With over nineteen million subscribers and over three billion total video views, Jenna Mourey, better known by her internet alias Jenna Marbles, is a popular YouTube comedian. Jenna posts weekly comedy videos on her YouTube channel that regularly gain millions of views and make their way to the YouTube trending page. Jenna’s videos are full of funny ideas and...
March Madness is right around the corner and it is looking to be one of the most exciting NCAA basketball tournaments in recent history. Numerous teams have high hopes of winning the prestigious tournament and look to write their names in the history books as national champions.
Currently, Gonzaga looks to be the team to beat in the nation as they continue to...
Unwind with Canvas was an after school event that allowed staff members to relax and paint. The activity was held in the art department by art teachers Latonya Mason and Amy Costello. Mason, Costello and volunteers from the National Art Honors Society helped guide staff in acrylic pours and paintings. To attend, staff members paid ten dollars and had the...
Indianapolis, over the past few years, has developed a crisis in relation to our roads and streets. We have potholes that are quickly turning into craters and roads that are being stripped to the ground. Our roadways have even made the New York Times on the subject of potholes. It is time to get rid of the reputation of terrible infrastructure and try to...
The Warren Central baseball team will begin their season on April 2, with the first game of the double header against Pike High School. It will be the start of a season full of high hopes and expectations for the varsity program.
“Each year we’re looking to improve a little more and more,” head coach Emmitt Carney said.
Last season, the team...
A quirky comedy about modern life in New York city, “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” wrapped up its four season run when the final episodes of the series dropped in January. This comedic sitcom was created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock and lasted 51 episodes, all of which are available on Netflix.
The show centers around the main character, Kimmy...
“How to Train Your Dragon” is a series centering around Hiccup Haddock, the son of a viking chief. His father, Stoick the Vast, tries to keep their home, Berk, from being destroyed by dragons who constantly raid their village. Hiccup is smaller than the other vikings and is constantly finding trouble, but he is determined to be a great viking chief like his...
There is no problem, no issue, no looming presence that cannot be solved with human drive and intuition. We fail, we study, we adapt and we overcome. I have no sympathy for those who wallow in expired adversity.
There seems to be a common consensus infecting our minds that we are only as good as the challenges we’ve faced, so we fight tooth and nail for...
Every year, Warren Central High School students choose to join Teenworks, a work program designed to help teenagers from Indianapolis and Muncie in getting ready for the future with employment experience.
“It has been nothing but beneficial to me, and that’s what’s my favorite part about Teenworks. I’ve learned a lot from the program, and it’s helped me...
Paws and Think is an Indianapolis based non-profit organization that has partnered with Warren Central to pair students and shelter dogs together in order to provide a beneficial experience for both the students and the dogs.
PAWs, as the program is called at Warren Central, takes students who have a specific goal to achieve, whether it be an academic...
On March 8, Warren Central Pro Start Culinary competed in their state competition at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, winning second place.
“It felt amazing, and I’m so proud of my team for being able to accomplish this,” junior Xavier Canning said.
At the competition, the team won best knife skills in the Family Careers and Community...
Class Act and Distinguished Gentlemen held their first Black History Legacy Celebration on Feb. 13, 2019. It was an event dedicated to the celebration of black culture, showcasing historically black universities, fraternities and sororities, black-culture inspired art pieces and a step-show by Class Act and Distinguished Gentlemen. Vendors from black-owned...
After winning their 19th sectional championship in 20 years and fourth at state, the Warren Central Speech season has now come to a close.
“It was a really nice end to our year, and it felt amazing because it showed how much improvement we made from last year,” senior Evan Shaw said. “We usually get second or third at state, but last year we won sixth,...
Special Olympics Indiana will be hosting basketball sectionals on March 16 at Pike and both the Unified and Traditional teams will be competing. Both teams are hoping to win their games and advance to the state finals.
“I get very competitive during these games and definitely want to make it to state,” head coach Dena Condra said. “We have the...
