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Vivian Zhao, Editor in Chief, Editorial Editor & Columnist

Vivian Zhao is a senior at Naperville Central and this is her second year on staff. Outside of CT, Vivian is a DECA President, debate captain, and runs the public health nonprofit All Hearts Count. She enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, watching Netflix & stargazing. After high school, she hopes to attend college in the east coast and pursue a career in policy or law. 

 

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This map, provided by Student Activities to senior families, shows the traffic pattern created for seniors so that they could take care of year-end business without leaving their cars, and so that social distancing guidelines could be followed.

Seniors tie up loose ends with first-ever drive-thru event

May 15, 2020

Column: High School Musical, self-quarantine and Kim Kardashian’s diamond earring

April 13, 2020
Students in Dave Sladkey's Algebra 1 class connect on March 17 via Zoom, an online meeting platform that has quickly become a go-to tool for e-learning.

First week of e-learning considered a success as district staff, students respond to evolving quarantine directives, implications

March 23, 2020

Column: The politics of humanity

March 15, 2020

Plans announced for food services during school shut-down

March 14, 2020
Spring Outbreak: Schools shut down as District 203 takes measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

Spring Outbreak: Schools shut down as District 203 takes measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

March 13, 2020

Column: The real price of shoes

February 20, 2020

Girls gymnastics regional tournament recap

February 12, 2020

News in Brief: January 2020

February 6, 2020
Thomas Armstrong, Dr. Janette Wilson and Dr. James Shannon appeared at the request of Rev. Jesse Jackson to share their life experiences with students at Naperville Central. The three civil rights activists reminded students that teenagers were and should continue to be active in the movement for equality.

‘It’s up to you’: Civil rights leaders visit Central to share experiences, talk about embracing diversity

January 13, 2020
Tinker speaks with a student at the National Scholastic Press Association/ Journalism Education Association convention in Washington D.C.

[Photo] A conversation with Mary Beth Tinker

December 26, 2019

Column: Let’s say goodbye to the damsel in distress

January 6, 2020
Greta Thunberg was named TIME's 2019 person of the year.

Greta Thunberg is TIME’s 2019 person of the year, inspiring student activists

December 25, 2019

December News Briefs

December 25, 2019
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[Photo] Violent crime in Naperville going down

December 18, 2019

Naperville Central student charged with hate crime following racist Craigslist post

December 17, 2019

Column: Blanket criticism of a generation: Easy, but inaccurate

December 9, 2019

Craigslist post draws attention to racial insensitivity at Naperville Central

November 18, 2019

Column: The pitfalls of activist media

November 12, 2019
Youth actress Skye Sparks reaches for the stars

Youth actress Skye Sparks reaches for the stars

November 7, 2019

Much to consider when determining best placement for students with special needs

October 30, 2019

Column: Let’s talk about college

October 1, 2019

‘We’re putting a Band-Aid on’: Late postings, low pay leave Special Ed department short on staff

September 30, 2019
Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

September 4, 2019
Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

September 4, 2019

Tennis athletes place second at IHSA State, receive Sportsmanship Award for first time in school history

July 11, 2019
Infographic by Sam Wichhart

DECA adviser resigns, citing low stipend pay

April 18, 2019
Online course registration contributes to significant decrease in enrollment of face-to-face classes

Online course registration contributes to significant decrease in enrollment of face-to-face classes

February 26, 2019
Ribfest organizers exploring new locations following construction plans in Knoch Park

Ribfest organizers exploring new locations following construction plans in Knoch Park

January 31, 2019
Junior Michelle Kee is presented with an award and rose after winning first place in Original Oratory during the Tournament of Roses on Dec. 8.

Speech team hosts 22nd Tournament of Roses

December 19, 2018

PLC implements community building day

December 18, 2018

Central earns exemplary rating for the 2017-2018 school year

November 26, 2018

Vaping referals increase significantly from past years

October 29, 2018
A yellow caution bar appears on staff emails sent from outside District 203. This serves as a precaution that the email may contain a virus.

Naperville Central staff receiving influx of phishing emails

October 23, 2018

Naperville Central Students attend Illinois Waterway Cleanup

September 25, 2018
Remembering George Pradel, Mayor Emeritus and Naperville Central Alumnus

Remembering George Pradel, Mayor Emeritus and Naperville Central Alumnus

September 10, 2018
Art by Yoo Young Chun

Student Advisory Council hosts annual blood drive

October 25, 2017
Yes: fidget spinners effective to certain extent, if not treated as toys

Yes: fidget spinners effective to certain extent, if not treated as toys

October 5, 2017
Students use their special solar eclipse glasses to view the sun during the eclipse.

Solar Eclipse fascinates Central students

August 22, 2017
Wonder Woman film inspires, encourages females

Wonder Woman film inspires, encourages females

June 11, 2017

Mia Lakstigala: recap of basketball season

March 14, 2017
Protests represent diversity in America

Protests represent diversity in America

March 1, 2017

Science Olympiad competes in last competition before regionals

January 31, 2017

Repealment of Obamacare will result in loss of basic health care for women

December 30, 2016
Theatre Central's annual holiday show to debut on Thursday, will feature children's character Junie B. Jones

Theatre Central’s annual holiday show to debut on Thursday, will feature children’s character Junie B. Jones

December 7, 2016
Photo Courtesy of: Robert Lugiai

New Staff 2016: Robert Lugiai

October 20, 2016
First predisential debate: the political crash

First predisential debate: the political crash

September 28, 2016
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