What if I were to say that there is one activity that could earn you more money, get you promoted more quickly than others, help you date more often, decrease the stress in your life and allow you to live two more years than you are expected to? Would you sign up for this? What if I tell you that it can also be free? If you haven’t guessed it yet, it’s... READ MORE >

The MSD of Warren Township is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. We are also committed to providing our students, staff, and families with ongoing and updated information as best we can. Linked below is a letter to all MSD Warren and Marion County families. This letter provides some additional... READ MORE >

July 1, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I would like to thank those Warren families and staff who participated in our 20-21 S.A.F.E Reopening webinar last night. We will be posting the webinar recording to our district website later this week. The purpose of the webinar was to provide information on the upcoming 20-21 school year and... READ MORE >

June 24, 2020 Good Morning Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I appreciate the patience and understanding of our Warren staff and our Warren families as we have been planning for a safe and healthy return to the 20-21 school year. With that said, posted on our website news is this letter to our Warren Township community as well as the Marion County community... READ MORE >

June 19, 2020 Good Morning Warren Students, Families, and Staff, Earlier this week, I shared a message that Warren and all Marion County Schools are illuminating their football stadium lights today, June 19th, from 10:14 - 10:22:46 to honor George Floyd who was killed while restrained by a Minneapolis Police Officer. In that message, I incorrectly described the... READ MORE >

June 17, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, To honor George Floyd and to shed light on a dark place of social injustice in our society, MSD Warren Township, along with all Marion County districts, will turn on our football stadium lights on Friday, June 19th from 10:14 PM until 10:22:46. June 19th also known as Juneteenth, represents the... READ MORE >

June 10, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, Our district re-entry task force continues to research guidance and work with our local agencies to prepare for school opening in July. At this time, we are planning for both an in person and online model for grades K-12. We have created a parent / caregiver survey to help guide our plan. Please... READ MORE >

New Pandemic EBT Program for Families Receiving Free and Reduced-Price School Meals: Families with children who receive free or reduced-cost lunches at school qualify for a new Pandemic EBT program The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food needs for families affected by the pandemic. P-EBT... READ MORE >

June 3, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I would like to take a moment to express my support for those who are affected by the recent events in our community and nationally. As a district, we will continue to create a culture of diversity, equity and belonging for our students, schools and community. Congratulations to all of our... READ MORE >

At the beginning of 2020, the novel Corona Virus, also known as COVID-19, broke out in the United States. By March, Indiana schools were closing indefinitely. On April 2, 2020, Mayor Eric Holcomb of Indiana officially closed all schools for the remainder of the school year. This resulted in the cancellations of spring sports, prom, performing arts events and... READ MORE >

May 27, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I think we all can agree that the ending of the 2019-20 school year is not what any of us expected or wanted. I am grateful to each and every student, parent and caregiver and Warren employee for their resiliency, compassion, support for one another and for our 11,600 students. We are working on... READ MORE >

May 20, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, As we prepare to finish the 2019-20 school year and continue to plan for the upcoming 20-21 school year, I wanted to share some information about both. Students who are currently in Kindergarten through 11th grade will be allowed to use their district assigned device over the summer. If you do not... READ MORE >

Jumpstart Junior Tutoring Program still aims at helping students. As of now, times now and looking forward are pretty hectic, and many students are engaging in unfamiliar learning environments. However, the junior tutoring program, Jumpstart: a student learning alliance, has a mission to not let these questionable times affect the quality of the junior... READ MORE >

The “Most Likely To’s” of the class of 2020Most Likely to be a Teacher at Warren Taylor Thomas Jake Wellmann Evan Law Most Spirited Chris Warner Dania Roberson Friendliest Damiya Andrews Jeff Priso Most Likely to be President Brian Martin Curshuna Harvey Most Likely to be on a Reality TV Show Heavenly Moon Steven Shaw Most Likely to be... READ MORE >

Citizens all around protest the current world situation in disagreeable ways. In comparison to the average busy day months ago, the sudden self isolation due to COVID-19 was quite the turnaround. Those who hardly spent any time at home now have nowhere else to go. The current world situation is quite disagreeable to many, and some are taking that to the... READ MORE >

Given that the COVID-19 situation seemingly happened overnight and uprooted our lives without warning, it has been a hard time trying to adjust to the change. Despite seeming like the world has stopped in its tracks, life moves on. Many are trying to stay healthy and are readying themselves to return back to ‘normal life.’ Here are some fun ways to stay on... READ MORE >

“Money Heist,” also known as La Casa de Papel, is a Spanish drama series originally released May 2, 2017 that has since grown a significant following on the popular streaming service Netflix. The drama series tells the story of a criminal mastermind “El Profesor” and robbers Nairobi (Alba Flores), Tokyo (Ursula Corbero), Denver (Jaime Lorente), Stockholm... READ MORE >

Due to the quick and hazardous spread of COVID-19, schools across America suspended in-person learning, with many resorting to e-learning as an alternative. As a result of the cancelation of the traditional school year, seniors were unable to receive the celebrations they have been looking forward to since the start of their high school year. However, instead... READ MORE >

“Outer Banks” is the newest teen drama that was released on Netflix and gained a mass of teen following since its release on April 15, 2020. Appropriate to the name of the show, “Outer Banks” takes place in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and tells the story of what happens when you mix class warfare, treasure hunts and rebellious, hormonal teenagers.... READ MORE >

To Letter to Our LGBTQA+ Students, We as a nation are currently in an unknown and unfamiliar territory, and it has not once slipped my mind that some of you may be stuck in households that are homophobic, transphobic, and/or otherwise not accepting of who you are. Please know that I, as well as many others at Warren Central, are here FOR YOU. We see you, we... READ MORE >

With being stuck at home, there is no better time to binge-watch shows other than now. Streaming platforms such as Hulu and Netflix have seen a large increase in their views since the threat of COVID-19, and they are continuing to push out new content to help during this time. Between an adorably animated show and a psychopathic assassin, these platforms offer... READ MORE >

Last month, Netflix released its another version of a reality television show: “Too Hot to Handle.” In this new show, a cast of ten attractive single people are put on an island resort to be recorded remedying their bad habits. Reality television gets a bad reputation in pop culture. From “Real Housewives” to “90 Day Fiance,” there never really is a plot... READ MORE >

With COVID-19 hitting its peak across the nation, it is becoming more imperative to stay at home. Instead of staying at home being bored, there are things to do in solitary to better oneself that does not include being exposed to potentially harmful germs. These activities can range from day-to-day habits or useful skills to learn. From learning how to use... READ MORE >

“I work at an essential store, so I’ve been buying things that I see there like puzzles, coloring books and painting supplies. Painting recently became something that I picked up again, and it’s great to pass time. I’m not the best, but I’ve been watching YouTube tutorials to help me get better. I have also reorganized my room countless times, but I think I’ve run... READ MORE >

“Tiger King'' is a Netflix Documentary series that focuses on the infamous Joe Exotic and his bizarre underworld where he breeds big cats. This docu-series was released March 20, with a total of eight episodes plus one additional episode which was later released April 12, 2020. Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, the mulleted, gay,... READ MORE >

May 13, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, As we head into the last couple of weeks of this school year, I would like to extend my gratitude to our 11,600 students for their flexibility, patience, and resiliency during our school closure. Students, you are the reason we do what we do! Thank you for hanging in there with us! I would also... READ MORE >

MSD Warren Township and Chartwells are committed to providing breakfast and lunch meals to all school age children (18 years of age and under) for each day our schools are closed. Tuesday and Friday Food Outreach Locations Meals can be picked up between 11:00 – 1:00, on Tuesdays (6 meals) and Fridays (8 meals) at the following DISTRICT locations.... READ MORE >

May 6, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I would like to acknowledge our outstanding Warren staff and wish all of our teachers Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your positive impact on our students, families and community in normal times is one thing, but what you are doing now to connect, educate, counsel, and manage is extraordinary. I... READ MORE >

MSD Warren Township, along with WFYI, is thrilled to announce that Liberty Park’s Alice (Krissy) Carson has been selected as a member of the 2020 PBS Digital Innovator All-Star program. Each of the All-Stars were selected from a cohort of educators who are doing extraordinary work in their local communities, supporting student learning by integrating media and... READ MORE >

April 29, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, I would like to thank students, teachers, and parents for your positive and constructive feedback. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us make adjustments to our Learn at Home and eLearning plans. Parents, I encourage you to talk with your student's teacher with any questions or... READ MORE >

April 22, 2020Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, As we continue our second week of Learn at Home and eLearning, I want to thank our teachers and staff for all of your efforts in planning and implementing Learn at Home and eLearning lessons. Thank you students for your quality engagement last week and thank you parents and caregivers for all that... READ MORE >

Streaming services have become increasingly popular in the past couple of years with their traditional sales pitch of being cheaper than regular cable and giving hit tv shows of all genres to binge watch. From the release of Disney+ last year to the contract Netflix signed with Nickelodeon, there has been a heated competition between these companies, battling to be... READ MORE >

A major asset to our generation and era is technology. Since we were young, everything we needed to research and make decisions was at our fingertips. Even today, we do not need to attend rallies or speeches to decide what candidate to vote for or support, we can search their name in a search bar and find all of the information of people’s lives and experiences in... READ MORE >

