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Students attend FPS' first meeting on Monday, Nov. 5. FPS members aim to solve hypothetical and futuristic problems in regional, state, national and international tournaments.
Sophomores start Future Problem Solvers club
Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
Administration to propose modified block schedule for 2025-26 school year
Administration to propose modified block schedule for 2025-26 school year
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • November 25, 2024
Downtown Cold Stone Creamery forced to close after 20 years
Shlok Soudagar, Correspondent • 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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Administration to propose modified block schedule for 2025-26 school year

Administration to propose modified block schedule for 2025-26 school year

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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

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"Outer Banks" season 4 part 1 premiered on October 10, followed shortly by part 2 on November 7. (Photo Credit: Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix)

Review: How 'Outer Banks' season 4 fell apart

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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
Senior Helen Liang analyzes the tax forms for Youth Voices, a local student-led nonprofit. Liang helped lead free debate coaching with the organization's leadership development team until the program was discontinued in December 2023.
Beyond good intentions: why student-led nonprofits fail at longevity
C.J. Getting and Marina Micic • November 17, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
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
Sports
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
Senior Aiden Clark (13) looks for a first down as York's defense pursues him on Nov. 23. Naperville Central lost to the York Dukes in the IHSA State Series semifinal 15-20.
Central falls in 15-20 semifinal against York
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024
Naperville Central head coach Mike Ulreich celebrates in the background as senior DeShaun Williams surges forwards to convert on a fourth down in a game against Lyons Township on Nov. 15. The first down allowed quarterback Sebastian Hayes to rush for a touchdown on a following play.
‘Unbelievable’ catch helps Central to victory over No. 2 Lyons Township
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Editorial
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
Opinions
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
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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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