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Emily Tester
Emily Tester
Writer, Social Media Manager

Hello! My name is Emily Tester and I am the managing editor of The Central Times for the 2024-2025 school year. I am a junior and this is my second year on the staff. Not only did I have the chance to join the staff my sophomore year but I get to continue...

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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
New Survey!
New Survey!
September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024 -- RAIN SURVEY September 25, 2024 -- SLEEP SURVEY

13 Reasons Why You Matter
13 Reasons Why You Matter
Lily Williams, Writer • September 23, 2024
Junior English teacher Susan Sherrard's 5th block class reading librarian Sarah Bauer's display of staff members' 9/11 stories. (Sept. 10)
We Remember 9/11/2001
Becca Hyde, Writer • September 11, 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
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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...