Category: News

By:  Georgia Wahl (284) What is seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, officially known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs most often in the late fall through winter. Some may experience SAD in the summer, but not as frequently. SAD is more common in young people (ages 18-30), particularly women. According… Continue reading Seasonal Depression: Winter’s Got Me Stressin’

By Madeline Engel (284) Every day, Neematallah Yusuff leaves her house at 6:20am to walk ten minutes to the 70 bus stop. If she catches the 6:30am bus, she can get to school by 7:20. Taking the next bus, scheduled at 6:40am, is not an option– “it’s always delayed, all the time”. She often takes… Continue reading On Taking Septa to School

By: Laila Johnson 282 As the first cultural club created at Central, the African American Student Union (AASU) has created and maintained a tradition lasting more than twenty years to celebrate Black talent in our school with none other than the highly anticipated AASU Showcase. The week of February seventh, the showcases featured a range… Continue reading 2023 AASU Showcase

By: Gretta Maguire The recent release of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generator ChatGPT has left the American newscycle in a frenzy of concern over how this will affect academia, and remains present in many Central educators’ and students’ minds.  Many worry about the long-term effects of student AI usage. Teacher and School Technology Coordinator Mr. Innamarato… Continue reading What does AI mean for Central?

By: Hannah Koch, 284 “Unreliable.” “Infrequent.” “Not up to standard.” Phoenix Wicks (283) captures what many would consider apt descriptions of SEPTA’s bus network. But an answer to these issues may be soon cresting the horizon. SEPTA, or the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which controls almost all of Philadelphia’s public transportation, is in the process… Continue reading SEPTA’s Bus Revolution

By Margaretta Maguire (282) On October 19, 2022, the Associated Alumni of Central High School inducted several members of the alumni into the hall of fame. The banquet was held at architect Frank Furness’ stunning Knowlton mansion in Northeast Philadelphia. Attendees were joined by a star studded cast of inductees, with emcee Quiara Alegría Hudes.… Continue reading Central High School’s Fall Alumni Induction Event

By Margaretta Maguire (282) For many, the hoards of freshmen gathered in the Hall of Fame and 7:30 in the morning hoping to get one of the envied eighth grade shadows is no surprise. The Central High School shadowing program has been a pivotal part of this community and the Central application process for the… Continue reading The Shadow Mr. Steinberg Leaves Behind

By Nicole Li 283 In late September 2022, the class of 282 was able to host Central’s traditional senior class blood drive in union with The American Red Cross. From the all-day event, students, staff, and alumni were able to help accumulate and donate a total of ninety-five pints, saving approximately 285 lives. What an… Continue reading 282 September Blood Drive

By Kyle Lin (283) and Hannah Koch (284) Central is an incredibly large and diverse community which means there’s always someone you can be friends with or a group you can fit into. All of these leaders indicate community impact as the most fulfilling aspect of leading, showing that when you can’t find a place… Continue reading Trials and Tribulations of Central’s Club Leaders

By: Nicole Li (283) and Amy Liao (283) CHS Letters for Destiny, a student-led non-profit 501(c)3 Organization, was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina by Amya Harris and Jayla Harris. This club is a chance to help make cards for children in hospitals while also earning approved community service hours for Central’s reinstated thirty hour community… Continue reading New Club Spotlight: CHS Letters for Destiny