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Ziyir Aker intensely watching the football game against Richwood

Central’s Rising Football Star Ziyir Aker Transfers from Rival Team, the Centennial Chargers

Tai’Lynn Sutton, Staff October 29, 2025

Rising football star Ziyir Aker transferred from Central's rival team, the Centennial Chargers, and he’s starting to show his true potential at Central. Many people have commented on his abilities; he...

Dessert Compliments 'n' Critiques

Dessert Compliments ‘n’ Critiques

Esosa Ogbebor, Staff October 28, 2025

During the past two weeks, I went around Central High School giving people samples of different cookies that I made. I asked different people, including multiple Central High students, what they thought...

Cookie Compliments 'n' Critiques

Cookie Compliments ‘n’ Critiques

Esosa Ogbebor, Staff September 30, 2025

During the past two weeks, I went around giving people samples of different cookies that I made. I asked seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen what they thought about the selected flavors: Chocolate...

CU Fall Events

CU Fall Events

Adelaide Kota, Editor in Chief September 30, 2025

Fall is upon us! The air is cooler, the leaves are crunchier, warm colors and pumpkin scents are flooding shops. During this season, there are many fun activities and events around Champaign Urbana. Here...

Central’s Wind Symphony performs at the winter concert in December.

Champaign Central Music Wrap-Up

Londyn Bryant, Staff May 20, 2025

Champaign Central students are nearing the end of their 2024-2025 school year, and many accomplishments have been made. Specifically, the music department has made some big ones. Marching Band The...

5 Promposal Ideas

5 Promposal Ideas

Alice Bell, Photos Editor May 20, 2025

Prom season is just around the corner. People are buying dresses, picking their photo locations, and making dinner plans. The one thing that must be planned ahead of time, however, is the promposal. My...

Central's Newest Head Maroon

Central’s Newest Head Maroon

Bella Ondevilla, Specials Editor April 2, 2025

After a thorough four-month-long search for Central’s new principal and the official announcement of Mr. Joe Williams’ retirement, Dr. Montia Gardner has officially been appointed to the new position....

Bon Voyage: Central's Spring Break France Trip

Bon Voyage: Central’s Spring Break France Trip

Londyn Bryant March 25, 2025

                            Central students and teachers traveled to France over spring...

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You, Me, And COVID Makes Three: A 5-Year Reflection

Sky Engelhardt, A&E and Features Editor March 25, 2025

            On March 17, 2020, all Illinois schools closed due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, altering our lives forever. This affected everyone in some way, though many took the blow of the...

Happy Hobbies for Stressed-Out Studies

Happy Hobbies for Stressed-Out Studies

Adelaide Kota, Managing Editor March 25, 2025

The end of the semester is in sight, and that may be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Sometimes, a little activity is needed to clear your mind. Here are a few hobbies you can pick up...

Student-Made Bands at Central

Student-Made Bands at Central

Sophie Nixon-Gasyna, A&E and Features Editor March 25, 2025

 Central is recognized for its exceptional music program, which grants opportunities to many students interested in music, and quite a few Central students have taken their musical talents beyond the...

Swing Central Recap

Swing Central Recap

Londyn Bryant February 25, 2025

Many Central High School students attended the Swing Dance on January 21st at the Champaign Country Club where the jazz bands played music for their peers.  The Swing Dance helps fundraise for the...

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