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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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OrganicLife partnered with Big Shoulders Coffee to create Central's new coffee shop. It offers a variety of coffee and breakfast items.
Central opens new coffee shop after year delay
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • September 9, 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Democratic National Convention. At 34 years old, she is the second-youngest member of Congress.
Youth voices amplified
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • September 5, 2024
A child holds up a sign reading "stop bombing kids" during a protest on Monday, Aug. 19. Since Oct. 7, more than 10,000 children have been killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Thousands march on DNC, demand ‘ceasefire now!’
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • August 31, 2024
Central's Senior Class council will hold the second annual Senior Sunrise on Aug. 30.
Senior Sunrise to be held Aug. 30
Ryann Furlow, Correspondent • August 29, 2024
Trending Stories
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Tracy Rootham stepped down from her position as the principal's secretary after 6 years in the position.

Principal's secretary steps down after 8 years at Central

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Running back Aiden Clark (13), a senior, sprints through defenders on Aug. 30. Clark would go on to score two touchdowns, helping the Redhawks in a 24-13 victory against Hinsdale Central.

Football opens season with 24-13 win against Hinsdale Central

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Senior C.J. Getting creates an electronic bathroom pass during 6th period. Minga sets a five minute timer for all bathroom passes.

Central implements new electronic bathroom passes

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Democratic National Convention. At 34 years old, she is the second-youngest member of Congress.
Youth voices amplified
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • September 5, 2024
A child holds up a sign reading "stop bombing kids" during a protest on Monday, Aug. 19. Since Oct. 7, more than 10,000 children have been killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Thousands march on DNC, demand ‘ceasefire now!’
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • August 31, 2024
Choir co-director Lauren Berryhill joined Central's staff in the summer of 2023.
Central’s new choir co-director brings new energy and enthusiasm to the classroom
Lexi Myerscough, Correspondent • May 29, 2024
Entertainment
Photo Credit: Island Records
Review: ‘Short N’ Sweet’: A ranking of Sabrina Carpenter's astonishing new album
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • September 8, 2024
Sports
Wide receiver DeShaun Williams (1), a senior, celebrates with teammate Vincent Bern, a junior, after scoring a touchdown. Williams would rack up two touchdowns for the Redhawks by the end of the game, which was a 24-21 victory for Naperville Central.
Crosstown three peat highlighted by 25 yard game winning field goal
Lola Schwerha, Correspondent • September 8, 2024
Running back Aiden Clark (13), a senior, sprints through defenders on Aug. 30. Clark would go on to score two touchdowns, helping the Redhawks in a 24-13 victory against Hinsdale Central.
Football opens season with 24-13 win against Hinsdale Central
Lola Schwerha, Correspondent • September 2, 2024
Heidi Cofran, a junior, serves the ball during the JV volleyball scrimmage in Central’s main gym.
Photo Gallery: Red and White Night 2024
Kate Johnson, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 1, 2024
Editorial
AP Human Geography teacher Randy Smith teaches his sixth period class on Oct. 16. AP Human Geography is one of several courses impacted by the Acceleration Act, which encourages more students to take Honors and AP courses.
Editorial: Acceleration Act will be good for students, if managed properly
Central Times Editorial Board • May 15, 2024
Opinions
Opinon: Digital Cameras: To buy or not to buy
Opinon: Digital Cameras: To buy or not to buy
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • September 5, 2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during the final night of the DNC. Whitmer currently serves as the co-chair of the Kamala Harris campaign.
Blog: Diary at the DNC, Day 4
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • August 25, 2024
Photography
Heidi Cofran, a junior, serves the ball during the JV volleyball scrimmage in Central’s main gym.
Photo Gallery: Red and White Night 2024
Kate Johnson, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 1, 2024
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