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  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -- 5TH REGION SEMIFINALS: Girls’ Soccer vs. Green County @ Nelson County, 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -- Volleyball vs. Daviess County (HOME) 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 -- Esports Splatoon vs. TBD
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Meet the Staff

Hello, everyone! My name is Kaylea Green, and I am currently a senior student. This year will be my 1st year on The Central Times staff. I'm excited to be on this staff and learn new things from my peers that will help me later in life. Journaling...

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Who Do You Choose for the 2024 Football Homecoming Court?
Kaylea Green, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Since middle school, we have all experienced or heard of homecoming. Twice a year, we are asked to participate in voting for students in our graduating class. Our elected peers walk across the turf in their heels and fancy...

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Tuesday and Wednesday during PowerHour in the Commons Area
Tuesday and Wednesday during PowerHour in the Commons Area
September 22, 2024

In July of 2021, when 2022 alum Reagan Reed returned home from five weeks at the Governor's Scholar Program, she had an idea that she thought would lift spirits at Central Hardin and enhance school climate. It was the...

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The Northern Lights visible to the eye in Glendale, KY (May 10).
Northern Lights Drop Down South
Hanna Grass, Writer/Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2024

For those in the loop with atmospheric affairs, Friday night was a sight to behold. A painted starry night sky colored with various hues dazzled many Hoosiers and Kentuckians alike. This was no simple burnt sienna of a summer...

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13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
Lily Williams, Writer • September 23, 2024

As we all know, life can be stressful. Unexpected tragedies can drop out of nowhere, anxious thoughts may creep into your mind, and the things...

My cousin Branson and I on Christmas, 2010. Photo courtesy of The Hicks family.
The End of Adolescence
August 29, 2024
Do Central Hardin Students And Staff Actually Get Sleep?
Do Central Hardin Students And Staff Actually Get Sleep?
Lily Williams, Writer • October 4, 2024

Goodnight! Sleep tight– or not… In a recent Central Times survey with 114 respondents (97 students and 17 teachers), over 61.6% of students have said that they have fallen asleep in class, and when...

A capture of Central's FBLA Club at the recent Region One fall meet. Photo credit to Addi Borders.
CHHS FBLA Club
Emily Tester, Writer • October 2, 2024
The old Lincoln Trail has now transitioned into the Bruin Academy. Over the summer, Administrators worked hard to make the campus feel like Central Hardin instead of an Elementary School.
Adjusting to Bruin Academy
Audrey Johnson, Social Media Manager, writer • September 27, 2024
13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
Lily Williams, Writer • September 23, 2024
The ‘Lady Bruin’ Lacrosse Team readying up for a match by collaboratively raising their lacrosse sticks in a team huddle. Photo courtesy of senior lacrosse player Alexis Anderson.
The Sticks May Soon be Set in Stone
Hanna Grass, Writer/Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Pop in your mouth guard, snatch a long-handled netted stick, and lock in…it’s time to play the fastest game to be played on two feet: lacrosse. First...

Photo obtained from @centralhardinswim on Instagram
Winter 2023-2024 Sports Recaps
Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor • March 8, 2024
Senior Jeffery McMahan advancing on the Freeman Lake disc golf course. This is a standard disc golf basket that is considered a "hole." Photo courtesy of Jeffery McMahan.
Putting Into Popularity
Syra Lundergan, Writer/Managing Editor • February 27, 2024
An athlete getting checked on by a doctor. 
Credit: Picryl.com
Scoring For Points Instead of Lives
Emily Tester, Writer/Opinion Editor • February 6, 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
The Bruins prepare for the next play against Henderson County on Sept. 6. Injuries in the sport of football are frequent and increasing in severity across the country. Central Hardin does everything possible to protect its athletes from injury.
Rethinking Football
Kaylea Green, Writer • October 15, 2024

Caden Tellier, Chance Gainer, Christopher Garcia, Cohen Craddock, Jayvion Taylor, Leslie Noble, Ovet Gomez-Regalado, Robert James Gillion III, and Semaj Wilkins. These individuals were more than just names; they were sons,...

New Survey!
New Survey!
September 30, 2024
13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
Lily Williams, Writer • September 23, 2024
Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Fall Break Festives
Emily Tester, Writer • October 9, 2024

Fall Break is a time for students to enjoy the change of season and enjoy the not-so-hot but not-so-cold weather. Instead of bed rotting and...

Photo taken by Emily Tester.
Book Review: Better Than The Movies
Emily Tester, Writer • September 17, 2024
Image from Canva
The Dried Tears on My Face
February 22, 2024

Dried tears on my face Anger built up in my chest Enemies all around I am not safe   Hurt feelings cover me Like a...