Singing Valentines take over Central once again
Lana Jawich, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Valentine's Day is on Thursday, Feb. 14, meaning that choir students will soon be delivering Singing Valentines to serenade students. Musical student groups put together a 30-45 second performance, often consisting of a mash of love songs, and perform it for recipients on Valentine’s Day during...
Simple ways to incorporate Valentine’s Day into your outfit
Thea Sankari, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
Filed under Columns, Fashion, Top Stories
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it can be easy to want to do anything you can to get in the spirit. However, if you are not in the mood to turn your whole life into red and pink, here are four simple ways to make your life a little rosier. Earrings Wearing fun and cute earrings has been a ...
Best romantic comedies to watch this Valentine’s Day
Lana Jawich, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2019
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Whether you have plans this Valentine's Day or not, watching romantic comedies with a friend or a significant other is a great way to fill your day with laughter and romance. Below is a list of five romantic comedies sure to please this Valentine's Day. How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days (2003) Not ...
Gallery: Forensics Showcase
Rachel Wagner, Writer
February 11, 2019
Filed under Gallery, Multimedia, Top Stories
On Friday, Feb. 8, the members of the Forensics team performed in the auditorium to English classes throughout the day to showcase the best of this year's season, and to prepare for IHSA Speech Individual Events Sectionals on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, as well as for IHSA Speech In...
Board considers extending school year
Lia Reichmann, Hajera Naveed, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories
Students might be attending school until Wednesday, June 5, in order to make up the three days Central missed the week of Jan. 28 because of extreme cold and snow conditions. At the board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, the school board talked about extending the school year up until June 5 for both Sout...
United Club honors Black History Month
Saba Ali, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Top Stories
Friday, Feb. 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the culture and impact of Black Americans. At Central, the United Club has planned several events scattered throughout February to honor Black history. This month marks the thirteenth year that Central will celebrate...
Dangerous weather increases risk on the road
Saba Ali, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the morning after Sophomore Kaitlin Mrksich received her driver’s license, her car was hit by another student’s on the way to school. Both of her left-side doors had to be replaced because of how the other student’s car spun out of control on the icy road. “It wasn...
The Halal Guys come to Hinsdale
Lana Jawich, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, and Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2019
Filed under Columns, Dining with the Devil, Top Stories
The Halal Guys just recently opened a new restaurant on Monday, Feb. 4, in Countryside, Ill. that's less than a ten-minute drive from Central and neighboring Andy’s Frozen Custard, a popular student destination. The Halal Guys began in 1990 as a New York City hot dog cart, and soon realized ...
The real issue behind Covington Students and Nathan Phillips
Lia Reichmann, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
An incident vividly captured by photos between Covington Catholic High School students and American Indians activists-- specifically between Nick Sandman, a Covington Catholic junior, and Nathan Phillips, an elder with the Omaha tribe-- quickly became viral on social media. The confrontation occurred on S...
To Jeep or not to Jeep
Rayhan Hussain, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2019
Filed under Cars & Tech, Columns, Top Stories
The time has come. Seniors are driving in the snow to their parking spots and many sophomores will receive their licenses. There are many different lists out on the Internet about the best car for a teen and while many of these lists are debatable, there is one car that captivates Central students lik...