Many women have fought to help progress society to where it is today. While well known women such as Cleopatra, Susan B. Anthony, Frances Perkins and Michelle Obama have certainly made a lasting impact on women’s history, lesser known woman have also helped to pave the way for equal rights for women.
Coco Chanel~ Having a troubled childhood after being abandoned...
Many remember celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in elementary school as either wearing green or getting pinched in consequence for not participating. Outside of the obvious ways to observe the holiday such as wearing green or drinking a shamrock shake, Warriors can also celebrate the holiday by attending events happening locally in Indianapolis.
This year for St....
Even with a year and a half until the 2020 election, the race to replace Donald Trump as president is ramping up speed and the number of candidates of all parties is multiplying rapidly. One of the central negatives of a field that is estimated to contain dozens of candidates, a majority of whom are Democrat among an occasional Republican or independent...
The Warren Central girls tennis team will start their new season on April 2 against Lawrence Central and plan to continue off of their success from last season.
“Last season was a really good season for the girls and me. Our one doubles team went to sectionals and succeeded in it, and it has been a while since Warren has done so,” senior Christie-Anna...
The Warren Central Symphony finished a successful season last year and although they did not make it to state, they are still proud of how they performed throughout the season.
“So last year we didn’t actually make it to state, but we still got a pretty high score at state qualifications. We were very happy with our performance. We think we are a lot...
On Saturday, April 27, Warren Central Student Council will be hosting the school prom at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. The theme for this year’s prom is Capture the Moment and the ballroom will be decorated with a luge and garnet-red and gold decorations. Warren Central has hosted their annual prom at the ballroom for decades and is...
After the ending of last year’s “Avengers Infinity War,” superhero fans have been anticipating the arrival of “Captain Marvel,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female led movie. “Captain Marvel” follows Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) in her fight in an alien race war between the Kree, intelligent warriors, and the Skrull, shapeshifters. Danvers searches to find...
Hozier, an innovative artist who blends rhythm and blues with indie rock, has jumped back onto the music scene after a five year hiatus following his self-titled debut album in 2014 by releasing his sophomore album, “Wasteland, Baby!” Most people when they think of Hozier can only identify his hit single, “Take Me To Church,” which has defined his career, even...
The conclusion of the boys basketball season brought the end to one of the greatest runs in IHSAA basketball history. With the end of the season, the Warren Central boys basketball team will be saying goodbye to the athletes that helped accomplish this run.
This three season run resulted in a record of 76-6 including two MIC titles, two county titles and...
Picture a show revolving around a divorced, Latina veteran suffering from PTSD with a gay, teenage daughter and best friend who is a recovering alcoholic. Although it sounds like a heavy and gritty tragedy-drama, it is actually the beautiful and important comedy “One Day at a Time.”
“One Day at a Time” is a Netflix original that debuted in 2017 but...
On Feb. 27, the Warren Central boys track team started off the indoor string of their season strong with a meet in Bloomington at Indiana University. The boys came away from the meet with two top ten school record performances.
“The first meet seemed like it gave the team a lot of confidence and showed them that the hard work is paying off,” head...
The Warren Central girls track team capped off an impressive season last year, finishing second in the state meet and look to continue their success during their indoor season.
“I think we went out there and executed to the best of our ability. The competition was tough, but now we know how to perform this season. There is always room for...
At the start of 2019, Netflix announced its partnership with Leigh Bardugo, the author of the famous book series “Six of Crows” and “Shadow and Bone.” Both series take place in Barugo’s Grishaverse, a world filled with magic, where a war is being waged between three powerful armies that has spanned over centuries. In the Grishaverse, the citizens of Ravka are...
“Bird Box” is a Netflix Original based on the novel of the same title by Josh Malerman. The movie follows a young woman named Malorie Hayes, who has recently discovered she is pregnant. When her sister comes to visit, she informs Malorie of a panic overseas. An airborne disease is making people commit mass suicide and is infecting thousands. As they return...
