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Meet the Staff

Hello! I'm Cici Hicks, a sophomore and it's my second year on The Central Times staff. I was fortunate to join the staff as a freshman, which only made me want to write more as I've always loved it. I am thankful for the support and guidance from the...

Seniors Ryah Rodriguez, Jenaya Adams, Emerson McNeilly and Harper Warrell stand with their awards at KYA on Nov. 26. "It was definitely the most memorable way to end my time with KYA," Warrell said.
Y-Club Students Sponsor 3 Bills at KYA, One Gets Award
Jas Hawk, writer • December 19, 2024

Ever since Y-Club came back from their field trips, news about their experience of KYA has been spreading all throughout the hallways of our school. The Y-club, led by World History teachers Tyler Vessels and Katherine...

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Mya Reddick Makes a Difference as FBLA State Vice President
Mya Reddick Makes a Difference as FBLA State Vice President
Mea Tabor, Writer • December 13, 2024

Three-year future business leader, junior Mya Reddick, is working hard to perform the duties of state vice president in the 2024-25 school year. Being appointed in November has come with its challenges, but Reddick is more...

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Snoop Contest: Your Chance to Get Involved!
Snoop Contest: Your Chance to Get Involved!
December 10, 2024

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Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Emma Smith, Writer • November 21, 2024

In your teenage years, you will try things, with or without permission, because everyone knows if there’s a will, there’s a way. So do strict...

13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
September 23, 2024
My cousin Branson and I on Christmas, 2010. Photo courtesy of The Hicks family.
The End of Adolescence
August 29, 2024
Visual Art teacher Antonio Menendez uses   ChatGPT 4o to make the curriculum for an Art History and Appreciation class on Dec. 9. He used his years of studying art to choose the content and then let AI do his busy work.
Artificial Intelligence Brings Real Change to Central
Lindy Barnes, Editor-in-Chief • January 16, 2025

It’s everywhere now. Artists, writers, businesses, young workers, students, and teachers are feeling its effects, its evolved machine-learning that may one day best the human brain. It sounds like a...

Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Do Strict Parents Make Sneaky Teens?
Emma Smith, Writer • November 21, 2024
A Turducken sits on a dinner table, ready to feed a family. It is a traditional meal that consists of a duck and chicken stuffed into a turkey.
The Turducken Holidays
Mea Tabor, Writer • November 20, 2024
Lochlan's speed in the water has secured him six record breaks. 
(Photo: Courtesy of Lochlan Huerth)
Setting records and making waves.
Emma Smith, Writer • January 17, 2025

  Starting the swim season with a lead by the Bruins, one Bruin, in particular, is setting records. Lochlan Huerth has not only made...

Leave It All On The Court
Leave It All On The Court
Camden Derosa, Writer • December 16, 2024
The girls and boys soccer players celebrate their incredible seasons together. The boys and girls supported each other on their  district wins on October 10.
Soccer Season Recap
Audrey Johnson, Social Media Manager • December 2, 2024
Senior Jared Fairbanks battles for his Region Runner-Up placement at the Region 2 meet on Oct. 26. He enjoys his rivalry between other high-performing players, and his competitive spirit fueled his attainment of the school record in the 5k in August. (Courtesy of the Central Hardin Cross-Country Team)
Jared Fairbanks Runs the Extra Mile
Lindy Barnes, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024
Seniors Hanna Grass, Harper Lewis, and Ella Hustead embracing one another in a General Assembly meeting (Mar. 25). Photo courtesy of senior Harper Lewis.
KUNA ‘24 Through My Lens
Hanna Grass, Writer/Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2024

“KUNA 3, can you do sum’ for me?” an eager junior candidate for presiding officer asked the conference jokingly at the conclusion of her...

It is common practice for sororities and fraternities to shower their new members in Greek merch on bid day.
‘Going Greek’ Explained
February 16, 2024
New Survey!
New Survey!
January 16, 2025

January 16, 2025 -- SONG LYRICS December 2, 2024 -- PODCAST TOPIC SUGGESTIONS November 12, 2024 -- TEACHERS WEARING JEANS November 11, 2024 -- HOUSE RULES September 30, 2024 -- RAIN SURVEY September 25, 2024...

New Form for Article Ideas
New Form for Article Ideas
December 11, 2024
The football homecoming dance from 2018, hosted by Y-Club, was well attended with a neon theme.
The Homecoming Dance Returns
Cici Hicks, Writer • October 17, 2024

After a long hiatus, the much-anticipated homecoming dance is finally returning to Central Hardin. The halls are buzzing with excitement about...

Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Fall Break Festives
Emily Tester, Writer • October 9, 2024
Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Book Review: Better Than The Movies
Emily Tester, Writer • September 17, 2024
I Am Quinn
I Am Quinn
Quinn Wooldridge, Guest Writer • December 5, 2024

Refer to the two pictured images to read Wooldridge's work.   If you are interested in submitting your art to The Central Times Bruin...