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Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
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![I regret taking normal for granted](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7595-601x900.jpg)
I regret taking normal for granted
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 20, 2020
![Coronavirus: an update and a test of validity of the outbreaking pandemic](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7474-835x900.jpg)
Coronavirus: an update and a test of validity of the outbreaking pandemic
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 11, 2020
![FHCs hour delays hold more importance than just an extra hour of sleep for students](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_7257-900x675.jpg)
FHC’s hour delays hold more importance than just an extra hour of sleep for students
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 27, 2020
![Holidays have turned into a series of high expectations](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6921.jpg)
Holidays have turned into a series of high expectations
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2020
![When do we reach the wicks end?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6654-740x900.jpg)
When do we reach the wicks end?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 12, 2020
![Why so judgy?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6580-847x900.jpg)
Why so judgy?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2020
![John Courcy explores life through the outdoors world](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3776-900x600.jpeg)
John Courcy explores life through the outdoors world
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 30, 2020
![Several differences between girls and boys sports lies in the matter of attention](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/312064D8-F491-418E-A864-59AA67DD841B-776x900.jpg)
Several differences between girls and boys sports lies in the matter of attention
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2020
![The deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant stand as an important reminder](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_6504-667x900.jpg)
The deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant stand as an important reminder
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 28, 2020
![Does music today lack the emotion that it used to have?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_6486.jpg)
Does music today lack the emotion that it used to have?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 23, 2020
![RAT Q&A: Ali Azeem](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/File_001-14-900x900.png)
RAT Q&A: Ali Azeem
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 16, 2020
![RAT Q&A: Jannis Jacobs](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/File_001-20-900x900.png)
RAT Q&A: Jannis Jacobs
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 16, 2020
![The fight isnt over](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_6427-641x900.jpg)
The fight isn’t over
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 16, 2020
![FHC students to attend GVSU on their day off in order to honor MLKs legacy](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_6423.jpg)
FHC students to attend GVSU on their day off in order to honor MLK’s legacy
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 15, 2020
![RAT Q&A: Sam Werkema](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/File_001-18-900x900.png)
RAT Q&A: Sam Werkema
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 15, 2020
![RAT Q&A: Suchir Gupta](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/File_001-15-900x900.png)
RAT Q&A: Suchir Gupta
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 15, 2020
![War: do we really know what it means?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_6396-599x900.jpg)
War: do we really know what it means?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 9, 2020
![Are we censored?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6229.jpg)
Are we censored?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 27, 2019
![The FHC community celebrates all different kinds of holidays this time of year](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/4F325562-9EB9-4E64-B070-AC0CE13468D1-900x600.jpeg)
The FHC community celebrates all different kinds of holidays this time of year
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 18, 2019
![A new wave of fame has hit](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6157-663x900.jpg)
A new wave of fame has hit
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 6, 2019
![Caden Jacobs explores life through different styles of fighting](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_6110-900x562.jpg)
Caden Jacobs explores life through different styles of fighting
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2019
![We live in a society that is constantly becoming more and more competitive](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_5887-744x900.jpg)
We live in a society that is constantly becoming more and more competitive
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 22, 2019
![Phase one is beginning on the two-year stadium renovation project](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6074.jpg)
Phase one is beginning on the two-year stadium renovation project
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2019
![TCTs The Countless Thanks 2019: Jordan Helmbrecht](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/5ABA3E80-3F5F-4647-A64B-386A6FBFD5C7-900x422.png)
TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019: Jordan Helmbrecht
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 19, 2019
![The more streaming services there are, the more we have to pay](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_5806-845x900.jpg)
The more streaming services there are, the more we have to pay
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2019
![Zach Guikema](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1073-900x675.jpg)
Zach Guikema
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2019
![Sarah Tiggleman](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_1063-900x675.jpg)
Sarah Tiggleman
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2019
![If you constantly treat your kid like a winner, they are going to lose](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_5770.jpg)
If you constantly treat your kid like a winner, they are going to lose
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 12, 2019
![Alex Bunting discovers film could be more than just a hobby for him.](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_7417.png)
Alex Bunting follows his passion in film
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2019
![Your standards are too high](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_5505.jpg)
Your standards are too high
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 1, 2019
![The debate over school start time drifts into the FHC halls](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5421-1.jpg)
