Coco Corey is a senior entering her second year writing for The Central Trend. Coco plays on the tennis team, and she is also one of the four student section leaders this year. She loves her class and all of the joy FHC has brought her, so taking on her final year of high school is bittersweet. She mostly writes opinion pieces, and her appeal to journalism derives from her creative side. She has dreamed of working in the magazine industry for years, and because of it, she created her own personal website last year called Charlotte’s Web. Coco is absolutely thrilled to share work she is passionate about on, not only one, but two platforms this school year.
Favorite stories to write: Editorials and fashion/beauty reviews
In honor of my final week of high school, I’d like to reflect on a plethora of moments and memories from freshman year to now.
The Beginning
I know the stigma around being a freshman is that it’s...
Generation Z has faced some unique buying decisions never seen before. On the one hand, Gen Z is one of the most socially connected and aware generations via social media platforms such as Instagram and...
Yesterday marked the nine-year anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 workers. The underside of the fast fashion industry was exposed to...
While the beauty product platform continues to expand as more and more celebrities lend their names to lines, the go-to names in beauty still prevail. From Maybelline to Glossier, this spring's beauty...
Will you spend $3 for a Ralph Lauren shirt? Will your avatar mimic your real lifestyle? These questions may seem like they're for future pondering, but they are actually loaded for now. Ralph Lauren debuted...
As we hang our coats and pull out our sandals, the question of what will be trending this spring arises. With the new season growing near, here’s a list of spring 2022 fashion trends I think will bloom.
Corset/bustier...
It’s no secret that the fashion industry's carbon footprint needs to be reduced.
If public relations and the outcries of activists can’t do it, the legal system will. Introduced this past January...
Cameras. Recordings. Video. Audio. Spit in a tube. DNA. Free access to your genetic profile. Does that violate the Fourth Amendment? Do you care? How far would you go for a crime-free America?
When...
If you go to the Vogue website and click on the first tab which, of course, is “fashion,” before “designers” or “trends,” you’ll see “street-style.”
Street-style has earned itself...
In Harajuku, Japan's epicenter of fashion, jendaresu-kei or “genderless style” is nothing new.
Japanese teens embraced gender-fluid and gender-free fashion long before any of the major fashion...
It all started with the wrong telephone number. I was in a hurry, and I was craving my favorite new restaurant, so I googled the number and placed the order. When I arrived downtown, I was met with a look...
It all started with Louisville Sluggers baseball bats. The first athlete to make himself a brand was Honus Wagner, who, in 1905, signed a deal that allowed his signature on baseball bats; and after Wagner...
If this wasn’t so widely reported, I would not have even believed it. The frigid temps and blowing winds have created ski conditions that are more than good; a natural phenomenon known as sand hoodoos...
André Leon Talley, the former Vogue creative director and editor at large, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at age 73. He was considered a trailblazer in fashion journalism and the Black and LGBTQ+ communities;...
Several scandals, a series of cinematic productions, seven husbands, one Evelyn Hugo.
The New York Times bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is gaining attention...
Vincent Van Gogh sold only one painting while he was alive: The Red Vineyard. It went for 400 francs in Belgium just seven months before his death. 400 francs is the equivalent of a little over $11 today,...
At age eight, I met my first truly remarkable teacher in my elementary school library. He didn’t teach spelling or give reading logs. He didn’t even have a bachelor’s degree. His hair was dark. His...
In light of finals week, I feel like it’s time to leave behind the winter doldrums and talk about winter fashion trends. Which trends are here to last, and which should melt away with the final snowfall?...
Opinions expressed in editorials on The Central Trend are the view of the individual writer and are not the opinion of the entire staff of The Central Trend or the Forest Hills Central staff or administration.
This...
She’s a narcissist. She’s crazy. She’s a rule breaker. She’s power-hungry—and I can’t help rooting for her. You’ll find her testing limits, thinking only of her pure ambition, and exacting...
We have just finished Thanksgiving, and I am already hearing about people starting detoxes. It's time to juice, all liquid, protein shakes, and so on. For many, holiday feasts are to “get through,”...
Sloane Corey - for being my built-in best friend
Thank you for banging on my door, for stealing all my clothes, and for making me grilled cheese sandwiches in the middle of the night. I love you, brat....
I remember my cousin Michael coming over, and he and my brother would watch countless hours of Conspiracy Theory. From secret societies to the quest to control water, you can find conspiracy theories throughout...
There were three types of people in the crowd the night of Astroworld: the ones who added to the chaos, the ones who witnessed the chaos, and the ones who tried to stop it. Sadly, those that tried to stop...
