FEATURE
Students celebrate a theatre competition victory
Maddux Bryhn | May 2026
Women face constant discrimination within science
Cooper Kenney | May 2026
How Roman tactics are being used in the Ukraine war
Brody Evert | May 2026
In the Republic Era of the Roman Empire, calvary of opposing nations was to become a problem. The Ro-mans’ solution to this was using metal triangular spikes called “caltrops,” weapons made to pierce a horse's hoof and make them immobile. Over 2,000 years later, Ukraine is utilizing the same tactic to stop...
Students thrive with academic and cultural supports
Keauna Ramsey, Kezawin Delvo, Kenadie Mohl, Evelyn Yellowwolf, (co-writer: Mary Van) | April 2026
Senior hockey player Ellie Horner enlists in military
Elizabeth LaDuke | March 2026
AI failures spell potential disaster for the industry
Mason Landis | May 2026
Elizabeth LaDuke | April 2026
How is the season going for the Patriots?
Patton Swenson | May 2026
Century is 14 games into their season and have a record of 7-7. They are ranked 15th in North Dakota (as of April 23)...
The Patriots battle adversity and go back-to-back
Patton Swenson | April 2026
Hometown hero, Olympic landmarks, and controversy
Elizabeth LaDuke | April 2026
Bismarck's next hottest band
Keauna Ramsey | May 2026
On March 21, I attended Blightonic’s show at Rhythm Records Music Cafe, the band’s first gig, opening for Harsh Light, The Sovereign and Frost Found Us. The two-man band, made of drummer Memphis and guitarist/singer Ethan Fox, started last year, which is when I got to know them. They do not have a bassist yet but are currently looking for one...
Two sisters, one stays and one goes to college
Bristol Petryszyn | May 2026
Overused and, honestly, terrible writing cliches
Akiko Brielle Antonio | May 2026
Tropes are the building blocks in fictional storytelling. Whether in forms of character archetypes, plot devices or themes, every reader can expect tropes to show up throughout nearly every story...
Critics and audiences split on "Michael" biopic
Logan Abrahamson | May 2026
What critics are calling a whitewashed and glorified testament to Michael Jackson’s life has turned out to be a fan favorite among moviegoers.
Jimmy & The Pickles are preparing for their summer blowout
Logan Abrahamson | May 2026
After a fantastic performance on Saturday, April 11, Jimmy & The Pickles have high hopes for some upcoming gigs.
Students’ opinions’ on school lunches
Dara Moses | May 2026
The students and staff share lunch recommendations as the school year...
My accessibility should not be your convenience
Aubrey Eckroth | May 2026
I am a junior, and I have cerebral palsy, a condition that primarily affects my lower body, so I use a wheelchair to get around my school.
Lizzie gives a final reflection before turning the page
Elizabeth LaDuke | May 2026
After four years of newspaper, 35 articles later, and two years of being Editor-in-Chief, I can still clearly remember how it felt walking in on the first day. Although almost all of the faces have changed from that first day, I still...
Central High School adds robot teacher to staff
Cooper Kenney | May 2026
In preparation for next school year, Central High School published plans stating that a brand new Teacher-Tron 3000, the industry leading model of AI powered robot teacher developed by Evilcorp., will be...
Uninformed opinions
Stephanie Crawford | May 2026
On April 10, 2026, during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set, a heated backlash sparked after she mocked a fan for expressing a ‘zaghrouta,” a traditional Arab vocal trill used to express joy.
Write your story with us.
Become a reporter for the school newspaper, the Century Star!
As a reporter, you can write about issues and topics you care about.
Newspaper is a year-long class led by students. Even if you can’t take the class at this time, adjunct writer and designer roles are available.
Talk to Mrs. Van in Room S103 or email her to get involved as a writer, designer, and/or leader.
Email: mary_van@bismarckschools.org