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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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Naperville Central High School's award-winning newspaper.

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Prem Chandrasekar

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor

Prem Chandrasekar is a senior at Naperville Central. This is his second year of staff as a Staff Writer, and his first year as a Managing Editor. Prem plays on the tennis team, is involved in JSA and Merry Tutor. In his spare time, you can see Prem binge watching Arrested Development or coaching tennis for kids with Down Syndrome. In the future, he hopes to attend the US Air Force Academy.

All content by Prem Chandrasekar

SAC announced Mr. NCHS winners

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • March 4, 2020
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Esports club holds ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • February 26, 2020
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Senior Cole Jable runs his segment "Cole in the Cafe" every month of Hawk TV's Redhawk Ramblings.

Looking into the life of Hawk TV’s “Cole in the Cafe”

Prem Chandrasekar and Katie Dalton • February 12, 2020
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President Trump unveiled the Space Force logo on Jan. 24, 2020. Many have pointed out that it looks remarkably similar to the logo from the television series "Star Trek."

President Trump’s Space Force becomes a reality

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • February 3, 2020
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A sign was spray painted with the Anarchy vandalism symbols behind the Burger King on Washington Street. The restaurant was also vandalized with profanity and threats aimed at police.

[Photo] Two individuals go on south Naperville vandalism spree

Mary Jane Deer, Head News Editor • January 29, 2020
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Naperville resident Scott Huber lives in a tent and under tarps the corner of Ogden Avenue and Naperville Boulevard. Huber has been protesting Naperville taxes for about 18 years.

[Photo] Man continues protest against City of Naperville, gives to charity

Resse DeZur, Correspondent • January 8, 2020
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Time to rebound: Girls basketball team looks to seniors Gilfillan, Umbright to lead 2019-2020 season

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • December 29, 2019
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Review: Jack Ryan season 2

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • December 9, 2019
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Students practice new ALICE training

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • December 4, 2019
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Yearbook changes policy on senior quotes

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • November 28, 2019
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The best selling sandwich in the Intro to business Grilled Cheese Challenge, the "ABC" had three unique toppings: avocado, bacon, and cheddar cheese

Intro to Business classes complete in Grilled Cheese Challenge

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • November 25, 2019
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Youth actress Skye Sparks reaches for the stars

Youth actress Skye Sparks reaches for the stars

Prem Chandrasekar and Vivian Zhao • November 7, 2019
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Senior Emma Lim presents at the South Korea booth.

Multicultural Club brings Central its first International Night

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • November 2, 2019
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I tried turning myself into a meme: NCHS homecoming meme, that is

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • October 31, 2019
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Joey Rubas at a competition, CubingUSA Nationals 2019

Joey Rubas Cube: Student takes love for classic puzzle to competitive levels

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • October 3, 2019
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Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • September 26, 2019
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Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Naperville Central welcomes new staff members for the 2019-2020 school year

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • September 26, 2019
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2019-2020 Print Archive

Prem Chandrasekar, Mary Jane Deer, Cameron Rozek, Maggie Dalton, Amisha Sethi, Danielle Pritchard, Kylie Brown, Richie Holmberg, Jr., Rachel Cole, Vivian Zhao, and Thom Blair • August 7, 2019
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Boys Water Polo wins back to back state championships

Prem Chandrasekar, Managing Editor • July 11, 2019
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Face Forward

Face Forward

Noelle Schwarz, Prem Chandrasekar, and Sam Ruvarac • May 15, 2019
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Central Retirees: Earl

Central Retirees: Earl

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • May 15, 2019
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Central Retirees: Wiora

Central Retirees: Wiora

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • May 14, 2019
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Central Retirees: Rogers

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • May 14, 2019
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Central Retirees: Galanis

Central Retirees: Galanis

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • May 13, 2019
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Why doesn’t boys badminton exist?

Marissa Laqui and Prem Chandrasekar • April 24, 2019
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FFA community project helps save area monarch butterflies population

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
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Naperville Central’s robotic team advances on to worlds with their robot, Robohawks A. Left to right: Faculty sponsor Flint Collier and junors Kevin Chen, Kiran Kasbekar, Setul Parekh and Aniketh Rayudu.

Robotics Team qualifies for World Championship

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • March 20, 2019
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“High school football is not just about winning,” Michael Stine said. “It’s about teaching life lessons and helping boys grow into positive young men.”

Michael Stine selected for Coaches Hall of Fame

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
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“[English and secondary education] was everything I wanted to cover, without the rush of a business setting,” Luke Roth said.

Communication Arts department welcomes new English teacher

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • January 30, 2019
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First concert of year showcases Central bands

Prem Chandrasekar, Correspondent • November 23, 2018
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Photo source: Spoiler TV

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: The Revival of a Cliched Genre

Prem Chandrasekar, Correspondent • September 15, 2018
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District 203 plans to spend $3.6 million on building renovations

District 203 plans to spend $3.6 million on building renovations

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • March 23, 2018
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Daniel Craig as Joe Bang in "Logan Lucky." Photo courtesy of Bleeker Street Films

Review: ‘Logan Lucky’ is summer’s best film

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • October 20, 2017
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Central hosts annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Central hosts annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • March 21, 2017
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Paid maternity leave: needed in the US

Paid maternity leave: needed in the US

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017
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2017 Winter Dance recap

2017 Winter Dance recap

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • February 14, 2017
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Naperville Central takes on last no-cut Congressional Debate tournament

Naperville Central takes on last no-cut Congressional Debate tournament

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • February 4, 2017
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Central Speech Team hosts annual "Tournament of Roses," 30 schools in attendence

Central Speech Team hosts annual “Tournament of Roses,” 30 schools in attendence

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • December 16, 2016
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Central hosts annual Veteran’s Day assembly

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • November 12, 2016
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The Life of a Tennis Player

The Life of a Tennis Player

Prem Chandrasekar, Staff Writer • November 3, 2016
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New Staff 2016: Mike Schultz

New Staff 2016: Mike Schultz

Prem Chandrasekar, Correspondent • October 27, 2016
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