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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

Posters advertising Jets Club posted in the science hallway.

JETS preps for success

Hinsdale Central’s JETS team has kicked off its year this week by holding tryouts for the 2016-2017 season from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. JETS, a competitive academic team, hopes to bring in yet another state...

Hannah Gonzalez, Hinsdale Central class of 2015, took a gap year last year to study dance at the Joffrey School of Ballet.

Take a break: students consider taking a gap year

In the midst of college essays and applications deadlines, many seniors have been spending a lot of their time think about their life after graduation. While most tend to pursue the traditional route of...

Students are already receiving acceptance letters from various colleges.

College and social media: pride or boast?

With Early Action and Early Decision deadlines coming in fast, the majority of seniors are already anxious to receive their first college acceptance letters. But, a lucky few have already been accepted,...

Student looks on her cellphone to read about the Kim Kardashian robbery scandal that occurred in Paris, France on Oct. 3.

Is social media safe?

Kim Kardashian was robbed while in her hotel room in Paris on Oct. 3. The reality star was attending a Paris Fashion Week on the night that a group of Parisian men entered her room, stealing $10 million...

Students and staff spent the day in the dark on Sept. 29. and would like the trend to continue.

Keep the lights off

On Sept. 29, students spent a day in the dark as part of the “Jungle” Homecoming spirit week, with Thursday being "Red goes Green" to celebrate the Earth and support the Ecology Club. This day in the...

Counselors are meeting with seniors in the upcoming weeks to discuss the college application process.

Coping with college applications

After seven hours of school, three hours of sports and activities, two hours of homework, and one hour of much needed free time, seniors are finding it hard to complete and cope with the college application...

The Central football team stands for the U.S. National Anthem, a symbol that is now receiving attention due to recent protests where professional athletes have chosen to not stand during the anthem.

A pledge to patriotism

In a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 26, San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the U.S. national anthem. He joined other national athletes in the...

Seniors in band sport their togas during school before the game on Aug. 26.

Playing dress up

Senior year, a pivotal moment in a teenager’s life, is stacked with hard decisions, beautiful memories, and dress days. As the beginning of the year finally kicks off, so do the weekly senior dress days....

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