After a successful two seasons, Netflix has released a third season of On My Block, a show about four teenagers- Cesar, Monse, Ruby and Jamal- who grow up in the hood of South Central Los Angeles. In the first two seasons of the show, the teens go through a variety of obstacles in their everyday lifestyles. One of the biggest mini-plots in the show during the... READ MORE >

Growing up, Warren Central senior Josue Blanco always dreamed about going to West Point, entranced with its rich American history, strong militant standards and beautiful scenery. With a ten percent acceptance rate, approximately 4.5 thousand students and requirement of incredible discipline, the United States Military Academy West Point is incredibly difficult for... READ MORE >

After a century of failure, and nearly 200 failed attempts, the House has passed a historic anti-lynching bill that would officially make lynching a federal crime. Lynching was predominately committed by white Americans against blacks in the southern states during the 19th and 20th centuries. While lynching was not invented after the Civil War, in the... READ MORE >

Irish singer Niall Horan released his second studio album titled “Heartbreak Weather” on March 13, 2020, nearly three years after the release of his debut album “Flicker.” Since the split of major boy band One Direction, Horan, among his former bandmates, has been making solo music in order to further his individual career. Fans have been anticipating... READ MORE >

During last cross country season, junior Zoe Fisher ran and did exercises like any other track runner in training. Until one day she noticed a very sharp pain in her lower back. Since it was the beginning of the season, she paid no attention to it, but as the season went on, the pain got progressively worse. After taking a trip to the doctor, she was... READ MORE >

April is the month that every high school student dreams of - prom season. Everyone wants their dream dress and 2020 has had many different styles, varying from traditional to eccentric. Here are a few of the most popularly picked prom dress styles for 2020. High Low Dress A High-Low dress is an easy walking style dress as the front typically stops right... READ MORE >

On March 25, the Spanish classes were planning to go on their Spain trip, but it was canceled due to Covid-19. In replacement, Spanish teacher Roberta Kuonen decided to take her students on a virtual tour of Spain through a Google presentation. “I felt badly that students didn't get the chance to go to Spain and I wanted to give them some sort of travel... READ MORE >

Earlier this school year, a new club formed under the supervision of culinary teacher Greta Yazel-Marzon called the K-Pop Haven Club. The club is hosted on Tuesdays after school in F104 and aims to embrace Korean music, culture and Korean ideas. Korean pop, K-Pop, is not confined to just the popular Korean group BTS. There are other groups and artists... READ MORE >

THUMBS UP TO New York placing a ban on the distribution of plastic bags as of March 1. Despite the ban angering many shoppers, stores ask customers to bring their own reusable bags. Many still offer paper bags, but shoppers have to pay a small fee for it. THUMBS UP TO architect Deanna Van Buren designing civic spaces that could replace the use of prisons. After... READ MORE >

When filing for FAFSA use the .gov website, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa, or the myStudentAid app, available on Android and iOS devices. The process is completely free, any website charging for this free service is fraudulent. To begin the process the student must make an FSA ID. The process is broken into six steps, beginning with making a... READ MORE >

April 15, 2020 Thank you to those staff and families who participated in our K through 8th grade device distribution last week. We distributed 7,031 devices. A second round of device distribution is this evening from 5-7 at your child's home school. Please make sure to complete the device request form before picking up your device. This form is available on our... READ MORE >

Learn at Home applies to PreK - 8th Grade Students. Where can I access my child’s Learn at Home materials? All Learn at Home materials will be uploaded and available on Warren’s Learn at Home webpage bit.ly/msdwarrenlearnathome. We upload a schedule and lessons for the entire week so students and families can complete when it is most advantageous for their... READ MORE >

April 8, 2020Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, Although the calendar states that we should be back in our buildings and classrooms this week, we are heartbroken that this is not possible. I am very proud of our students, families and staff during these difficult times, I have seen so many kind gestures and an increase of community... READ MORE >

April 1, 2020Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, With every passing day of us practicing physical and social distancing, it is my hope that we are one day closer to resuming our regular school routine. To provide increased quantities of meals and to lessen the need to travel on a daily basis, we are adjusting and expanding our food outreach... READ MORE >

March 25, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Families, and Staff, Although technically we are on spring break, I know I speak for all of us in that we miss our students and our staff being in our schools. It is my hope that through all of the efforts being put in place to slow the spread of the virus that we can finish our school year together the way we... READ MORE >

March 19, 2020 Good Afternoon Warren Students, Staff, and Families, This afternoon, we were informed that Governor Eric Holcomb has mandated all schools to remain closed until May 1, 2020. This mandated closure follows the recent Centers for Disease Control guidelines to limit gatherings to less than 10. These are unprecedented times and I recognize how... READ MORE >

March 18, 2020 Warren Students, Families and Staff, I, Dr. Hanson, Superintendent of Schools for MSD Warren Township, want to first thank everyone for their support, patience, and coming together to make sure that our students, staff, and families are safe during this unprecedented and challenging time. During our school closures, I will be providing a weekly... READ MORE >

March 13, 2020Warren Families, Caregivers and Staff, As you are aware, all MSD Warren schools and buildings have closed starting today March 13th through April 5th working under the guidance of our local and state health departments.We understand that this announcement happened after school hours on Thursday and there may be personal items that students and staff... READ MORE >

March 12, 2020 Under the guidance of the Marion County Public Health Department, all schools in MSD Warren Township will be closed beginning Friday, March 13th through Friday, March 20th due to the Coronavirus based on an over abundance of caution. All buildings will be closed and practices, games and events canceled during this time. We do not plan to use... READ MORE >

In our continuing efforts to keep our Warren families informed, we have a dedicated COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease 2019 webpage that may be accessed at this link: https://www.warren.k12.in.us/o/msd-of-warren-township/page/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-2019 READ MORE >

Hip-Hop is a musical genre that originated from the 1970s with the predominantly black, economically depressed South Bronx section of New York City. It is mainly rap with electronic backing and beats that contain more base than its indie foil. Hip-Hop has changed with the times to fit the audience as well as events of the social world, as rappers have been... READ MORE >

Make sure to bring a school ID to purchase a ticket for the Indiana Roof Ballroom on 140 W. Washington St. With the recent automatic ticket system starting last year, it will allow the school to send an instant receipt to the purchaser and to streamline the process as there will be no physical ticket. Prom will be on April 25, 2020 Ticket sales will... READ MORE >

The Warren Central Japanese Olympiad team, comprised of 3rd and 4th year Japanese students, attended the Japanese Olympiad for the first time since 2007 on Feb. 22. At the Japanese Olympiad, schools in Indiana take their students to compete in a series of activities that will test their knowledge of Japanese language and history. This year, the... READ MORE >

On Feb. 25, the boys basketball team faced off against their final conference opponent of the season, Pike High School, and they are currently 15-5, 4-2 in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference. After bouncing back from a five-game losing streak, the boys were able to rebound with a winning streak of their own. The team took their first loss... READ MORE >

Over recent years, 24-year-old R&B artist Brent Faiyaz (Christopher Brent Wood) has been making waves in the music industry with his unique voice and approach to R&B. Beginning his musical career releasing songs on SoundCloud with his former trio Sonder, Brent released a six-track “Lost” EP in 2018. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting a... READ MORE >

The Warren Central Lady Warriors conclude their 2019-20 season after losing to Lawrence North in Sectional semifinals, 34-45, ending with a final record of 16-7 and 4-3 in conference play. This loss marks the end of the girls’ journey, however, the girls were able to have a strong season and showed improvement from last year. While last season... READ MORE >

As senior, Rebecca Clark enters her final season of Warren Central lacrosse, there is much anticipation for how one of the leading contributors to the team will help push Warriors lacrosse further in skill. Clark has been playing varsity lacrosse for all four years of high school. During her time on the team, Clark has become one of the standout... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after... READ MORE >

"Horse Girl” is a movie about an arts and craft store employee, Sarah (Allison Brie), who begins to struggle to distinguish her dreams from reality in her everyday life. The movie made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 27 and is now available to watch on Netflix. While it was a film with good actors in it, such as Brie, Debby Ryan... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after the passing... READ MORE >

Over recent years, 24-year-old R&B artist Brent Faiyaz (Christopher Brent Wood) has been making waves in the music industry with his unique voice and approach to R&B. “F*** The World” features ten songs with no features and is a steady build-up of previous single releases such as “Rehab (Winter in Paris)” and “F*** the World (Summer in London),” both... READ MORE >

After the release date being delayed due to negative reactions to the character style, “Sonic the Hedgehog” was released in theatres on Valentine’s Day with a new design that was better received. The movie had an updated animation style and compelling character development that ultimately helped with a straightforward storyline. When the first trailer... READ MORE >

THUMBS UP TO doctors and other medical professionals posting viral health videos on TikTok that help educate viewers on living a healthier life. TikTok stars such as Danielle Jones, an OB/GYN, teach viewers about safe sex and options available, meanwhile spreading reliable information. THUMBS UP TO black and African-American worker’s wages finally starting to... READ MORE >

