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Neya Thanikachalam

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-Chief, Opinions Columnist

This is senior and editor-in-chief Neya Thanikachalam’s third year on the Central Times staff. Neya is looking forward to writing articles this year. She really enjoys writing profiles, as she loves to interview and write about other people. Outside of CT, Neya likes to bike, sing and play the violin. In the future, Neya plans on becoming a journalist, as writing is her passion.

 

“Leap and the net will appear.”  ~John Burroughs

 

Contact Information: [email protected]

All content by Neya Thanikachalam

Administrators consider later start times

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2018
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District 203 replaces junior high tackle football with flag program

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-Chief • May 17, 2018
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Senior Kevin Otto stands in a hallway of Naperville Central. Otto, who is gender-neutral, emphasizes the importance of providing all students a safe, comfortable environment, especially during prom. "Now, [prom is] for everyone no matter how you identify or how you express yourself," Otto said.

Prom court now gender-neutral, more inclusive of LGBTQ teens

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • April 23, 2018
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Senior Ralph Davis sits in Nichols Library. Davis is transgender and identifies under the pronouns he, him, they and them. He stressed the importance of a gender-neutral prom court, highlighting the fact that many LGBTQ youth don't want special treatment. "We don’t want an announcement or a ceremony, whatever, we just want it to be low-key and we just want to have the same abilities as other people," Davis said.

Identity Over Anatomy: Ralph Davis

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • April 21, 2018
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All AP exams will take place on Central’s campus

All AP exams will take place on Central’s campus

Neya Thanikachalam and Laaiba Mahmood • April 19, 2018
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Out for the season

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • March 4, 2018
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Junior Connor Hunt leaves unforgettable mark at Central

Junior Connor Hunt leaves unforgettable mark at Central

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • March 1, 2018
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Catch up, Central

Catch up, Central

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • January 31, 2018
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What is a sport?

What is a sport?

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • January 31, 2018
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Holiday cheer

Holiday cheer

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • December 23, 2017
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Junior Jonah Klein-Collins completes the fly lap of the 200 IM at the home meet versus Nequa Valley on Dec. 12.

Swimmers count poor ventilation among their opponents

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • December 22, 2017
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Tommy Coyne: Accomplished athlete will skip senior lacrosse season to play on Rutgers University’s Division 1 team

Tommy Coyne: Accomplished athlete will skip senior lacrosse season to play on Rutgers University’s Division 1 team

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • December 20, 2017
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#MeToo

#MeToo

Ana Turner and Neya Thanikachalam • December 1, 2017
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[Photo] First-ever combined concert excites music directors

Alana Cervera, Sports Editor • November 30, 2017
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Greek life isn’t all it appears to be

Greek life isn’t all it appears to be

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • November 22, 2017
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[Photo] Age matters: How birth order can shape personality

Justin Borella, Staff Writer • November 20, 2017
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Photo Gallery: Nov. 8 band concert

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • November 9, 2017
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Hallway Headlines Map

[Photo] Hallway Headlines: October 2017

Mary Szymanski, Head News Editor • November 7, 2017
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Kneeling is not the way

Kneeling is not the way

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • October 31, 2017
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Halloween op ed art 2

[Photo] High school students should be allowed to celebrate Halloween

Kate Li, Correspondent • October 30, 2017
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A tennis ball is shown on a court during the third round of play at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Bereswill)

Central tennis players start ball recycling program

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • October 25, 2017
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City of Naperville considers fate of Moser Tower

City of Naperville considers fate of Moser Tower

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • October 12, 2017
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Packing a punch: Mary Amato

Packing a punch: Mary Amato

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • October 10, 2017
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Theatre Central to present fall play, “Our Town,” in November

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • October 9, 2017
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Central administration addresses gun incident

Central administration addresses gun incident

Neya Thanikachalam and Riddhi Andurkar • October 5, 2017
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Fidget spinners continue to disappoint

Fidget spinners continue to disappoint

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • September 26, 2017
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Sen. Bernie Sanders urges students to get involved in political process

Neya Thanikachalam, Editor-in-chief • August 30, 2017
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Assassins: Battlefield stories highlight senior tradition

Assassins: Battlefield stories highlight senior tradition

Virginia Aabram, Julie Park, and Neya Thanikachalam • May 30, 2017
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Does this make you uncomfortable?

Does this make you uncomfortable?

Neya Thanikachalam and Naina Prasad • April 25, 2017
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Club of the Month: Truth Seekers

Club of the Month: Truth Seekers

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • April 22, 2017
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A Work in Progress: Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets

A Work in Progress: Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets

Lexi Haskell and Neya Thanikachalam • March 29, 2017
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LIFE Club hosts Day of the Girl event at WAR Chest

LIFE Club hosts Day of the Girl event at WAR Chest

Neya Thanikachalam, Staff Writer • March 25, 2017
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[Photo] Athletes have the right to make their own choices

Matt Gazall, Co-Business Manager • March 30, 2017
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[Photo] Drug tests help athletes form healthy habits

Jack Anderson, Sports Editor • March 30, 2017
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Standing up to the order: Huda and Kifah Alsharifi

Standing up to the order: Huda and Kifah Alsharifi

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • March 7, 2017
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Marches that left an impact

Marches that left an impact

Neya Thanikachalam and Yoo Young Chun • March 1, 2017
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Orchesis hosts first ever 'So you Think You Can Dance' event

Orchesis hosts first ever ‘So you Think You Can Dance’ event

Naina Prasad and Neya Thanikachalam • February 27, 2017
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Basketball, track lack facility space, make adjustments

Basketball, track lack facility space, make adjustments

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • February 13, 2017
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ALIVE Center hosts Multicultural Market

ALIVE Center hosts Multicultural Market

Naina Prasad and Neya Thanikachalam • February 12, 2017
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Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter Parenting

Neya Thanikachalam and Ana Turner • February 8, 2017
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Holiday Giftmart brings communities together, entices volunteer spirit

Holiday Giftmart brings communities together, entices volunteer spirit

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • January 11, 2017
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Voters pass transportation amendment

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • December 26, 2016
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Read my lips: earlier start with foreign language, more significant benefits

Read my lips: earlier start with foreign language, more significant benefits

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • November 27, 2016
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Can this get much worse?

Can this get much worse?

Lexi Haskell and Neya Thanikachalam • November 21, 2016
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Central staff prevented from discussing technology changes and updates

Neya Thanikachalam, Editorial Editor • October 23, 2016
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Central alumna Kotryna Staputyte tosses footballs into an oversized Dr. Pepper can to compete for a $100,00 scholarship.

Central alumna wins scholarship in national giveaway

Neya Thanikachalam, [email protected] • April 20, 2016
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Redhawk of the Week: Faith Alindog

Redhawk of the Week: Faith Alindog

Neya Thanikachalam, [email protected] • March 12, 2016
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In honor of Veterans' Day, Rotary Hill was covered in flags.

Operation Gratitude gives Central students chance to correspond with members of the U.S. military

Neya Thanikachalam, [email protected] • December 1, 2015
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Drink Up: why athletes need to stay hydrated

Drink Up: why athletes need to stay hydrated

Neya Thanikachalam, [email protected] • November 10, 2015
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Sophomore swimmer Audrey Coffey meets long-term goal, looks toward the future

Sophomore swimmer Audrey Coffey meets long-term goal, looks toward the future

Neya Thanikachalam, [email protected] • November 3, 2015
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