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Kate Johnson traveled with the Central Times in November for the National High School Journalism Convention. The convention was held in Philadelphia, and was Johnson's second trip to the fall journalism convention.

Humans of Central: Kate Johnson

Katie Gorman, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
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Campus or career? How rising costs and shifting priorities are cutting college enrollment across Illinois

Campus or career? How rising costs and shifting priorities are cutting college enrollment across Illinois

C.J. Getting, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
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Science teacher Linda Bennett has fostered and rehomed 75 cats. Photo Courtesy Of Linda Bennett

Central teacher dedicates her home to fostering cats

Chloe Ma, Correspondent • February 17, 2025
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Todd Holmberg skates past students during passing periods. Holmberg uses skating to break societal norms as a way to teach his anthropology class about folkways and mores.

Wheels of wisdom: History teacher skates through social norms

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025
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Betty Riddle uses the record player in her living room to play her large collection of vinyls. (Photo courtesy of Betty Riddle)

Physical media sparks sophomore’s passion

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • February 6, 2025
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Aisles at Nichols Library are empty on Jan. 15. Across Naperville and nationally, students are reading less and for shorter durations, often avoiding long-form texts like those found in libraries.

Skipping chapters: How decreasing reading stamina impacts college readiness

C.J. Getting and Sarah Segvich • January 28, 2025
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Deana Wilson (middle), Junior, played the saxaohone during the eighth grade orientation at Naperville Central on Feb. 15. She played in Central’s Jazz Studio Orchestra, which she joined this year.

From lessons to Jazz Studio Orchestra: A junior’s jazz journey

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment editor • January 23, 2025
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Naperville Central senior Hunter Ernst races around the Kart Circut Autobahn in Joliet on Jul. 17. After having to give up his childhood sport of gymnastics, Ernst found a new home on the racetrack. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Ernst)

Driven to win: Senior ignites passion and speed

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • January 21, 2025
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Art by Alice Wang

Battling winter stress: The importance of self care

Kate Johnson, Arts and Entertainment editor • December 12, 2024
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