From an after-school club to an IHSA sport
Masah Mourad, Section Editor, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
Many might not be familiar with the variety of clubs that take place either before or after school. One of the newest members of the clubs here at Central is the E-sports club. In the club students improve their abilities at electronic gaming. Electronic gaming is well known around the world, allowing more ...
Senior cheerleaders say goodbye for four years of football games
Lamis Alnatafgi, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2019
The varsity cheerleaders had their last football game on Friday, Oct. 25 for their senior night. While the cheerleaders will begin their season for the basketball games, they reflected on the memories they made on Dickinson Field every Friday night. The senior cheerleaders said they are s...
Economics teacher integrates field experience into classroom
Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2019
Economics teacher Mr. Jeff Waterman started investing when he was nine years old. He developed a love of the stock market and the concept of investing himself, which led him to pursue a degree in economics at Northwestern University. After college, he went straight into the private sector to work in banking. He then foun...
Best study habits for freshmen
Calista Ottebrerg, Contributor
October 18, 2019
Students at Central use a variety of study habits that can help freshmen prepare for this upcoming school year. With finals less than three months away, now is the time freshmen can learn from the upperclassmen. Known for its rigor, Central has some classes that must curve the gradi...
Tech-savvy student receives school service award
Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2019
Mohammad Ahmadi, junior, received the first quarter School Service Award on Oct. 3 for his help over the summer interning for Central’s technology department and Mrs. Barbara Deane, technology specialist. With an interest in helping others and technology, Ahmadi worked over the summer for around six ...
From student to Yale Bassett Award Winner
Meghan Malec, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2019
On Sept. 26, senior Catherine Collins attended an award ceremony for the Yale Bassett Award for Community Engagement that she won. This award ceremony took place at the Yale campus and honors students who are making a difference in the world. Only 15 high school students across the entire nation receiv...
What it means to take advanced
Nay Salter, Contributor
October 10, 2019
Every day Hinsdale Central AP/Honor students receive work that some find overwhelming. AP/Honor classes are meant to be taught at a fast pace and more advanced level than regular classes, but, according to some students, sometimes the workload becomes too much for students to handle. ...
Benefits of arriving early to school
Luke Salvatore, Contributor
October 10, 2019
Many students at school have already acclimated to the system of arriving at school early, and for good reasons; according to those who come early, it gives them time to get homework done, to study, and to grab breakfast. Getting your homework and studying done after school is a given for most stude...
Students ponder whether playing multiple sports is worth the added stress
Jack Huber, Contributor
October 8, 2019
It is reported that high school athletes have to deal with a lot of stress when playing their sport and attending classes. However, some argue that multi-sport athletes could experience less stress than other students. Central students tend to partake in several activities, many of...
How to deal with stress
Julia Paulman, Contributor
October 8, 2019
As students approach the halfway point of the semester, they may notice posters around campus offering advice on how to cope with stress at school. Plastered across the bathrooms, these posters include tips on how to alleviate stress in their lives. The posters describe coping skills to distract and take breaks f...