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Pope Leo XIV leaves the Augustinian General House in Rome, after a visit. 
May 13, 2025
AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis
The Papacy of Pope Leo XVI
Dannae Gonzalez Rubio May 21, 2025

Pope Francis was the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics all over the world and was also the head of the Vatican, which was the smallest job in the country. His job...

Chromebook Care
Chromebook Care
Melissa Caceres April 14, 2025

Using a Chromebook helped me to stay on task with my assignments and other things that I had trouble doing before receiving the device. From 7th grade to now, using Chromebooks...

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Don't Miss the College Fair!
Don’t Miss the College Fair!
Rapier Staff September 16, 2025

Attention Juniors, Seniors, Parents, and ALL Interested Central Islip Students! College Fair 2025 High School Cafeteria Monday, September...

Contest Alert!
Contest Alert!
Rapier Staff September 16, 2025

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Rising Art Star
Rising Art Star
Jennifer Vasquez April 30, 2025

Sismay Granados, 18, has recently been awarded multiple honors and featured in multiple exhibitions for her breathtaking artwork. Coming from El Salvador and transferring...

Artist Spotlight: Genry Salvador
Artist Spotlight: Genry Salvador
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Statement from featured artist, Genry Salvador: In my youth, I was isolated from others due to a language barrier. As such, I often found myself frustrated as I could not...

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Men of the Future
Men of the Future
Tyler Hodge May 29, 2025

Men Of The Future is a non-profit organization that comes to Central Islip High School once a week to meet with the young men of CIHS and teach...

Carecen Visits Central Islip High School
Carecen Visits Central Islip High School
Cindy Hernandez April 11, 2025

Ever since Donald Trump was president during his second term, he made a huge push to increase deportations. One of the biggest parts of this...

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Photo courtesy of @civarsitysb
Varsity Softball Win
Rapier Staff May 16, 2025

Central Islip Varsity Softball Team's 12-1 win over Brentwood yesterday secured them a spot in the playoffs. Freshman Stevey Duvall struck out...

Golf, Anyone?
Golf, Anyone?
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Did you know that there is a golf course right here in Central Islip? Gull Haven Golf Club is a 9 hole course that can be played twice for a...

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Considering the Military?
Considering the Military?
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Did you know that you need to take an exam in order to enlist in the military? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores...

They're Hiring!
They’re Hiring!
James Espinal December 12, 2024

Students looking for jobs are in luck! There is an Aldi opening this week near Target, on Carlton Avenue. They start hiring at the age of 18,...

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