The Warren Central wrestling team has had a strong season that showcased a variety of faces, new and old. As the team came closer to individual state, each wrestler pushed towards improvement for both their team and themselves.
All of the hard work that the team put in throughout the season paid off during individual sectionals, when all of the...
President- Allison Shuffitt
Junior
Extracurriculars: Swimming, Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council, Just Say No, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Hi-Lites Show Choir and Superintendent-Student Board
First Vice President- Joreylis Montgomery
Junior
Extracurriculars: Volleyball, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper,...
The Warren Central girls track team capped off an impressive season last year, finishing second in the state meet and look to continue their success during their indoor season.
“I think we went out there and executed to the best of our ability. The competition was tough, but now we know how to perform this season. There is always room for improvement,” senior...
The boys basketball team is off to a strong start, with a record of 20-1 as they look to win another state championship this season.
The Warriors began their season with a formidable start, winning 14 straight games, with an average score of 70 points per game.
With a team majority of seniors, the boys have a “win now mentality” when it comes to...
Black History Month was originally just a week to celebrate the history and achievements of black people around the globe. Eventually, that week grew into a month to match the celebration with the birthdates of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. This Black History Month, there are a multitude of ways to learn more about black history and celebrate the...
Going into the Super Bowl LIII match-up, the Rams vs. the Patriots, the teams were incredibly even. In the past years, the Patriots have been a force to be reckoned with, and this season was no exception. Finishing their tenth season straight being no.1 in the AFC East, it was no surprise when Tom Brady made his ninth appearance in the Super Bowl. But with the...
Best Actress: - Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born) 6
“A Star Is Born” is about a country music star named Jack Maine (Bradley Cooper) who has been battling an alcohol and drug addiction. After leaving his own show early to get a drink, he meets waitress and singer, Ally (Lady Gaga). Jack believes Ally has what it takes to become a star and finds her a manager to...
Loudmouths is an amazing podcast in which YouTubers Kwite, FPS Diesel and WildSpartanz talk about a variety of topics and events going on in the world as well as in the YouTube community, with topics ranging from lighter subjects such as the recent Super Smash Brothers Ultimate release to more serious ones such as Defy Media stealing 1.7 million dollars from...
The Warren Central boys swim team is coming off one of their best seasons in years and is very proud of how they have performed as of recently. They are hoping to continue their success during the postseason at sectionals.
“We’ve had a great season so far. A lot of new people have joined and they have come up a lot from the beginning of the season. I can’t wait...
The girls swimming and diving team wrapped up their most impressive season in years, with a young core of swimmers who have worked tirelessly to be able to showcase their exceptional talent.
“They had a really strong willingness to work hard for the team and a willingness to show up and succeed,” head coach John Sincroft said.
The Lady Warriors...
After a preseason of preparation and technical development, the Warren Central Show Choir program moves on to their competition season tomorrow, Feb. 9, at Pike. The two premier groups, Hi-Lites and Connection, will be competing.
“To prepare, we have been working with professional choreographers from around the country. They [the choirs] have been...
Donald Trump is a president who breaks a lot of norms. In this long, ever-growing list of broken norms, lies the government shutdown, which ended Jan. 25. The shutdown, which dragged on for thirty-five days, became the longest shutdown in our history. To put this into perspective, the previous placeholder was under the Clinton administration over a debate on...
The ability to forgive and forget is not as widely held today as it used to be. That is not inherently a negative, especially when the person judged is steeped in social controversy. The issue with the “forgive and forget” philosophy is it lessens the impact of what their past behavior has had on the present. For many of the people who ask to be forgiven, they...
My grandfather once told me that our history is the key to our future. The moment that history, no matter how terrifying and threatening, is forgotten is the same moment that our worst times reoccur to haunt our future. If the mass enslavement of millions of Africans was forgotten or not taught in history, what would become of their descendents?
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This session, the statehouse is focusing on a plethora of education bills that stand to address mental health resources in schools, teacher pay and resource allocation. The bills come on the back end of teacher strikes in California, West Virginia and other states.