The Digital Goats #829, representing Warren Central, will open up their first competition of the season on March 6 in Bloomington. They will be participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The Digital Goats have high hopes and motivation going into this season. “The motivation for this team is to make a name for ourselves as a group of talented... READ MORE >

Whether it is a sport or a club, it is nice to have a positive experience of meeting with a group of your friends and just doing the things you love. I recommend everyone to join any sort of extracurricular activity. For me, I am on the Walker Career Center’s Robotics team as one of the head programmers, and, through it, I have made a lot of friends and... READ MORE >

On Saturday, Feb. 22, five wrestlers from Warren Central MTXE competed in the IHSAA State Meet. These wrestlers individually received various placements over the Saturday and Sunday competitions and concluded their wrestling season for 2019-20. Juniors David Pierson (126) and Jajuan Anderson (145) and seniors Brice Coleman (152), Damon McClain (160) and... READ MORE >

DeAndre Arnold, a black Texas student, was suspended from his school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks off. The school claims it was not racially motivated and was a dress code issue, despite black people statistically and metaphorically being the minority. However, they failed to take into account that dreadlocks have been a part of a few cultures in the east and... READ MORE >

The Warren Central Lady Warriors conclude their 2019-20 season after losing to Lawrence North in Sectional semifinals, 34-45, ending with a final record of 16-7 and 4-3 in conference play. This loss marks the end of the girls’ journey, however, the girls were able to have a strong season and showed improvement from last year. While last season the girls... READ MORE >

As senior, Rebecca Clark enters her final season of Warren Central lacrosse, there is much anticipation for how one of the leading contributors to the team will help push Warriors lacrosse further in skill. Clark has been playing varsity lacrosse for all four years of high school. During her time on the team, Clark has become one of the standout players... READ MORE >

One trend that most of our generation has become famous for is breaking through the shell of stereotypes and speaking out against what we know we have the right to do or have. Yet, there is still hesitation that oppressed many generations before us: the hesitation that invalidates our voices because we are mere ‘children.’ Living in a modern era where... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after the passing... READ MORE >

After the great success of winning “Rhythm & Flow” and releasing his first official EP “Inglewood High” last year, D Smoke released his debut album “Black Habits” on Feb. 7. “Black Habits” features the voices and talents of his family members, talented artists and the legend himself, Snoop Dogg. Specifically, the artists on his tracks include his family... READ MORE >

Two years ago, “To All the Boys I Loved Before” took Netflix by storm, earning a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming one of the biggest movies on the streaming platform. On Feb. 12, “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” did not amount to the first movie. In the continuation of the love story of Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) and Lara Jean Covey... READ MORE >

Senior Cortland Jackson Boys Basketball GPA: 3.4 Achievements: Mr. Basketball Quote: “Do your work when nobody’s watching and you’ll shine when everybody’s watching.” Role Model: Steph Curry Years Playing Basketball: 15 READ MORE >

A new student band, “Warrior Groove,” has taken the Warrior Nation by storm, debuting last semester to the students on the Warren Performing Arts Center stage across the hall from the Counseling Services Center. This band was made and assembled entirely by Warren Central students. These band members are all mainly seniors including co-founder, manager and... READ MORE >

MSD of Warren Township is excited to be the host of the first Community Engagement Network Community Listening Session on Monday, March 2nd from 6-8 PM at the Warren Education and Community Center located at 975 North Post Road. This is an opportunity to bring the Far Eastside community together to engage with one another, connect resources, and speak about issues... READ MORE >

Welcome to the Superintendent Spotlight! During the school year, I am spotlighting people and programs throughout MSD Warren Township Schools that are having a positive impact on our students, our schools, and our community. I am excited to share the fourth edition of the Superintendent Spotlight video on MSD Warren's School Counselors and Counseling Program. READ MORE >

Now! 2020 is an exciting time in Warren Township! Are you looking to teach? Are you a passionate educator ready to build relationships and create student experiences? Come see us and find out if Warren Township is right for you! Additional information for prospective employees may be accessed here. READ MORE >

Halsey’s new album, “Manic,” came out on Jan. 17. This album dug into her emotions, as she explored different aspects of herself, with no specific musical genre. Although the scattered topics makes the tracklist appear to be odd, it is suitable for the album name and focuses on going through her mind and feelings. The album was a whirlwind of emotion as... READ MORE >

Netflix has released another anime, “Scissor Seven,” to its growing lineup of original series on Jan. 10. “Scissor Seven” is a short anime series that sets itself apart from the rest because it boasts a unique animation style, the characters are appealing to watch and drive the plot forward. This all pairs nicely with the refreshing plot the show brings to the... READ MORE >

Kesha is making a comeback to the music scene with her new album “High Road,” which drops Jan. 31. The album’s currently released tracks show hints of her past music, while displaying her growth as a person, which has influenced both her music and lyrics. Kesha made it big with her previous songs “TiK ToK” and “Your Love is My Drug,” both party songs... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys basketball continues their season as they defeat strong opponents and improve their overall record. With an 8-4 start to the season, the boys have been been trying to once again find their footing and push through their recent losses. Currently 1-1 in the conference after defeating the Ben Davis Giants 75-60 and losing to Lawrence North,... READ MORE >

Do you believe climate change is real? If so, do you believe it can be reversed? Why or why not? Teacher, Damen Jackson “I do believe in global climate change, and I think that it could be changed if everyone works toward the common goal of being more green by recycling and doing the things that they need to do to help positively affect... READ MORE >

Warren Central World Guard started their season off strong with a score of 66.78 at their first competition in Whiteland, Indiana. They came in second place, and with this being their first competition and scoring so high, it shows the team will have great potential this season. “My favorite thing about guard and performing is the creativity you can have... READ MORE >

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” As a history teacher, I find myself telling the story of a person or event that often lulls several students to sleep throughout the day. Seeing this forces me to reflect on the story that’s being told, as well as the audience. Is this story boring? Is this chronicled... READ MORE >

As the show and concert choir season begins, Hi-Lites, Chambers, and Connection are preparing for the upcoming season. With songs to learn, there is much to do before getting on stage. “Learning a piece of music can vary depending on how difficult it really is. It could take us a week, or it could simply take us over a month to learn. In the end of... READ MORE >

Warren Central High School ended its four-year contract with Coca-Cola for a new partnership with Pepsi. As part of the transition, existing vending machines were replaced with new, light up, Go Wells Pepsi machines. The new machines feature products including Life Water, Aquafina, Gatorade, Dole apple juice, Propel, and Kick Starters. But the benefits of this... READ MORE >

The Model United Nations of the University of Chicago will be hosting its 32nd annual conference on Feb. 6-9. At the event, students will be exposed to a variety of opportunities to engage in modern-day world issues as well as enhance their communication skills. Since 1988, MUNUC’s purpose has been educating high school students in the arts of debate,... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys swimming and diving team has continued their season with strong performances in various meets such as the Marion County swim meet. “We had a great meet. It was a great way to finish the first half of the season and see where we are compared to our sectional competition and to see how far we have come since the beginning of the... READ MORE >

Spending time, hanging out and having fun with someone can be hard to do on a tight budget. High school students are infamous for not having extra spending money, with their minimum wages, college application fees and endless wants. Contrary to popular opinion, being in a relationship does not have to come with a high price tag. With Valentine’s Day coming up,... READ MORE >

On Nov. 19, 2019, Indiana State Teachers Association, ISTA, hosted the Red for Ed Action Day. Red For Ed’s main goals were to have an investment from the state in teacher pay, get the new professional development requirements changed and for lawmakers to promise that test scores will not harm schools. On Jan. 10, ISTA issued a legislative update discussing how... READ MORE >

THUMBS UP TO popular beauty guru, Nikkie de Jager, otherwise known as NikkieTutorials, coming out as a transgendered female. On Jan. 13, Nikkie uploaded a video to her channel labeled “I’m Coming Out,” discussed her transition period and reassured her fans that she is the same person they have adored over the years, despite her being blackmailed. She made the video... READ MORE >

“Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn)” follows the story of DC character Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) joining forces with heroes Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to defeat Black Mask (Ewan McGregor), an evil and powerful crime lord in Gotham City. Harley... READ MORE >

Last month, Luke Kuechly, middle linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, announced his retirement after a short eight year career in the NFL. Throughout the evolution of the game, it is becoming more common for professional football players to retire early due to health consciousness. Last year was full of early retirements from predicted legends, including one... READ MORE >

After winning first at all of their competitions so far this year, the no.1 ranked military guard in the state, Warren Central MCJROTC color guard aspires to find more challenging competition in Daytona, Florida during the National High School Drill Team Championships. “We want to go to Daytona to show our colors,” senior Leslie Vargas said. “People... READ MORE >

The third installment in the Bad Boys series was released in theatres on Jan. 1. “Bad Boys for Life” continues the story of Miami detectives and partners Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) set 17 years after the second movie. After witnessing the birth of his grandson, Marcus tells his partner that he intends to retire and end the era... READ MORE >

As the Lady Warriors carry on with their season, they plan on making changes that will put them in a good ending position. So far, the ladies have won more meets than they have lost as vigorous practices during the week alongside swim meets have put the ladies on the road to success. “The team is amazing at practice. We all work incredibly hard and have... READ MORE >

