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Senior Lilly Korbal waves her hand in front of an oblivious student attending Operation Snowball during an activity called "Amazing." Korbal led the workshop where members are blindfolded and have to navigate a maze in a line using a rope (Photo courtesy of Lilly Korbal).
Senior experiences ‘life-changing’ Operation Snowball
Kate Johnson, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 4, 2024
Debabandya Dash poses with his first-place ribbon after his first high school speech competition. Dash was selected to represent Naperville Central in the IHSA State Series as a freshman. (Photo courtesy of Debabandya Dash)
Sophomore shines in Extemp
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
The 2025 Grammy nominations were released Nov. 8th. The Grammy's will be held on Feb. 2nd. (Photo Credit: Grammy's website)
Review: 2025 Grammy nominations
Henry Armstrong, Staff writer • December 5, 2024
Senior Garrett Nichols runs the ball downfield in a game against York on Nov. 23. Naperville Central's football program was named the 42nd best in Illinois history by the IHSA.
Football named 42nd best program in Illinois history
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Editorial: A call for collective accountability on casual racism
Editorial: A call for collective accountability on casual racism
Central Times Editorial Board November 20, 2024
Opinion: Rise and shine, later
Opinion: Rise and shine, later
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024
The 2025 Grammy nominations were released on Nov. 10.
Opinion: Grammy nominations have glaring gaffes
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • November 19, 2024
Beyoncé is pictured on the Renaissance World Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 1, 2023. Recently, some celebrities have been thanking Beyoncé in their award acceptance speeches. (Photo Credit: Raph_PH via Flickr)
Column: Thank you, Beyoncé?
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • November 19, 2024
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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