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District 203's educators and community hold up signs at a school board meeting on Aug. 18. The signs read "We support our Naperville Educators".
Teachers, parents flood District 203 board meeting as strike threat hovers
Marina Micic, Operations Managing Editor • August 21, 2025
Signs held at the public comments portion of the District 203 School Board meeting on May 19. Support and criticism of a recent junior high track meet are highlighted by signs held by the audience.
Signs, speeches and silence: District 203 confronts trans track athlete dispute
Marina Micic and Emma Coneys • May 19, 2025
Senior and Yearbook Editor in Chief Carter Speckmann (left) poses with Central Times Profiles Editor Kate Johnson after placing first in yearbook copy writing at the IHSA State Journalism Championship on April 2. Speckmann was Central's first champion in the event. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Weiss)
Yearbook editor wins at state
Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 14, 2025
Distinguished alumni inductees Scott Wehrli (left) and Ben Winterrowd (right) participate in a Q&A in front of Naperville Central seniors on May 2.
Central inducts three graduates as Distinguished Alumni
Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • May 14, 2025
Trending Stories
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Advisory is an new addition for the 2025-26 school year. This program was previously known as Homeroom.

Opinion: Advisory is so middle school

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"So Close to What" was released on Feb. 21, executively produced by Ryan Tedder. This album is Tate McRae's third studio album. (Photo credit: RCA Records)

Review: Yet another overrated billboard hit: Tate Mcrae’s “So Close to What”

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Editorial: Melissa Kelley Black: be a better board member

Editorial: Melissa Kelley Black: be a better board member

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Features
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Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • October 2, 2025
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Connor Yao, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025
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Connor Yao, Correspondent • September 22, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
Lorde began her Ultrasound tour in Austin, Texas on Sep. 17. This tour features her new album "Virgin." (Photo Credit: CRUSH music).
Review: Ultrasound Tour is an Ultra Hit
Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 30, 2025
Sports
Sophomore Lacie Williams twists past two defenders during a game against Rosary on Aug. 28. Central won 19-6 in their first-ever game, marking a strong start to the program.
Naperville Central Girls Flag Football opens historic season with 19-6 win over Rosary
Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 22, 2025
Senior Sophia Olaru smashes her racquet against a ball in a game against Neuqua Valley on Sept. 3. Olaru would claim her fourth consecutive DVC title on Oct. 12. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)
Serving success, then walking away: Sofia Olaru’s tennis journey
Rina Xu, Correspondent • May 24, 2025
Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.
2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
Editorial
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
Central Times Editorial Board • May 12, 2025
Opinions
Advisory is an new addition for the 2025-26 school year. This program was previously known as Homeroom.
Opinion: Advisory is so middle school
Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • September 25, 2025
Opinion: Jimmy Kimmel's suspension proves free speech isn't so free
Opinion: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension proves free speech isn’t so free
Valencia Ingram, Correspondent • September 22, 2025
Opinion: Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?
Opinion: Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?
Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Photography
Pumping his fist in the air, Carl Sissac, a paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School, rallies in support of NESPA on Nov. 18 in front of District 203's Public School Administration Center. "I came here to let these guys, these suits, know that they have serious people here that are willing to bend over backwards and they should be compensated for it," Sissac said. More than 100 supporters of NESPA Attended the rally.
‘We’re not invisible’: NESPA supporters rally for increased wages
Jay Deegan and Sarah Segvich • November 19, 2024
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