Written by Stephanie Cruz · January 24, 2012  

   Central’s Lady Marauders are charging down the path towards victory as they gear up for their first regional soccer game today at 7:00 p.m.    The girls are confident as they move into their first round match due to their remarkable shut-out win against rival St. Petersburg Catholic... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · October 24, 2011  

   One day I came home from school and walked straight to my room, following my typical routine.  As I opened the door to my closet to change out of my uniform, however, I shrieked as a terrifying monster leaped out at me from behind the door, causing me to fall backward onto the floor and... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · September 5, 2011  

   In many ways, high school can be equated to a mysterious, unpredictable jungle.  However, in place of the skyscraper-high trees, there are beast-like seniors towering over the underclassmen, concrete walls; in place of the damp forest floor, there are stained, brownish carpets; in place... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · April 25, 2011  

Recently, it seems that every new action movie is all about mind-blowing visual effects and incredible, realistic graphics. In effect, when so much importance is placed on graphical elements, sometimes the steadiness and flow of the plot and story is disrupted.  Holes or paradoxes in the storyline... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · March 16, 2011  

Disney producers are trying hard to appeal to a wider range of viewers, especially with their newest animated movie, Tangled. Tangled is a revamped version of the Brothers Grimm old folktale, Rapunzel, about a princess with long, luscious locks who is trapped away in a lonely tower.  However,... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · February 21, 2011  

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is a 3D video documentary about the 16-year-old pop-sensation’s journey to his seemingly-instantaneous fame and fortune.  Though on the surface, the film appears to be yet another attempt by Hollywood to exploit the Bieber-brand, the movie surprisingly provides... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · January 27, 2011  

According to a recent study, one in every 14 people has a Facebook page.  This statistic is baffling, when truly considered, and it’s no wonder that the average teenager can spend around 30 hours a week on the Internet. That anyone can create a website that can generate so much traffic and... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · December 5, 2010  

Volunteers and campers are already gearing up in anticipation of next year’s Camp Invention Program right here at CCC. Camp invention is a week-long educational summer camp that provides a hands-on approach to science and technology.  The camp’s purpose is to further develop and enrich... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · December 2, 2010  

   Perspective students are lining up to investigate Central’s campus, on the hunt for the true heart of the school.  They’re looking for the action behind the scenes—what happens beyond the beige paint on the buildings, the freshly-mown grass in the courtyard and the intricate sign... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · November 1, 2010  

   Thousands of writers all over the world are gearing up to participate in one of the most challenging and exciting events in the literary world: NaNoWriMo.    The acronym stands for National Novel Writing Month.  NaNoWriMo is a sort of competition in which participants try to produce... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · October 17, 2010  

   People love baked goods.  People love convenience.  Putting the two together would naturally produce an unimaginably brilliant phenomenon.    Two adventurous cooks have themselves chosen to take on this task, and they walk the halls of this very school.  Buns on the Run, essentially... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · October 17, 2010  

   The runners gather near the track, stretching and readying themselves for practice.  Once Coach Righter appears, they begin to run.  Thus begins the symphony of their running—the muted sound of feet padding rhythmically on the ground, the soft noise of steady breaths, in and out. ... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · October 4, 2010  

   Silent Epiphanies, CCC’s 2010 edition of the literary magazine received a gold medal for their publication this year.    This is the highest award granted to student publications by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).  CSPA is an organization owned by Columbia University... (more...)

Written by Stephanie Cruz · September 1, 2010  

   CCC graduate Mike Prendergast is running to represent Florida in Congress.    He is the republican candidate for District 11 and hopes to obtain victory over his opponent, Kathy Castor.    A native from Tampa, Prendergast graduated from the school in 1975.  He is a retired military... (more...)