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Sophomore Deven Patel sits at his computer trading stocks during his lunch period. Patel has made over 30 times his investment by trading stocks.

Sophomore makes ‘massive profit’ trading stocks

Jinan Parves, Correspondent • April 17, 2024
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Sophomores Amy Yang and Claire Cameron fundraise to support breast cancer awareness during a lunch period on Oct. 19 for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

HOSA Chapter unable to attend state competition

Jayanti Dar, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
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Senior Miles Murphy eats while waiting hours for his target.

Senior Miles Murphy: Ultimate senior Assassin

Javen Oswald, Engagement Managing Editor • April 10, 2024
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Orchestra director Jesse Gross traveled all across the U.S., playing shows in theaters that ranged from 800 to 3,800 seats, gross met his future wife in the cast he toured with.

Humans of Central: Jesse Gross

Jayanti Dar, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024
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Junior Emma Dram, Poetry Club co-president and co-founder, speaks at the group's first meeting in Room 200 on Aug. 25.

New student-founded clubs erupt onto scene during 2023-2024 school year, from Neuroscience to Marketing

Elaine Zhou, Features Editor • March 29, 2024
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Central's Psychology Club gathers in the Learning Commons for an after school meeting. (Photo courtesy of Meghan Pratt.)

Number of new clubs begs sustainability question

Jay Deegan, Print Managing Editor • March 22, 2024
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Every year, communication arts teacher Barry Baldwin (left) drops off gift cards to Holly Buckendahl (middle left), the CEO of The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, with the help of Cathy Wegner (middle right) and Ed Wegner (right), parents of Justin Wegner, an alumnus who started the drive.

Communication arts teacher runs annual gift card drive to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House

Kate Johnson, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024
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A Naperville Central swimmer races the backstroke at last year's IHSA state championship.

Pushing past the limit: Overtraining at Central and beyond

Nolan Shen, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 23, 2024
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Kiersten Scherer, a Central senior, busks on the streets of Downtown Naperville. She once made $260 in one day. When she isn't busking, she may be performing in concert halls or walking through Central's halls.

Strings of Joy: senior brings musical magic to Downtown Naperville with street busking

Jay Deegan, Print Managing Editor • February 15, 2024
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