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Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

For many colleges, the personal essay is a large component in deciding whether or not a student is admitted into that college.

Juniors begin to plan college essays

From taking standardized tests to beginning their college search, students are faced with many tasks their junior year of high school in order to get accepted into college. Of these tasks, one that is...

The gardens that Ecology Club planted four years ago grow herbs which are sometimes used in student lunches in the cafeteria.

Ecology Club brings Earth Week to life

*Disclaimer: Ms. Lopez not only sponsors Ecology Club but also advises Devils’ Advocate. With the sun peeking through the trees and the slight breeze in the air, taking a stroll through nature during...

On Tuesday, April 10, all juniors took the SAT during the school day.

Standardized testing: Where do we draw the line?

If you ask anyone to describe their junior year of high school, you will most likely hear the words college applications, APUSH, college visits, and most likely of all: standardized tests. The ACT and...

Last week, the boys varsity tennis team traveled to Tennessee to compete. Danny Schmelka and Ansh Shah, freshmen, who are two of the teams up-and-coming athletes both competed in Tennessee.

Boys varsity tennis team introduces star freshmen players

With one final swing of the tennis racket, the fuzzy, neon yellow ball flies to the other side of the court, winning the match. Loud cheering and applause is heard in the background, coming from the other...

Louder Than a Bomb is the worlds largest youth poetry festival, hosting over 1,000 young poets annually.

Poetry Club speaks “Louder Than a Bomb”

After a long, tiring day at school, many students seek a way to escape their stress and a way to relax. Some take a nap, some go for a run, and others use originally crafted poems as their outlet. Poetry...

Junior Planning Conferences take place throughout the school day.

Junior Planning Conferences prepare students for life after Central

Junior year is filled with college planning, standardized tests, and heavy coursework. Although it can be stressful to navigate these college preparations, there is help available for all junior students. Each...

Although summer is months away, students have already begun to choose summer programs that fit their interests.

Students scope out summer programs

Summer is a time to relax and have fun, but also plan for the future. Staying overnight at a large college campus, there is much to see, much to learn, and much to experience. Although summer is in...

In many gym classes, both girls and boys can be seen wearing the clothes they wore to school to participate in the activities.

Return of the uniforms

*Disclaimer: The Physical Education Department was unavailable for an interview. My Group Exercise gym class, previously called Aerobics, is made up of girls ranging from sophomores to seniors. The...

Architecture & design classes work on making models of houses.

Architecture courses: Building a foundation for success

Designing floor plans, drawing models of houses, building wooden residential structures, and learning the fundamentals of architecture are all aspects of the Architecture & Design courses offered at...

Many students traveled to warm locations over winter break.

Students jet off over winter break

Stepping off the plane, you are greeted with the warmth of the sun beating down and the gentle breeze as the wind drifts through the palm trees. As you look around, you are grateful for the opportunity...

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