The girls basketball team has been working hard and improving every day of their season. With a current record of 12-6, the girls have currently been on a two-win streak after defeating Zionsville and Franklin Central. “I feel that the season so far is going well,” senior K’Ja Talley said. “Every game we are getting better as a team.” Continuing... READ MORE >

According to Indiana College Readiness Reports, in 2016, 64 percent of over 72 thousand high school graduates enrolled in college. While this figure may be a place of worry for some educators, many high school students during their high school careers find out that traditional post-secondary education is not what they want to do after high school. The... READ MORE >

After placing fourth at team state, Warren Central wrestling concluded the team portion of their season. Although the team did not win the tournament, they pushed through every match with positivity and team chemistry. “Losing in a close dual like that gets under your skin,” head coach Matthew Krulik said. “I am proud of how our guys responded. A loss is... READ MORE >

Every January, people recite the well-known phrase “new year, new me.” For some, expectations are set too high and they spiral into a downfall, only to be reciprocated in the year to come. Some people would agree that New Year's resolutions are meant to be achieved, but why not change the norm and create a goal that is meant to be achieved? A more... READ MORE >

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The forum will be held at Warren Education and Community Center, 975 N. Post Road, 46219. READ MORE >

The romantic-comedy Netflix Original “The Knight Before Christmas” is about a medieval knight, Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse), who is transported to present-day Bracebridge, Ohio after having an interaction with a magical sorceress who gave him a magical medallion. He is given a quest and must become a true knight by Christmas Eve, but instead, he ends up falling... READ MORE >

“Last Christmas” is a romantic comedy featuring “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clark and “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Henry Golding as the leads. The movie follows the love story of Kate (Emilia Clark) and Tom (Henry Golding) who meet under unusual circumstances. The chemistry between the lead actors felt forced, and their characters fell in love fast and... READ MORE >

The Lady Warriors plan to kick off this season with a positive attitude. They put in hard work as a team to achieve better end results this season. The team aims to grow together in order to compete better and place higher than last year. Although the team had difficulties last season with bonding and building relationships between the old and newer... READ MORE >

A new film based on John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle’s book “Let it Snow” has been released for the holidays, but even though the Christmas holiday is approaching, “Let it Snow” would be a pretty disappointing watch over winter break. The film opens with a message that snow brings people together, no matter what the situation may be.... READ MORE >

The Winter Percussion season is just beginning, and members are prepared to make sure this season tops last. “The preparation has just started, and it’s starting well, getting together with the group again is good, especially since we didn’t end our marching band season well and not how we wanted,” junior Jakub Resler said. Rehearsals have already... READ MORE >

Warren Central’s debate team opens up their 2019-2020 season in their first year competing in the last 20 years. With most of their members finishing in fourth place and above, this new club has had a successful start. As a first-year teacher at Warren Central, English teacher and debate sponsor Sylvania Hernandez refounded the club. In the 90s, Warren... READ MORE >

Warren Central’s community service club Project Outreach flourishes in its second year with its festivities. Between sponsoring a Christmas child and returning to Roberts Park for another year of volunteering at the soup kitchen, Outreach has a number of upcoming activities planned. “Project Outreach acts through altruism instead of ulterior motives. We... READ MORE >

The holiday season is all about giving back. While giving gifts to friends or family, it is important to remember that there are causes that also need support. Showing love does not have to extend only to the special people in one’s life, it can also be spread amongst important causes. From supporting firefighters to removing waste from the ocean, there are... READ MORE >

Cafe Cabaret is an annual talent show that will be held today at 6 p.m. and has been a popular segment hosted by Warren Central for the last four years. The show is dedicated to all students and teachers who want to show off any kind of ability or special talent they have. “Cafe Cabaret is a talent show used to highlight different performers here at... READ MORE >

There is a lot of work and time that goes into teaching, yet, at the end of the day, teachers are rewarded with a low salary and an inadequately funded classroom. To build a successful environment, teachers are expected to create lesson plans, grade assignments and gather materials. This would be fine if adequate time and funding were provided, but... READ MORE >

Since 1996, Freeform has held an annual Christmas programming broadcast leading up to Christmas called the 25 Days of Christmas starting on the first of December. During these twenty-five days, starting at around 7 a.m., Freeform plays holiday movies and shows all day and evening, which is a great way to go through the holiday season and keep everyone in the... READ MORE >

On Dec. 10, two articles of impeachment were announced against President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of his abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The House of Representatives has finalized the investigation process and now it is up to the House to hold a vote and have a senate trial to determine whether or not to impeach President Trump. ... READ MORE >

“Santa Girl” is a Netflix Original based on Santa’s only child, Cassandra Claus. While she is the heir to the Christmas throne, she decides she wants to go to college in the “real world” as opposed to the North Pole. After a small argument with her father, he permits her to go on one condition: she’ll return on Christmas Eve to complete her arranged marriage... READ MORE >

Thumbs up to the movement sweeping across the nation for free lunch for students. This is a step in the right direction to stop the shaming of students that are unable to pay for their school lunch. Thumbs up to the Ann Dancing, the electronic sculpture of a girl dancing, being repaired on Massachusetts Ave. in downtown Indianapolis. Downtown Indianapolis has... READ MORE >

Seven hundred and twenty. That’s about how many days you will spend in school from the first day of freshman year to the last day of your senior year. I, for one, have been counting the days until the end of my senior year with excitement. However, looking toward the future expectantly often leaves you forgetting to focus on the present. I ask myself... READ MORE >

K’Ja Talley GPA: 3.7Extracurriculars/Accomplishments/Awards you've gotten in these extracurriculars: Basketball State Champion, Track Team State Champion, 4x1600 Meter Relay State Champion, Runner up Track Team State Championship, 100 Meter Hurdle State Runner Up, and 300 Meter Hurdle State Runner Up. Favorite quote: “Wake up with determination, go to sleep with... READ MORE >

The Warren Central wrestling team kicks off their 2019-20 season with a new varsity head coach Matt Krulik. Krulik is not new to the Warrior Nation, as he has been both a teacher and wrestling coach here at Warren for five years. With a total coaching experience of 12 years, Krulik brings additional experience and coaching viewpoints, having previously... READ MORE >

With the rapidly approaching holiday season and the dropping temperatures in the Midwest, winter break blues ultimately set in. Although the weather outside may be frightful, there are still plenty of local activities to partake in around central Indiana to combat boredom during the season. With various activities just a short drive away from the east side,... READ MORE >

On Dec. 6, Student Council hosted its annual children’s Christmas party for elementary students around Warren Township. Each year, groups and classes are offered the chance to sponsor a student and are given a list with the students’ information along with a wish list. This year, there were 72 participants, and eight kids were picked from each school in... READ MORE >

The Lady Warriors continue their 2019-20 season with a tough start, currently holding an overall record of 6-3, 2-2 in the conference. Although this start may not be ideal for the team, they are taking each game as a learning opportunity to get better for the next game and as a team as a whole. “[Losing early in the season was] a wake-up call. I feel... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys basketball team began their season on Nov. 27 with an away non-conference game against Indianapolis Arsenal Technical and came away from the game with a strong win by a score of 81-67. Leading the way for the Warriors was junior Malik Stanley who scored 39 points for the Warriors as well as four rebounds. Sophomore Aaron Humphrey... READ MORE >

Singer-songwriter Harry Styles releases his sophomore album “Fine Line” two years after the release of his self-titled debut album. While the album has been set to be released on Dec. 13, fans have been eagerly anticipating his new music since the surprise release of single “Lights Up” on Oct. 11. The 25-year-old rose to fame after being placed into One... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Indiana State Teachers Association organized a rally for teachers and community members who want to support educators’’ rights. More than half of public schools in Indiana were closed, and there were more than 15,000 participants each with goal to give to persuade lawmakers to improve public schools. Angie CurrierQ: How long have... READ MORE >

After a long and successful season, the Warren Central football team finished their year after a tough loss at regionals. The Warriors were able to end the season with the program’s 19th sectional championship. “I believe we had a very successful football season even though the outcome wasn’t what we hoped, planned and worked for,” senior defense captain... READ MORE >

As the boys swimming and diving season begins, members are hoping to make great strides this year. With their first meet of the season completed, the team is ready to bring home more wins for Warren. “This year, we are really capitalizing on our performance as a team, especially at practice when we all need to push each other to either go faster or just... READ MORE >

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a modernized reboot of director Joe Johnston’s 1995 movie “Jumanji.” In the original, when the main characters started playing the board game, they release a man named Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), and as the game progressed, they also released different creatures of the game into real life. The main characters played the... READ MORE >

Welcome to the Superintendent Spotlight! During the school year, I will be spotlighting people and programs throughout MSD Warren Township Schools that are having a positive impact on students, our schools, and our community. I am excited to share the third Superintendent Spotlight video on Warren's Dual Immersion Program. READ MORE >

College and Career Readiness is for all students! Starting conversations about careers in earlier years helps younger students begin to set career goals and improves academic performance. Career exploration allows children to begin to see themselves and how they will fit into the world of work as an adult. Helping students understand the relationship between... READ MORE >