The House GOP agenda, which was released in January, outlined early on priorities in...
As we make our way through February, we will celebrate spring approaching, our love we have for our Valentines, but most importantly, we will celebrate the rich history of the Black community. Black people have been defying the odds and contributing to our society since before our society even considered them human beings. Black people are some of the most...
“New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe” is a re-release on the Nintendo Switch of two games that were previously released exclusively on the Wii U. “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe” includes both “New Super Mario Bros. U” and “New Super Luigi U,” giving the games a few new features and combining the two games into one cartridge. “New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe” was...
Winter Play
Warren Central Theatre will perform their production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in the Studio Theatre on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $5 each. For more information, contact Susan Kalberer at skalbere@warren.k12.in.us.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies will be having their Valentine’s Party on Feb. 12 in the commons from 3 p.m...
Indianapolis Hiking Club
Take a Hike with the Indianapolis Hiking Club on Dec. 15, at 8 a.m.
New members are welcome to join this free event. For more information, visit Indyhike.org.
Christmas Tea with the Warren Central Orchestras
On Dec. 16th at 3:30 p.m., the Orchestra program will be having a fundraiser in the Studio Theatre. They will perform and serve...
On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Holliday Park Nature Center will be featuring works of the members of Indiana Photographic Society in “The Nature of Things” photography exhibit. This event is free and starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit bit.ly/2Cro9dM
The State Fairgrounds will be presenting “Jurassic Quest 'Return of the Dinosaurs'” on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m to 8...
German Club will have a Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 5 from 2:50 to 4:30 p.m. in room H117. Paid German Club members may attend. Those who have not yet paid may bring their 5 dollars in dues. For further information, contact German Club sponsor, Melinda Bowman, at mbowman2@warren.k12.in.us.
The Just Say No Club is sponsoring National Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 22...
“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” Netflix’s new choose-your-own-adventure movie, allows audiences to choose what happens in the movie, creating an immersive experience that makes every decision count.
The film is another installment of the Netflix show, “Black Mirror,” which features stand-alone episodes about techno-paranoia. “Black Mirror” typically explores the...
The Wild Egg is a breakfast and brunch restaurant with a menu based around items with eggs in the recipe. The Wild Egg is a relatively new chain of restaurants, with a little over a dozen restaurants located across the Midwest, each serving a wide array of meals. Since opening in 2016 the Wild Egg has become a personal favorite restaurant. This restaurant has a...
The Warren Central girls basketball team finished their 2018-19 season after travelling to Cathedral High School for the annual IHSAA State Tournament.
On Tuesday Jan. 29, the girls took on the North Central panthers in sectional play and came just short of advancing to the next round. After cutting down North Central’s lead before going into the...
Welcome to The Owl’s new App and Website! We are pleased to announce that the App and Website are now integrated which means all updates, events, and news will appear on both at the same time. In fact, we encourage our families to install the iPhone or Android app on their mobile phone and tablet. Now, it is easier than ever to stay in touch with your schools....
Cafe Cabaret will take place at 6:00 p.m. today in the Performing Arts Center and should be a major success. While the event was only started two years ago, it has already gained a considerable amount of dedicated fans who enjoy coming to the event and hearing all the talent that Warren has to offer.
“We're expecting a lot of great talent! This is one of my...
After a successful fall musical, the Warren Central Theater Department is headed straight into working on their winter play, “Julius Caesar.”
This Shakespearean tragedy portrays the homecoming of a successful general named Julius Caesar who is targeted for murder by Caius Cassius, with support from the well-respected Marcus Brutus for “the good of the...
The year of 2018 has been historical for Warren Central High School. From earning multiple accolades to welcoming new leaders, this year has been nothing short of astonishing. The school has given the community enough accomplishments to talk about for a lifetime over the span of just 12 months. People have called Warren Central the “Pride of the Eastside” for...
The sixth annual Warren Central Black and Gold pageant was held Monday Dec. 3 in the Warren Performing Arts Center.
