Champaign Central Chronicle

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Screenshot of opening title card of Pokémon Champions.
Pokemon Champions Game Release
Chappell Roan Boundary Battle
Wuthering Heights Review
Harry Styles’ New Album: Embracing Every Vibe in ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally’
Harry Styles’ New Album: Embracing Every Vibe in ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally’
Avatar poster by Avatar Wiki-fandom
From Water to Fire, the Sullys Face a New Element
Chappell Roan Boundary Battle
Social Media Has Riled Up Over Viral TikTok Sound ‘67’
Social Media Has Riled Up Over Viral TikTok Sound ‘67’
Internet is on Fire: The P-Diddy Rabbit Hole
Internet is on Fire: The P-Diddy Rabbit Hole
The Internet is on Fire: Scooter Braun
The Internet is on Fire: Scooter Braun
The Internet is on Fire: The JustAMinx Controversy
The Internet is on Fire: The JustAMinx Controversy
Behind the Scenes: Lunchroom Edition
The trumpet section during the first Central Vs Centennial game of 2025 taken by Adam Edwards
Champaign Central Marching Maroons Enter the New Year With Power and Class
Whimsical Spring Baking
The Art of Teaching: A Spotlight on Mrs. Comparetto
The Art of Teaching: A Spotlight on Mrs. Comparetto
International Night attendees at a booth at the event. Photo from the Central 2023-2024 Yearbook.
Club Spotlight: Interact Club Prepares for International Night
Mariclare Bakes: Thanksgiving Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Thanksgiving Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Back to School
Mariclare Bakes: Back to School
Mariclare Bakes: End of the Year Edition
Mariclare Bakes: End of the Year Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Easter Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Easter Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Spring Edition
Mariclare Bakes: Spring Edition
Club Spotlight: HOSA
Club Spotlight: HOSA
Join The Anime Club
Club Spotlight: Jewelry Club
Club Spotlight: Jewelry Club
Club Spotlight: Fiber Arts Club
Club Spotlight: Fiber Arts Club
Club Spotlight: Students Demand Action
Club Spotlight: Students Demand Action
Lady In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 5
Dama De Espera: Capitulo 5
Laynie In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 4
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 4
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 3
Lady In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 5
Laynie In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 4
Lady In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 3
Lady In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 2
Lady In Waiting Rewritten: Chapter 1
Dama De Espera: Capitulo 5
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 4
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 3
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 2
Dama de Espera: Capitulo 1
Photo by Emiliano Vittoriosi on Unsplash
The Downfall of AI Companies
Social Media Logos in 3D. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn. Created by Mariia Shalabaieva. Posted May 10, 2023 on Unsplash.com. Free to use under the Unsplash License.
Homeland Security Subpoenas Social Media Sites for Anti-ICE Users
The new tardy clipboard next to the old orange tardy passes. Taken by Christopher Kota.
Passes In The Past – Central’s New Tardy Policy After One Month
https://www.flickr.com/photos/44550450@N04/55036261285/
Snow and ICE in Minnesota: How Federal Agents are Cracking Down
Posted by kropekk_pl on Pixabay.
Advice for Choosing Classes
Local Voices Speak Against Gun Violence in Champaign-Urbana
Snow White, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Regretting You, and Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters all have live-action adaptations. Kenzie Martinsen. Canva.
We Need to Stop Making Live-Action Adaptations
2026 Patterns and Predictions
2026 Patterns and Predictions
What Does A Simple Mask Reveal About How We Treat Individual Choice?
What Does A Simple Mask Reveal About How We Treat Individual Choice?
Color swatch of the Pantone color of the year 'Cloud Dancer' against a white background. Image from Pantone. https://www.durasupreme.com/blog/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026-tonal-white-trend. Creative Commons.
Pantone or Pantondeaf: The 2026 Color of the Year
Best Grammy’s Outfits
Champaign Central’s cheerleaders celebrate on the court after Central defeated crosstown rival Centennial 64-53 in the IHSA 3A Boys Basketball Regional Semifinals.
Champaign Central Year In Review
Central Swing: Shots From The Show
Champaign Central students rush the court at Coleman Carrodine Gymnasium at Centennial after Champaign’s boys' basketball team beat Centennial 75-62 on Friday, January 17th.
Champaign Central Boys & Girls Basketball vs Centennial
Champaign High School senior Chris Bush (#10) dunks the ball as Springfield players look on in Champaign’s Combes gym on December 4th, 2024.
Champaign Central Boys & Girls Basketball Home Openers
Finals are Coming up: Eight Tips for Finals
Finals are Coming up: Eight Tips for Finals
From https://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2010/02/is-your-college-student-investing-enough-time-studying/
Best Places to Study for Finals in Champaign-Urbana
Preparing for High School: Advice for Future Freshmen
Stunning view of the Earth. Zelch Casaba. https://www.pexels.com/photo/stunning-view-of-earth-from-space-30596243/. Creative Commons License.
Act Now: 10 Easy Ways To Go Green
Fountain pen resting on paper beside lilac flowers. Taken by Debby Hudson and uploaded to Unsplash on June 17, 2018. Free to use under the Unsplash License.
Poetry Month: Highlighting Central’s Poets
Madness in New York’s Basketball Courts
Madness in New York’s Basketball Courts
Titled “American Football.” Photo taken by user AleXXw. Located in Wikimedia Commons. License is Creative Commons.
What Happened With Maroon Man and Blue Man?
Central’s Team/McKinley Field
Flag Football Makes Its Official Debut At Champaign Central High School
One for the Ages: Champaign Central Softball Season Update
One for the Ages: Champaign Central Softball Season Update
Will the Rookies Make or Break: NFL 25-26 Predictions
Will the Rookies Make or Break: NFL 25-26 Predictions
Fall Sports Crossword
Fall Sports Crossword
Summer Themed Crossword Puzzle
Summer Themed Crossword Puzzle
Positivity Word Search
Valentine’s Day Themed Crossword Puzzle
Jolly Holiday Crossword
Jolly Holiday Crossword