Dear Warren Families, Our goal in MSD Warren Township is to provide a safe and high quality educational experience. As you may have heard, Tuesday, November 19 has been designated as Red for Ed Action Day in Indiana by the Indiana State Teachers Association. At their most recent public meeting, the MSD of Warren Township Board of Education approved the... READ MORE >

The Warren Central football team continues their 2019 season with a share of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) title for the second year in a row. Although conference play contained ups and downs for the Warriors, the team was able to pull through and finish 5-2 in the MIC to tie for first place in the conference with Carmel, Ben Davis and North... READ MORE >

After advancing to the class 3A Sectional semifinals for the first time in 4 years, the girls soccer team has concluded their 2019 season with a final record of 3-15-1. Although the girls were unable to finish their season with a sectional championship, they were able to improve their record from the previous season as well as showing improvement from the... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys tennis team wraps up their season with pride after tournament play. This season, the team has seen much improvement in comparison to previous years and strives to aim even higher for next year. Finishing their season 7-9, the Warren Central tennis team increased their record from last year adding three more wins to the season. This... READ MORE >

Running has become more of a lifestyle for this year’s Lady Warriors. Practices were lengthy and arduous and the hard work has prevailed in the teams closing meets. When such a considerable amount of dedication is present within a team, that same dedication should be shown on the track. This year’s team of Lady Warriors have put in the extra work needed in... READ MORE >

The NCAA, otherwise known as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for student athletes as they go to college. They distribute more than $3.3 billion in scholarships each year, and their three main priorities are the academics, well-being and equality of their college athletes. They provide a list... READ MORE >

I have a hard truth to share with you: you’re not going to be good at everything, especially on your first try. And that’s okay. It’s tempting to compare yourself to others, or to imagine that you are the only one struggling, but that’s just not reality. Everyone struggles. Everyone gets frustrated. Everyone feels overwhelmed. It’s perseverance, the... READ MORE >

In September, senior Rebecca Daugherty was recognized for her outstanding PSAT scores during the fall of her junior year. This recognition allowed for her to partake in a national scholarship contest led by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that awards students scholarships to promote respect of learning and shine a spotlight on brilliant students. ... READ MORE >

Everyone walks around with their head held up high with a smile on their face, acting like they are wonderful, and that this life is amazing. Whenever people see them around, they seem so happy that others get jealous and want to be like them. People assume that they have a tremendous life and that everything is perfect. Everyone acts like that, to be honest.... READ MORE >

On Oct. 26, the Gold Brigade competed and earned fourth at their state competition at Lawrence Central High School. “This season has been the most competitive out of the last couple years,” senior Ilaina Razo said. “Past successes definitely gave us a high morale and belief we could be successful this year.” In the regular season, the students have... READ MORE >

The Masked Singer is a singing competition television show on FOX that features celebrities who are dressed in head to toe costumes. These celebrities range from amateur singers to comedians or famous athletes who have hidden talents for singing. The first season of “The Masked Singer” is an extraordinarily different type of singing competition show due to... READ MORE >

Rhythm & Flow season one winner and rap-artist, D Smoke, released his debut EP, Inglewood High, last week, bringing a new perspective on the street life, the underprivileged community and staying true to oneself. The rapper quickly dropped his EP after the finale of the Netflix Original came out, not missing a beat on his rap game. The songs on this EP... READ MORE >

MikeMGTV and MacDoesIt are two YouTubers with over two million subscribers collectively. After gaining such a fan base, they grew to the point of being able to create their very own podcast: “Messy with Mac and Mike.” It features the pair talking about everything from Coachella to Game of Thrones, and that was just in the first episode. Most people... READ MORE >

Wheeler Mission is a Christian social service organization whose goal is to overcome homelessness, poverty and addiction in Indiana. They offer services such as addiction recovery, a 30-day program for the homeless and residential programs for both men and women, and have nine active locations located in Indiana. There are many volunteering opportunities... READ MORE >

In Automotive Collision Repair, students take cars that have been wrecked and find ways to put them back in their pre-accident condition. Students learn about the different aspects of collision repair such as polishing, waxing, straightening metal and much more. Junior Arturo Castillo is one of the star students in the Automotive Collision Repair class, and he... READ MORE >

In America, there is no shortage of conversations about immigration and its policies. In recent years, immigration issues have become increasingly controversial due to the changes in the policies. For the average citizen, these changes may be background noise, however, for the eight families highlighted in Netflix’s documentary series, “Living Undocumented,” it... READ MORE >

Senior Kenny Gilbert was three-years-old when his dad introduced him to soccer, and after a 14-year long journey, this past athletic fall season marked the end of his competitive career. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more passionate about anything in my life,” Gilbert said. “It was the only thing I ever wanted to do with my life.” Gilbert played... READ MORE >

Welcome to the Superintendent Spotlight! During the school year, I will be spotlighting people and programs throughout MSD Warren Township Schools that are having a positive impact on students, our schools, and our community. I am excited to share the second Superintendent Spotlight video on Warren Central High School's Cohort Model. READ MORE >

Thousands of immigrants are being detained by ICE for the belief of he, she, or they are illegal or criminals despite 51% of immigrants being no threat and the other 21 percent were level 1 threats, meaning they committed small crimes. According to the federal government, these are the states that are detaining the most immigrants, Texas (15,852), California... READ MORE >

Since this generation was young, an incredibly negative light has been shined on cigarettes. Percentages of smokers from the previous generation to this generation went down drastically, and commercials came out to ensure the end of smoking for teenagers, specifically from the Truth Initiative. But out of nowhere, a new epidemic broke out. We settled thinking... READ MORE >

After returning to the semi-state meet for the first time in two years, the boys cross country team looks to take their experience deeper into tournament season. As they kick off their season, the boys have been seeing good results in practices and meets that have allowed them to have an optimistic outlook on the season. “It's still very early but so far,... READ MORE >

The Walker Career Center’s newly developed Criminology program offers a new career option for students to consider. The program consists of categories such as policing, court proceedings and the Department of Corrections. The class is intensive, dual credit, and ran by a new teacher with experience in the field. Criminology teacher Joseph Barney has had a... READ MORE >

Fall season has officially started. Inflatable swans and swimsuits are now on the clearance rack, and stores are now replacing them with artificial jack-o-lanterns, costumes and pumpkin swiss rolls. One of the most popular things to do during this season is to go to a haunted house. Haunted houses have been a great tradition in fall for many years, but maybe... READ MORE >

After having made music since 2013, Maia, better known as, mxmtoon, released her long awaited debut album, “the masquerade,” on Sept. 13 with 20 songs on it. Nineteen-year-old singer, Maia, uses music as an outlet for raw feelings and describes it herself as, “rhyming diary entries.” Her album is a mixture of feelings similar to what could be found in a diary. The... READ MORE >

The second installment of the 2017 “IT” series was released to the public on Sept. 6. “IT Chapter Two” continues the story of the losers’ club 27 years after the defeat of the evil clown Pennywise. Since leaving the small town of Derry, Maine, the childhood friends Beverly Marsh (Jessica Chastain), Bill Denbrough (James McAvoy), Richie Tozier (Bill... READ MORE >

With the cancellation of their Nanoline Contest, the Warren Central Nanoline looks to continue The Warren Central Nanoline team is preparing for their new season, coming off of a successful year last year after finishing second at Nationals. “I have high expectations for both teams,” sponsor James Hanson said. “The students that make up our teams... READ MORE >

Every year the Warren Central Athletic Department hosts Pink Out Week in order to raise money for cancer awareness and prevention, a disease that takes over half a million lives a year. The Warriors have held this strong tradition for the past decade and do not plan on ending it anytime soon. Each team that participates in this week will receive pink jerseys... READ MORE >

On Sept. 6, popular Hip Hop artist Austin Richard Post, commonly known as Post Malone, released his third studio album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” that is currently ranked no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s 17 song tracklist contains four previously released songs such as “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse),” “Goodbyes,” “Circles” and “Wow.”... READ MORE >

September 15 marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating American citizens from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This date was chosen specifically because it was the date of independence for 5 Latin American countries: Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. During... READ MORE >

What many people think of when they hear the word meditation is sitting down criss-cross applesauce and being completely still and silent, but this is not the only form of meditation. General things like academic pressures, negative media content, family disruptions or parental stress can make a student feel as if the weight of the world is on their shoulders.... READ MORE >

Senior Madison Victery is one of the few students in the Education Professions class learning about children and the most effective ways to teach them. This class is recommended for anyone who wants to go into the teaching field and work with children. “You are able to pick the school and grade, even the teacher, you would like to work with,” Victery said.... READ MORE >

The month of October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and organizations such as Best Buddies International help prepare intellectually and developly disabled students for the workforce, meanwhile building strong relationships, and finding inclusive living. Here at Warren, the Best Buddies club specifically focuses on forming natural... READ MORE >

Reading is a very important element in many people’s lives, but sometimes deciding what to read next can be a challenge. These four books were chosen due to their variety in reader popularity, as in the number of people who actually know about the book. Two of these books are stand-alone books and the other two are the first in a series, making them great to... READ MORE >

Banned Books are the books that have been censored, removed or restricted in certain countries due to their violence, word usage and ideologies. Banned Book Week started in 1982. It was started by Judith Krug, an activist for the First Amendment. Krug started this as a way to bring awareness to the idea that there should not be a limit on what people read. The... READ MORE >

