I am sitting here staring at my computer screen, and I want to scream.  It's the end of the year, so it feels as though everything has been written about already. I am completely empty. Nothing swims...

Freshman Victoria Chiaburu was walking the streets of Colmar, France, when her host family started to pretend to be American tourists pointing at buildings and saying “American phrases."  “We went...

Because it was national couples day the other day, and I do not have someone to be a couple with, allow me to explain my dream "meet-cute." In case you don’t know, a meet-cute is your first run-in with...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/utd9uGo9zzb We can't believe that we have reached the final episode for this season! Listen in to learn all about our experience making this podcast; we've certainly...

It's getting harder to wake up.  It's getting harder to do my homework.  It's getting harder to pay attention in class.  It's getting harder to care.  It is the end of the year; seniors...

Dear Diary,  I know it has been quite a while since I last wrote an entry, and for that, I am sorry. Here is a life update, but where do I even start?  Well, I am a lot angrier than I used to be....

I think the worst thing I did as a little kid was sneakily watching Disney Channel at my friend's house. I was absolutely enthralled with Disney.  Even now I love rewatching iconic shows such as...

Senior Mackenzie Wintrich is especially looking forward to the leadership that comes with being a senior. She has played soccer since she was six and plans on using her experience to help her teammates.  “I'm...

Let me set the stage: on a Monday at 7:20 a.m., I am pulling into your driveway. You walk to my car, and we both trade comments on the horrible weather and how tired we are.  I still remember when...

Spring is coming, and with it comes warmer weather and brighter colors.  When I think of spring I think of pastels paired with white: clean but bright. I do not only look forward to spring because...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G0WPCLXkcyb Calling all art lovers, this episode is for you! We were joined by Jake Barnes, Tara Brace, and Abby Schnelker, who are all amazing artists, to talk...

Normally, I am not very competitive, but when I'm around my family, their drive becomes contagious. One contest I am rather confident that I have won is having the most nicknames. I have so many nicknames...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/f2bbXGm60xb What are your feelings on country music? In this episode, discover what the hosts love and hate about the music genre with special guest, Hannah Levering!

Freshman Claire Busch is her dog's least favorite family member. Claire's family acquired their Coton de Tulear in the summer of 2020 and named him Dipper after the Gravity Falls character. While she does...

If you don’t know what a reset Sunday is, keep reading.  After a long stressful week, a reset Sunday is the light at the end of the tunnel. I wake up with so much excitement on that wonderful Sunday...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/OZfgj724Oxb This year, FHC is putting on a production of The Wizard of Oz! In this episode, learn all about the work that goes into this fabulous musical with guests...

Most classes try to stray away from controversial topics that could lead to arguments or debates. Well, in teacher Jeff Manders's AP Government and Politics class, students spend the whole semester watching...

When I hear or think of the phrase, “fake it 'till you make it,” I picture a spy in a long gown on a crucial mission talking to the awkward main character who is uncomfortable in her fancy dress. The...

Everywhere you turn there is a high school girl with a Lululemon bag; it has taken hold of their arms. I personally did not see the hype, nor did I understand why I should add yet another bag with even...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TBcpojsRDxb Happy Valentine's Day! How do you feel about the holiday? Listen to hear how the hosts (who are both single) like to celebrate!

When passing through the halls of FHC, diet soda can be seen in the hands of multiple students—this could be aided by the fact that diet soda is the only type of pop available in the lunch line and vending...

Freshman Gavin O’Meara varies from his sister, junior Penelope O’Meara, in only a few ways, but for the most part, they are very similar.  Most siblings spend their time arguing and trying to differentiate...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zGjY3Ay7fxb FHC is going all out for Winterfest! Listen to hear all about the Spirit Week activities with English teacher Lisa Penninga and Student Council member...

Dr. Lambach sitting at his desk inside the testing center

She doesn’t giggle; she has a deep laugh that can carry on for far longer than appropriate. Now, I won’t say the over-used, ultimate-cringe phrase “she’s not like other girls” because in many...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/2nH0FwOD4wb For this episode, we invited guests Autumn VanSolkema and Juliana Lieuwen to discuss their experiences as student drivers. What have been the biggest...

Science teacher Chad Scholten is the advisor for the HOSA club here at FHC and has been since 2017. He knows HOSA has many attributes that allow for a wide variety of students to participate. However,...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zkZlYwjxUwb Listen to this week's episode as we recap some of the highlights from Central High School's talent show! Hear from the perspectives of a performer, stage...

If a movie took 12 years to make and is three hours and 12 minutes long, I would expect an absolutely perfect masterpiece of a film. The sequel to Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water was most definitely not...

I am not Peter Pan.  He is terrified of the idea of growing up–so absolutely petrified of what he imagines it is like to be an adult. So, he ran to Neverland, where both the lost boys and he would...

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/alkqDLcrHwb Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in Odyssey of the Mind? Learn all about what it's like from the experience of your hosts and special guests,...

