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Club America, a new student group affiliated with Turning Point USA, held its inaugural meeting on Sept. 23. According to its flyer, Club America seeks to promote freedom and the “principles that make our country strong,” while encouraging respectful sharing of conservative viewpoints. (Photo Credit: @clubamericanchs via Instagram)
New Turning Point‑affiliated club launches at Central
Marina Micic, Operations Managing Editor • October 6, 2025
District 203's educators and community hold up signs at a school board meeting on Aug. 18. The signs read "We support our Naperville Educators".
Teachers, parents flood District 203 board meeting as strike threat hovers
Marina Micic, Operations Managing Editor • August 21, 2025
Signs held at the public comments portion of the District 203 School Board meeting on May 19. Support and criticism of a recent junior high track meet are highlighted by signs held by the audience.
Signs, speeches and silence: District 203 confronts trans track athlete dispute
Marina Micic and Emma Coneys • May 19, 2025
Senior and Yearbook Editor in Chief Carter Speckmann (left) poses with Central Times Profiles Editor Kate Johnson after placing first in yearbook copy writing at the IHSA State Journalism Championship on April 2. Speckmann was Central's first champion in the event. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Weiss)
Yearbook editor wins at state
Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 14, 2025
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Club America, a new student group affiliated with Turning Point USA, held its inaugural meeting on Sept. 23. According to its flyer, Club America seeks to promote freedom and the “principles that make our country strong,” while encouraging respectful sharing of conservative viewpoints. (Photo Credit: @clubamericanchs via Instagram)

New Turning Point‑affiliated club launches at Central

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The start of the 25-26 school year marked the beginning of a new phone policy. All students are now required to place their phones in designated holders for the duration of every class period.

Opinion: Central’s New Phone Policy is a Good Step for Phone-Dependent Teens

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Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • October 2, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Marvel Zombies was released on Sep. 24. This miniseries follows the “What If…?” series released in 2021. (Photo Credit: Marvel Animation)
Review: ‘Marvel Zombies’: Marvel Animation’s First TV-MA Project
Sanjin Nambiar, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025
Sports
Sophomore Lacie Williams twists past two defenders during a game against Rosary on Aug. 28. Central won 19-6 in their first-ever game, marking a strong start to the program.
Naperville Central Girls Flag Football opens historic season with 19-6 win over Rosary
Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 22, 2025
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)
Serving success, then walking away: Sofia Olaru’s tennis journey
Rina Xu, Correspondent • May 24, 2025
Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.
2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
Editorial
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
Editorial: Illinois eliminating Native American mascots from schools is a good thing
Central Times Editorial Board • May 12, 2025
Opinions
Sept. 15 marked a new update launched by Spotify that upgraded the listening experience of Free Spotify. Free Spotify listeners are now able to individually select and play songs from any playlist or album, moving away from the shuffle-only restriction. (Photo credit: Spotify Newsroom)
Opinion: Is Spotify Premium worth the money anymore?
Noah Garras, Correspondent • October 6, 2025
The start of the 25-26 school year marked the beginning of a new phone policy. All students are now required to place their phones in designated holders for the duration of every class period.
Opinion: Central’s New Phone Policy is a Good Step for Phone-Dependent Teens
Ella Mitch, Correspondent • October 3, 2025
Advisory is an new addition for the 2025-26 school year. This program was previously known as Homeroom.
Opinion: Advisory is so middle school
Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • September 25, 2025
Photography
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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