As Halloween approaches, students are excited to get into the holiday spirit by trying on fun costumes, eating unhealthy treats and telling stories about the paranormal. Three students graciously share their personal paranormal experiences in hopes to change peoples minds about the paranormal and give people something to be spooked by. Kaity... READ MORE >

Welcome to the Superintendent Spotlight! During the school year, I will be spotlighting people and programs throughout MSD Warren Township Schools that are having a positive impact on students, our schools, and our community. I am excited to share the first Superintendent Spotlight video on Chartwells and the Community Eligibility Provision Program. READ MORE >

This fall, MSD of Warren Township will be creating a comprehensive strategic plan based on community input that will ensure all students and staff have the conditions necessary to develop and apply Journey of a Graduate (JoG) skills and dispositions. The Journey of a Graduate skills are a set of 6 skills and dispositions that have been identified by our community... READ MORE >

Head Director Brian Long Q: What choirs and classes are you teaching this semester? A: “Chamber Singers, Boys of Harmony, Connection, Beginning Piano and Hi-Lites” Q: As a director, what do you wish to accomplish for yourself this 19-20 school year? A: “All of the accomplishments that the choir receives is because of their preparation. What they... READ MORE >

The month of August is Black Business Appreciation Month, and one way to celebrate is to acknowledge students who own businesses and their contributions to the black community. Many black businesses are not appreciated for the simple reason it is black owned. By sharing three students, Jacala Holland, Shakia Adams and Rita Rhodes, stories and it can help others... READ MORE >

The graduation requirements for the class of 2023 and beyond nearly match the requirements of the previous classes, except for a change in one of the Postsecondary-Ready Competencies, the Career-Technical Education Concentrator. The Career and Technical Education pathway option requires six credits. One of the credits, in previous years, was obtained... READ MORE >

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On Aug. 30, the no. 1 ranked Warren Central football team looks to play Trinity High School at home in the Warrior Stadium. Since winning their ninth state title in school history last November, the Warriors have been a common target across the state of Indiana. Under the Friday Night Lights, Warren Central football has been categorized as a tough... READ MORE >

Andrew Baker Senior Tennis GPA: 3.97 Extracurriculars: Boys Tennis, Student Council, Spanish Club Quote: The only thing stopping people from achieving their dreams are the stories they keep telling themselves that they can’t. Don’t wait, act now. Regret nothing. Live the life you want to live. READ MORE >

Since 1994, mass media company Disney has released thirteen live action recreations of their original films, including recent releases of “Dumbo,” “Aladdin” and “The Lion King.” Back in 2016, it was announced that the latest movie to receive an update was Disney's popular 1989 film “The Little Mermaid.” Although Disney has recreated their Disney Princess... READ MORE >

In October of the 2019 school year, the Warren Central High School PAC will be performing the musical “Elf” as their fall enactment in the Performing Arts Center. “We chose ‘Elf’ because it truly is a fantastic and fun musical,” theater director Jeffery Dalstom said. “We don't like to pick the stereotypical musicals that most high schools do and ‘Elf’... READ MORE >

Encore Orchestral Strings is a small music store that specializes in string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and basses. The shop is a sister company to Paige’s Music Store and comes highly recommended by one of the Warren orchestra teachers, Zachary Himes. “Encore is actually one of the best places you could possibly go. John Rihani, who... READ MORE >

Opening a new school year full of improvements, Warren Central kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with a new facility dog. While she spends most of her day either in the hallway surrounded by students or playing in the back offices, her main role is to give impactful stress relief to grieving, challenged or stressed students. “Right now, we’re... READ MORE >

As the boys and girls soccer teams prepare for their first home game of the season on Aug. 23, they reflect on some of the issues they faced last season and how they can grow. They have set a few goals for themselves and are hoping for nothing but the best this season. “Last year was a constant uphill battle, with lots of it being unsuccessful. We dealt... READ MORE >

Popular streaming platform Netflix has released many well-received TV shows and movies over recent years. With the removal of Disney and WarnerMedia titles, including Marvel, Star Wars and “Friends,” as the media giants begin their own streaming platform, many viewers are left uncertain of the future of the streaming platform. However, Netflix is planning to... READ MORE >

With the start of the new 2018-19 school year, students at Warren Central High School were introduced to a variety of new policies for before, during and after the school day. Because Warren Central is one of the busiest high schools in the state of Indiana, with over 10 thousand visitors every year, administration brought upon changes to better execute... READ MORE >

America is changing. We have to come to terms with that. In the past two hundred and fifty years alone we have been a territory of Great Britain, the thirteen colonies, owned slaves, fought a civil war, underwent the Reconstruction and the Great Depression, had a Cuban Missile Crisis and elected a black president. Nearly three hundred years of progress and... READ MORE >

Initially released in 2001, Invader Zim is a show that took its viewers by storm. Invader Zim originally lasted from 2001 to 2002, when it was then cancelled, only to be released for its second season and then cancelled once more in 2006. Fortunately for fans mourning the series, as of Aug. 16, Netflix has revived the series in the form of an hour-long film... READ MORE >

After coaching a year of freshman volleyball at Warren, Coach Autumn Brown continues her teachings in the varsity league. With her upcoming, lots of new changes have entered the volleyball department. “Everything is different. Tryouts, structured practices and communication has become more open,̈” said Brown. “The energy is completely different and... READ MORE >

Senior Andrew Baker has been a standout tennis player for Warren Central since his freshman year, when he first started racking up wins and putting up big numbers for the tennis team. While his high school career is coming to an end, he does not plan on giving up tennis because of all it has to offer for him. “It’s all about individualism, and it’s a... READ MORE >

I am honored to write an article for the Owl, and especially to write about my passion for We LIVE Indy. I have loved the Owl since I was on the staff more than 40 years ago, and I also love We LIVE Indy and its mission. On May 6, 2017 my Math department chairperson woke me by calling to tell me that one of my students, Dijon Anderson, was injured in a... READ MORE >

Earlier this month, the United States and Russia announced that their countries were to pull out of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. This treaty was a truce between 191 nations who have been involved in producing and studying nuclear arms to instead halt all further progress on these weapons. It was created during the wake of the Cold... READ MORE >

Welcome Back to the 2019-20 School Year! If you are new to Warren, we are happy you are here! Photo content compliments of Mr. Coleman, Principal of Brookview Elementary. Having been in education for 42 years as a student and as an educator, I have always loved the start of a new school year. There is something about the beginning of a new journey that... READ MORE >

Warren Central High School Commencement Class of 2019 June 5, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. >>>Livestreaming Link READ MORE >

It is my pleasure to announce our 2018-19 MSD Warren Township Teachers of the Year and Support Person of the Year! MSD Warren Township's Elementary Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Stephanie Coleman, Hawthorne Elementary School MSD Warren Township's Secondary Teacher of the Year - Mr. Lucas Gobel, Raymond Park Middle School MSD Warren Township's Support Person of the... READ MORE >

It is my pleasure to announce our 2018-19 MSD Warren Township Teachers of the Year and Support Person of the Year! MSD Warren Township's Elementary Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Stephanie Coleman, Hawthorne Elementary School MSD Warren Township's Secondary Teacher of the Year - Mr. Lucas Gobel, Raymond Park Middle School MSD Warren Township's Support Person... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2019 Retirees Amy Allen Janet Anderson Melody Arthur Pamela Baker Ricky Boatright Gretchen Brooks Margaret Catt Cheryl Davenport Michele Dippel David Fleming Larry Gardner Carol Gillaspy Christine Graham Terri Gunderman Janelle Johnson Patricia Lee Beth Meador Janice Murphy Deborah Osiecki Judith Penick John Pratt Mark... READ MORE >

The ASVAB scores are in, see counselors for the results. Graduation tickets will be distributed today. All guests are required to have a ticket. Meet at Warren Central on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:45 a.m. to ride the bus to graduation rehearsal. Graduation will take place at Bankers Life Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >

In the beginning of the year, multiple changes were introduced to Warren Central, such as a new absence and tardy policy, a new superintendent, and an updated cohort model. Although some of these changes were incredibly successful, others require further adjustments for next year. This year debuted a new tardy and absence policy. This policy eliminated the tardy... READ MORE >

On May 7, the Warren Central Theatre Arts Department held their annual Thommies awards. While the theatre department always had awards for their student actors and actresses, the awards were changed to the “Thommies” after Thom Feit, the longtime Warren Central theatre director who retired in the 90’s. “I think it is vital for us to have events like the Thommie... READ MORE >

After starting off the season ranked as the no. 2 team in Indiana, the Warren Central boys track and field team has consistently performing at a high level throughout the season. Although the boys experienced some dips in results during parts of the season, they have repeatedly bounced back to prove themselves as an Indiana track powerhouse. “Overall, we have had... READ MORE >

With summer break fast approaching and school letting out, students will have more free time on their hands and will be looking for ways to spend it. There are many things inside and out of the Indianapolis area that students can do before they head off to the next chapter in their lives. Kings Island: Arguably the most popular amusement park in the Midwest,... READ MORE >