It is not Valentine's Day. It is not even February. I have no reason to look forward to the season of love, but Target clearly has someone to celebrate with and decided to break out the candles early....

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/P3v6GgGpxwb For this episode, learn about the fulfillment of being an English teacher from the perspective of Kenneth and Jordan George. What are their favorite...

Sophomore William Musgraves, or as he is more commonly known, Billy, reflects on his freshman season of basketball: his first year in high school athletics with new coaches and teammates. Billy loved the...

Tuesday in my fifth-hour Advanced Psychology class, I was asked to reflect on the past year. I was not filled with cold dread, nor did I scream in surprise as I failed to remember the past month, let alone...

We are back from break and super excited to be back in the studio! For this episode, we brought on the Alt sisters to discuss our love of reading. We talked about our favorite couples, books, and tropes....

Sophomore Madeline Chapman didn’t have a person or an artist influence her; instead, her passion came from a movie.  “I remember that I used to watch The Sound of Music every week,” Madeline...

With this episode of The Central Scoop, find out what it's like for the current freshmen at Forest Hills Central High School! Does high school live up to expectations? We loved chatting with and hearing...

There is a difference between being stuck and not leaving. I am in the middle—a feeling of enclosure and pleasure all at once.  I was always the kid with “her head up in the clouds;” it was as...

Out from the attic came box after box, my siblings laughing and the dog's tails wagging. Christmas is associated with joy, and my family felt the pure wonder of the holiday as we decorated both our house...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I'll start by saying I am immensely thankful for the nine years I had you in my life.  You quite literally shaped me to be who I am today. I definitely would not be so...

In this episode, we featured guests Cameron Penner and Sully Lower as they discussed their daily lives as musicians. Listen to learn more about the process of learning instruments and experiencing the...

In this fun episode, Lauren and Addy talk about their love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its evolution, and some of their favorite characters. Disclaimer: there are spoilers for Spider Man and Doctor...

For this episode, Kiera Kemppainen joins us for a trip down memory lane as we reminisce over our favorite childhood movies and TV shows along with the role they play in our lives now. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rdHdXlybjvb

This episode is for all the music lovers out there. We are joined by Payton Vincent and Katelynn Heilman as we discuss Harry Styles, One Direction, Taylor Swift, and her new album Midnights.  Hope you...

Welcome to the first "Day in the Life" episode! We invited the editors-in-chief of The Central Trend, Allie Beaumont and Sofia Hargis-Acevedo, to tell us about their roles. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Pn3G6CYajvb

Hosted by Lauren Brace and Addy Cousins, The Central Trend's official podcast, The Central Scoop, is available on Spotify with episodes published weekly. Episodes either fall into the category of "Hot...

To Claire Mast– my college trip buddy Thank you for helping me start my day right. I am so thankful for every time you turn around and ask me how my night was. I would not make it through math without...

I know a movie is top-tier when it forces tears to leak from my hazel eyes. Legitimately, five minutes into Marvel's new phase four movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, I was wiping away salty water droplets.  When...

Think of the most embarrassing moment that happened to you. Did it involve your mom showing baby pictures to the whole senior class?   Well, this occurred at this year's Senior Dinner Dance. Instead...

I do not have to fear turning into an old crazy pet lady; I am pretty sure I will not even be owning pets once I move out.  My family laughs and constantly points out how awkward I can be when I am...

Junior Noah Burke walked into his first jiu-jitsu class and left not being able to move his arm.  “On my first day,” Noah said, “my coach put me up against one of the best just to give me a feel...

Movie adaptations of books are both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. I am doused in joy at the chance to physically, rather than mentally, see some of my favorite characters, but also have to prepare...

In the opening scene, I was already greeted by a stunning dress that set the precedent for the other outfits I was about to witness.  The School for Good and Evil was not only a fantastic movie but...

Marvel has gone off the rails.  She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is the latest and craziest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe streaming on Disney+. It features Jen Walters, aka She-Hulk, played by...

Social media is a gift and a curse; junior Elizabella “Bella” Grounin has seen both sides of such platforms.  Bella is a user of multiple platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. She...

The Social Dilemma is a documentary/narrative on Netflix that, of course, delves into the topic of social media.  My parents gave me one requirement before I could press download on Instagram: sit...

Social media is defined as a website or application that enables users to create or share content or to participate in social networking. It was developed to be a new way to communicate. Ads, in a way,...

She glides through the rows and rows of dark wooden shelves. Each one is carrying a plant or bobble and the gift of knowledge, the greatest present: an escape.  She goes sliding across the width of...

Most of my peers started downloading Snapchat and other social media platforms when we were about twelve years old; I was busy acting out Harry Potter in my backyard.  I had, of course, asked my parents...

Social media is present in everyone's lives, even if you don't have one of the many apps on your phone. There is no way to hide from social media.  I have been on Instagram for about two months and...

