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Survey shows improper student mask wearing present in most classes
Nathan Yuan, News Editor | October 12, 2021
Photo gallery: 2021 homecoming assemblies
Cameron Rozek , Claire Yung , and Isabel Zhou | October 4, 2021
District 203 signs 4-year contract with teacher union
William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor | September 24, 2021
BREAKING: Naperville North closed today as police investigate bomb threat
Central Times staff | September 22, 2021
Teacher union postpones potential Aug. 19 strike
William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor | August 13, 2021
NUEA rallies for community support as contract negotiations stall
William Tong and Katie Dalton | August 6, 2021
The Damage Done
Katie Dalton and Braeden Schmidt | June 25, 2021
Tornado devastates several Naperville neighborhoods
William Tong and Katie Dalton | June 21, 2021
Naperville homes damaged, destroyed by tornado
Central Times staff | June 21, 2021
Divided we stand
Cameron Rozek and Amisha Sethi | May 29, 2021

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Central grad becomes first woman on NBA2K cover
Jeremy Zhao, Community Editor & Copy Editor | October 11, 2021
The Damage Done
Katie Dalton and Braeden Schmidt | June 25, 2021
Tornado devastates several Naperville neighborhoods
William Tong and Katie Dalton | June 21, 2021
Divided we stand
Cameron Rozek and Amisha Sethi | May 29, 2021
Amid pandemic restrictions, half of Naperville restaurants fear closure in 5 months, survey says
Nathan Yuan, Correspondent | December 7, 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions are set in place just as Naperville restaurants get into pandemic routine
Mia Hernandez and Nina Davis | November 17, 2020
Student-run volunteer organization open for online tutoring
Athena Chen, Correspondent | November 5, 2020
Downtown Naperville adds ‘NAPERVILLE TOGETHER’ inclusive art on Water Street
Katie Dalton, Sports Editor & Video Editor | October 26, 2020
How movie theaters are working to keep customers safe
Paula Recio, Director of Marketing, Outreach & Engagement & Community Co-editor | September 22, 2020
Naperville Central family brings shaved ice business to downtown Naperville
Cameron Rozek, Managing Editor | July 9, 2020

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Central senior seeks adventure in unlikely places
Cameron Rozek, Editor-in-Chief & Head News Editor | October 4, 2021
Naperville Central custodian works hard to keep students and staff safe in pandemic
Nathan Yuan, Staff Writer | June 15, 2021
Central junior creates music to influence social change
Paula Recio, Director of Marketing, Outreach & Engagement & Community Co-editor | March 14, 2021
Lifting is more than a workout for freshman athlete with big goals
Paula Recio, Director of Marketing, Engagement & Outreach & Community Co-editor | December 11, 2020
New Staff Profiles: Maria Harvey
William Tong, Online Managing Editor & Editorial Editor | September 12, 2020
Central Speech Captain Kate Li ranks 11th at NSDA tournament
William Tong, Online Managing Editor | July 12, 2020
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network celebrates 20th anniversary at Central
Mary Jane Deer, Head News Editor | March 4, 2020
Looking into the life of Hawk TV’s “Cole in the Cafe”
Prem Chandrasekar and Katie Dalton | February 12, 2020
Administrator works to create more inclusive environment in District 203
Emily Brodzinski, Staff Writer | December 29, 2019
Nationally recognized figure skater Karah McCarl discusses how dedication and hard work have led her to success
Paula Recio, Social Media Manager & Staff Writer | December 6, 2019

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Lickity Split
Luka Sereci, Business Manager & Focus Editor | October 1, 2021
Teachers’ union, district at impasse on family leave and compensation
William Tong, Editor-in-chief & Editorial Editor | August 6, 2021
COVID-19: A year later
Cameron Rozek, Managing Editor & News Editor | April 22, 2021
We ranked every national anthem
Braden Hajer, Copy Editor & Columnist | April 16, 2021
Acclimating freshmen to Naperville Central especially difficult during pandemic e-learning
William Tong, Online Managing Editor & Editorials Editor | January 6, 2021
‘Foco’: The do-it-yourself Homecoming
Amisha Sethi, Editor in Chief & Community Co-editor | November 9, 2020
Sneaker culture
Paula Recio, Social Media Manager & Staff Writer | February 19, 2020
Will Thanksgiving be gobbled up?
Zoe Kennedy, Correspondent | November 28, 2019
What’s in a school day?
Amisha Sethi, James Kim, and David Sladkey | November 26, 2019
Central community shows support for LGBTQ community with annual Day of Silence
Kailey Beckham & Esben Theime, correspondents | May 9, 2019

