Sophia is in their freshman year and is starting their time at FHC with being a junior writer on The Central Trend. They love writing and are excited for other people to read their stories and see what they have to offer. They are obsessed with all things water polo, both playing on the school team and watching the Olympic games when they roll around. When not in the water, they are playing the viola, starting a new knitting project (but never finishing), biking along Old 28th Street, or attempting a new creative makeup look. They are always overthinking about what the future holds but still try to stay in the moment and enjoy every day. While both nervous and excited about starting the next chapter of their schooling, they plan on making the most of the next four years.
Since the dawn of Dec. 1, all my friends and classmates haven’t stopped talking about the upcoming two weeks off from school. It seems to be the only thing entertaining their thoughts.
And I don’t...
I, unfortunately, am a victim of brain rot.
Despite my efforts to avoid being influenced by the cacophony of Gen Alpha memes, I find myself saying “demure,” “erm,” and “queen never cry”...
I feel that I am so lucky.
I have friends—more than friends—that have loved me through multitudes of rock bottoms. I have a family that has accepted me and learned from me and my unique experiences,...
I’ve been dreading writing this. I don’t entirely understand why but I think it might be because I couldn’t choose what to write about. I also hate talking about my feelings.
Aunt Lacey, for accepting...
I am chronically late for everything. I always have been. I’m even starting this lifestyle on the day it’s due. I’m also always running behind when it comes to packing for trips. No matter what,...
In Spain, mealtime is much later in the day, as exchange student and sophomore at Central High School Claudia Salas-Martin has noticed.
A jarring difference for sure, but it’s only one of the few...
Three years ago, I would've told you I had straight hair. But when I was in seventh grade, I was influenced by the “finding out I have curly hair” social media phenomenon and subsequently discovered...
To the threads woven together into a complex tapestry of open arms, I love you.
The rough, wool fibers that squeak when they rub against each other intertwine to create one cohesive piece of clothing...
As someone who has struggled to sleep for most of their life, I’ve tried every trick and tip to just get eight hours of restful sleep. From melatonin to lavender room spray to the number of pillows I...
