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Yearbook Club Begins as Central’s Latest Club

Central welcomes the newest club, Yearbook Club, run by photography teacher Debra Allen. Continue reading Yearbook Club Begins as Central’s Latest Club

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 26, 2018October 26, 2018
Commentary

The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

ESPN drew attention for ranking the top 100 current NBA players, but their list was a mess. Tavin Carncross has corrected the top 10. Continue reading The Top Players in the NBA: ESPN’s List, Corrected

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 26, 2018
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Spanish Club Starts Up for the Year

After some improvements, Spanish Club is helping students gain a deeper look at Spanish-speaking culture. Continue reading Spanish Club Starts Up for the Year

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 24, 2018October 25, 2018
Lifestyle

A Guide to Parking at Central High School

Although parking is a huge issue at Central, there may be some tricks to make your day a little easier. Continue reading A Guide to Parking at Central High School

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 21, 2018October 22, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

Cobbler Boys Soccer lost to Aberdeen in a penalty shootout, ending their season and their chances at taking state. Continue reading Cobblers Boys Soccer Loses in Semifinal

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 19, 2018October 19, 2018
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Heartless Thief Steals Fall Tradition from English Department

Large candy corn bucket stolen from the English department leaves teachers feeling violated and greatly disheartened. Continue reading Heartless Thief Steals Fall Tradition from English Department

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 19, 2018October 19, 2018
Review

Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Multiple local coffee shops are put head to head in rigorous ranking to determine the best coffee shop for Central Students. Continue reading Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
Review

Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Marvel’s Infinity War promotes dangerous ideas to young audience members through the movies main villain Thanos Continue reading Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
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Freshman House Bans Backpacks in Classrooms

The second floor of the freshman house joins the first floor in banning student backpacks in classrooms to ease transition into high school. Continue reading Freshman House Bans Backpacks in Classrooms

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 12, 2018
News

Central High School Welcomes New Additions to Staff

14 new teachers have big shoes to fill following retirement of past teachers Continue reading Central High School Welcomes New Additions to Staff

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 12, 2018
Sports

Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt

The Cobbler football team surprised the entire state with a big win over second-ranked Sioux Falls Roosevelt. Continue reading Cobblers Football Surprises Roosevelt

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 12, 2018
News

Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central

Tropical Smoothie has opened a store near Central High School. Continue reading Tropical Smoothie Moves Next Door to Central

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 10, 2018
News

Band Director Mr. Rath Set to Retire

After a decade and a half at Central and almost 40 years teaching, Tobias Rath is calling it a career. Continue reading Band Director Mr. Rath Set to Retire

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2018
Commentary

NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race

NASA has been synonymous with cutting edge space exploration for decades, but that perception is no longer rooted in reality. Continue reading NASA’s Good Reputation Is a Relic of the Space Race

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 5, 2018
News

Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options

A food truck is offering upperclassmen at Central an alternative to dining in the commons and going out for fast food. Continue reading Food Truck Expands Students’ Lunch Options

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 4, 2018October 4, 2018
Commentary

Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year

That junior year is the hardest is gospel truth for many students, but the idea may underestimate the difficulties of being a senior. Continue reading Underestimating the Challenges of Senior Year

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 2, 2018

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