By: Alyssa Rester Mental illness is a very serious and very relevant topic today. Many of us not only have seen loved ones suffer, but also have suffered these illnesses ourselves. But what we have not seen is how we, along with those around us, are supposed to cope and deal with those daily struggles.…
By Alyssa Rester The entire week last week, there was talk about an enormous snow storm that was on course to hit this past friday January 12. Predictions for snow accumulation varied as each day passed and students were in high hopes of a snow day. The snow hit during the second hour of the…
By: Alyssa Rester Many kids have the glorious dream of standing in front of Cinderella’s castle and spending their day living like a king or queen in the happiest place on earth. Unfortunately, there are many kids who dream this dream from their hospital beds. Crowns Against Cancer is a non- profit organization whose main…
By: Alyssa Rester As we come to a close of the first month of January, we are forced to recognize the 11 school shootings that have come along with it as well. The most recent took place on the morning of January 24 at Marshall County High School in Kentucky. Sixteen students were shot and…
By: Erin Pratt Walking into Walled Lake Central for the first time can be a scary experience. There are people who drive and guys who have tattoos and beards and you’re just a small, little freshman. Looking back four years and realizing how much we have grown comes as a total shock. “I remember being…
By: Erin Pratt College is expensive. No matter where you go, you are paying to get an education. Scholarships are a key factor in paying for college so when the opportunity arises, students jump at it. Every year students at Walled Lake Schools are among those who apply for Legacy Scholarships. Senior Julia Mandilk applied…
By: Erin Pratt Picking a college roommate is almost as stressful as selecting a college in the first place. After sweating it out to make sure you got into the college of your choice, you have to pick who you will live with for the next year. Some students decide to go in blind and…
The Men’s soccer team had an amazing season this year. The boys were led by a fantastic coach, Social Studies teacher Joel Sharpe. It wasn’t just the team that thought so, though. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) took notice and named Sharpe Coach of the Year for Division I. “Sharpe is a coach…
By: Katie Percha Winter is in full swing, and amongst the numerous freezing-cold days and fifty-degree surprises, the classic debate of best winter wear is, as always, a major topic. From “mom coats” to the controversial brand Canada Goose, students at Central all have their own ways of expressing their style, yet also keeping warm.…
By: Brooke Kirkpatrick We’ve all had the days when all we did was lay in bed all cozy, binge watching our favorite Netflix shows. Some people seem to be able to breeze through a series on Netflix with ease, that’s what we like to call dedication. Others like to take it episode by episode whenever…
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