Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

Central Times
Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

Central Times
Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

Central Times
Endless energy: But at what cost?

Endless energy: But at what cost?

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • May 14, 2025
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Art By: Quinn Zhang

Illinois’ New Reality: Youth Gambling

Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • April 30, 2025
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Bridget Shannon has been playing on the Special Olympics Basketball Team 203 Fire since her freshman year. Photo Courtesy Of Kristina Hagenbaumer

Senior star brings the fire and heart

Halle Taylor, Correspondent • April 21, 2025
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Scott Damge shoots photos of the crowd at a football game against Hinsdale Central on August 30, 2024. In addition to attending all types of sporting events for Central, photographer Scott Damge also shoots media day photos for students across various sports.

From the sidelines to the spotlight: The man behind the lens

Cat Squire, Correspondent • April 19, 2025
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Overconsumption in Naperville: How fast fashion and social media fuel excessive buying

Overconsumption in Naperville: How fast fashion and social media fuel excessive buying

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • March 24, 2025
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Student body still experiencing high rates of absenteeism and tardiness

Student body still experiencing high rates of absenteeism and tardiness

Lola Schwerha, Operations Managing Editor • March 23, 2025
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Kelly Murphy played in the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro. Her and the USA team won a bronze medal. (Photo Credit: Kelly Murphy)

From Olympic podium to library shelves: Volleyball star finds a new passion

Elaine Zhou, Staff writer • March 11, 2025
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Saidi Liu is a manager for Central's girls wrestling team. As a manager, Liu scores the matches and cheers on her teammates from the sidelines.

A sophomore’s journey ‘back’ to wrestling

Sam Stientjes, Correspondent • March 3, 2025
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Kim Cancio (third from right) and her daughter Lauren Cancio (second from left) pose for a photo on June 27, 2022, with the family's four foster placements at the time. The Cancio family has been fostering children since 2019. (Photo credit: Kim Cancio)

ASL teacher opens home and heart to foster children

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 26, 2025
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