A review of baking shows
Lana Jawich, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
The Great British Bake Off Rating: 8/10 "The Great British Bake Off" began in August 2010. The show features a talented batch of amateur bakers who face off in a ten-week competition, whipping up their best dishes in the hopes of being named UK’s best bakers. This show features seven seasons and has new episo...
Cheers and jeers: Netflix edition
Meghan Malec, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2019
Netflix has always been a go-to platform for students to watch all of their favorite movies and TV shows as a break from schoolwork. This November, Netflix announced its addition of numerous new TV shows and movies, but despite this, they also announced some shows that will be taken off of the Netfli...
Childhood tradition revived by teachers
Meghan Malec, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
Starting this past October, teachers at Central have brought the booing tradition out of the neighborhoods and into the school. Teachers and administrators started the tradition a few years ago, thinking it would bring the Halloween spirit into the school. Signs of booing haven’t been very popular wit...
Kanye West gets Biblical on “Jesus is King”
Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 25, Chicago-born artist Kanye West released his ninth solo album “Jesus is King”. Exactly as the title implies, this album is made up of several religious songs. The record was initially teased in late 2018 under the name “Yandhi”, with a release date slated for September of that y...
A guide to celebrating a spooktacular Halloween
Zoya Anjarwala, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2019
Halloween is the time of year where everyone gets excited to celebrate a fun and scary month. Here is a Halloween guide that can provide you with creative ideas on how to celebrate the holiday. In the month of October, people dress up, go do some fun activities and binge horror movies to prepare for a ...
Yard House opens up in Lombard
Lana Jawich, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2019
Recently opened in Lombard, Yard House is an American sports bar chain, with more than 80 locations across the United States. The new restaurant is conveniently located near Oakbrook and Yorktown centers, two popular student destinations. The restaurant has a dark atmosphere, ideal for late-n...
Six Flags hosts a scary fest to celebrate Halloween
Zoya Anjarwala, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2019
Each year, Six Flags hosts a thrilling and spooky-filled month where actors dress up as monsters and scare the public. Fright Fest is a very popular way to kick off October and celebrate Halloween. At Fright Fest, anyone can enjoy different Halloween-themed activities and ride the many roll...
Fall wardrobe essentials
Zoya Anjarwala, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2019
As fall approaches, the clothing style transitions from bright and colorful to more warm and cozy. Trendy fall colors include burgundy, olive, and mustard take over closets. Fashion magazines suggest styling yourself with what is currently trending. Long sweaters You cannot go wrong...
A guide to taking the SAT or ACT
Lamis Alnatafgi, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2019
It’s that time of the year that tends to be the most stressful for both juniors and seniors. The process of applying to college is mainly centered around standardized tests. Almost every college in the U.S. requires some sort of standardized test as part of their application. Students tend to choose between...
Foods to spice up your fall
Meghan Malec, Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichman, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Before buying any cozy sweaters or pumpkin spice lattes, you can kick off your fall by trying these delicious and quick seasonal snacks, which are perfect to eat while studying at home or just lounging around on the weekends. Roasted pumpkin seeds are great for fall. This sweet, savory, and crunchy snac...