On June 1, the girls track team will look to win their third title in four years as they travel down to Indiana University for the IHSAA state track meet. The Lady Warriors had their last regular season meet at North Central for the Marion County championship meet. Despite the strong performances across the board, the ladies came up short placing second to Brebeuf... READ MORE >

Within a ten day span from April 27 to May 7, there were three mass shootings. One at a synagogue in Poway, California, one at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and most recently, one at a prep school in Colorado. All three had the same storyline, a shooter walks in, and begins to fire into a crowd, while a single person in the crowd sacrifices... READ MORE >

Thumbs down to… the newest Federal Reserve pick from President Trump, Stephen Moore, who recently said overall male pay was a greater issue than the gender pay gap. Moore, along with previous nominees, show serious misjudgement on Trump’s part, especially with the role the Fed plays in our economic direction. We need better people. Thumbs down to…... READ MORE >

Get educated- Important words and phrases: Ramadan: The ninth month in the Islamic calendar. This is the month that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH-Peace be upon him) by the Angel Gabriel, also one of the five pillars of Islam.Iftar: The breaking of fast after dusk. Muslims break their fast with a date and then pray Maghrib, which is... READ MORE >

“Not even water?” This is a common question that I hear every year from dozens of people who often do not understand what it means to fast during Ramadan. Ramadan is the Islamic holy month that involves a lot of prayer, fasting from sunrise to sundown, reading the Quran, donating to charity, volunteering, and abstaining from bad habits. For as long as I can... READ MORE >

Warren Crossword If you are unable to obtain a printed copy of the crossword in the newspaper, feel free to printout the crossword from this page. Answer the questions in the corresponding numbered boxes in the crossword. All the answers can be found in stories in the section labeled next to the question. Spaces and commas ARE included in the answer boxes. ... READ MORE >

Ladies Golf Any Lady Warriors interested in participating in Ladies Golf can contact Judith Gutzwiller in room G232 or at jgutzwil@warren.k12.in.us. IPL 500 Festival Parade The Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade will be on Saturday, May 25 at 12 p.m. in downtown Indianapolis. 300,000 spectators are expected to view one of the nation’s greatest parades, along with... READ MORE >

It’s so easy to talk about my life story and for me to expect you to get something out of what I said, but people often forget that everyone has different stories and life experiences. It would be easy for me to give you motivational tips for the future, but you have probably heard it all before. So I am going to try to talk about something different. Students,... READ MORE >

Millions of people across the country face the difficult reality of living with a mental illness every day. To fight stigma and give support to those people, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and 2019 marks the 70th year of celebrating this crucial topic. Mental Health Awareness Month aims to educate the public and support those with mental illnesses, letting... READ MORE >

Lately, attention in the music industry has been focused on a relatively small group of artists. There are those who have solidified their positions as stars, like J Cole, Cardi B and Ariana Grande, and those who are considered rising artists, like Billie Eilish and Khalid. While their spots in the music world should not be lessened, the rise of streaming has lead... READ MORE >

Emma Chamberlain is a popular YouTuber with 7.6 million subscribers and 7.5 million Instagram followers. Her content ranges from story times, which are personal stories shared in a video, to cooking videos, but her variety of content does not excuse her from being a terrible person with questionable hygiene. Chamberlain’s channel offers nothing that makes her... READ MORE >

Teacher: Pam Bailey Years of teaching: “I have taught for 35 years, all of them at Warren Central.” Plans for retirement: “I just took a job with the Gear-up program through Purdue University as Regional Director. That will put me back at Warren Central two days per week next year.” Position: “I currently teach physics and dual credit physics, but I have also... READ MORE >

Graduating from high school is scary, and students should always stay prepared for what is to come after walking across the stage. From moving into a new place or moving into a dormitory, students should always have a plan for what to do next, but it is almost impossible to prepare for something that one has never experienced. While these adjustments can be... READ MORE >

Representation in various forms of media has been a source of controversy for decades, but remains crucial for various minority groups. “Representation” is how certain types of people or communities are portrayed in movies, T.V. and books. The intricacy awarded to straight, white Americans in media is often not given to minority characters, who are commonly... READ MORE >

Although the concept of remaking hit animated movies is not new, Disney continues to surprise fans with live-action remakes of popular classics. The most recent remake sparking conversation is the 1992 movie “Aladdin,” which won Oscars for Best Score and Best Song. The live-action remake, starring Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott, is set to premiere tonight. With most... READ MORE >

The Warren Central girls lacrosse team performed well throughout the entire season and currently stand at twentieth in the state rankings. The girls managed to finish the regular season with an impressive 7-6 record. “I think our season was an overall success. We really improved and found out what exactly we needed to work on, especially in the up and coming... READ MORE >

Warren Central’s semi-annual Cafe Cabaret took place on May 10 in the Performing Arts Center and was well received by the Warriors. The casual talent show featured a variety of acts, including vocalists, instrumentalists, poetry, dancing, artists and color guard performances. This wide variety allowed for the audience to experience and enjoy different kinds of acts... READ MORE >

The artists of J Cole’s Dreamville records proudly boasted that 2019 would be their year and with the release of Ari Lennox’s “Shea Butter Baby” they are off to a good start. Ari Lennox released her much anticipated debut album on May 7, 2019, showing the world what she is capable of. While Lennox may not get as much attention as her Dreamville counterparts, she... READ MORE >

Recently, states like ours and Georgia have suppressed women’s reproductive rights and the safe, ready access to an abortion. In Indiana, Governor Holcomb signed a bill that outlawed certain types of abortion procedures after the first trimester and also allows healthcare providers to forgo abortion procedures and medicine for religious concerns. In Georgia,... READ MORE >

Hasan Minhaj has a unique perspective in the world of comedy and journalism. As a first generation Indian-American, a millennial and a Muslim, he has qualities not traditionally seen in comedy or talk-shows. Think of David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee and Stephen Colbert, all who are white Americans who dominated or are still dominating the... READ MORE >

The Warren Central girls tennis team has concluded their 2019 season with a loss to Lawrence North in the first round of sectionals. “We fought hard, but in the end we couldn’t come out with the win,” junior Kelli Rivers said. With a final record of 7-9, the girls set a new record with seven wins in a single season, which is the most amount of wins the team has... READ MORE >

Bringing the wild and mysterious creatures of Pokemon to life, “Detective Pikachu” is an exciting comedic movie that does a great job representing the Pokemon franchise. Based off the hit selling game series, Pokemon, more specifically the spin off game released for the Nintendo 3DS, “Detective Pikachu,” the movie was released in theatres on May 10, 2019. This... READ MORE >

Bee and Puppycat, a hidden gem among animation, is a quirky and fun animated series that boasts unique elements that makes it stand out from the rest. Created by Natasha Allegri, Bee and Puppycat shows the life of quirky 22-year-old Bee trying to keep a job and pay her rent on time. Her life is changed when Puppycat appears before her one night. The show consists... READ MORE >

“Hadestown” is a musical written by Anais Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin. The story follows Orpheus, a musician and poet, who has dedicated his life to his own belief that men and women should trade music and love in place of money. In his songs, he openly speaks against Hades, the god of the underworld and the controller of Hadestown. Hadestown is an... READ MORE >

“Big Jo,” created by Julia Arostegi, is an online comic about Joan Rodriguez, an overweight high school student with a reputation for being rude and competitive. The entire student body refers to her as “Big Jo.” She takes it in stride and begins to refer to herself as “Big Jo,” but on the inside, she is tired of the bullying and wishes to change. She no longer... READ MORE >

Looking Ahead to the 2019-20 School Year First, I would like to thank our Warren students, families, staff, and community for a successful 2018-19 school year. Our class of 2031 is finishing up their first year of school while our class of 2019 is completing their last year and will start their next chapter after June 5th. The future is bright for all of our... READ MORE >

The number two ranked girls track team has been paving a path of glory throughout their outdoor season ahead of their championship season. “We definitely have a target on our backs, but as a team, we have a lot of talent across the board,” junior Taylor Thomas said. After winning both indoor MIC and indoor state, the ladies came into... READ MORE >

After 21 films, the first decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming to an end with the release of “Avengers: Endgame.” The long-awaited film arrives in theaters tonight, with impressively high box-office expectations. “Avengers: Endgame” has already broken the record for the most first-day ticket sales in movie history, breaking the... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys track and field team kicked off the outdoor portion of their season on April 10, with a home meet against Ben Davis. Sadly, the team did not come away with the win, but still had a few individual winners. “There are a lot of positives and lots of potential to look forward to as we continue our season,” head coach William... READ MORE >

“Pet Sematary,” is a remake of the 1989 film in which doctor Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz), moves their two young children into a secluded house in the woods to escape their busy lives in the city. During their stay in their new home, they come across a friendly elderly man in the woods named Jud. When the family cat dies, Jud... READ MORE >

People have every right to want to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral. On April 15, 2019, France faced an awful tragedy when the Notre Dame Cathedral caught on fire. The French president immediately declared that they would rebuild the historically-rich Cathedral after the catastrophe, sparking the debate whether or not it should be rebuilt because of the... READ MORE >

