Album Review: “Comedown Machine”

Michelle Maynard, Staff Artist
May 3, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

After the weathered-looking red album recently hit shelves, the alternative band, The Strokes, are still pumping out solid tunes with their fifth studio album. The vintage RCA records vinyl sleeve cover art mimics the sound the band creates throughout the album: a recognizable, yet newly worked experiment... Read more »

Have A Little Faith: Student Community

Lydia Fern, Opinions Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

In the April print edition of the Central Times, we covered several religious groups in which Central students are involved. Student Community, the youth group at Community Christian Church, is such a group that allows high school students to develop and express their religious beliefs. Student... Read more »

Film Review: Oz The Great and Powerful

Catt Kim, Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Know going in that this movie is rated PG. Don’t expect anything more than a few swears and definitely don’t expect an intricate plot or any violent battles. After all, one of the sides involved in the final battle is forbidden from killing. “Oz” starts off with black-and-white film showing... Read more »

Q & A: Sean Forbes, deaf rapper

Central Times Staff
April 11, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Recently, deaf rapper Sean Forbes visited and performed at Naperville Central. The CT sat down with him after the show to learn more about his life and career. Q: How have you been perceived by the deaf community? A: I would have to say, when I first started, there was a lot of skepticism towards me.... Read more »

Film review: “Beautiful Creatures”

Catt Kim, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase

I like fairytales and magical fights and supernatural powers, I honestly do. Just not in the form of the Richard LaGravenese film “Beautiful Creatures.” Lena Duchannes moves to small, conservative, Southern-city Gatlin, where popular boy Ethan Wate instantly takes interest in her. But as he gets... Read more »

Film review: “Warm Bodies”

Catt Kim, Staff Writer
February 27, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

I didn’t want to see this movie. I didn’t think it looked funny, the plot didn’t interest me too much and the love line didn’t seem appealing. But my sister was paying and driving and I had nothing better to do that day, so why not, right? And I have to say, it surpassed almost all of my expectations. “Warm... Read more »

Interview with senior Nick Peterson, Mr. NCHS Contestant

Emily Zhen, News Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Peterson performed in the Mr. NCHS competition held in the Central auditorium on February 20. For the theme, "Mr. NCHS goes to Hollywood," Peterson chose to be the actor Jackie Chan. Q: Describe your experience being in Mr. NCHS. A: Well, the entire experience of being in Mr. NCHS was just a party... Read more »

Film review: “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters”

Catt Kim, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Was I wrong to assume that the witch in the “Hansel and Gretel” fairytale was some sweet, grandmotherly character that tricked the kids with delicious food and kind words? According to “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” I was. The witches in the movie are grotesque, with scare appeal comprised... Read more »

Film review: “Life of Pi”

Allison Hinze, Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Envision yourself in the middle of the ocean in a lifeboat, completely alone, surrounded by water and your own fear. Now throw in a Bengal tiger. Life of Pi began its journey to the big screen as a novel written by Yann Martel. I remember reading the book sometime back in junior high, and becoming engulfed... Read more »

10 things to look forward to in 2013

Mark Kim, Community Editor
January 2, 2013
Filed under Entertainment

Welcome to 2013. There are many things to look forward to in the new year. What are they? Well let me give you a sample of the things to look out for this year. Note: this list is in no particular order. Read more »