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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Junior Emma Goring putting in full effort to make it to the finish line before her competitors.
Emma Goring learns the importance of perseverance and self-discipline through track
Katty Anderson, Junior Writer • December 9, 2024

In a world where most people see running as a struggle, junior Emma Goring finds it as her greatest source of strength. Every mile and challenge...

An aesthetic photo I took at Cedar Point when I went with my friends.
What causes me to care so much?
Kylin Roelfzema, Junior Writer • December 16, 2024

What causes me to care so much? My grades, my relationships, and the people around me, why have I been wired to care? There is a part of me that wishes I didn’t; my life may be easier if I...

The sky paints the ground and trees a powdery white, mirroring the sky's misty hue
I long for a true snow day
December 16, 2024
This film sticks out, in the best way, from all the trashy films being released recently.
Nutcrackers showcases Ben Stiller’s acting talent in a way that feels as if he never left Hollywood
Rowan Szpieg, Editor-in-Chief • December 16, 2024

Unlike many people I talk to, the things I’m passionate about aren’t necessarily used as a means of escapism for me.  I don’t listen...

The poster for Disney's Moana 2, released on Nov. 27.
Moana 2, despite box office numbers, is a telling sign that Disney executives have lost sight of Walt Disney’s legacy
Maylee Ohlman, Managing Editor of Publicity • December 16, 2024

From the first time I heard Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) belt “How Far I’ll Go” in Disney’s Moana, I have proudly declared that Moana...

A collage of Laufey's newly released winter album, A Very Laufey Holiday, along with other winter related photographs of her.
Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Holiday” features all the classic elements of holiday songs, and despite its brevity, these outstanding covers more than makeup for the short runtime
Leah Griffin, Junior Writer • December 16, 2024

Laufey has become one of the most prominent female artists in the pop industry this past year. Her unique lower-toned voice and jazzy music style...

One user's Spotify Wrapped slides from 2022, designs that include the same signature neon colors of 2024's Wrapped.
Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped feels like unwrapping socks
Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations • December 13, 2024

Debatably the most important—and unpredictable—holiday in December, this year’s Spotify Wrapped Day fell on Dec. 4. Technically, Christmas,...

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As multiple diseases affect various locations around the world, it's important to take preventative action before it's too late.
An overview of diseases around the world
Ian Schoonveld, Junior Writer • December 13, 2024

Throughout the 21st century, there’s been a multitude of epidemics: the ‘02-’04 SARS outbreak, the swine flu pandemic, the West African...

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An example of a closet that you would put your clothes in
My 2024 clothing wrapped
Kylin Roelfzema, Junior writer • December 17, 2024

Throughout the years I find my wardrobe rotating every month, while many pieces have been seasonal, I tend to pick up the same items to wear....

Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Holland
Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer • December 11, 2024