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The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO TO RECEIVE LEARNER'S PERMIT OR DRIVER'S LICENSE -- Students continue to worry about renewing and receiving their license as the coronavirus has prompted numerous business closures.

What Students Need to do to Receive Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer April 4, 2020

Since this coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly, many students worry about what they will do about renewing their driver's license and learner's permits. Although the school building is closed,...

SENIORS GIVE UNDERCLASSMEN TIPS ON HOW TO EXCEL AT SPORTS AND EARN SCHOLARSHIPS -- Central has had many alumni go on to be successful sports players. The seniors give underclassmen an insight into the work that goes into succeeding in the athletic department.

Central’s Seniors Offer Advice to Aspiring Athletes in Pursuit of Scholarships and Success

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief April 3, 2020

High school is often regarded as a time of self discovery and new experiences. Most everyone can recall their “firsts” in high school, and they oftentimes look back on their experience, wishing that...

HOW EDGENUITY CLASSES ARE ADJUSTING TO THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC — Online learning has caused Edgenuity students to take a different learning approach.

How Edgenuity Classes are Adjusting to the Corona Virus Pandemic

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

As the number of weeks have increased in which schools practice social distancing, teachers and students must adjust to the new situation. Many students are taking Edgenuity classes, which is a program...

HOW TO ENJOY SPRING BREAK WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING — Students can still spend time outside, learn a new skill, and try other new things despite the mandatory stay at home orders issued by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Mayor Andy Burke.

How to Enjoy Spring Break During Social Distancing

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

Spring break has begun, and students are most likely wondering what they can do with their time now that out-of-town trips are canceled. While some people binge Netflix shows, or spend hours on social...

FACTS OVER FEAR: CENTRAL STUDENTS DISCUSS PANDEMIC NEWS COVERAGE -- A real-time map by Johns Hopkins University showcasing all confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Facts Over Fear: Central Students Discuss Pandemic News Coverage

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor April 2, 2020

Instances of near chaos, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, bring immeasurable fear to the people. That fear tends to cloud judgement. People are unsure of who to trust and what to believe. This fear needs...

CENTRAL STUDENTS PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS -- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, students are expected to work from home while still practicing social distancing.

Central Students Practice Social Distancing And Other Precautions

Morgan Snyder, Columnist April 2, 2020

As Tennessee is one of the latest states to order citizens to stay at home, social distancing is becoming a more prevalent household term. Social distancing is the practice of intentionally increasing...

SPRING SPORTS' INDEFINITE CANCELLATION LEAVES ATHLETES CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR SEASON --  Spring season, the busiest sports season of the year, comes to a stop due to coronavirus concerns.

Athletes Continue to Practice at Home Despite Spring Sports’ Indefinite Cancellation

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor April 1, 2020

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently announced that schools will remain closed until April 24, which is an extension to Hamilton County's March 27 return date, leaving no exception for sports games and...

RESCHEDULED AP TESTS TO BE TAKEN ONLINE AND AT HOME -- Students continue to study through AP testing books and online courses.

Rescheduled AP Tests to be Taken Online and at Home

Bailey Brantingham and DayOnna Carson April 1, 2020

Recently, a drastic and rushed change was announced that sent many Advanced Placement (AP) students around the country into a panic. In late March, it was revealed that the 2019-2020 AP exams would be...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS FORCED TO RETURN HOME BECAUSE OF COVID-19 THREATS --

Foreign Exchange Students Forced to Return Home Because of COVID-19 Threats

Abby Young, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

COVID-19 is a huge concern at the moment, not just in the U.S., but all around the world. This is the reason why Central's three foreign exchange students, Anna Markstrom, Ida Ovesen, and May Soares, had...

TURN-IN BINS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE —
To the left of the office doors, students can turn in any scholarships, homework, or documents in the designated bins.

Principal Iannarone Provides General Information for Students While Learning From Home

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer March 29, 2020

During the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to adjust to new circumstances. Students and families may be struggling keeping up with information about school while learning from home....

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