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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

Joel Nhkum

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer

Joel Nhkum is a junior starting as a Junior Writer for The Central Trend. In his free time, you can find him watching Youtube, scrolling through TikTok, or playing games on his computer.

Favorite videogame: Shadow of the Colossus

Favorite song: “Loretta” by Ginger Root

Favorite movie: Castle in the Sky

All content by Joel Nhkum
I can't talk to people

I can’t talk to people

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer December 16, 2021

To be completely honest, I don’t know how to talk to people. Whether it’s quick passing remarks or a full conversation, I don’t know how to talk to people. From kindergarten to sixth grade, I...

The most popularly hated game that people should play

The most popularly hated game that people should play

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer December 9, 2021

League of Legends is definitely one of the most hated games; it has a bad reputation among the gaming community, even among its player base. People that play League, and people that don’t, will all tell...

I won't be getting any work done anytime soon

I won’t be getting any work done anytime soon

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer December 2, 2021

At school, I find it hard to keep my eyes open in class.  It feels like the teacher’s lectures go on for days as I face the constant struggle to stay awake. These days, I even find myself wondering...

From kindergarten to now, Jackson Robinson is still playing lacrosse

From kindergarten to now, Jackson Robinson is still playing lacrosse

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer November 30, 2021

The game that sophomore Jackson Robinson will never forget is one straight out of a movie. “One time, [my friends and I] were at a team championship,” Jackson said, “and the referees blew the...

A picture of the cover of the TV show

Despite my preconceived notions, Arcane proved me wrong

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer November 18, 2021

When I heard that Riot Games was making a Netflix series on the game League of Legends, I couldn’t help but laugh; a company that has only made video games before is now deciding to make a show? I was...

The internet

Should children have access to the internet?

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer November 15, 2021

As the future approaches, there’s no doubt that the world has become more and more reliant on electronics and the internet. With this heavy electric-reliant world comes easier accessibility to the internet,...

The Ping Pong Club helps bring both new and old ping pong players together

The Ping Pong Club helps bring both new and old ping pong players together

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer November 9, 2021

Weary of playing by himself and longing for an opponent, freshman Logan Mix decided to start a Ping Pong Club. “It was tiring practicing by myself,” Logan said. “I wanted to practice [against]...

Last of US II cover

Last of Us II is the best game I have ever hated

Joel Nhkum, Junior Writer November 4, 2021

After finishing the game Last of Us, I was thrilled to hear that the sequel had come out. However, I didn’t expect the sequel to be a masterpiece that I would hate. The game Last of Us II takes place...

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