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Review: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ a refreshing take on the Star Wars universe
Gabe Curtis, Staff Writer | October 11, 2021
Review: ‘Shang-Chi’ a bland start to the new Marvel phase
Kyle Sheaffer, Podcaster & Staff Writer | September 28, 2021
Review: ‘Donda’ worth the wait
Connor McHugh, Sports Editor | September 2, 2021
Review: ‘Deja vu’: yet another breakup song
Evelyn Krupicka, Staff Writer | May 5, 2021
Opinion: ‘Shrek’s’ pivotal role in American culture
Cameron Rozek, Managing Editor & News Editor | April 28, 2021
Review: ‘Promises’ a drop-dead gorgeous album
Braden Hajer, Copy Editor & Columnist | April 13, 2021
Review: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
Evelyn Krupicka, Staff Writer | April 8, 2021
Review: Take the Cage pill and see “Willy’s Wonderland”
Braden Hajer and Nick Bird | March 25, 2021
Review: ‘WandaVision’: A surprising yet great start to Disney+ new Marvel TV series
Evelyn Krupicka, Staff Writer | January 30, 2021
Five musical soundtrack songs to help get you through quarantine
Jeff Bonomo, Correspondent | January 29, 2021

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Naperville Central cross country teams race at Twilight Invitational
William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor | October 14, 2021
Varsity football loses to North in Crosstown Classic
Cooper Holmberg, Opinions Editor | October 9, 2021
Central varsity boys soccer loses to Naperville North in rematch
William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor | September 22, 2021
Girls soccer back strong after losing a season
Athena Chen , Staff Writer | June 2, 2021
IHSA strips football program of past 3 seasons’ wins
William Tong, Online Managing Editor & Editorial Editor | May 27, 2021
Results for varsity girls soccer
Central Times staff | April 23, 2021
Girls badminton season wraps up
Athena Chen, Correspondent | April 14, 2021
Girls gymnastics enthusiastic about new season
Evelyn Krupicka, Staff Writer | March 4, 2021
Student athletes, coaches learn to cope with coronavirus
Nina Davis, Correspondent | February 18, 2021
Column: An ‘overworked failure’
Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor | November 26, 2020

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Column: Athletes aren’t sex symbols
Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor | September 22, 2021
Opinion: After FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, we need more effective discourse
Gabe Curtis , Staff Writer | September 16, 2021
Opinion: Texas abortion ban could restrict rights of women across the country
Bella Chasen, Staff Writer | September 13, 2021
Column: Shut up and drive
Luka Sereci, Business Manager & Focus Editor | September 13, 2021
Commentary: 15 Feet
Katie Long Piper, Hawk TV sponsor & Naperville Central staff member | June 25, 2021
Opinion: It’s not ‘fair,’ it’s transphobic
Amisha Sethi, Editor-in-Chief & Community Editor | May 26, 2021
Opinion: The new Snapple bottle is better for the environment, but it hurts my eyes
Cameron Rozek, Managing Editor & News Editor | February 26, 2021
Opinion: Learning to be queer in a heteronormative world
Amisha Sethi, Editor-in-Chief & Community Editor | February 9, 2021
Opinion: It’s sink or swim when it comes to mental health
Uju Kim, Correspondent | February 5, 2021
Opinion: Stop charging me more for non-dairy options
Evelyn Krupicka, Staff Writer | January 17, 2021

Sophomore Timothy Chan runs in the boys freshman/sophomore race at the 2021 Naperville North Twilight Invitational.

Sports

Naperville Central cross country teams race at Twilight Invitational

William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor

October 14, 2021

Survey shows improper student mask wearing present in most classes

News

Survey shows improper student mask wearing present in most classes

Nathan Yuan, News Editor

October 12, 2021

Star Wars: Visions is streaming on Disney+.

Entertainment

Review: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ a refreshing take on the Star Wars universe

Gabe Curtis, Staff Writer

October 11, 2021

The WNBA2K 25th Anniversary Special Edition came out on Sept. 10 and features NCHS alumna Candace Parker.

Community

Central grad becomes first woman on NBA2K cover

Jeremy Zhao, Community Editor & Copy Editor

October 11, 2021

Senior wide receiver Reggie Fleurima breaks through defenders to score a touchdown in the first quarter.

Sports

Varsity football loses to North in Crosstown Classic

Cooper Holmberg, Opinions Editor

October 9, 2021

News

Survey shows improper student mask wearing present in most classes

Survey shows improper student mask wearing present in most classes

Nathan Yuan, News Editor • October 12, 2021

Hallway Headlines: September 2021

Cameron Rozek, Editor-in-Chief & Head News Editor • October 11, 2021

Students can now take mental health sick days

Cameron Rozek, Editor-in-Chief & Head News Editor • October 11, 2021

Central set to implement nine period schedule two days a week starting 2022

Cameron Rozek and Nathan Yuan • October 11, 2021

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