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The Wingspan

The Wingspan

20 years from now

Abby Conrad May 16, 2024

As I open this blank Google Doc titled “Abby Final Article,” I envision my high school years sprawled out behind me as I stand on the precipice of college. I think back to everything I’ve learned,...

Who was on theme at this year’s Met Gala?

Vironica Brunson May 15, 2024

Hollywood stars attended the 2024 Met Gala in New York, on the first Monday of May. Viewers were excited for the theme, as Anna Wintour, who has been the lead chairperson of the MET since 1995, decided...

Centennial’s girl’s lacrosse team huddles during a game against Howard on April 24

“No one works harder than Centennial athletes”: Girls’ lacrosse ends regular season on note of resiliency

Abby Conrad May 7, 2024

“No one works harder than Centennial athletes”: Girls’ Lacrosse Ends Regular Season on Note of Resiliency To say that Centennial’s girl’s lacrosse team has had a difficult season would be...

Photography taken by Hannah Kim

Do spring showers only bring May flowers, or deteriorate students’ motivations for hours?

Hannah Kim May 7, 2024

As the bright and flowery spring break came to an end, Centennial High School students poured back into the school building, welcomed by a bountiful week of rain. As the seasons are changing, so are students’...

The Second-Look Fair at the University of Maryland.
Photo Credit: Maryland Today-University of Maryland

Freshman friendships: Are Centennial seniors ready to jump into the college social scene?

Abby Conrad April 23, 2024

“College is so different from high school,” said Sophia Panageotou, who graduated from Centennial in 2023 and is attending the University of Maryland. As an Environmental Science and Policy major,...

Pink, lace and femininity: A way of life

Emma Liu March 20, 2024

A new trend has come to dominate the Pinterest boards of young girls; the coquette aesthetic. Its fast-growing popularity has the media plastered with the color pink and bows, bolstering positive attitudes...

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season one review

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season one review

Shruthe Yoagentharan March 15, 2024

19 years after the successful run of the extremely popular fantasy book series written by Rick Riordan, the widely anticipated, eight episode series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” has been released...

After a lackluster 2-3 start to the season, the HoCo Wolves battled adversity to get hot late in the season, making team history by advancing further than they have ever gotten in the MSHL (Maryland State Hockey League) playoffs in the team’s 13-year run.

A historic year of firsts for the HoCo Wolves

Jackson Palich March 12, 2024

The Wolves only date back to 2011. Comprising players from Centennial, Wilde Lake, Hammond, Oakland Mills and Long Reach High School, the team has historically succeeded throughout the regular season,...

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The Now-Political Power of Taylor Swift

Abby Conrad March 11, 2024

As if Taylor Swift couldn’t get famous enough, the rising fame of the pop star has caught the attention of far-right conspiracy theorists who insist that she is part of a “covert government effort”...

Snow more midterms: Midterm season with a twist

Yeseo Lim March 5, 2024

This midterm season, students were stressed about more than just their exams. In a hectic turn of events, snowfall and extreme temperatures closed HCPSS schools on three of the four scheduled days during...

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Freedom Planet 2 review: A truly hidden gem

Joey Crossney February 29, 2024

“Freedom Planet 2” (FP2), the long-awaited sequel to 2014’s “Freedom Planet,” is finally making its way to consoles this April after being only on PC for over a year. However, the wait will be...

Photo credit: Columbia Figure Skating Club (@columbiafigureskating)

Breaking the ice: A CFSC “The Nutcracker” review

Yeseo Lim February 20, 2024

While each production of “The Nutcracker” is unique, its magic consistently transcends the boundaries of time and language. In a deep dive into the ballet and its origins, National Public Radio (NPR)...

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