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
Rowdie Ramblings
Rowdie Ramblings is a column published monthly by senior Broden Oswald. A Redhawk Rowdie, captain of the Naperville Hockey Club and captain of the Lacrosse team, Oswald brings a school-centered approach to his sports column. He also plans to examine national sports, local sports and sports gambling.
Recent Columns
Connor Bedard in a match against the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 14 2023. Some Blackhawks fans have seen Bedard's second season as a "sophomore slump." (Photo credit: Jenn G via Flickr)
Column: The Blackhawks aren’t THAT bad
Broden Oswald, Sports Columnist • April 21, 2025
The Clemson Tigers celebrate after a victory over the Arizona Wildcats on March 28, 2024 during the March Madness tournament, putting them in the Elite Eight. The Clemson Tigers were seeded sixth while the Arizona Wildcats were seeded second. (Photo Credit: BullDawg2021 via Wikimedia Commons)
Column: March Madness: Cinderella stories and chaos
March 20, 2025
Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs was hosted at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Eagles secured the victory with a score of 40-22. (Photo Credit: Tia Dufour via Wikimedia Commons)
Column: Chiefs Dynasty? Don’t think so.
February 13, 2025
Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate their victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship on the field of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20. The new 12 team playoff system shows promise. (Photo credit: Bobak Ha'Eri via Wikimedia Commons)
Column: College Football Playoff full of opportunity
January 28, 2025
Columnist: Broden Oswald
About Broden
Broden Oswald is a senior and in his first year on staff. He is a Redhawk Rowdie, captain of the Naperville Hockey Club, captain of Central’s lacrosse team and president of pickleball club. Broden plans to write about his controversial sports opinions and how he recently can’t stand Chicago sports teams. He hopes to major in accounting or finance and become a CPA.
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