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The dead rise in Tampa, MOSI hosts mummy exhibit

The dead rise in Tampa, MOSI hosts mummy exhibit

April 20, 2012 • Xavi Pereda, Section Editor  

   When considering corpses, the average Central student is usually put off by the typical features of the dead: decomposition, stench, and an all-around feeling of disgust, most likely coming from the setting in of Rigamortis. However, theMuseumofScienceand Industry inTampa is welcoming the dead with... 

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Spanish club hosts first annual Spanish party

Spanish club hosts first annual Spanish party

March 28, 2012 • Ben Kieler, Staff Writer  

   Tuesday night, the first annual Spanish party was hosted by the Spanish Club and Spanish Honors Society in the McLaughlin Center.    The night was filled with festive Hispanic food and music.  In addition, projects that had been done by students about Spanish speaking countries were displayed... 

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CCC spreads love this Valentines Day

CCC spreads love this Valentines Day

February 14, 2012 • Emily Benko, Assistant Editor  

   Some call it Singles Awareness Day whilst others refer to it as Cat Appreciation Day, but CCC sticks with celebrating February 14 as Valentines Day. The day can either be heart warming, or heart wrenching depending on your relationship status, but one thing promised is a day in which you won’t... 

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Vandals set fire to Mary statue at St Petersburg Catholic High School

Vandals set fire to Mary statue at St Petersburg Catholic High School

February 9, 2012 • Benny Mendizabal, Staff Writer  

   The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Petersburg Catholic High School was set on fire this past weekend in an act of vandalism.     The fire was intentionally set in the grotto that housed the statue, but police confirm that it was not a hate crime. The culprits are suspected to be teenagers,... 

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Major websites protest Congress' censorship bill

Major websites protest Congress’ censorship bill

January 19, 2012 • Andy Maher, Section Editor  

   On Jan. 18, major websites like Wikipedia and Google shut down for 24 hours in order to protest new laws trying to be passed.    These laws, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) essentially censor the information available online and impose harmful regulations for internet businesses. ... 

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Marauders volunteer to make a difference at Give Kids the World

Marauders volunteer to make a difference at Give Kids the World

January 18, 2012 • Michael Purcell, Editor-in-Chief  

   A group of Marauder volunteers will be travelling to Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Fl. to support and spend time with terminally ill children whose wishes are being granted by the Children’s Dream Fund.    Give Kids the World is a “village” just outside of Orlando, Fl. meant... 

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Tech club hosts weekly “Tech Talk Tuesday”

Tech club hosts weekly “Tech Talk Tuesday”

October 24, 2011 • Ben Kieler, Staff Writer  

   Every Tuesday this school year, the Technology Club has been featuring Tech Talk Tuesday in the library after school.    The presentations are directly following the end of school and last for around one hour.  Senior Will Whitlock is in charge of running the meetings.  “We try to talk about... 

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Honor society created to recognize outstanding history students

Honor society created to recognize outstanding history students

October 20, 2011 • Benny Mendizabal, Staff Writer  

   History teacher Regi Winer is starting a new Social Studies Honor Society for all juniors and seniors this year.    It has been the objective of Mrs. Winer to get this new honor society started.  For the past few years, she has been trying to begin the new society, and when it was finally approved,... 

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Freshman strives to become Eagle Scout

October 20, 2011 • Matt Ruppel, Staff Writer  

   Some kids may want to grow up to be an astronaut.  Some kids may want to grow up to be fire fighter. When freshman Brandon Cote grows up, he would like to become a Scout Master.    Cote has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 279 for four years and takes great pride in being a part of it.  He has... 

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Busch Gardens adds exciting new roller coaster

Busch Gardens adds exciting new roller coaster

October 18, 2011 • Nicole Melendy, Staff Writer  

   Busch Gardens has added a new roller coaster to their collection.  Cheetah Hunt isn’t like the other roller coasters, it uses magnetic energy instead of gravity energy.  The new ride opened May 27th 2011, adding more fun to the Tampa Bay area.    Busch Gardens new coaster is the newest one... 

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