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Jake Pfeiffer

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor

Jake Pfeiffer is a junior at Naperville Central. This is his second year with the Central Times. Jake enjoys writing just about anything, but his favorite articles to write are news or sports stories that ideally include a research component. Outside of the Central Times, Jake is a Team Assistant on Central’s debate team, and plays travel baseball for the Illinois Hawks. In his free time, Jake reads, plays both board and video games, watches sports and consumes nearly every piece of Star Wars media that exists. 

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Senior center fielder Clay Schrader hits a fly out into left field. The out was both the last of Centrals 4-1 loss to Plainfield East and of the Redhawks season.

Baseball eliminated from IHSA State Playoffs in first round

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • May 27, 2023
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9: Freshamn Natalie Lau throws the ball to first during a softball game against West Chicago on May 3. With Lau being perfectly centered in the middle of the frame, the ball being in focus and no blur, this easily deserves ninth place on our list.

[Photo] Opinion: Our top 10 photos of 2022-23

May 29, 2023
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Column: A synthesis of sorts

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • May 25, 2023
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The space once occupied by Centrals school store is set to be occupied by a coffee shop for the 2023-24 school year. The space is located near door 7, in the corner of Centrals cafeteria.

[Photo] In-house coffee shop to be installed at Central for 2023-24 school year

May 23, 2023
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Cal Kestus and his droid companion BD-1 look out across the planet Koboh in “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.” This maybe one of the prettiest things I’ve ever seen in a Star Wars story. Photo Source: Lucasfilm

Review: ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ is Star Wars gaming at its best

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • May 15, 2023
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Aramark employees cook stir fry to be served to Central students on May 2. Aramark is set to be replaced by OrganicLife as District 203s food service provider on July 1, 2023.

District 203 approves OrganicLife as new food service provider

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • May 2, 2023
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Central alum Jayden Reed was drafted into the NFL by the Green Bay Packers out of Michigan State University on April 28.

Central alum Jayden Reed drafted into the NFL

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • April 28, 2023
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Column: America’s game no more

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • April 11, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Melissa Kelley Black

2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Melissa Kelley Black

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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The 2023 District 203 Board of Education candidates. From left to right: Ronald Amato, Kristine Gericke, Melissa Kelley Black, Joe Kozminski and Gilbert Wagner.

2023 Board of Education election preview

Jake Pfeiffer and Nolan Shen • March 26, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Melissa Kelley Black

2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Melissa Kelley Black

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Ronald Amato

2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Ronald Amato

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Gilbert Wagner

2023 Board of Education candidate Q&A: Gilbert Wagner

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Gilbert Wagner

2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Gilbert Wagner

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Ronald Amato

2023 Board of Education candidate bio: Ronald Amato

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 26, 2023
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The District 203 board members and administrators drink Dasani water bottles at board meetings. PHOTO SOURCE: DISTRICT 203 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Opinion: To save the environment, start with the small things

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • March 22, 2023
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Senior Clay Schrader practices batting in the cage with junior catcher Danny Vogel

[Photo] Baseball coaches find new ways to challenge their players

March 20, 2023
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Column: Saving Soldier

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • February 27, 2023
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A shelf at the Nichols Library shows the new prize and rules for the Naperville Public Librarys Amazing Book Challenge.

[Photo] Naperville Public Library launches updated Amazing Book Challenge

February 24, 2023
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Column: Where’s the doctor?

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • February 2, 2023
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Central administration blocks ChatGPT

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor • February 2, 2023
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Board member Donna Wandke, who voted to reject the proposal that would add co-curricular music requirements, speaks in dissent at the Jan. 23 board meeting.

D203 Board narrowly approves sweeping changes to high school music program

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • January 30, 2023
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A sign in Central’s front office asks for substitute teachers to sign up for Jan. 25.

[Photo] District, state take action to alleviate substitute teacher shortage

January 30, 2023
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5: Fire fighters were called after a fire alarm went off at Naperville Central on Jan. 17. Shortly after hearing about a fire in the building, our photographer ran outside to capture the moment of the firefighters entering the building. The composition of this shot is great, with the fire truck in the background, the light to be flashing and two firefighters who are walking to another day at work in the foreground.

Fire alarm set off at Central after students see sparks and smoke

Jake Pfeiffer and Jay Deegan • January 17, 2023
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Central junior Bianca Cima speaks at District 203s Jan. 9 school board meeting.

