Students immerse themselves in different cultures during World Language Week
Olivia Ostrowski, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2020
Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and lasting until Friday, Jan. 10, students and faculty members celebrated foreign languages and cultures as apart of World Language Week. Central offered various activities, presentations, and festivities to students to help raise awareness of and to celebrate differe...
Illinois files lawsuit against Juul Labs Inc.
Zoya Anjarwala, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
Illinois has been the most recent state to file a lawsuit against the company Juul Labs Inc. On Dec. 12, Illinois attorney general, Kwame Raoul accused the company of marketing their devices to teens and misinterpreting its devices. California, New York, North Carolina, and Minnesota ...
Peer Leadership Spikeball Tournament serves up a win
Olivia Ostrowski, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
On Sunday, Dec. 8, Peer Leadership club hosted its annual Spikeball Tournament from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the main gym to raise funds and awareness for the club. All students were invited to participate in the tournament, regardless of affiliation with the club. Admission was $5, and all proc...
Gaussians solves their way to success
Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Central’s math team, the Gaussians, faced off against Hinsdale South, Downers Grove North, and Leyden District 212 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in a math competition held at Hinsdale South. Participants worked together to solve complex math problems under a short time constraint...
Central celebrates staff during American Education Week
Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
From Nov. 18 to 22, Central celebrated American Education Week, a nationwide event that celebrates the hard work of the staff in schools. It’s a tradition that goes all the way back to 1921 when the American Legion, U.S. Office of Education, and National Education Association created a pla...
District 86 security institutes challenge coins
Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019
Last week, security at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South instituted a new reward system for students: challenge coins. The coin or chip, a red or yellow poker chip with the school’s logo on it, will be given out to students who demonstrate excellent behavior that promotes safety. Officer Geoff ...
Students shine in “Peter & The Starcatcher”
Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
From Thursday, Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Hinsdale Central Drama Club performed “Peter & The Starcatcher” for their annual fall play in the school auditorium. Students rehearsed for seven weeks under the direction of Mrs. Susie Ja...
Amazon 4-Star Store opens in Oakbrook
Meghan Malec, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the new Amazon 4-Star store opened at the Oakbrook Center. The Amazon 4-Star store sells all Amazon items rated four stars and above, hence the name of the store. This makes it the ideal place to purchase quality Amazon items. This is the first Amazon 4-Star store that has ...
Author Samira Ahmed speaks to students on how she became a writer
Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Muslim-American author of young adult fiction, poetry and non-fiction Samira Ahmed spoke to students in the library during tenth period. Ahmed shared how she became a writer and how she went from having an idea to writing a book. In addition to publishing poetry a...
Red and white honors the soldiers who fought for red, white, and blue
Olivia Ostrowski, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
On Monday, Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day was celebrated across the country to commemorate the service and sacrifice of former members of the United States Armed Forces. Parades, flag-raising ceremonies, memorial Masses, and other memorial services were offered throughout the nation over the days leading up...