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Science teacher Linda Bennett has fostered and rehomed 75 cats. Photo Courtesy Of Linda Bennett

Central teacher dedicates her home to fostering cats

Chloe Ma, Correspondent • February 17, 2025
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Todd Holmberg skates past students during passing periods. Holmberg uses skating to break societal norms as a way to teach his anthropology class about folkways and mores.

Wheels of wisdom: History teacher skates through social norms

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025
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Betty Riddle uses the record player in her living room to play her large collection of vinyls. (Photo courtesy of Betty Riddle)

Physical media sparks sophomore’s passion

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • February 6, 2025
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Deana Wilson (middle), Junior, played the saxaohone during the eighth grade orientation at Naperville Central on Feb. 15. She played in Central’s Jazz Studio Orchestra, which she joined this year.

From lessons to Jazz Studio Orchestra: A junior’s jazz journey

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment editor • January 23, 2025
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Naperville Central senior Hunter Ernst races around the Kart Circut Autobahn in Joliet on Jul. 17. After having to give up his childhood sport of gymnastics, Ernst found a new home on the racetrack. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Ernst)

Driven to win: Senior ignites passion and speed

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • January 20, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime

New staff 2024: Olivia Jaime

Chloe Ma, Correspondent • November 12, 2024
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