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News

No Guest Speaker for Graduation

For the first time in years, Central Graduation will not have a guest speaker.
Continue reading No Guest Speaker for Graduation

emmapetermannMay 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Lifestyle

Championship Culture

“Eat lightning, crap thunder.” Continue reading Championship Culture

emmapetermannMay 21, 2018May 21, 2018
News

Senioritis Hitting the Halls of Central High School

A small scale survey confirmed that 66.66% of seniors suffer from senioritis. Continue reading Senioritis Hitting the Halls of Central High School

emmapetermannMay 21, 2018
News

The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

There are many fears in the world: serial killers, the dark, and the inevitable end we will all come to, but (according to our sources) the most terrifying of all is AP test week.
Continue reading The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

emmapetermannMay 17, 2018
News

Where Are Those Darn Ducks?

Where have our newly found feathery friends gone? Continue reading Where Are Those Darn Ducks?

emmapetermannMay 15, 2018May 17, 2018
News

New Graduation Requirements

The South Dakota Department of Education is in the process of changing the graduation requirements.
Continue reading New Graduation Requirements

emmapetermannMay 15, 2018
Entertainment

Comic: Kim and Trump

By Hope Paris Continue reading Comic: Kim and Trump

emmapetermannMay 7, 2018
Commentary

Top 5 Things Not to Say Or Do to A Short Girl

Being a short girl is a huge struggle. Continue reading Top 5 Things Not to Say Or Do to A Short Girl

emmapetermannMay 3, 2018
Entertainment

Comic: Kanye and Trump

By Alana Wallace Continue reading Comic: Kanye and Trump

emmapetermannMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Review

On Lorde’s Album ‘Melodrama’

Find What You Love and Let It Kill You
Continue reading On Lorde’s Album ‘Melodrama’

emmapetermannMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Commentary

A Roaring Prom

I’m Stephanie Hight and I wore a Jurassic World – Inflatable T-Rex costume to my senior year prom.
Continue reading A Roaring Prom

emmapetermannMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Commentary

What Happens To Your Blood After You Donate It?

Central’s fourth Blood Drive of the year brings plenty of blood donors to Central for a great cause. However, most donors are not aware of what happens to their blood after donating it. So what does happen? Continue reading What Happens To Your Blood After You Donate It?

emmapetermannApril 27, 2018
Commentary

The Bipolar Weather

Doesn’t the saying go, “April showers bring May flowers,” not “April snow storms bring May flowers” ?  Continue reading The Bipolar Weather

emmapetermannApril 27, 2018
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Ms. Stephens

“I get to chat with 200 kids a day. That’s way better than sitting in front of a desk.” Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Ms. Stephens

emmapetermannApril 27, 2018April 27, 20181 Comment
Lifestyle

On Logic’s Album ‘Everybody’

Maryland Rapper Logic Tackles Social Issues and Mental Health in His Most Recent Album: Everybody
Continue reading On Logic’s Album ‘Everybody’

emmapetermannApril 25, 2018
News

The Video Game That’s Sweeping the Nation and Central High School

It’s taken over the gaming industry, social media, and millions of people’s sleep schedule. Even more interesting is the fact that this game is free. Almost overnight, it seems everyone is playing—yes you guessed it—Fortnite. 
Continue reading The Video Game That’s Sweeping the Nation and Central High School

emmapetermannApril 23, 2018

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