I am a relatively new listener of the band AJR. From the few songs I have heard, I have been in awe of the band's sound and lyrics.  Over the course of my music-listening years, I have gathered that...

Junior Owen Barber fulfilled team bonding, competition, and fundraising in one experience.  Many sports teams at FHC have fundraisers since much of the equipment and other necessities cannot be paid...

Hunting is undoubtedly an American pastime largely enjoyed by the population. Junior Vaughn Cheslek is not an exception to this tradition: he started his hunting journey at the ripe age of two years old.  Hunting...

I don’t typically delight in revengeful actions, but Do Revenge held my attention in captivity, and I was immersed in each revenge-fueled action. Revenge proved to be my cup of tea.  Do Revenge...

Everything from the name to the acting is a mouthful in regards to Disney+’s spin-off show: High School Musical: The Musical The Series.  I was talking to my dad about my plan for the day during...

Nails are made from keratin or skin appendages, which can also be found in your hair. Coincidentally, both of these body parts are painted to fit the comfort of a person.  It is ever so common to see...

I had just finished a movie with my sister and her best friend when suddenly, I was blissfully alone. That is when I turned on Look Both Ways and I settled into my couch with a thick and fuzzy blanket...

If you frequently visit the site, then you will recognize the name Teleties. Madi Evans has written reviews on their astounding hair ties, but she has yet to dive into the start of the business. So, I...

I love the rain. The splat on my window is the most calming sound as it soothes me to sleep.  Rain signals peace.  So as the clouds let it out, as they wail and scream, I am serene. Tears leak...

I was highly disappointed by the new HBO Max movie Moonshot. Lana Candor, who is most commonly known from To All The Boys I've Loved Before, and Cole Sprouse played the two most annoying characters...

What was your reaction to getting in prom court? "I was really excited about getting on prom court. I wasn't at the assembly because of an AP exam, so I was very surprised when my friends told me." What...

I'm sitting in my third hour. I should be studying for the exam tomorrow, but my mind is full of other classes, and mostly with a question: what on earth can I write about?  There is no new sadness...

Senior Recognition is a staple in senior year. It marks the end of an era for the seniors at FHC. Assistant principal Whitley Morse is thrilled at the chance to honor the graduating class despite differences...

Opening Netflix, I was extremely caught off guard when the word "bullsh*t" was in bold with purple around it on my television screen.  Curiosity bested me, and I found myself clicking on the bolded swear...

Almost every student can relate to the pure boredom and fear of the SAT test. The long reading, writing, and endless studying for anything and everything puts most students in agony.  The SAT is a...

In the middle of the night at a random forgotten gas station, sophomore Sam Wordhouse and his older brother had to stop to take some photos. “[My favorite picture was when] I was driving up to the...

I had seen the ad for the new Peacock movie The 355 plenty of times before, but I hadn’t considered watching it.  While contemplating what to write my review on, I saw the ad yet again. I called...

My summer has a specific taste. Coke and Mountain Dew slushies mixed into the semi-perfect blend. I laugh as I fill my cup, looking incompetent as I try to put the lid on my slushie. I walk around downtown...

Senior Zachary Moore is a new member to the robotics team but has looked forward to joining for a long time.  “Well, part [of the reason I joined] is because my brother used to be a part of the team,”...

Disney and Pixar’s new movie, Turning Red, had me overdosing on adorableness while still tackling real issues.  There were many aspects of the movie that I thoroughly enjoyed, such as the plot. The...

Each day is the same—a repetitive blur.  My four alarms rouse me from my peaceful slumber, and I scramble and trip to the bathroom to do the same routine I have followed for two years. I drift through...

Senior Remmie Ingraham is dedicated to athletics. She played basketball and other sports at clubs and school, but after her third ACL tear, she was faced with the harsh truth: she could no longer play...

I had exceptionally high expectations for the sixth and final season of the show I had devoted much of my time and mental space to for at least three years.  However, I was devastated by the mediocrity...

As each season passes, my wardrobe follows the flow of change. I go through my dresser and closet to donate unworn articles of clothing. I move the proper attire for the season's weather to the top of...

Senior Nate Evans has always been slightly independent. From a young age, he has always attempted to complete tasks on his own, venturing from the path of the parental reliance that most kids follow. He...

I have only ever watched a few episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but when the first ad for the remake, Bel-Air, came across my screen, I was compelled to watch at least the first episode—I am...

There are two types of people—the motivated and the unmotivated.  I classify myself as an unmotivated person who experiences random bursts of motivation, and I find I rely on others to push me.  On...

This year, fifty students will get a chance to experience the joy of Disney World while partaking in a choir trip. Every two years, the choir classes take a trip to Disney, and this is one of those exhilarating...

The first book of the series is A Deadly Education and it was spectacular, and now, a year later, The Last Graduate has been released, and I am yet again enthralled by the magic.  The book follows...