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Senior Sophia Olaru smashes her racquet against a ball in a game against Neuqua Valley on Sept. 3. Olaru would claim her fourth consecutive DVC title on Oct. 12. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)

Serving success, then walking away: Sofia Olaru’s tennis journey

Rina Xu, Correspondent • May 24, 2025
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Signs held at the public comments portion of the District 203 School Board meeting on May 19. Support and criticism of a recent junior high track meet are highlighted by signs held by the audience.

Signs, speeches and silence: District 203 confronts trans track athlete dispute

Marina Micic and Emma Coneys • May 19, 2025
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Lana Del Rey's upcoming album titled "The Right Person Will Stay," has yet to have a release date. Del Rey has been teasing her fans with this upcoming album for a while. (Photo credit: Interscope Records and Polydor Records)

Review: Lana Del Rey’s waiting game

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Opinion: Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?

Opinion: Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?

Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Opinion: 10 must-read books to dive into this summer

Opinion: 10 must-read books to dive into this summer

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Endless energy: But at what cost?

Endless energy: But at what cost?

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • May 14, 2025
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Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.

2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark

Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
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Senior and Yearbook Editor in Chief Carter Speckmann (left) poses with Central Times Profiles Editor Kate Johnson after placing first in yearbook copy writing at the IHSA State Journalism Championship on April 2. Speckmann was Central's first champion in the event. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Weiss)

Yearbook editor wins at state

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 14, 2025
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Distinguished alumni inductees Scott Wehrli (left) and Ben Winterrowd (right) participate in a Q&A in front of Naperville Central seniors on May 2.

Central inducts three graduates as Distinguished Alumni

Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • May 14, 2025
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