The Central High Times
Central High School
Springfield, MO
Issue Date: 4/24/2008
Issue: April 24, 2008
Last Update: 5/12/2008
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Today's Date:
May 16, 2008
Headlines:
News  

Prescription drug abuse rising
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Oprah's Big Give
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District verdict on snow days
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Student achievements noted
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In Memorium
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Spring play
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IB Program
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Drama one-act goes to state
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Sports  

Central Spirit
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Girls track hopes for season of records
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Chilly start for guys golf
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Kring shoots for hole-in-one record
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Boys track features new coach
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Basketball players picked for honors
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Central idols
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Elite colleges not worth stress
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Iraq War long enough
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Noise  

21 lacks believability; goes for glamor
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Nine Inch Nails
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Run Fatboy Run runs right into heart
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 National Edition
Prescription drug abuse rising


By Elisha Lurvey

The use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs in teens is increasing rapidly, according to Chris Davis, administrator of preventative services for the Community Partnership for Prevention. Prescription abuse may soon increase over illegal drugs w...
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Kring shoots for hole-in-one record


By Michael Blumreich

In the game of golf lower scores are better and there are many different ways to score low. Senior Kevin Kring, however, scored the lowest possible with a hole in one. A hole in one means that on a par three, the golfer makes the ball in t...
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Students, including DeAundre White, danced at the event. Photo by Elisha Lurvey
Oprah's Big Give
Teens work to raise money


By Jordan Larson

The district-wide school dance held at Parkview High School on April 4 raised nearly $6,000 with 1,100 students in attendance.
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Columns Lindsey Zhang, Samm Hill, Ben Vigil, and Taylor Lutrell-Deeds eavesdrop with Tucker May and Alyssa Wilkey. Photo by Sally Terry
Drama one-act goes to state


By Mallory McGinnis

For the third year in a row the Central High School One-Act has qualified for state competition. Before the qualification of Servant of Two Masters in 2006 and Black Elk in 2007 Central had not qualified for state drama competition in 14 years.
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Editorial
Iraq War long enough


By Matt Hicks

Five years into the war in Iraq, years after our administration declared “Mission Accomplished,” is a disappointing milestone. The majority of Americans disagree with continued war and occupation of Iraq, yet there is a gap in policy with our leaders. If ...
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District verdict on snow days


By Brennan Nuber


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Student achievements noted
Recently, Central students have broken school records and accomplished in several fields.


By Jordan Larson


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In Memorium
Andrea Teel


By Linda Hou


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Spring play



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Central idols
Students choose personal idols


By Linda Hou


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IB Program
Shining light on the future for some Central students


By Mallory McGinnis


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Art by Ian Fuemmeler
21 lacks believability; goes for glamor


By Anisha Rimal

With lines like “Yesterday is history and tomorrow is a mystery--you got to make it do in the moment baby,” director Robert Luketic’s 21 seems to have all the appeal of a smooth, smart piece of entertainment. Unfortunately, the cards just don’t play out i...
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Art by Iam Fuemmeler
Review
Nine Inch Nails
Ghosts 1-4


By Lacey Shaw

Ghosts 1-4, Nine Inch Nails’ latest installment offers a different side of the band. The album offers a series of instrumental sounds mixed into 36 tracks.
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Girls track hopes for season of records


By Marc Simon


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Art by Ian Fuemmeler
Review
Run Fatboy Run runs right into heart


By Kaitlin McAfee

Run Fatboy Run, starring Simon Pegg takes the audience for a heartfelt and hilarious ride through the life of Dennis, a clueless and slightly overweight bachelor who can scarcely afford to pay his rent.
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Editorial
Elite colleges not worth stress


By Staff editorial

As the year comes to an end, the time has arrived for seniors to receive college admissions, rejections and wait-listed letters. The stress of this time can be felt everywhere, from classrooms to hallways. The pressure to get into a top school is overwhel...
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Central Spirit
Fairbank keeps busy with lacrosse, clubs


By Michael Blumreich


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Chilly start for guys golf


By Michael Blumreich

The start of the guys golf season has been a cold one in more ways than one. In the first tournament of the season at Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin, the weather was cold and wet, and the teams’ playing was just as cold.
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Boys track features new coach


By Marc Simon

This year’s guys track season will consist of many areas of improvement as well as areas of strength. New head coach Ozzie Riley has been very satisfied with his team so far. Riley said, “We have runners that are as good as any others in the distric...
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Basketball players picked for honors


By Ashley Clements


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