Daisy Friedman, Co-Editor-in-chief

July 25, 2020

Earlier this month, the OPS school board and superintendent made a public decision regarding the reopening of schools amidst the COVID19 pandemic. It was decided that all schools would follow a 3/2 plan, where half of the student population will attend in-person schooling Monday and Tuesday, while the other half will attend Thursday and Friday. Each...

Noemi Gilbert, Staff Writer

July 15, 2020

Over 200 students, parents, teachers, and community members gathered at Central on July 11 to demand that OPS cancel its contract with the Omaha police department, focus on prevention instead of reaction for school safety, diversify upper level classes, have more mental health resources for students and have Black history emphasized in the curriculum.  The...

May 31, 2020

Omaha entered its second night of protests on Saturday following the death of George Floyd, the unarmed African-American man who was suffocated by a white police officer in Minneapolis, sparking nationwide protests over the ongoing national crisis of police brutality.    Day two of the protests began peacefully at the corner of 72nd...

Brianna Collins, staff writer

April 1, 2020

After chicken tenders and milkshakes were put to the test, I decided to see what fast-food restaurant has the best onion rings. I went to Don & Millie’s, Bronco’s, Mama’s, and Runza to see who truly has superior onion rings.   First I went to Don & Millie’s. I’ve only ever eaten there like five times and this was my first time...

Brianna Collins, staff writer

April 1, 2020

After my Chicken Tender Bender last semester, I decided I wanted to continue with a little food series, this time with milkshakes. I went to Nutrition 402, Zesto, Ted and Wally’s, Louie M’s Burger Lust, and The Hunger Block to see who truly has the superior shakes.   Zesto is close to my heart and I love their ice cream. They have a huge...

Livia Ziskey, Staff Writer

March 30, 2020

  Senior Bethy Hernandez has expressed her opinions in an innovative way this school year. She runs a podcast with her cousin, Sophia Ridder, who is a journalism major attending UNO. Their podcast, “Watchable,” is centered around discussing all forms of entertainment, especially movies and books.  Of the duo, Ridder has more experience in...

Callan Maher, Staff Writer

April 8, 2020

When I started my sophomore year of high school, I never imagined it ending with a worldwide pandemic. When news about the COVID-19 virus first started it had a minimal effect...

Sophia Sgourakis

April 3, 2020

As young journalists, it is our job to report on these historical times in our lives. Right now, we are living through history that our own kids will learn about during...

Grace Turner

April 3, 2020

Senior year is supposed to be the year of making as many memories with high school friends as possible before leaving for college. However, this year, it seems that seniors...

Brianna Collins, staff writer

April 1, 2020

The state wrestling tournament was held on the weekend of Feb. 22nd, and high school boys and their supporters from all over Nebraska corralled at the CHI Health Center. The tournament lasted for three days, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and on the last day the state champs were declared. Central’s...

Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer

March 27, 2020

Many people who regularly workout know that certain techniques and schedules can show more results than others. Several workout myths, although untrue, are still followed by a majority of workout beginners. These can cause serious injuries and not even contribute to the benefit of the workout. The website...

Noemi Gilbert, contributing writer

February 26, 2020

College athletics have been a significant part of campus life for decades. Playing a sport is similar to a full-time job for athletes because of the long hours and time commitment. But student athletes don’t get the pay that comes with a normal job. Right now, paying a college athlete is not allowed...