In second grade, I would wake up early on weekdays to watch episodes of “Chuggington,” a show about trains with human features. I lived for this show and couldn’t tear myself away from it.
It’s relatively common to see situations where children will be obsessed with a TV show. It’s also commonplace for parents to...
Commonly thought of as just a platform with too many selfie posts, Instagram may not be getting the credit that it deserves. With around 700 million active monthly users, this popular social media is increasingly being used as a means of social and political activism by its users to bring about real change.
Why is Instagram su...
In a school system that places a heavy emphasis on going to college after high school, it is easy for students to get tunnel vision. For many, the idea of college seems like the only option available. Naperville Central does an excellent job of preparing students for college through rigorous courses and thorough planning. However,...
Code Red
There’s a certain feeling of anxiety that rushes through students when they realize that their periods have begun but they have no access to a pad or tampon.
“At first, I panic,” senior Hana Hasan said. “Then I’ll take a bunch of toilet paper, ball it up and put it on my underwear.”
If the oppo...
