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Members of the Principal's Advisory Council give feedback to school administration during a meeting on Sept. 19. (Photo Credit: Jackie Thornton via X)
To-be-proposed modified block schedule presented to student focus groups
Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • December 17, 2024
A player holds a pair of pocket kings during a game of poker on Nov. 21. A pair of pocket kings is one of the strongest hands in Poker. The game was part of a meeting of All-in Club which offers playing and learning opportunities to students in Room 331 from 3:20-4:20 p.m. every Thursday. (Photo Credit: @nchs_all_in via Instagram)
New ‘All-in’ club offers poker learning and teaching opportunities
Cole Miller, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024
District 203 Board of Education approves new courses, removals
District 203 Board of Education approves new courses, removals
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • December 13, 2024
Students attend FPS' first meeting on Monday, Nov. 5. FPS members aim to solve hypothetical and futuristic problems in regional, state, national and international tournaments.
Sophomores start Future Problem Solvers club
Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
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Features
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Battling winter stress: The importance of self care
Kate Johnson, Arts and Entertainment editor • December 12, 2024
Andrew Lazovski poses for a photo in an "Operation Illuminate Ukraine" sweatshirt. The nonprofit project, founded by Andrew Lazovski, provided $35,000 in humanitarian aid to the Kherson region in Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Lazovski)
Humanity in the crossfire: Senior’s journey to aid Ukraine
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 9, 2024
Senior Lilly Korbal waves her hand in front of an oblivious student attending Operation Snowball during an activity called "Amazing." Korbal led the workshop where members are blindfolded and have to navigate a maze in a line using a rope (Photo courtesy of Lilly Korbal).
Senior experiences ‘life-changing’ Operation Snowball
Kate Johnson, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 4, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
In "Moana 2" Moana and Maui work together to defeat evil. (Photo Credit: Disney)
Review: “Moana 2” is missing Manuel
Sarah Segvich, Content Managing Editor • January 8, 2025
Sports
A Team 203 Fire athlete shoots for two points on Jan. 11 during the team's annual Pack the Gym event. The gathering brings together Special Olympics athletes from across the district in a scrimmage.
Hoops, hearts and high fives: Team 203 Fire packs the gym
Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
Junior Evan Moss shoots a free throw during the Redhawk’s game against Sycamore on Dec. 4. Central went on to lose the home opener in overtime by a score of 57-54.
Boys basketball starts season 2-4, including overtime loss at home
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Junior Erin Hackett shoots a floater over Neuqua Valley during Naperville Central’s game on Dec. 6. Girls basketball has started the season 3-6, including their 59-51 loss to the Wildcats.
Girls basketball falls in DVC opener against Neuqua
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: Loss of local news impacts us more than we realize
Editorial: Loss of local news impacts us more than we realize
Central Times Editorial Board • December 16, 2024
Opinions
Opinion: Heads up, phones down: Why we need to put screens away in the hallways
Opinion: Heads up, phones down: Why we need to put screens away in the hallways
Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 17, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter started her "Short n' Sweet" tour on Sept. 23 this year. (Photo Credit: Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
Column: Sabrina Carpenter isn’t your babysitter
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions editor • December 14, 2024
Opinion: College apps: Chaos, confusion, constant emails
Opinion: College apps: Chaos, confusion, constant emails
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
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Pumping his fist in the air, Carl Sissac, a paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School, rallies in support of NESPA on Nov. 18 in front of District 203's Public School Administration Center. "I came here to let these guys, these suits, know that they have serious people here that are willing to bend over backwards and they should be compensated for it," Sissac said. More than 100 supporters of NESPA Attended the rally.
‘We’re not invisible’: NESPA supporters rally for increased wages
Jay Deegan and Sarah Segvich • November 19, 2024
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