When it comes to the world of fashion, I think a lot about fads versus trends.
Fads come and go, seemingly out of thin air, and once the perception of novelty wears off, gone is the fad itself. Trends,...
I've heard it said that there are two types of people around Halloween: those who enjoy being scared and those who don't. I’d say it’s accurate to think of the scare spectrum in terms of hot sauce....
With this series continuation, I feel it’s time to talk about the world’s capital of fashion: Paris, France.
When you think of France, you most likely immediately think of Paris, but some may say...
“On Halloween of my freshman year, I got invited to go to [senior] Hunter Robinson’s house for a party. I don’t know if it was just me being a naive freshman, or if I just didn’t get the memo,...
TikTok doesn’t exist in China, so how is it that some of the most popular depictions of China’s streetwear are from TikTok videos? ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, also owns Douyin, China’s...
When Vogue Australia’s editors picked the nine items they were “ditching” in 2022, they were careful to consider the fashion norms of their fellow Aussies.
Three items they listed that they plan...
Lilac is one of the top five colors trending in fashion this fall, and I have no doubt that Thebe Magugu has something to do with this. The 27-year-old South African designer’s homepage is a nod to this...
This week, FHC takes on Football Frenzy, which is a state-wide food drive designed to imitate College GameDay. Hosted at the Ranger Country stadium, students will file in for WOOD TV Daybreak’s Football...
Upon the beginning of my admiration for the oversized blazer coming back into style, I wondered whom do I have to thank? Who gets the credit? How do I style it? Do I pair it with the classic jeans, bodysuit,...
Nobody wants a dress code. I remember being called down to the office in middle school to do the “fingertip test.” My shorts were at the same length as my fingertips; I passed. A friend of mine, however,...
Not only is fashion a form of self-expression and art, but it also challenges us in many ways. What do we think about a government mandate forcing items of clothing on people? How far are we willing to...
As the 2021 Met Gala took place this past Monday, I feel it’s time to address the mass media surrounding celebrities' red carpet looks. The Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New...
Disclaimer: Nobody has the right to judge the fashion of any group of people anywhere. Fashion is complex; it's a collection of artifacts that lends us a lens into different societies and cultures. Fashion...
Is it a mere coincidence that our Student Council picked a “decades” themed Homecoming week or have they been eyeing the fall fashion trends? Many pieces inspire a back to the future trend this fall....
A recent study by a scientist at the University of Notre Dame has led to the inevitable. It's time to see if organic beauty products can stack up against the more well-known, non-organic brands.
Graham...
With fall sweeping in, it’s time for a summer 2021 fashion recap. While several chic statements were made, there’s a long list of mishaps that I hope the tide washes away.
This summer, I saw many...
Summertime rids the school year and brings in new trends. What’s hot this season from a fashion standpoint? Let’s find out the ins and outs of what’s to come.
Open back/backless tops:
Open...
Imagine you're strolling through Ulta Beauty or Sephora, excitedly traversing the rows of products. Your favorite brand just released a new formula of foundation—you rush to take it off the shelf first....
Year round, sophomore Dailey Tucker uses her legs, torso, and head to score goals and pass soccer balls.
“With club soccer being in the fall and high school soccer being in the spring," Dailey said,...
Recently on TikTok, a mysterious green pigment has spiraled: chlorophyll. Not to be confused with chloroform, chlorophyll is a substance added to beverages that allegedly benefits the consumer in different...
The fashion industry is down in revenue by a third, losing billions of dollars since the onset of COVID-19. Millions of consumers have put away their heels to embrace sweats, leading to top fashion trend...
Freshman Haley Ward, or the “little Ward,'' entered her inaugural year of high school unobtrusively and in the middle of a pandemic. She kept a low profile, even thought she knew many upperclassmen,...
April showers bring May flowers—but let’s not forget the new fashion trends brought in this spring. Spring fashion is a key determinant in what summer wear will look like. Put the puffers and booties...
It’s time to say a quick goodbye to fast fashion as major retail names are embracing a newfound quest—sustainability.
Following the unprecedented fashion industry’s move of Levi Strauss &...
Senior Maguire Mahacek has grown up walking through the halls of FHC. He looks back fondly at goofy, immature memories from middle school all the way through his time spent in high school, imparting some...
As a brunette with color-treated hair, I can speak for all of us—toning is a never-ending maintenance issue. Whether our stylists work upon requests of “cool toned highlights,” the “bronde baby...
Freshman Eisley Sandefur began her cheerleading career at the age of six.