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Arts & Entertainment
Screenshot of opening title card of Pokémon Champions.
Pokemon Champions Game Release
Christopher Kota • April 21, 2026

For a long time, the Pokémon VGC (Competitive Pokemon Video Game Battling) has been restricted to buying the most recent Pokémon game to actually...

Features
Behind the Scenes: Lunchroom Edition
Sophie Wheeler • May 14, 2026

Central High School provides breakfast during the entire school year and serves lunch that is free for all students. The women behind our cafeteria...

News
Photo by Emiliano Vittoriosi on Unsplash
The Downfall of AI Companies
Ari Reyes • April 21, 2026

The AI bubble is an expression of the industry’s exponential growth like a bubble and many predict the market will crash or “pop” sooner...

Opinion
Local Voices Speak Against Gun Violence in Champaign-Urbana
Kenzie Martinsen, Specials Editor • May 5, 2026

  Over the past decade, gun violence has risen in Champaign-Urbana with a dramatic surge in incidents beginning around 2019-2020...

Photo
Best Grammy’s Outfits
Lucky Hennigan • February 24, 2026

Beginning in 1959, the Grammys is an awards ceremony which celebrates talent and innovation in and around the world of music. However, music...

Puzzles
Fall Sports Crossword
Fall Sports Crossword
Alice Bell, Photos Editor • September 30, 2025

Specials
Finals are Coming up: Eight Tips for Finals
Finals are Coming up: Eight Tips for Finals
Kenzie Martinsen • May 13, 2026

A plus grade in the notebook. Ludwig. Flickr. Creative Commons.   It’s that time of year again when finals are around the corner....

Sports
Madness in New York’s Basketball Courts
Madness in New York’s Basketball Courts
Ari Reyes • March 31, 2026

  From Pixabay by daschorsch  Although March Madness for the NCAA officially starts on the 18th, New York City is kicking the season...

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