The event was sponsored by art teacher LaTonya Mason, who was part of the original council that created the event six years ago.
“We wanted to promote school spirit and thought this would be an excellent way to encourage the student body,”...
The Warren Central Art Department held their annual Winter Showcase in the Warren Performing Art Center on December 5th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing art from the AP art class and photographs from the Warren Central photography club.
The artists from the AP art class and photography club selected pieces that they have done this semester to display...
On Friday, Dec. 7, Warren Central High School hosted their annual Children’s Christmas Party in the Commons. Each year, student council selects ten students from each of the nine elementary schools whose family is unable to provide them a Christmas.
“We’ve grown up in the community,” student council social media officer Hayla Schutt said. “Giving back to...
The Warren Central Winter Guard is coming off a very successful and exciting season last year and has high hopes for this season.
“We plan to work hard all the time. Practicing the little things matter. We have to be very critical of ourselves throughout the entire season and make sure we’re very confident with all of the parts of our show, even the little...
The Warren Central girls swimming team is off to a strong start this season, winning five of their first six dual meets. The girls believe that they have a lot more to accomplish, though.
“The girls have had a fantastic start to the season. Much better than I was expecting,” Coach John Sincroft said.
The team has very high goals for this season,...
The Warren Central boys swimming team has been off to a slow start this season, but remains positive and has high hopes for the remainder of the season. They do not believe that their record represents who they are as a team and know that they are better than their record shows.
“We’ve had a great season so far. A lot of new people have joined and they...
The Warren Central Wrestling team is off to a strong start, kicking off their season with a record of 7-1, only losing to the no. 1 wrestling team in the state, Cathedral.
“We have a really strong and technical team. [We are working on] really just trying to get guys where we need them most,” senior Jarred Rowlett said. “There is nobody stopping us from...
The undefeated boys basketball team has started their season strong, competing against opponents from across Indiana. Looking to continue the success of last season’s record-breaking state championship, the boys are pushing for strong leadership and technique to remain consistent throughout the winter season.
With two transfers from local schools,...
The girls basketball team has been off to a strong start, with a record of 10-1 overall and 5-0 against conference opponents.
The Lady Warriors credit their success to their toughness, confidence and ability to stay humble despite being the reigning champions.
“Knowing where we came from and the dedication and work it takes to have success,” head...
Since it has taken office, the Trump administration has been in crisis mode, either self-induced or brought on by the terrible side-effects of a volatile climate which has produced some of the most severe natural disasters we have seen. The task of leading and healing a country after crisis strikes is never easy. The task becomes even more difficult when the...
All too many people prefer to ignore the serious issues when the holiday season comes around. For the most part, they are able to, with most of the topics that are mainstays in our news cycles fading away when we enjoy the holidays with our families. One issue that cannot seem to fade away though, no matter how far we try to push it of our minds, is gun...
Throughout my entire high school career, I have heard the same advice from Mr. Shepler what seems like a thousand times, “don’t be a 7:20 to 2:45 student.” And he is absolutely right. A lot of people I know either go home and play video games or go to a job that they do not like, while I spend most of my time at school. Participation in after school activities...
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the injustices black people in America face. Black Americans feel that they are targets for aggression because of the way that they are perceived. The stigma surrounding black Americans is that they are violent and dangerous to be around.
This stereotype has been around for centuries, since black men and women were...
On Sep. 8, 2018, the final match of the Women’s Single division in the US open took place between famed United States tennis star, Serena Williams, and up and coming Japanese newcomer, Naomi Osaka. This match was an intense game with both players playing well, but Osaka taking the lead, in terms of points, against Williams. During the match, Carlos Ramos,...
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, full of joy and giving. Many cultures and religions have holidays at this time of year where people give and receive presents to those in their lives. While receiving gifts is fun, sometimes finding the right gift to give is tough. Whether you are shopping for a family member, significant other or a friend,...
