Shifting into gear, literally
Rayhan Hussain, Columnist
May 30, 2019
Stick shift cars are a niche. It’s just how they are in the United States. On the flip side around the world automatics make up only 32 percent of cars produced. Automatics are only popular in North America. I bet you don’t even know how to drive stick. My opinion about why automatics are popu...
An open letter to juniors
Brandon Belgrad, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
Dear Juniors, Your senior year is right around the corner, make it count. Remember, your high school friends matter more than anything, you’ll be with them for the rest of your life. Plan to go to the same college! There is no downside to this, plus, it will make your roommate search easier. ...
The best local joints to get Veggie and Impossible burgers
Lia Reichmann, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
There has been an increasing trend of meatless and veggie burger patties in the last few years as consumers focus on eating healthier, choosing humane options, and reducing their impact on the environment. However companies like Impossible Food which makes the popular Impossible Burger, a...
Songs to Listen to in Spring
Lana Jawich, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2019
As winter days have ended, the warmer, happier nature of spring has arrived, and music plays a significant role in that. To celebrate the new season, Devils’ Advocate put together a spring playlist filled with light-hearted and feel good songs for you to listen to as you push through to the coming ...
The Devils’ declassified Prom survival guide
Hajera Naveed, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2019
Dear Seniors, This coming weekend—Saturday, May 4 to be exact— is probably one of the most important ones in your life. It is the culmination of your entire high school career. If you are anything like me you started dreaming about Prom since first grade. People always say that they imagined...
5G Phones: The next generation
Rayhan Hussain, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2019
Phones are part of lives, it’s undeniable. These small boxes of metal and glass can command up to three hours a day for the average person, according to a study done by USC Annenberg. The tech that’s in these phones determines how we interact with the world and how the world interacts with us. ...
Drinks that will refresh during warmer weather
Lana Jawich, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2019
As much as everyone loves the cozy drinks that come along with the cold weather, the cool, refreshing drinks are just as much fun. Devil’s Advocate has brought to you three different drinks perfect for the warmer weather. Lemonade One of the more popular ways to relax during a hot summer day is by drinking lemonade. Panera has many ...
New Korean restaurant opens in Oak Brook
Hajera Naveed, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2019
Over the past few years, Oakbrook Terrace has become a very favored area to spend time in, with the Oak Brook mall shops and the popular restaurants that surround them. Now, a new restaurant, SGD Dobu So Gong Dong (SGD), has opened to become one of the only Korean restaurants in this area. SGD opened on Wedne...
Humans of Hinsdale Central: Spring Break
Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2019
What was the highlight of your spring break? “My favorite memory from spring break was looking at all my daffodils growing out on my back stoop. They are now six inches tall and they are starting to open up because it’s getting to be warm and sunny outside. They are so beautiful to look a...
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class worthy of an A grade?
Rayhan Hussain, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2019
A Merc. A Benz. A Mercedes-Benz. Everyone knows what they are no matter what we call them. It’s a Mercedes-Benz. The three-point star embellished on the front denotes a car that caters to both elites and wannabes. It’s the brand that people think of first when luxury comes to mind. It’s a brand u...