Central students fight proposed changes to music program

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor and Copy Editor • January 17, 2023
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Giancarlo Esposito playing Leo Pap in Netflixs Kaleidoscope. Photo Source: Netflix

Review: ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an interesting yet flawed experiment

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor and Copy Editor • January 6, 2023
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Column: FIFA Failings

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • December 22, 2022
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D203 board approves policy changes

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor and Copy Editor • December 20, 2022
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Column: Discipline Dilemma

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • December 6, 2022
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The Sudance Gallery sells authentic Native American art and jewlery.

Sundance Gallery comes to Downtown Naperville

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • December 3, 2022
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Hallway Headlines: November 2022

Hallway Headlines: November 2022

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • November 30, 2022
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CHAMPS! Central boys soccer wins first state title

CHAMPS! Central boys soccer wins first state title

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • November 30, 2022
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2022-2023 Print Archive

Nathan Yuan, Claire Yung, Jeremy Zhao, Jake Pfeiffer, Noah Rozek, Javen Oswald, Jay Deegan, Kait McHale, and Evelyn Zwicky • November 21, 2022
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Hallway Headlines: October 2022

Hallway Headlines: October 2022

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • November 3, 2022
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A new Career Internship class Is set to be introduced for the 2023 school year, helping students fulfill one requirement to receive an endorsement on their diploma.

Two new courses added to Central for 2023

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor • November 2, 2022
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Elmwood Elementary School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

[Photo] Three D203 elementaries Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

October 27, 2022
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7: Central CTE teacher Wright King was named Illinois Tech High School Teacher of the Year. King “pushes, stretches, extends and inspires students in technology and engineering,” fellow CTE teacher Brett Thompson said. We chose this as our number 7 picture due to rich story this told. King is in the foreground instructing a student, but the fascinating background of his classroom helps establish him in his environment.

An award fit for Wright King

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • October 21, 2022
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6: Redhawk junior Aidan Schulz nears the end of the 18th hole in a varsity match against rival Naperville North at Crest Creek Golf Course on Aug. 30. The lighting of this shot heavily contributed to it being number six on the list: Schultzs shadow is contrasted against the bright grass, as light filters in through the leaves above.

Boys golf off to ‘best start in history’

September 19, 2022
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Column: A Unionization Proclamation

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • October 13, 2022
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Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) traveling to a new planet.

Review: Andor is Star Wars at its best

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor • October 10, 2022
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‘Red and White Night’ kicks off school year

Jake Pfeiffer and Kait McHale • October 5, 2022
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The tree that was gifted to Naperville Central High School by District 203 as part of the Partners in Growth motto is planted outside of door two.

D203 unveils new motto

September 22, 2022
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Customers walk the aisles of the Naperville Childrens Business Fair.

Second annual Naperville Children’s Business Fair features 85 local kid-run businesses

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • August 15, 2022
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A Naperville Central Student returns his Chromebook at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

District 203 high school students to receive new computers

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • July 22, 2022
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Senior Dawson Strong scores Centrals 11th point of the game in their 17-3 sectional quarterfinal win over Neuqua Valley on May 10.

Water polo team ‘crushed’ following playoff elimination

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • May 20, 2022
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Central Senior Art Show on April 21

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
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The 2022 winter dance theme was “It’s All Greek to Me” and was held on March 19 in the field house.

Winter dance 2022: ‘a little underwhelming’

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • March 27, 2022
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Central to hold winter dance on March 19

Central to hold winter dance on March 19

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • March 10, 2022
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Theatre Central holds auditions for spring musical

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022
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Eight graders listen to a presentation about course selections given by counselors as part of a new program to introduce Central to future freshmen.

Eighth graders visit Central for course selection

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • January 23, 2022
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District 203 projects loss of $27 million over the next 5 years

Jake Pfeiffer, Staff Writer • January 10, 2022
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A number of students who arrive late to sixth period lunch due to AP science classes and LINK lunch are left with a limited number of meal options.

Lack of variety hits sixth period lunchroom, vegetarian options sometimes out

Jake Pfeiffer and Ivan Thankachen • December 14, 2021
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NCHS Science Olympiad places 18th out of 30 at first invitational

Jake Pfeiffer, Correspondent • December 8, 2021
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Nick Straka is a student in pursuit of his doctorate outside of his job teaching several levels of algebra at Naperville Central.

Lifelong learners

William Tong, Cameron Rozek, Ivan Thankachen, Nolan Shen, and Jake Pfeiffer • November 29, 2021
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Katherine Seguino

Science Dept. chair enters final phase of doctoral work

Jake Pfeiffer, Correspondent • November 27, 2021
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