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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

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 3, 2018
Entertainment

Comic: Kanye and Trump

By Alana Wallace Continue reading Comic: Kanye and Trump

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 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’

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 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

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 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?

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 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

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 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

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 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’

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 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

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 23, 2018
News

Why Returning Your Library Book Is Important

In honor of this year’s National Library Week theme “Libraries Lead” Central decided to forgive all library fines for students that either brought their book back or came to ask for their fine to be forgiven. Over the span of the two weeks, the librarians have forgiven over $100 in fines.
Continue reading Why Returning Your Library Book Is Important

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Commentary

The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

We all have probably had a bad experience, at one point or another, at a fast food place. But have you ever imagined what it’s like to work at one? From personal experience as a McDonald’s employee, here are a few of our pet peeves. Continue reading The Top 10 Things That Annoy McDonalds Employees

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 11, 2018April 19, 2018
Lifestyle

The Man Behind the Hair: Nic Benson Exposed

Most people can easily recognize the unusually long, curly hair in the hallways at Central High School, but I had the opportunity to talk to the man behind the hair, face to face, man to… well, woman. Continue reading The Man Behind the Hair: Nic Benson Exposed

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 9, 2018April 19, 2018
Music, News, Student Events

Chamber and Symphonic Orchestra Take Home the Win!

Not only did they return with smiles on their faces, but also with three, three-foot tall trophies and two gold plaques. Continue reading Chamber and Symphonic Orchestra Take Home the Win!

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 5, 2018
Lifestyle

Don’t Break the Bank for Prom!

Now that prom season is here, it’s time to go all out! However, going all out doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money… here are a couple tips on how you can save BIG!
Continue reading Don’t Break the Bank for Prom!

Unknown's avataremmapetermannApril 5, 2018April 5, 2018
Lifestyle

Cobbler Capers Were an Impressive Showcase of Students’ & Teachers’ Talent

The Cobbler Capers, Central’s annual talent show, revealed the range of talent present in the school. Continue reading Cobbler Capers Were an Impressive Showcase of Students’ & Teachers’ Talent

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 22, 2018
Lifestyle

Building the Cobbler Mascot: The ‘M’ Project

On two separate occasions, the Cobbler art club thought to build 3D models of the Cobbler mascot. The second version guards the main entrance to this day. Continue reading Building the Cobbler Mascot: The ‘M’ Project

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 21, 2018March 21, 2018

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