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Katie Dalton

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor

Senior Katie Dalton joined Central Times as a sophomore at Naperville Central and plans to remain involved throughout the rest of high school. Katie plays on the girls soccer team as well as club soccer. She plans to study broadcast journalism in college and hopes to play soccer at the collegiate level. Katie has a passion for sports and hopes to become a sports reporter for ESPN or the NFL Network.

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Belle (senior Natalie Brodnick) and the Beast (junior Jake Howard) dance to the song Beauty and the Beast in Theatre Centrals production of Beauty and the Beast on May 1.

Theatre Central’s spring musical a ‘Beauty’

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor May 30, 2022
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Column: The Unspeakable

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor May 25, 2022
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Senior Connor McHugh devours a breadstick in the Central times office. The image has since become a meme among the group.

[Photo] Central Times, thank you for the memories

Connor McHugh, Sports Editor May 26, 2022
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Little Pops Pizzeria to open new location this summer

Little Pops Pizzeria to open new location this summer

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor April 27, 2022
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Column: 3-Point Pushback

Column: 3-Point Pushback

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor March 18, 2022
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Athletic matches canceled amidst COVID protocols

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor February 2, 2022
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Column: The Winter Scare-lympics

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor February 1, 2022
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Column: The football funeral

Column: The football funeral

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor December 9, 2021
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Jason Arres was sworn in as Naperville Police Chief on Wednesday, Nov. 10. He previously served as interim police chief following the retirement of the previous police chief, Bob Marshall.

[Photo] New Naperville chief of police sworn in, brings experience and plans to NPD

William Tong, Editor-in-Chief & Editorial Editor November 26, 2021
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Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker, 3rd from left and center Stefanie Dolson, right, celebrate their 2021 WNBA Championship during a rally at Millennium Park on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Column: Blown coverage

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor November 1, 2021
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Column: Athletes aren’t sex symbols

Column: Athletes aren’t sex symbols

Katie Dalton, Head Multimedia Editor September 22, 2021
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The Damage Done

The Damage Done

Katie Dalton and Braeden Schmidt June 25, 2021
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Column: Breaking boundaries

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor June 1, 2021
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Column: The Super Troll

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor March 18, 2021
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Column: It’s the Buffalo Bills time to shine

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor January 30, 2021
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Column: An ‘overworked failure’

Column: An ‘overworked failure’

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor November 26, 2020
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Communication Arts teacher Nicki Weiss works from her empty classroom on Nov. 9.  During Stage 2 of District 203s Return to Learn plan, teachers have been expected to teach their students from their classrooms. While most students remain remote and attend class via Zoom, a few students have been invited to the building for in-person learning.

[Photo] ‘Very frustrated’: D203 provides limited options for staff with needs

William Tong, Online Managing Editor & Editorial Editor November 10, 2020
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Downtown Naperville adds ‘NAPERVILLE TOGETHER’ inclusive art on Water Street

Katie Dalton, Sports Editor & Video Editor October 26, 2020
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As social media has become an integral part of everyday life,  it has also turned into an important platform for athlete branding.

Column: Let’s talk about athlete branding

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor October 15, 2020
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Senior quarterback Sam Jackson looks to make a pass at practice.

Naperville Central athletics hold IHSA approved 20 fall contact days

Katie Dalton, Video Editor & Sports Editor September 24, 2020
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Organizers of the rally are getting the word out in a variety of ways.

[Photo] Naperville parents organize rally to urge D203 Board to return students to in-person learning

William Tong, Online Managing Editor & Editorial Editor September 18, 2020
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Nathan Fielder, host of Comedy Centrals Nathan For You, guides unsuspecting businesses to implement wacky ideas. Nathan For You is available to stream on HULU.

Review: ‘Nathan For You’ is for you

Katie Dalton, Staff Writer May 15, 2020
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Last year’s prayer Around the Flagpole Day was hosted by the Anchored Christian Community Club, which is a religious club at Naperville Central.

Why religious clubs belong in public schools

Katie Dalton, Staff Writer March 16, 2020
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A traveler at O’Hare International Airport wears a mask as he waits for his flight on Feb 13. Many are taking precautions against the spread of coronavirus.

[Photo] As Coronavirus spreads, so do misconceptions

Cameron Rozek, Online Managing Editor & News Editor March 3, 2020
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