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Downtown Cold Stone Creamery forced to close after 20 years
Shlok Soudagar, Correspondent • November 19, 2024
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
Students in the 2024 cohort of KidsMatter's Teen Philanthropy Initiative pose for a photo at their grant allocation ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Naperville Municipal Center. (Photo credit: KidsMatter)
Inspiring a future in philanthropy: KidsMatter’s Teen Philanthropy Initiative
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • November 18, 2024
On Oct. 18, a racial slur was written on an athletic locker belonging to an African American student. No conclusion has been reached in investigations by Naperville Central or the Naperville Police Department. Editor’s note: The Central Times has opted to obfuscate the full slur. (Photo Credit: Quiana Richardson)
Month after racial slur found on locker: ‘they didn’t do enough’
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • November 18, 2024
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Downtown Cold Stone Creamery forced to close after 20 years

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Features
Debabandya Dash poses with his first-place ribbon after his first high school speech competition. Dash was selected to represent Naperville Central in the IHSA State Series as a freshman. (Photo courtesy of Debabandya Dash)
Sophomore shines in Extemp
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Senior Helen Liang analyzes the tax forms for Youth Voices, a local student-led nonprofit. Liang helped lead free debate coaching with the organization's leadership development team until the program was discontinued in December 2023.
Beyond good intentions: why student-led nonprofits fail at longevity
C.J. Getting and Marina Micic • November 17, 2024
New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime
New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime
Chloe Ma, Correspondent • November 12, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
The 2025 Grammy nominations were released on Nov. 10.
Opinion: Grammy nominations have glaring gaffes
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • November 19, 2024
Sports
Naperville Central head coach Mike Ulreich celebrates in the background as senior DeShaun Williams surges forwards to convert on a fourth down in a game against Lyons Township on Nov. 15. The first down allowed quarterback Sebastian Hayes to rush for a touchdown on a following play.
‘Unbelievable’ catch helps Central to victory over No. 2 Lyons Township
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Sophomore Jermaine Kenady rushes downfield during the Redhawks’ game against William Fremd High School on Nov. 8. With Central’s 31-28 win, they advanced to the IHSA 8A Quarterfinals.
Football advances to IHSA quarterfinals with win against Fremd
Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
After scoring a point against the Huskies, senior Kate Torti (10) celebrates with her team on Oct. 29 at Naperville North.
Photo Gallery: Redhawks set for success in two-set volleyball victory against North
Emma Coneys, Staff Writer • October 31, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: A call for collective accountability on casual racism
Editorial: A call for collective accountability on casual racism
Central Times Editorial Board • November 20, 2024
Opinions
The 2025 Grammy nominations were released on Nov. 10.
Opinion: Grammy nominations have glaring gaffes
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • November 19, 2024
Beyoncé is pictured on the Renaissance World Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 1, 2023. Recently, some celebrities have been thanking Beyoncé in their award acceptance speeches. (Photo Credit: Raph_PH via Flickr)
Column: Thank you, Beyoncé?
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • November 19, 2024
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Column: Chicago Sports Network failing fans
Broden Oswald, Sports Columnist • November 15, 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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