The debate over school start time drifts into the FHC halls
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• October 25, 2019
![Judge Stephens blocks Governor Whitmers vaping ban](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5277.jpg)
Judge Stephens blocks Governor Whitmer’s vaping ban
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2019
![Should college athletes get paid?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_5257.jpg)
Should college athletes get paid?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2019
![Josh Guthrie looking towards his bright future.](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1559-900x675.jpg)
Josh Guthrie lives a working lifestyle
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• October 8, 2019
![Can we even discuss politics anymore?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-05-at-12.53.05-PM.png)
Can we even discuss politics anymore?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• October 5, 2019
![Q&A with ITS CEO Fritz Byam](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4920-900x764.jpg)
Q&A with ITS CEO Fritz Byam
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 27, 2019
![The FHC debate team embarks on a new season](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4912.jpg)
The FHC debate team embarks on a new season
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 24, 2019
![Improv Team Q&A: Gavin OMeara](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4043-900x675.jpg)
Improv Team Q&A: Gavin O’Meara
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 23, 2019
![Against the Phone Policy: Don’t ban it—learn to embrace it](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4812.jpg)
Against the Phone Policy: Don’t ban it—learn to embrace it
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 18, 2019
![Q&A with Stovetop Roasters owner Jared DeMeester](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Headshot-BW-9063-copy-2-900x600.jpg)
Q&A with Stovetop Roasters owner Jared DeMeester
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 13, 2019
![People around the community and what theyre doing - Q&A series](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4732.jpg)
People around the community and what they’re doing – Q&A series
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 13, 2019
![Kelsey Toole discovers the positive side to an unfortunate injury](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4433-900x600.jpg)
Kelsey Toole discovers the positive side to an unfortunate injury
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 11, 2019
![Governor Whitmer makes Michigan the first state ever to ban the sales of flavored e-cigarettes](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-04-at-10.11.57-PM-617x900.png)
Governor Whitmer makes Michigan the first state ever to ban the sales of flavored e-cigarettes
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• September 4, 2019
![Good Sam is a kindhearted movie that anyone can enjoy](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_3003-610x900.jpg)
Good Sam is a kindhearted movie that anyone can enjoy
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• June 4, 2019
![The story that began my journey here](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BECCCAFE-4683-4F2A-8362-DC8ACEA76D68-675x900.jpg)
The story that began my journey here
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• June 3, 2019
![Rim of the World stood as an overall mediocre film that I probably wouldnt watch again](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2929-607x900.jpg)
Rim of the World stood as an overall mediocre film that I probably wouldn’t watch again
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2019
![Ali Azeem finds himself in a wonderful world of extracurriculars](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_3204-900x600.jpg)
Ali Azeem finds himself in a wonderful world of extracurriculars
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 28, 2019
![It is finally our year](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/62293173-3181-467B-B13F-D2757570AE89-675x900.jpg)
It is finally our year
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 21, 2019
![Wine Country is everything you want in a light-hearted, easy watch comedy](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2798-607x900.jpg)
Wine Country is everything you want in a light-hearted, easy watch comedy
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 14, 2019
![FHC alumni successfully finish off college in the top 1% of MSU grads](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2787-900x472.jpg)
FHC alumni successfully finish off college in the top 1% of MSU grads
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 13, 2019
![Humans of FHC: Kristen Giles](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2013-900x675.jpg)
Humans of FHC: Kristen Giles
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 9, 2019
![Humans of FHC: Sammy Postlewait](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/972C7AFB-CB1F-43A3-8D65-54BF772A9F0C-900x675.jpg)
Humans of FHC: Sammy Postlewait
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 8, 2019
![We live in a world that is constantly in motion](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_0020-e1557320866510-675x900.jpg)
We live in a world that is constantly in motion
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 8, 2019
![Bucket of Stones - Filmfest Preview Q&A](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5-Bucket-Of-Stones-582x900.jpg)
Bucket of Stones – Filmfest Preview Q&A
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019
![Season two of Good Girls takes the show to a whole new level](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_2675-600x900.jpg)
Season two of Good Girls takes the show to a whole new level
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2019
![Travel hockey has brought TJ Dlugos all around the world](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2648-900x808.jpg)
Travel hockey has brought TJ Dlugos all around the world
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2019
![Is there a reason behind why I write?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2633-721x900.jpg)
Is there a reason behind why I write?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 23, 2019
![Athlete Signing: Photo Gallery 2019](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_3280-900x675.jpg)
Athlete Signing: Photo Gallery 2019
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 18, 2019
![The Highwaymen offers a new perspective on the story of Bonnie and Clyde](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2563-607x900.jpg)
The Highwaymen offers a new perspective on the story of Bonnie and Clyde
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 16, 2019
![FHC completes a successful week of testing](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2561-900x506.png)
FHC completes a successful week of testing
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 15, 2019
![Why do I feel like I am drowning?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2522-592x900.jpg)
