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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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

Central Times

Marina Micic, Sports Editor

All content by Marina Micic
Senior Connor Sands shoots a free throw in a game against Waubonsie Valley on Feb. 19. Central went on to lose the conference game 59-75.

Waubonsie Valley tops Central in regular season finale

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 19, 2025
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Five inductees pose for a photo during the induction ceremony hosted in the main gym on Feb. 7. The ceremony was followed by a basketball game against DeKalb.

Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025
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Tom Paulsen was inducted into Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 26.

2025 Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Tom Paulsen

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 10, 2025
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Derek Rose was inducted into Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 26.

[Photo] 2025 Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Derek Rose

Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • February 10, 2025
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Tiffany Chen was inducted into Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 26.

[Photo] 2025 Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Tiffany Chen

Lola Schwerha, Operations Managing Editor • February 10, 2025
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Corey Bitzer was inducted into Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 26.

[Photo] 2025 Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Corey Bitzer

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 10, 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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Tim Szatko was inducted into Central’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 7.

[Photo] 2025 Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee: Tim Szatko

Emma Coneys, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 10, 2025
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Senior Connor Sands looks for an open teammate in a game against DeKalb on Feb. 7. Central went on to lose the conference game 44-56.

Naperville Central falls to DeKalb in conference clash

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025
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Demetri Morris graduated from Naperville Central in 2016. Morris was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. (Photo Credit: 2016 Flight Yearbook)

Naperville Central alumnus earns spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 22, 2025
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Eric Kaisling coaching JV Girls Volleyball before a game. He served as assistant coach for 21 years. (Photo Credit: @NCHSREDHAWKS via X)

New girls volleyball head coach named

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 21, 2025
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Opinion: Heads up, phones down: Why we need to put screens away in the hallways

Opinion: Heads up, phones down: Why we need to put screens away in the hallways

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 17, 2025
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A Team 203 Fire athlete shoots for two points on Jan. 11 during the team's annual Pack the Gym event. The gathering brings together Special Olympics athletes from across the district in a scrimmage.

Hoops, hearts and high fives: Team 203 Fire packs the gym

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • January 15, 2025
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Junior Evan Moss shoots a free throw during the Redhawk’s game against Sycamore on Dec. 4. Central went on to lose the home opener in overtime by a score of 57-54.

Boys basketball starts season 2-4, including overtime loss at home

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
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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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Opinion: Rise and shine, later

Opinion: Rise and shine, later

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • December 6, 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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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
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A student receives academic support from The Merry Tutor on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Nichols Library in Downtown Naperville.

[Photo] Nonprofits at Naperville Central

November 15, 2024
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Retired Army Master Sgt. Allen Lynch speaks at Central's Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11. Veterans Club donated $1,000 to Lynch's foundation at the end of the program.

‘Do Hard Things’: Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch speaks to Central students on Veterans Day

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
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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.

[Photo] Football advances to IHSA quarterfinals with win against Fremd

Lola Schwerha, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
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Photo courtesy of Kim Cancio

New staff 2024: Kim Cancio

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024
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Photo courtesy of Erin Leroy

New staff 2024: Erin Leroy

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
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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
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Sophomore Alexa Miller looks down the green at Naperbrook Golf Course on Aug. 28 at a match against Metea Valley. The Redhawks placed fourth at the DuPage Valley Championship. (Photo Credit: Lifetouch)

Girls golf team finishes fourth at DVC Championship

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
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Freshman Kristi Powers swims butterfly during Naperville Central's meet against Naperville North on Sept. 17. The Redhawks walked away from the pool with a 127-75 win over the Huskies.

Central swimmers shine in crosstown rivalry

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
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Central goalkeeper Connor Waite, a senior, celebrates during a game against Bartlett on Sept. 3. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. The Redhawks have started their season with a 4-1-3 record.

‘Commitment’ leads boys soccer to 4-1-3 start

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
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Girls flag football is set to be offered as a sport at Naperville Central starting in the fall 2025 athletic season. Multiple clinics are being offered in September and October 2024. Photo courtesy of Jeff Plackett.

Central holds girls flag football clinics, set to create full team for 2025 season

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
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2024-2025 Print Archive

Jay Deegan, C.J. Getting, Kate Johnson, Elaine Zhou, Cheryl Cheng, Emma Coneys, Lola Schwerha, and Marina Micic • August 15, 2024
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Senior Liv Phillips runs at the DVC cross country meet on Oct. 4. Phillips would go on to finish in second place at the IHSA State Championship on Nov. 4.

Girls Cross Country places 6th, senior Liv Phillips finishes 2nd at State Championship

Marina Micic, Staff Writer • November 17, 2023
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Senior Tyler Browning, a boys cross country team captain, runs at the DVC Championship on Oct. 14 at Waubonsie Valley. Browning finished the race in second place, with a time of 15 minutes and 44.6 seconds.

How Central’s boys cross country team made it to state: ‘It’s more than pushing yourself’

Marina Micic, Correspondent • November 1, 2023
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Junior Sofia Olaru hits the ball during a match against Metea Valley High School on Sept. 28.

Net may divide court, but not girls tennis team’s bond

Marina Micic and Aditi Patel • October 6, 2023
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