Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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

Central Times
Marissa Laqui

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager

This is Marissa Laqui and this is her first year on staff for Central Times. She has climbed her way to the top and has earned the roles of Social Media Manager and Community Page Editor. Outside of Central Times she is a major food enthusiast and runs her own food blog. She also is involved in the school’s Literary Magazine Club and is currently President of her youth group.  She hopes to start a career in the writing field and one day work for a media entertainment company.

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Russell’s Dry Cleaners, now removed and under construction, was located on the cross section of Main Street and West Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Naperville.

Russell’s Dry Cleaners torn down after chemical leak

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor • May 18, 2019
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Why doesn’t boys badminton exist?

Marissa Laqui and Prem Chandrasekar • April 24, 2019
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Juniors Ashley Nelson and Veronica Cody before their Irish dance performance at Central’s 2018 multicultural show.

Central students find expression through Irish Dancing

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor • March 28, 2019
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‘Cupcake Wars’ famous TV contestant Molly’s Cupcakes brings signature treats to Naperville

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor • February 26, 2019
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Balboa’s Philly Cheesesteaks is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Review: Naperville’s new restaurant Balboa’s Philly Cheesesteaks fails to meet expectations

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor • February 3, 2019
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Art by Yoo Young Chun

La Journal Cafe: 2018 Cosmetic Recap

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • January 2, 2019
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Freeman, second from left, at the Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre in New York City with the cast of “Goodbye”. “The energy of the whole theater is just so amazing,” Freeman said. “It was like walking in and going back home.”

Jocelyn Freeman: Off-Broadway Debut

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • December 20, 2018
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Naperville Central’s Special Olympics team prepares for competitive season

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • December 18, 2018
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Art by Yoo Young Chun

La Journal Cafe: Top 10 Expensive Desserts

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • November 30, 2018
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Aloha Poke's house specials: The Crunch Bowl and Volcano Bowl

Say ‘Aloha’ to Naperville’s new Hawaiian Poke restauraunt

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • October 31, 2018
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Updated dress code enforced this school year

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • October 27, 2018
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Photo by Maggie Dalton

Central welcomes two new psychologists to Student Services

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • October 3, 2018
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Photo by Marissa Laqui

Naperville’s new establishment Smoothie King puts the ‘fit’ in ‘fitness’

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • October 3, 2018
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Art by Yoo Young Chun

La Journal Cafe: September Fashion Fads and Flashbacks

Marissa Laqui, Community Editor, Social Media Manager • September 28, 2018
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