Central students pass time during snow day
Mark Kim, Community Editor, Social Media Manager
March 5, 2013
Filed under Community, News, Showcase
With the day off and the snow falling, Central students find different ways to pass the time. Read more »
North Central College buys vacant lot, preps Riverwalk park expansion
Maggie Cody, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
Filed under Community
Naperville’s most famous eyesore has finally been torn down. The 420 S. Washington St. commercial buildings were demolished on Jan. 19. North Central College has announced plans to construct a park in place of the vacant buildings of nearly a decade. There have been many potential plans for the building,... Read more »
Fermilab creates newscast
Catt Kim, Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
Filed under Community
January 2013 marked the first broadcast of “Science Next Door,” Fermilab’s monthly informational newscast. The video aims to inform more people about activities held at the Warrenville laboratory. “Science Next Door” is viewable on public access stations in Geneva, St. Charles and Naperville;... Read more »
Naperville to host first marathon
Allison Hinze, Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Community
Put on your cold gear and lace up your running shoes because the city of Naperville will host its inaugural marathon this November. The event, featuring a half-marathon, will begin Nov. 10 at 7 a.m., according to the Daily Herald. Naperville has been credited with having a large running community. In... Read more »
Hallway Headlines
Lydia Fern, Sports Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Community
Chickasha, Okla. and Silver Spring, Md. Days after the Newtown school shooting, multiple shooting incidents occurred at elementary schools. These incidents, however, did not involve actual guns. A first grader at Roscoe Nix Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md. was suspended for one day after... Read more »
All-day kindergarten in fall for 203’s Title One elementary schools
Mikayla Ostendorf, Head News Editor
February 11, 2013
Filed under Community, News
Parents will be given an additional option for kindergartners this fall at select District 203 elementary schools. Kindergartners at Ellsworth, Elmwood, Beebe, Naper, Mill, River Woods and Scott will have the option to attend school all day. These Title One schools have “more than the district average... Read more »
Central hosts student exchange program with Spain
Lydia Fern, Opinions Editor
October 1, 2012
Filed under Community, News
From Oct. 18 until Nov. 3, 21 students and two teachers from Santiago de Compostela, Spain will be living with Central students during a rebirth of the Spanish exchange program. These students are from the high school I.E.S. Rosalía Castro but will be Central students for this two-week period. Spanish... Read more »
COD staff protests
Matt Kulling, Online Managing Editor
May 16, 2012
Filed under Community, News
At the culmination of a 13- month stretch that saw full-time faculty members work without a contract, staff members at the College of DuPage (COD) held a protest April 19 to convey the respect and fairness the teachers believed they deserved, speakers at the rally said to The Naperville Sun. ... Read more »
Central hosts senior art show
Jonathan Leong, Profiles Editor
April 22, 2012
Filed under Community, News
The Senior Art Show showcased an assortment of student paintings, pottery and photographs Wednesday night April 18 in the front entrance hallway. The winner of the People’s Choice Award was John Ostrom receiving a $200 prize. Nick Greenen, Ross Knezovich, Hannah Zeeb, Trace Murray, Henry Daley and... Read more »
Red Rage hosts 10th annual staff vs. student basketball tournament
Ariana Guerra, Community Editor
March 13, 2012
Filed under Community, News
Let the game begin. On March 14, the students and staff will take it too the court for the annual Staff vs. Student charity basketball game. The basketball game will continue in its 10th year of being a part of Central. This event has been put on by Red Rage, Central’s pep club. Todd Holmberg,... Read more »