“I started cheer when I was very young,” Eisley said, “but we moved states, so I had to adjust and get back [in] to it...
My sister often recalls stories from our childhood that prompt my mother and I to say, “that never happened.” Some of them are so outrageously hilarious that we can’t believe she even believed they...
American social media personality and makeup artist Avani Gregg just released her first daily makeup routine video via YouTube. Just last week, Vogue posted a video featuring this TikToker titled “Avani...
He’s Deshaun Watson, an NFL quarterback. He’s Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, brother to Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne. He’s countless actors, musicians, CEOs, and he is lawyered...
AP U.S. History and AP Seminar teacher Steve Labenz has seemingly mastered the art of “going with the flow." Come rain or shine, he will make the most of a free day.
Labenz has had to alter his...
Just three weeks ago, American singer Madison Beer created a YouTube video with Vogue titled, “Madison Beer’s Guide to Soap Brows and Easy Blush.” Since the uploading date, Beer’s routine has spiraled...
Every novel I've ever read in the eyes of a dystopian society has certain commonalities: resources are low, ethics are low, class distinctions are high, the control of the upper class and government is...
Freshman Clara James-Heer started running when she was five years old; she took the USA triathlon title eight years later.
It’s safe to say running runs in the James-Heer genes. With many families,...
The Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops have had a large media presence recently, starting with the drops trending on TikTok. Plenty of positivity surrounds these products; the truth, however, starts here:...
TikTok star Sienna Mae Gomez recently released a line of merchandise several fans have deemed insensitive. While this young girl preaches body positivity and healthy eating, viewers have accused her of...
With spring break and the warmer seasons nearing, a perfect spring and summer scent is vital. Sol de Janeiro has changed my body care routine; no product line comes close to this level of moisture and...
One of my grandmas had an eyelift, and the other had a facelift.
“Don’t expose your skin to sunlight.”
“Don’t smile, you’re creating creases.”
“Never sleep on your sides.”
“Don’t...
Freshman Brooke Bowers can jump as high as two refrigerators stacked on top of each other. She can jump two feet higher than a basketball hoop, and she jumps over twelve feet on pole vault.
“My...
Waking up in bed, I scroll through a stream of curated, flashy products ubiquitous on TikTok; sorting through a multitude of advertisements that don't live up to their packaging has become quite the struggle....
Freshman Molly O’Meara has a common childhood memory with many grandchildren around the world: baking with grandma.
“I think [the first thing I baked] was my grandma's chocolate chip cookies,”...
I’m tired. I got a bad grade on a test. My sister is mad at me. I lost that game. I tripped walking in the snow. I lost five dollars. I didn’t get into that school. I don’t feel good—my body hurts....
As a new year creeps in with virtually no activities available, I’ve begun to take my boredom out on my hair. From hardly brushing my hair with online school to mastering the perfect blowout with my...
Thousands of men, thousands of women, and thousands of children are taken year after year and coerced into the hands of those who exchange freedom for profit: this is the dire nature of human trafficking....
It's wheels up for freshman Mila Kavara who has traveled to various European countries: Croatia, Bosnia, Germany, England, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Scattered throughout Europe, Mila travels every...
In many cases, beauty brands are selling expensive packaging or profiting off the name of a celebrity rather than selling true quality products. Brands tend to make such similar products—in similar shades—so,...
In spite of the very few places we have the opportunity to attend this winter, fashion trends have not been minimized. With the change in weather, there has been a shift in style reflective of people's...
It must be nice to be a guy. Boys can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, and boys can eat a lot.
That’s the stereotype, and in many cases, that’s also a true statement. However, overlooking...
Staying home all day with hardly anywhere to go is exhaustingly boring. For better or for worse, I've begun to fill my empty hours with endless online shopping and a self-care regimen.
Wash hair,...
Senior Peyton Bush owns nearly fifty pairs of shoes.
Peyton grasped his love for shoes and brought it to life in January of 2019, birthing a shoe-buying and selling business called Kicks Aligned. As...
With fall coming to a close in a few short weeks, it’s seemingly time to address both the mishaps and fabulous trends fashion influencers have brought to life this season. Style is a form of expression,...
It’s that time of year for senior Whitney Currie: cranking out the common app, taking the SAT or ACT, and crossing fingers in hope of a dream school extending an invitation. Unfortunately, for many students--Whitney...
Throughout my entire seventeen year-long existence on this planet, I have been told I'm controlling or bossy. Bossy—I’ve yet to hear that word used to delineate a male.
“I think I’m decisive,...
