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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,...

Photo by: Peter L. Coffey, University of Maryland Extension (2017-2021)

What are Spotted Lanternflies? Are they dangerous?

April 19, 2024

In Oct. 2018, reddish, spotted bugs entered Cecil County and invaded Maryland from corner to corner. The Spotted Lanternfly, or Lycorma Delicatula, is an invasive sap-feeding insect native to many parts...

Image from: Steam, Image Owned by: Landfall Games

“Content Warning”: Simplicity makes all the difference

Joey Crossney, Layout Editor April 18, 2024

Released on April 1, 2024, “Content Warning” truly shows what simple, pure fun people can have with video games.  “Content Warning” was developed and published by Landfall Games, a Swedish...

Womens History Month: Kelli McDonough

Women’s History Month: Kelli McDonough

Yeseo Lim, Copy Editor April 18, 2024

Dr. Kelli McDonough is known by staff and students alike for her dedicated involvement as an English teacher in the school community since 2008. McDonough originally entered college as a music and physics...

Women’s History Month: An Introduction

Abby Rothrock April 17, 2024

The History of Women in Education In the late 1800s, women took to the schools, breaking the status quo of men dominating the field of education. Women quickly established themselves as leaders in the...

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

The end of an era: Jason Kelce hangs up his cleats

Ana Clara Lima E Silva April 3, 2024

After 13 excellent seasons, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has announced his retirement. Kelce has left an indelible impact on the NFL and will not be forgotten. Throughout his career, Kelce has...

Source: USA Today

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”...

Photography taken by Hannah Kim

The Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year celebration

Hannah Kim March 8, 2024

On Feb. 10, 2024, a massive celebration erupted in China and across East Asia: the celebration of the Lunar New Year. According to the Lunar Calendar, which is dated to the moon’s phases, 2024 is the...

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...

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/usher-super-bowl-lviii-halftime-show-rcna137772

The Super Bowl presents Usher at halftime: A review

Blenda Undrakhbold March 5, 2024

The Super Bowl, America’s most highly anticipated annual football game, sets the stage for an electrifying match consisting of four quarters, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats with excitement....

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Left to right: Alexandra Levin-Lozovatsky, Jackie James, Shalisa Ibad, Hannah Elpus, Sandy Jayaprakash, Owen Landle, Winnie Wiriyacoonkase

What is Poetry Out Loud? Centennial’s 2024 competition

Edwin Wu March 4, 2024

Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national recitation competition where high school students can learn about poetry and the art of recitation. Nationally, it is sponsored by the National Endowment for Arts and...

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Lahainaluna High School football team honored at Super Bowl 58 coin toss

Tavroop Kaur February 29, 2024

The tension was palpable the night of Sunday, Feb. 11 as the captains of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers faced off for the coin toss. Americans across the country had placed their bets,...

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