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Jake Pfeiffer

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief

Jake Pfeiffer is a senior, entering his third year on the Central Times staff, this time as Editor-in-Chief. Jake joined CT as a sophomore because he wanted to write news, but since then he has grown to love just about every element of journalism. While it is rare to see Jake anywhere other than the CT office, occasionally you can find him captaining Central’s debate team, watching baseball, listening to a seemingly endless amount of podcasts or drowning in college applications.

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The student section celebrates at a Central Basketball game versus Oswego on Feb. 19.

Column: Sporting Spirit

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2024
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Blog: Notes From the Field, part two

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2024
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Everton, an English Premier League team, was deducted 10 points earlier this season because of their violations of profitability and sustainability rules.

Column: Financial (un)fair play

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024
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Blog: Notes From the Field, part one

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2024
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Shohei Ohtani, formerly of the Los Angeles Angels, recently signed a record 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Column: Shohei’s Stacks

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief December 28, 2023
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Contestants await the announcement of the winner of the 2018 Mr. NCHS pageant.

[Photo] Dynamic Duos, replacement to Mr. NCHS, struggles with low sign ups

Nolan Shen, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 22, 2023
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Sophomore Adam Fleming performs with Centrals Trombone Choir at the music departments Winter Festival on Dec. 8.

[Photo] Music department holds “Winter Festival”

Elaine Zhou, Features Editor December 19, 2023
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The Los Angeles Lakers (very ugly) in-season tournament court.

Column: Marketing mayhem

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2023
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Column: Realignment wreckage

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023
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Heat waves rock Central, classes impacted by historic heat

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023
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Junior running back Aiden Clark breaks a tackle on his way into the endzone for his first touchdown of the night in Centrals 42-0 home win over Dekalb on Oct. 6.

Central Football clinches DVC title with win over DeKalb

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023
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Room 218 was closed due to exterior construction in Sept. It will reopen for classes on Oct. 2.

Classes to move back to originally-scheduled rooms

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2023
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Column: Stop Saudi sports washing

Column: Stop Saudi sports washing

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023
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The view of Centrals football stadium from Room 222, one of five rooms at an Aug. 26 SAT Exam that were affected by noise coming from the stadium.

SAT scores delayed after test day disruptions

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2023
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Senior forward Jonathan Stohner fights for the ball with Sandburg opponent during a game that resulted in a Central win on Aug. 31. Stohner is one of the few Varsity players in their same position as last year.

Boys soccer adapts to loss of top goalscorers

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2023
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Grading!

[Photo] Central implements new grading policies

C.J. Getting, News Editor September 16, 2023
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Drum majors and seniors Bianca Cima (front left), and Athena Chen (front right), lead Centrals marching band onto the field for their performance at Centrals Red and White Night.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Red and White Night

Kathryn Prerost, Multimedia Editor September 15, 2023
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Centrals student section cheers on the varsity football scrimage at Centrals Red and White Night.

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Girls cross country runner and senior Ava Hendren nears the finish line at her teams race during Centrals Red and White Night.

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Advertisement for the new athletic department app.

Athletic department unveils new app

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2023
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Defensive end Maverick Ohle (9), a senior, celebrates a defensive stop in Centrals game against Plainfield North on Sept. 1. The Redhawks went on to win the game 6-3.

Football wins defensive battle 6-3 over Plainfield North

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2023
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Signs redirect students from Centrals main elevator after it broke down on Aug. 29.

Several classes relocated after elevator breaks down

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2023
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Relocated students work in Centrals auditorium on Aug 24.

Classes relocated, homeroom canceled due to excessive heat

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2023
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Two Central competitors win Track and Field state titles

Jake Pfeiffer, Editor-in-Chief August 3, 2023
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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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Column: A synthesis of sorts

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor May 25, 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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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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Column: Saving Soldier

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor February 27, 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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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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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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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’

Jake Pfeiffer, News Editor & Copy Editor 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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