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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

Central Times
Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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News
Central athletics hosts speaker series on careers in sports
Katie Gorman, Correspondent • October 28, 2024
A computer displays a "storage full" message on Monday, Oct. 7. The disruption affected all students and staff on District 203 emails.
Google misconfiguration prevents usage by District 203 students, staff
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024
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
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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A computer displays a "storage full" message on Monday, Oct. 7. The disruption affected all students and staff on District 203 emails.

Google misconfiguration prevents usage by District 203 students, staff

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Senior Aiden Clark runs downfield as the Sandburg defense looks to stop his rush. The Redhawks won 22-8, clinching the Southwest Valley Red championship.

Redhawks clinch Southwest Valley Red championship with 22-8 victory over Sandburg

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Features
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Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
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New staff 2024: Erin Leroy
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
Alexander Wang checks for final design errors as the team’s Mechanical Lead during the 2024 season. In his third year on the team, Wang is now the Feature Project Manager. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Wang)
Aspiring engineer turns dreams into machines
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • October 21, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Gracie Abrams takes the stage for her current tour, "The Secret of Us". (Photo Credit: Dan Garcia via The Early Registration)
Concert review: Gracie Abrams 'The Secret of Us' tour
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
Sports
Senior Nathan Czachor (25) brings down Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams. Central's 8-0 undefeated run ended in a 28-7 loss to Lincoln-Way, who ended the season 9-0.
Undefeated football falls in 28-7 loss to Lincoln-Way East
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Senior Makenna Devick sets up to hit a ball in a match against Neuqua Valley on Sept. 24. The Redhawks won the match 2-0.
Girls volleyball team experiences growth throughout season
Anish Shah, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Senior Sophia Olaru smashes her racquet against a ball in a game against Neuqua Valley on Sept. 3. Olaru would claim her fourth consecutive DVC title on Oct. 12. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)
Girls tennis team shows resilience despite challenges
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Editorial: Election 2024: Make your voice heard
Central Times Editorial Board • October 16, 2024
Opinions
Review: iOS 18: A new era of personalization and performance
Review: iOS 18: A new era of personalization and performance
Anish Shah, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
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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
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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