Emma Whaley, Executive Editor

May 10, 2019

The concert band has recently been attending many festivals in the Omaha area. The attendance to some of these events are due, in part, to the new band director Evan Lee who was given the job this year after former director Peter Wilger retired.   The concert band, which is divided into Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble, performed for the Nebraska...

Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer

May 8, 2019

While in high school it is especially important for students to join programs or organizations that will help them further their knowledge and experiences for life after high school. One program that does this would be the Step-up program. What they do is provide teens with paid internships and jobs during the summer in hopes of gaining work experience....

Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer

May 2, 2019

Being a teacher means being able to touch the hearts and minds of many. Teachers at Central hold true to this statement, specifically Christine Goetz. Goetz has been teaching for a total of thirty-four years, nineteen at Central and fifteen at Lewis and Clark. She is currently finishing out her last year of teaching at Central. “I hate leaving...

Emma Whaley, Executive Editor

May 10, 2019

More and more children are being born into a post-9/11 world. As time passes, details get lost, however, the Broadway musical “Come From Away” is bringing some of those details back into the light. The Tony-winning show came to the Orpheum for a four day stay from Mar. 27 to 31.  “Come From Away” is based on true events. During...

Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer

May 8, 2019

Pizza is a universal favorite amongst consumers. In Omaha there’s tons of different pizza spots around the city. But one place stands out from the others in regards of quality and size. Lighthouse Pizza is notorious for their large pizza slices, unique toppings, and piled high toppings. They have a variety of option available on their menu including...

Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer

May 8, 2019

Rolled ice cream has become extremely popular over the last few years. Rolled ice cream originated from street vendors in Thailand. This food trend has popped up everywhere including the Omaha area. Mixins is the newest rolled ice cream spot in Omaha, it is also the first black owned rolled ice cream store. Conveniently located in the downtown area...

Ari Saltzman, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019

Two weeks ago, senior boys basketball players John Tonje signed with the Colorado State Rams of the Mountain West Conference. Tonje put up 23.8 points per game during his senior season, as he led the team in scoring. He also added 6.1 rebounds per game, helping the Eagles reach the state title game.    Tonje...

Ari Saltzman, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019

  Two weeks ago, senior girls basketball players Dayzanequie Haynes signed with Southeast Community College in Beatrice, NE. Haynes finished her senior year averaging 3.5 points per game for the Eagles, to go along with 9.4 minutes per game. She played in 19 games this season. She also battled...

Ari Saltzman, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019

“We got the ball back and then obviously we lost the ball, and they got a bucket.” That is how Central head coach Eric Behrens remembers the final seconds of the 2019 Class A Boys State Basketball Tournament. That play would prove to be decisive as Omaha South beat Central 58-56 earlier this month...