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Kelly Murphy played in the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro. Her and the USA team won a bronze medal. (Photo Credit: Kelly Murphy)

From Olympic podium to library shelves: Volleyball star finds a new passion

Elaine Zhou, Staff writer • March 11, 2025
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Saidi Liu is a manager for Central's girls wrestling team. As a manager, Liu scores the matches and cheers on her teammates from the sidelines.

A sophomore’s journey ‘back’ to wrestling

Sam Stientjes, Correspondent • March 3, 2025
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Kim Cancio (third from right) and her daughter Lauren Cancio (second from left) pose for a photo on June 27, 2022, with the family's four foster placements at the time. The Cancio family has been fostering children since 2019. (Photo credit: Kim Cancio)

ASL teacher opens home and heart to foster children

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 26, 2025
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Kate Johnson traveled with the Central Times in November for the National High School Journalism Convention. The convention was held in Philadelphia, and was Johnson's second trip to the fall journalism convention.

Humans of Central: Kate Johnson

Katie Gorman, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
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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 21, 2025
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