Deck the Halls… or Not?
Morgan Snyder, Columnist
December 5, 2019
The holiday season has finally arrived, and Central High School is looking a little more vibrant than usual. It seems like everyone is in a joyous mood, despite the business of December. Students are faced against midterms, deadlines, and projects, but Christmas break lies straight ahead. As students a...
The Truth Behind Fake News
Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor
November 25, 2019
As politics take a strong lead in news, so-called hoaxes and lies come close behind. Claims and attacks are thrown from all sides of the political spectrum. In today's world, it is nearly impossible to find a non-partisan news source in the United States. Almost all news sources lean one way or another...
Students Ponder Whether or Not Donald Trump Will be Impeached
Ashley Coleman and DayOnna Carson
November 13, 2019
Every four years in the United States, an election is held to appoint a new president or renew the current president's term. There are 21 people currently running for president, 17 Democrats and four Republicans. Donald Trump is the current president, and he has been under more fire than usual recently,...
Alma WHAT? Why Fewer Students are Learning the Alma Mater
Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
"What a wonderful school is ours to love, with its ups, and its downs, and its joys!" These historic lyrics of the Central High School Alma Mater were written in the 1926-1927 school year by Central's first Assistant principal, Arthur Ran...
Do Cliques Still Exist in Today’s High School?
Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
When it comes to cultural stereotypes, the high school social pyramid is usually divided among different groups of students. For example, there are the "jocks," the cheerleaders, and the "nerds." These tropes are usually overly exaggerated when portrayed in works of fiction. However, these caricatures...
Do School Chromebooks Block More Than Necessary?
Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
This year at Central, students had the opportunity to receive a school-owned Chromebook computer of their own to use for the school year. While the Chromebooks can access several useful websites, some students have found that they have issues with some of the websites that are not able to be accessed. Whi...
A Disease is Infecting the Hallways of Central: Phone Obsession
Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer
September 24, 2019
Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, and even Tik Tok are all social media platforms that consume students' time on a daily basis. One study found that around 58% of people can not go without checking their phones. Social media is the fastest growing industry in the world, and it will not stop any time soon ...
The Vending Machines Are Not All That and a Bag of Chips
Morgan Snyder, Columnist
September 12, 2019
Students and staff members at Central have strong opinions about dress code, earbuds, and even the vending machines. Some of their grievances have remained the same throughout the years, but the snacks have changed, and the complaints have come with them. It is common knowledge that the vending machines...
Central Students Express Their Concerns About School Shootings
Airicka Richardson, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019
School shootings have become a nationwide concern, as they have recently been increasing in numbers. There have been many reasons as to why people think they occur, but it seems that the main causes are mental health issues, seeking morbid recognition, and having a troubled childhood. "Most of the...
Senior Will and Prophecy Tradition is Taken Away Due to Prior Incidents of Bullying
Meghan Duncan, Sports Editor
May 16, 2019
After the start of the school year, many students have certain things that they are looking forward to. For some people, it could be the homecoming court, or it could be Friday Night Lights every week. However, for many of the seniors, they are just waiting for the moment they walk across the stage. ...
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