Why do I feel like I am drowning?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 11, 2019
![Ally Francisco embraced her tragic injury as a positive, life-changing experience](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2014.jpg)
Ally Francisco embraced her tragic injury as a positive, life-changing experience
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2019
![Triple Frontier was an intriguing thriller full of suspense](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2007-607x900.jpg)
Triple Frontier was an intriguing thriller full of suspense
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 26, 2019
![A name is more than just a title](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_1968-640x900.jpg)
A name is more than just a title
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 19, 2019
![Humans of FHC: Ethan Matry](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1761-900x675.jpg)
Humans of FHC: Ethan Matry
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 18, 2019
![The benefits of an early scheduling week end up outweighing the inconveniences](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_1946-900x675.jpg)
The benefits of an early scheduling week end up outweighing the inconveniences
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 15, 2019
![Downtown Grand Rapids Wheelhouse consists of everything desirable in a restaurant](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BD397592-54A9-4B17-BD4E-0D8A1FB9643E-675x900.jpg)
Downtown Grand Rapid’s Wheelhouse consists of everything desirable in a restaurant
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2019
![Humans of FHC: Hannah Walters](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1759-900x675.jpg)
Humans of FHC: Hannah Walters
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2019
![High school truly does fly by](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_1882-672x900.jpg)
High school truly does fly by
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• March 5, 2019
![Paddleton provides an interesting perspective on a unique friendship](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1790-608x900.jpg)
Paddleton provides an interesting perspective on a unique friendship
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 26, 2019
![Ally and Lauren Ringler embrace life as twins](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1757-900x670.jpg)
Ally and Lauren Ringler embrace life as twins
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 21, 2019
![Athlete Signing — February 19, 2019](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3268-900x675.jpg)
Athlete Signing — February 19, 2019
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 19, 2019
![A thank you to my four best friends](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/File_001-700x900.png)
A thank you to my four best friends
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 19, 2019
![Special Olympics Games 2019: Photo Gallery](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0770-900x600.jpg)
Special Olympics Games 2019: Photo Gallery
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2019
![Green Book shares a true story worth knowing](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1644-568x900.jpg)
Green Book shares a true story worth knowing
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 12, 2019
![Why are we feeling old in a relatively young world?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1607-709x900.jpg)
Why are we feeling old in a relatively young world?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• February 5, 2019
![IO is definitely not the next Bird Box](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1582-473x900.jpg)
IO is definitely not the next Bird Box
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 31, 2019
![Tommy Anderson learns about the world through traveling](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1574-900x672.jpg)
Tommy Anderson learns about the world through traveling
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2019
![I miss my endless childhood dreams](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1514-675x900.jpg)
I miss my endless childhood dreams
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 23, 2019
![The Last Laugh lacked the ability to hold my attention](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1465-607x900.jpg)
The Last Laugh lacked the ability to hold my attention
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 15, 2019
![FHCs Environmental Club is striving to make a positive change in our community](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_1401-900x675.jpg)
FHC’s Environmental Club is striving to make a positive change in our community
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• January 10, 2019
![Dynasty season two surpasses all expectations set by season one](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1239.jpg)
Dynasty season two surpasses all expectations set by season one
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 18, 2018
![Logan Vanlente is on an endless journey with cars](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1226-900x675.jpg)
Logan Vanlente is on an endless journey with cars
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 13, 2018
![Where am I going?](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1208-506x900.png)
Where am I going?
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2018
![Riverdale season three dives below all expectations](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/07734c623c4978f07cc41b4a70e8385f.jpg)
Riverdale season three dives below all expectations
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2018
![Intro to Business 2018: Drip](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1132-900x675.jpg)
Intro to Business 2018: Drip
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2018
![Cygnus27 provides a taste and a view of Downtown Grand Rapids](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1065-675x900.jpg)
Cygnus27 provides a taste and a view of Downtown Grand Rapids
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 20, 2018
![Tate Hallock is living his best life through his journey with sports](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_1048-900x629.jpg)
Tate Hallock is living his best life through his journey with sports
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2018
![A loss for words](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/82cc0333e95b957e41314eeda3fa6593.jpg)
A loss for words
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 13, 2018
![Oceans 8 was more than your average crime movie](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2557ce28-0bcd-4bad-b000-b1b5c1126772.sized-1000x1000-607x900.jpg)
Ocean’s 8 was more than your average crime movie
Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2018
![An enthralling story of a fostered family](https://thecentraltrend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed.jpg)
An enthralling story of a fostered family
Jordan Helmbrecht
• October 22, 2018
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