1865 was a year of freedom. That year, President Abraham Lincoln declared that there would no longer be slavery. Lincoln promised a brighter tomorrow for the slaves and presented them with the gift of...

This month is National Human Trafficking month. People from all around the globe come together to raise awareness for victims of this crime. They unite to fight for these young and old victims who have...

Currently, DECA is preparing for the district competition that takes place on Feb. 9. DECA usually brings approximately 90 students to the all-day competition. The students that place, which is usually...

It is a rare and special moment when pimps are captured and tried for the crimes they have committed against their prostitutes. Aaron Cohen, author of “Slave Hunter,” describes girls who are sex trafficked...

Hollow. This one word comes to mind when thinking of victims of sex trafficking. Mere bodies being exchanged for a piece of paper with a number and well-known Presidents' faces. These victims feel absolutely...

Hi, my name is Kamrie Reed. I am a staff reporter on the Central Focus and have decided to start a blog about a new crime that is heavily prevalent all around the world called human trafficking. I will...

While everyone was at home enjoying their nice fall break, the girls softball team was facing the giants as it headed into districts holding the last seed in districts. The team’s first game was against...

Coach Brenda Ellison refers to this season of varsity girls softball as a rebuilding year. The team relied on many graduating seniors for some field positions last year. Now, the coach is trying to manipulate...

On Sept. 11, 2010, Dove World Outreach Center threatened to burn the Koran if the Muslims continue with their plans to build a masque two blocks away from ground zero aka: where the twin towers fell....