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"We're always on the prowl."

The Centreville Sentinel

"We're always on the prowl."

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Corecivic is one of the largest owners and managers of private prisons.

What is the Problem with Private Prisons?

Kevin Han
April 18, 2024

In 1844, Louisiana privatized its penitentiary, a prison for those who committed serious crimes, nine years after it opened. The company that owned the prison, McHatton, Pratt, and Ward, used the penitentiary...

The Transformative Power of R&B and Hip-Hop Music

The Transformative Power of R&B and Hip-Hop Music

Jahniya Marion
January 25, 2024

R&B and Hip-Hop music have emerged as influential genres that have shaped the music industry and society. Through their powerful lyrics and captivating beats, these genres have had a profound impact...

New NCAA Policy Transforms College Sports

New NCAA Policy Transforms College Sports

Jahniya Marion
October 24, 2023

The newly approved policy that has allowed student athletes to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has brought about a revolutionary change in the world of sports. It has given athletes the...

Ice cream

Diabetics Can Enjoy Ice Cream

Abigail Medina
May 10, 2023

Ice cream is known for being a sugary treat, but you may be shocked to find out that certain types of ice cream are perfectly okay to eat for those with diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that...

Front of a community college building.

Are There Benefits to Attending Community College?

Hanais Karmand
April 17, 2023

Why is attending a community college better than attending a university? There are many reasons why people prefer to attend a community college rather than a university, just as there are many reasons...

Is the One Vanderbilt the World's Cleanest Skyscraper?

Is the One Vanderbilt the World’s Cleanest Skyscraper?

Emily Meneses
March 30, 2023

The One Vanderbilt opened on September 14, 2020. "This new skyscraper is one of the world's tallest buildings at 1,401 feet in the heart of Manhattan," said CNN. The reason the One Vanderbilt is set so...

The Reality Of Groundhog Day

The Reality Of Groundhog Day

Emily Meneses and Rafaelle Martis
February 21, 2023

Do you believe that a groundhog can predict future weather? Groundhog Day, a holiday in Canada and North America, holds that belief. Groundhog Day is held annually on February 2nd. The holiday takes Punxsutawney...

OPINION: Increasing Usage of Social Media

OPINION: Increasing Usage of Social Media

Ashley Park
February 21, 2023

With the constant normalization of cell phones in the possession of younger generations, increases in social media usage are inevitable. The standard age at which children get their first phones continues...

CVHS Student Opinions on College Admissions and Standardized Testing

CVHS Student Opinions on College Admissions and Standardized Testing

Ayan Rasulova
January 18, 2023

With college application season nearing an end, Centreville senior stress levels have reached their peak as students frantically try to maintain their high first semester grades. While not every senior...

Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, October 6, 2017.  (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)

Donald Trump is Holding the Republican Party Back

Alessandro De Stefano
January 17, 2023

Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s paradox: you can’t win with him or without him. Since 2016, Donald John Trump has had a stranglehold on the Grand Ole Party (GOP). The day he won the presidency...

Opinion: Walking Has Many Health Benefits

Opinion: Walking Has Many Health Benefits

Emily Meneses
January 4, 2023

Walking is a very underrated exercise that we overlook all the time. Walking has many benefits for improving yourself; it helps you by reducing a lot of health issues and increases your mental state by...

Opinion: Why The Minions Franchise Has a Positive Affect On Our Society

Opinion: Why The Minions Franchise Has a Positive Affect On Our Society

Rafaelle Martis
October 27, 2022

As a warm-hearted children's movie franchise with lovable and interesting characters, the Minions series, directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, has won our hearts since 2010, when the first movie of...

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