held last week with events ranging from a skate party to a dog show to a talent show and much more. RUSH Week is a philanthropy week dedicated to raising funds for those...

Black History Month and its importance to history

Black History Month and its importance to history

About the Writer Tyler Bailey, Feature Editor February 25, 2019

The month of February is often known as the month with Valentine's Day receiving most of the attention. However, something to remember about February, more than hearts and flowers and chocolates is that...

Head Coach Christie Jennings gives her team some quick advice during a time out.

Lady Cougars crush Panthers in rivalry game

About the Writer Cheyene Howell and Delaney Beak February 22, 2019

The Ada Lady Cougars played their biggest rival the Harrah panthers. Ada came out on top with a score of  44-33. Each quarter was a hard fought battle to keep the lead. The Cougars were ready for the...

HowToLife Movement comes to Ada

HowToLife Movement comes to Ada

About the Writer Monica Guajardo, Staff Reporter February 12, 2019

HowToLife recently held a worship rally in the Ada Cougar Activity Center. All youth groups within Pontotoc County were invited, and more than 300 local youths were in attendance. The HowToLife movement...

This scene from the movie adaptation of Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird depicts Atticus Finch defending Tom Robinson. To Kill A Mockingbird has accurately depicted slice of life.

Slice of life is boring?

About the Writer William Whelchel, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2019

Slice of life refers to a variety of works of art and entertainment that focus on mundane, everyday events. By that description, many would immediately dismiss anything in that category as boring fluff,...

Cognitive Bias Codex

Advantages of Understanding Your Schemata

About the Writer Trinity Whitehead, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

A Schema, according to Jean Piaget’s theory of Cognitive Development, is an underlying cognitive substructure which categorizes and organizes ideas, relationships and information. It can also be referred...

Senior Superlative winners announced

Senior Superlative winners announced

January 31, 2019

All-Around Senior Boy Finalists: Coleman Prince Landen Underwood Troy Shaw Rylan Burrows   All-Around Senior Boy: Coleman Prince   All-Around Senior Girl Finalists: ...

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