Ugly holiday sweaters are a recent tradition that has swept through the younger generations. Originating from the bizarre, festive holiday looks from the parents in the 80s, the youngsters from this generation took this look and put their own twist on it, highlighting the extraneous fashion trend from the 80s. Being able to spread holiday cheer just by wearing...
The Christmas Chronicles is a new Netflix original that offers a fresh take on a classic story. Every year, Christmas movies reuse the same plot line, where a child takes it upon themselves to prove that Santa is real but ends up almost ruining Christmas when Santa gets caught in the trap the child laid for them. Then, the child has to right their wrongs to...
The Game of the Year award was created in 2014 to recognize and compare video games across the globe. The nominations are picked by the directors of Game Awards and are chosen based on how well they deliver a creative and advanced technological experience.
This year’s one hundred nominations have been narrowed down to five choices that have stumped...
Every year, numerous specials based around Christmas and the holiday season are released and aired during November and December. Many people grew up watching these Christmas films and have developed a love for these movies. Many of these specials are still airing and are perfect to watch in order to get into the holiday spirit.
“Polar Express”
“The...
OVERVIEW
“Super Smash Brothers” is the largest crossover game series, bringing together characters from many different Nintendo games to fight it out in a party fighting game. The “Smash” series, as it is commonly called, has a large community of dedicated fans who play the game both competitively and casualty. The series, which was created by Masahiro...
Tristan Galan, a senior at Warren Central, is the epitome of Halloween Spirit. Galan builds his own Halloween costumes every year. He also does this year round and even competes in cosplay at conventions like Comic-Con.
Galan sees Halloween and costumes much deeper than the average guy who might simply buy a bowtie, grab a pillow case and go trick or...
Blue Water-Lines mannymua
Like many trends, this one originated on the runway. Lately, many fashion runways have chased after the disco theme, which triggered the makeup trend of placing a blue color on the bottom lashline. The color was found to work with a variety of other colors, despite the vibrancy of the blue. Many people are picking up on this trend for...
Shoot Dance
The Shoot dance that went viral in 2017 continues to have a strong influence on dance styles today. Rapper Blocboy JB released a song with Drake that featured the new dance which caught the attention of many. This dance involves hopping on one foot and kicking with the opposite foot while vertically moving the arm that corresponds with the kicking...
It has reached that time of year when all teenagers can think about is that one special night. A night that most consider a rite of passage. A night filled with endless dancing and enjoyment--prom. Prom, short for promenade, marks the end of the school year and celebrates the upperclassmen. Students hunt down the perfect dress or the right tuxedo. This...
Food: Take an adventure and try a new restaurant around Indy. Experience a plethora of unique eateries from all over. Here are a few to try:
Indulge: Small ice cream shop in Fortville acknowledged for their low prices and large portions.
B Spot Burgers: Gourmet burger joint on 86th street, owned by TV celebrity chef Michael Symon who is a winner of multiple Best...
Kamryn TownsendWhat is your talent?
My talent is creating my own projects. I specifically like Do it Yourself Projects (DIY) and one of those include using FDA approved ingredients from a cosmetic vendor to make my own lip gloss.
What inspired you to start?
I spent money on overpriced lip gloss, so I decided to do research on how I could make...
History
Human trafficking has existed around the world for thousands of years. Since before the European Slave Trade, people were kidnapped and sent to different forms of physical and, at times, sexual labor. Victims of modern human trafficking are isolated and forced into forms of labor such as domestic work, construction, prostitution and more without a...
After 33 years of coaching at Warren Central High School, math teacher and coach Gary Roberts was selected as the Indiana Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Not long after, he was inducted into the Indiana Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.
“For someone to think I deserve an award like this is truly a great honor,” Roberts said.
Robert’s career in...
It is that time of year again! The leaves are falling and the weather is changing. Everyone is looking forward to the holiday season. During this joyous time, we must also remember that it is a season of giving and being kind to others. It is also the time for high school seniors to fill their resumes with more community service hours.
Humane Society:
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