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A computer displays a "storage full" message on Monday, Oct. 7. The disruption affected all students and staff on District 203 emails.
Google misconfiguration prevents usage by District 203 students, staff
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024
Left: A SMART board in Room 218 on Oct. 9. The displays have been in use for approximately 10 years. Right: A V7 interactive display in Room 303 on Oct. 9. The displays can operate separately from a teacher’s computer and do not need a projector.
Decade-old SMART Boards replaced with new displays
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • October 16, 2024
Scott Elementary was awarded their first blue ribbon on Sept. 23 by the Department of Education.
Scott Elementary earns first blue ribbon award in school's history
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024
Naperville Central staff attended a breakfast celebration for Central's blue ribbon on Oct. 2. (Photo Credit: Jackie Thornton via X)
Central secures blue ribbon
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024
Trending Stories
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively speak at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International. Lively has recently come under fire for using marketing strategies seen as inappropriate for her new film, "It ends with us." (Photo Credit: Ronald Woan via Flickr.)

Column: Blake Lively’s reputation ends with her

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Column: P. disgusting

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Cait Swinford, a special education assistant at Naperville Central, speaks at the Oct. 7 Board of Education meeting. The Naperville Education Support Professionals Association is currently bargaining with District 203 over a new contract.

District 203 negotiates NESPA contract

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Features
Alexander Wang checks for final design errors as the team’s Mechanical Lead during the 2024 season. In his third year on the team, Wang is now the Feature Project Manager. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Wang)
Aspiring engineer turns dreams into machines
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • October 21, 2024
New Staff 2024: Timothy LaBud
New Staff 2024: Timothy LaBud
Anish Shah, Correspondent • October 17, 2024
Iris Shadis-Greengas (middle) poses with Illinois State Sen. Laura Ellman (left) and Illinois State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (right) at Naperville’s second annual Heroes and Helicoptors event on Aug 17. (Photo courtesy of Iris Shadis-Greengas)
Senior authors bill targeting climate change
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck in Todd Phillips' “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros
Review: Joker sequel is a joke of a film
Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • October 17, 2024
Sports
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)
Girls tennis team shows resilience despite challenges
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Sophomore Alexa Miller looks down the green at Naperbrook Golf Course on Aug. 28 at a match against Metea Valley. The Redhawks placed fourth at the DuPage Valley Championship. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)
Girls golf team finishes fourth at DVC Championship
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Senior Aiden Clark runs downfield as the Sandburg defense looks to stop his rush. The Redhawks won 22-8, clinching the Southwest Valley Red championship.
Redhawks clinch Southwest Valley Red championship with 22-8 victory over Sandburg
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • October 21, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Central Times Editorial Board • October 16, 2024
Opinions
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Column: P. disgusting
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • October 16, 2024
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze poses with a dog on Aug. 8 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. Odunze was selected by the Bears ninth overall in the 2024 NFL draft. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Alexander Devereux via DVIDS)
Column: Chicago Bears off to promising start
Broden Oswald, Sports Columnist • October 15, 2024
Opinion: Jordan Chiles Olympic moment taken away
Opinion: Jordan Chiles Olympic moment taken away
Emmeline Castiau, Correspondent • October 9, 2024
Photography
Senior Garrett Nichols (12) receives the ball downfield against Lincoln-Way West on Sept. 27.
Photo Gallery: Central advances to 5-0 with win against Lincoln-Way West
Emma Coneys, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
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