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Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

On Friday, April 17, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that Illinois public schools wouldnt not be returning for the rest of the school year and extended the stay-at-home order till May 31.

Governor Priztker announces shutdown of all schools for remainder of the year

On April 17, Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker announced all schools would be shut down for the remainder of the school year because of COVID-19 concerns. He also extended the stay-at-home order for another...

Many colleges plan on going test-optional for the class of 2021 because all spring test dates have been canceled.

Colleges go test-optional for class of 2021

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many colleges have decided to go test-optional for the class of 2021.  Many juniors are not able to take standardized testing due to the spread of the coronavirus. Normally,...

The College Board enforces new changed to AP exams due to the school closures.

College Board enforces changes to AP exams

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many things have changed regarding the education system including the Advanced Placement (AP) exam testing.    AP testing is typically done in May to measure a...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot extends CPS shutdown until April 21.

Schools should remain closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, schools, ranging from elementary schools to colleges and graduate schools across the nation have been shut down to prevent the spread of the virus. Some schools, including...

Some of the most popular food items at the cafeteria are the wing toss and chopped salad.

Popular lunch items at Central’s cafeteria

Central’s cafeteria offers a variety of options for students to choose their lunch, from chicken nuggets to the infamous wing toss to chopped salad, but are there offers some students don't know about?  The...

The Shamrock Shake and Shamrock McFlurry are brought back to celebrate St. Patricks Day.

Shamrock McFlurry launches for McDonald’s 50th anniversary

Every year in March, McDonald’s welcomes back a Shamrock Shake to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 for the month of March.  The Shamrock Shake has been around since 1970, and for this...

Tim Song, junior, wrestles opponent at the IHSA state sectionals, which occurred on Feb. 14 an 15.

Boys’ wrestling team goes to state

Hinsdale Central’s boys' wrestling team competed in the IHSA state sectionals on Feb. 14 and 15 in order to advance in the competitions to go to state. While the team did not place at sectionals, they...

Valentines Day is the holiday for couples to buy each other gifts and reflect on their love for each other.

The gloomy side of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day originated during ancient Roman times at a festival. The festival, Lupercialia, marked the beginning of springtime and the tradition was to find a partner during this time. Gradually,...

Juniors Abby Clark, Marit Ley, and Elizabeth Farah (from left to right) take on a building competition.

Women In Engineering helps girls explore the S.T.E.M field

Women In Engineering is a fairly recent club that was created by Shalni Sundram, graduate of 2019, at the beginning of 2018 with the sponsor, Ms. Julie Baker, science teacher, who had her in class. Baker...

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