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Left: A SMART board in Room 218 on Oct. 9. The displays have been in use for approximately 10 years. Right: A V7 interactive display in Room 303 on Oct. 9. The displays can operate separately from a teacher’s computer and do not need a projector.
Decade-old SMART Boards replaced with new displays
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • October 16, 2024
Scott Elementary was awarded their first blue ribbon on Sept. 23 by the Department of Education.
Scott Elementary earns first blue ribbon award in school's history
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024
Naperville Central staff attended a breakfast celebration for Central's blue ribbon on Oct. 2. (Photo Credit: Jackie Thornton via X)
Central secures blue ribbon
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2024
Competitive Economics Club holds their first meeting on Oct. 4. The club plans to compete later this year in categories such as personal finance challenge. Photo courtesy of Rohan Jain.
New economics club trains for future competitions
Chloe Ma, Correspondent • October 15, 2024
Trending Stories
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively speak at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International. Lively has recently come under fire for using marketing strategies seen as inappropriate for her new film, "It ends with us." (Photo Credit: Ronald Woan via Flickr.)

Column: Blake Lively’s reputation ends with her

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Column: P. disgusting

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Cait Swinford, a special education assistant at Naperville Central, speaks at the Oct. 7 Board of Education meeting. The Naperville Education Support Professionals Association is currently bargaining with District 203 over a new contract.

District 203 negotiates NESPA contract

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Features
New Staff 2024: Timothy LaBud
New Staff 2024: Timothy LaBud
Anish Shah, Correspondent • October 17, 2024
Iris Shadis-Greengas (middle) poses with Illinois State Sen. Laura Ellman (left) and Illinois State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (right) at Naperville’s second annual Heroes and Helicoptors event on Aug 17. (Photo courtesy of Iris Shadis-Greengas)
Senior authors bill targeting climate change
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
The Chicago skyline glows behind Carera and his family at a rooftop restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Edoardo Carera)
“It Was Like a Movie”: Italian immigrant moves to US
Charvi Alavala, Correspondent • October 8, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Lupita Nyong'o voices the robot, Roz, in Dreamwork's new animation, "The Wild Robot". (Photo Credit: Dreamworks Animation)
Review: The Wild Robot: a feel-good, family sci-fi adventure
Suri Mishra, Correspondent • October 3, 2024
Sports
Members of Central's girls cross country varsity team pose after completing their race at the Naperville Twilight Invitation, held at Naperville North on Oct. 9. The team placed ninth among 17 teams. (Photo Credit: @nchstrackxc via Instagram)
Postseason goals at top of girls cross country team's minds
Anish Shah, Correspondent • October 16, 2024
Senior and captain Alex Ung hits a drive during Central’s 13-6 loss to Naperville North on Sept. 19. The team came seventh in the Blackberry Oaks IHSA Sectional on Monday, Oct. 7.
Boys golf struggles in DVC championship
Catherine Squire, Correspondent • October 15, 2024
Head coach Troy Adams stands on the sidelines during Central’s game against Metea Valley on Oct. 1. The Redhawks lost 2-1 in double overtime.
Boys varsity soccer coach hits 200 wins
Emma Coneys, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Central Times Editorial Board • October 16, 2024
Opinions
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Column: P. disgusting
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • October 16, 2024
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze poses with a dog on Aug. 8 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. Odunze was selected by the Bears ninth overall in the 2024 NFL draft. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Alexander Devereux via DVIDS)
Column: Chicago Bears off to promising start
Broden Oswald, Sports Columnist • October 15, 2024
Opinion: Jordan Chiles Olympic moment taken away
Opinion: Jordan Chiles Olympic moment taken away
Emmeline Castiau, Correspondent • October 9, 2024
Photography
Senior Garrett Nichols (12) receives the ball downfield against Lincoln-Way West on Sept. 27.
Photo Gallery: Central advances to 5-0 with win against Lincoln-Way West
Emma Coneys, Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
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