Two years after the release of his debut album, “American Teen,” Khalid released his much anticipated sophomore album, “Free Spirit,” on April 5. Khalid gave his fans a teaser of what to expect when he released his ep, “Suncity,” in October of 2018. The album’s lead single, “Better,” reached no. 16 on the Billboard charts ahead of the albums release. ... READ MORE >

Last month, Warren Township Superintendent Tim Hanson debuted a new pathway to help enable students to build their soft skills throughout their educational careers, starting from the very beginning: kindergarten. “Schools typically do not focus on soft skills like communication or collaboration, however, these two skills are a necessity to be... READ MORE >

The Warren Central lacrosse team has started of their season with a promising record of 3-3 and plan to build off their initial success. Their schedule started out with two very different types of teams, first year lacrosse team Roncalli followed by the current fifth ranked team in the state, Brebeuf Jesuit. “In both games, I was happy with our... READ MORE >

One Heart One Mind will be hosting their eleventh annual Fiesta Latina dance in the East Cafeteria on Friday, May 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The social action club began in 2008 for Latinx students who felt that they needed a place to belong. Since its origin, OHOM has grown into a club full of people from various backgrounds and cultures. ... READ MORE >

The Warren Central girls tennis team has started their 2019 season strong, as they begin with a record of 5-3. The girls hope to continue with their success as they face strong opponents from across Indianapolis. With the addition of a new varsity head coach, Andre Hines, the girls have been able to start their season in a way that the program has... READ MORE >

Do you think promposals should be allowed in school?“I think that given the incidents that occured last year, they should be banned until further notice. Maybe at a later date, we could revisit whether or not they should be allowed at school or not.” - Tyson Fritts, Japanese teacher “Honestly, I think promposals should be allowed because it’s supposed to be a... READ MORE >

With the end of the year coming up quickly, senioritis is in full effect for many seniors. Seniors are so close to the end of their high school careers that they can almost taste it, but it is important to savor the taste, not fall into it. It is key to listen to what Warren Central Principal Rich Shepler always says: “finish strong.” By “finish strong,”... READ MORE >

The Green New Deal is one of many political hot-button issues right now, but it is one of the most important by a long shot. The Green New Deal is a comprehensive resolution put forward by House representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey that addresses dying and emerging industries in America and the threat the environment faces due to... READ MORE >

Students from the Ap Studio Art Class, National Honors Art Society and Photography Club took their annual spring field trip on April 12. This year, chaperones and their groups were given the choice of where they wanted to go. Students got to decide on the places they wanted to visit, allowing them to see the parts of Chicago that interested them.. While... READ MORE >

There are many novels that have made their debut on the big screen; however, there are some lesser known books that would also make amazing award winning films. In a survey sent to Warren Central students, Warriors were given a chance to nominate their favorite books that have the potential of becoming phenomenal movies. A Heart in the Body of the Mind by... READ MORE >

BTS, a seven-member, South Korean boyband, stepped completely out of their comfort zone with their sixth extended album entitled “Map of The Soul: Persona.” The style and execution of their songs makes the sixth album different yet compelling, containing songs with individual themes. The seven boys of BTS, which stands for “Bangtan Boys,” are... READ MORE >

Indie-pop artist Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” brings us a new way to interpret the darkness in the world through musical language. The 17-year-old singer and songwriter is set to become one of the very first musical stars of Generation Z, creating moody and heavy music that is intensified by creepy bassline... READ MORE >

Following a group of friends, Ruby, Monse, Jamal and Cesar, during their first year of high school, the Netflix original “On My Block” finds a way to show the struggles of children in poor communities, while also providing lots of laughter to keep the show light hearted. The show “On My Block” has stood out from Netflix’s other originals over the past two... READ MORE >

Justin Alexander GPA 3.04 Extra Curriculars: Baseball Quote: “You have to be able to accept failure to get better." -Lebron James Achievements: Two home runs in two consecutive games READ MORE >

The State of Indiana has a state law that requires all seniors to have a 2nd MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine and a series of two Hepatitis A vaccines by the beginning of their senior year. Therefore, students who are currently in grade 11 will need to receive the MCV4 immunization and the Hepatitis A immunizations before they begin school in July 2019. You may... READ MORE >

The expectations of student-athletes can be hard to live up to. Imagine going to school and trying to keep your grades up like everyone else, but on top of that, having a demanding schedule that entails practices everyday and a meet or game every other day. Now on top of that, add weights first thing in the morning and three more rigorous practices for... READ MORE >

The WCHS PTSA has partnered with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for the second annual Warren Pride Community Cleanup Day at the Warrior Dome on Saturday, April 27 at 7:45 a.m. Over the past two years, 3.98 million pounds of litter has been collected off the streets of Indianapolis by people willing to maintain a beautiful city. This year, the PTSA is... READ MORE >

UP: Thumbs up to the Elkhart School District for partnering with the food rescue group Cultivate. They plan to recycle unused food for the kids who survive on school meals to take home during the weekends, when some children do not eat at all. This is a necessary reform to how schools deal with cafeteria food that should be replicated nationally. Thumbs up to... READ MORE >

Intro Teens getting jobs over the summer is a common practice for teens across America. Roughly 30 percent of teens ages 16-19 work over the summer, according to Next Gen Personal Finance. Although applying for jobs can be intimidating, there are ways to make the application process go smoother. Job Opportunities Indy Parks is a government... READ MORE >

Project Outreach hosted their shoe drive from Monday, April 8, to Friday, April 12. All of the shoes donated will be going to Changing Footprints, an organization that distributes donated shoes worldwide to underprivileged people. “I just hope that the shoes can make a difference. Some shoes will go on the feet of those who cannot afford them... READ MORE >

“Santa Clarita Diet” centers around a woman, Sheila Hammond, who becomes undead after ingesting a virus, and now must feast on human meat in order to survive. Joined by her husband, Joel, daughter, Abby, and their neighbor’s son, Eric Bemis, the family must struggle with the moral implications of killing people while maintaining the secret that Sheila is... READ MORE >

Rumors is a comedic play, originally written by Neil Simon, that was recently put on by the talented students in the Warren Central Performing Arts Center. Rumors was held in the studio theatre from Thursday, April 18 to Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Admission was six dollars per ticket and tickets sold out on two of the three nights. This play... READ MORE >

Marietta Williams What are your extracurricular activities? Track, cross country, Spanish speaking club, and National Technical Honor Society What encouraged you to run for prom court? I was encouraged to run for prom court because it's my senior year. Why not do something fun and get involved? I didn't think I had any shot of making it on the court. What... READ MORE >

It is common practice for students to head to a destination after prom with their group of friends. Many Warren Central students prefered for Kings Island to be their after prom getaway, but due to Kings Island being unavailable the weekend of prom, students now must consider where to go after prom. This is not a problem however, as Indiana and the surrounding... READ MORE >

Hello Warriors! My name is Shauna, and I am a 1992 graduate of Warren Central. After I graduated, I attended a community college and met the man I now call my husband. We married in 1995 and moved to a small town in northwestern Indiana, where we began our life and began to build our future together. We were the All-American family; bought our first home,... READ MORE >

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is a nonprofit organization under the larger branch of the Keep America Beautiful nonprofit that has been running for over forty years. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, or KIB, maintains over eight hundred community projects and a network of over 20,000 volunteers. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has projects ranging from forestry and... READ MORE >

IXCA, a small family-owned restaurant that is located on the historic Irvington Strip, is dedicated to sharing a piece of their Mexican culture with their community. This is a restaurant where one can take both friends and family to dine and have a great time. Sunday through Saturday, they offer live music, a bar, great food and a courteous staff. ... READ MORE >

The Warren Central boys baseball team has started their season with a 1-8 record, but are striving towards improvement and plan to continue the season strong. They believe that they have a team capable of having a successful season. “So far this season, we’ve performed great up to a specific inning. We tend to have innings in which we struggle... READ MORE >

Autism is classified as a developmental disorder that refers to a broad range of symptoms that affect people with the disorders differently. Each person diagnosed with has their own unique experiences, with certain tasks might harder because of Autism, it affects many people in a variety of different ways. Autism is also often referred to as Autism... READ MORE >

The expectations of student-athletes can be hard to live up to. Imagine going to school and trying to keep your grades up like everyone else, but on top of that, having a demanding schedule that entails practices everyday and a meet or game every other day. Now on top of that, add weights first thing in the morning and three more rigorous practices for... READ MORE >

Please mark your calendars and register for the Warren Pride Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 27th. Your help is greatly appreciated and by participating you are making an investment in the Warren community! You may register by emailing: warrencentralptsa@yahoo.com READ MORE >

Community Forum MSD Warren Township is holding a community forum to share the changes being implemented at the intermediate/middle schools for the 19/20 school year. In addition, the district will be seeking input and feedback on moving from a two-tier transportation schedule to a three tier transportation schedule for the 19/20 school year. Presentations of the... READ MORE >

This year’s wrestling team went into the season with the goal of becoming state champs, but fell short, placing second at team state. Throughout their season, they collected numerous wins and suffered only two losses. The Warriors started off strong, placing first at this year’s John Hurrle Tournament. The team continued their streak with a match against... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

“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... READ MORE >

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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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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.... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

“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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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? ... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

“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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

“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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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.... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,”... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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,... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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... READ MORE >

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: ... READ MORE >