Syrians seek safety

By Jill Ciampa Syrian citizens have been searching for refuge more than ever over the past few months  Many neighboring countries have been accepting the refugees from the Middle Eastern nation, but there is an overflow of people in need of safety.. Hungary, Lebanon and Jordan have pleaded with European nations to welcome some of…

Central club to help Iraqi women impaired by ISIS

By: Kennedy Werner To kick off the year, WLC’s “The Giving Tree Club” is holding a fundraiser for the Iraqi women impacted by the effects of the Muslim terrorist group, “ISIS”. The club is accepting donations of money and hygiene products; such as shampoo, conditioner, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, undergarments, deodorant, and lotion. Contributions…

Dr. Marks wins Seymour Gordon Science Education & Advocacy Award

By Elise DeYoung Science teacher Dr. Mary Kay Marks recently won the Seymour Gordon Science Education & Advocacy Award on May 14. The award is sponsored by the Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR) organization and recognizes the outstanding contributions towardpromoting science education and advocacy. The award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals who…

College emails may hinder more than help

By Madeline Master Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are bombarded daily with countless emails from colleges all vying for attention. But really, how helpful are these emails when trying to choose a suitable college?  Do they really help narrow down the choices? It seems like they all say the same exact thing— “Come visit us!” “Why would you go anywhere else?” “Thinking…

Central’s choirs awarded at Michigan Youth Arts Festival

By Elise DeYoung Central’s Bards, Quintet, and Legacy choirs have been awarded the top honor in the state of Michigan for Ensemble Performance in that they were invited to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, held at Western Michigan University from May 8-10. The Bards and Cecelia’s Quintet were both selected to perform at…

NHS final exam tutoring blitz coming Central’s way

By Kennedy Werner Summer is almost here! The final stretch can be a bit tricky for Central students, especially if you’re at an 89% in the class and are striving for an A. Those of you who need the extra push are in luck! WLC’s National Honor Society (NHS) members are offering their annual final…

WYCD Downtown Hoedown returns to Detroit

By Madeline Master Cowboy hats, boots, and flannels filled Comerica Park and the grounds surrounding it this past weekend at the much anticipated Downtown Hoedown. The 32nd annual country music festival was a huge success and broke the record for the largest crowd ever seen at the event. Detroit’s number one for country music, radio…