Netflix’s The Innocents thrills audiences with compelling story
Tyler Zipay, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under arts & style
Netflix is pleasing audiences again with its new sci-fi-drama-thriller series The Innocents. The show can’t really be put into a preset category, you have to watch it yourself and come to your own conclusion. The show is like a supernatural thriller mixed with a love story, with some very interesting...
The World as It Is review
Malcolm Durfee O'Brien, Managing Editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under arts & style, reviews
Over the Summer, a flood of books written by ex-Obama administration officials were released. One of these was former Deputy National Security Advisor for Communications and Speechwriting Ben Rhode’s The World as It Is. The book chronicles his hiring as a speechwriter for the 2008 Obama primary camp...
Sweetener Review
Kween Alabi, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Filed under reviews
May 2, 2018, Singer, Songwriter Ariana Grande announced her latest album ‘Sweetener’ was to be released August 17, 2018. The singer’s return to music after the terrorist attack at her Manchester Concert in 2017. Grande’s fourth studio album featuring work from the “Happy” singer Pharrell Willi...
Urban legends haunt Omaha Metro
Mackenzie Coughlin, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Filed under arts & style
When one thinks of Omaha, Nebraska, not much specifically comes to mind other than maybe the College Worlds Series or the zoo. The scary stories heard and told nationwide of ax-murders and paranormal activity don’t usually occur in the “Big O”. Despite this, there are several urban legends tied...
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Angelina Baratta, staff photographer
September 27, 2018
Filed under arts & style, Humans of Central
'' Basketball means a lot to me. I have had a ball in my hand for as long as I can remember. I'm extremely passionate about the game I love playing and watching. I have made so many friendships just from basketball. I definitely want to play for a long time. I play ball every time I'm feeling down, stressed,...
Serena Vs French Open
Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under arts & style
Serena Williams, the top earning female athlete in the world, according to Forbes, was recently caught in some controversy at the French Open. She wore a black catsuit that was not only fashion-forward but helped with her blood circulation to prevent blood clotting because after giving birth to her daughter,...
Top Five Breakfast Spots in Omaha
Lizbeth Hermosillo-Najar, staff writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under arts & style
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, so why not spend that meal at the best spots in Omaha. Omaha has a variety of restaurants to choose from whether it be from out west to downtown there’s something for everyone to enjoy around the city. 11-worth café This classic old diner...
Senior finds love of performing
Emma Whaley, Executive Editor
September 27, 2018
Filed under arts & style, features
Jesse White is a well-known name in the performing arts department. The senior participates in band (percussion), jazz band (bass), CHS Singers, a cappella, and drama productions. One might think that you can only pull off doing all of those if you’ve been doing all of them for a long time. But, relatively...
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Hannah Brown, Staff Photographer
September 27, 2018
Filed under arts & style, Humans of Central
I've loved to play guitar for about 4 and a half years now. It's so therapeutic for me and helps comfort the stress of life. Being a junior, the year can get tough so I'll just sit down and strum. I'm always in the mood to make music whether I'm in a good, bad, or any kind of mood! Music really is the...
Throne of Glass
Rozlyn Olson, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under reviews, Uncategorized
From a world of fantasy, adventure, romance, assassins, royalty, and mystery, first conceived in the mind of 16-year-old Sarah J. Maas, comes the internationally acclaimed Throne of Glass series. The story follows the 18-year-old assassin, Celaena Sardothian, who, at the beginning of the book, is found...
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Sophia Sidzyik, Photographer
September 26, 2018
Filed under arts & style, features, Humans of Central
"It was my dad who had the idea of coming to the U.S. and plus I think it was the social conflicts in Myanmar. We went to Thailand because the immigration program was there, and then we stayed in a camp for two years, which you might think was super long but in actuality was super short. We...
Return of the Color Guard
Molly Huibregtse, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under arts & style
The mighty eagles marching Band becomes mightier this year, as they reinstated the Color Guard. It may come as news to many students that Central did indeed have a color guard before not too long ago. According to Courtney Rhoten, Central Alum class of 2016, the color guard was put on hold in May of...
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This is my first year on staff, last year i was on the O- Book staff. I am a senior and i am on Central's newly revived Color Guard team. In my free time i enjoy reading, sewing, and hanging out with my...
Simone Davis, Staff Writer
Hip Hop has come a long way in its short life. In the 70s, Hip Hop focused primarily on beats, then the 80s and 90s became more lyrical and the 2000s became very mainstream. ...
October 9, 2017
“Fences,” a relatable, heart-warming film
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Stranger Things perfectly captures tone of 80s sci-fi flicks
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‘Suicide Squad’ pleases fans, better than most
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Jackson Godwin, Staff Writer
Central High was given high tech football helmets for the safety of the team and they still have yet to use them. From very generous donations from the Sherwood foundation...
October 11, 2017
Memes make the internet go round
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