Moonlight review

Every year there’s a film that comes along and completely floors audiences with great storytelling and compelling characters. In 2016, that film was Moonlight. Directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monae, Alex R. Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes, the film focuses on the life experiences of a man named Chiron from childhood to adulthood as he tries to find his sense of identity in a rough Miami neighborhood. Of course, Moonlight has captured a lot of headlines recently for winning Best Picture at the Oscars in the most awkward way possible.

Oscars recap

The events of the 89th Academy Awards have left America with a lot to talk about. Weather it be the countless jokes about Donald Trump, the continuous feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon, or the biggest screw up in oscar history, this year’s Oscars had no shortage of unforgettable moments.

Masqerade ball is smashing success

Masks were worn, music was played, people arrived in their best, and all three high schools showed up! It was a legacy in the making, a combined winter formal dance that included Walled Lake Central, Western and Northern. Nothing like this has ever been tried before- and it was a smashing success.

The change in transgender right to use preferred choice of bathroom

In the beginning of this school year, Michigan released a new LGBT policy. It was made up of a series of guidelines that defended LGBT rights, including allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their preference, and anti-discrimination policies to protect their human rights. But although the state of Michigan has decided to protect the LGBT students, our national government, under President Donald Trump, is not taking the same stance.

To do or not to do a spring break diet

Spring break is approaching and the seniors at Walled Lake Central are counting down the days until they get to go off on vacation with their friends. Many of them, especially girls, have started to get in shape for the warm weather.

Young Republican club to start

Politics seem to be on the forefront of everyone’s minds these days, and for Sophomore Eric Siegrist, it is no different. Siegrist has started a new club here at Walled Lake Central, The Young Republicans. and aims to ready students for taking political action within the community through a wide variety of politically based events.

Best dressed at the Grammy’s

There were many high-end clothing lines featured upon those walking the red carpet at the 59th Annual Grammys last week.

Students and their strange pets

Many students at Central own pets such as dogs and cats and maybe a fish or two. But a select few own some pets that the average person would not have.

Lauren Wasiak commits to Lawrence Tech

After a lot of consideration, senior Lauren Wasiak committed to play soccer at Lawrence Technological University in mid-October. She decided on Lawrence Tech because it offers her the best of both worlds: a school that is close to home and that allows her to do what she loves.