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Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Sophie Burns

Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief

 

Sophie, a senior, is a second year member of the Devil’s Advocate team. At Central, she is a mentor for Business Professionals of America, a Peer Leader, and co-founder of Scientific Inquiry Club. Her favorite subject is English, and outside of school she loves volunteering, painting, and going to yoga. When she isn’t writing, she is re-watching Dexter or Game of Thrones, reading a book, or walking her labradoodle, Clarabelle. To contact Sophie, email [email protected]
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Members of the Hinsdale District 86 community voted in an important election to determine the fate of existing and prospective board members.

Hinsdale District 86 election comes to a close

Sophie Burns and Olivia Ostrowski
April 9, 2021
Many universities are offering virtual tours for prospective students.

Continuing the college search from home

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
Despite the fact that public courts and parks have shut down, many people continue to use them.

Students need to maintain social distancing to shorten quarantine

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
President Donald Trump, surrounded by key legislators, ratifies a $2 trillion stimulus package on March 27.

$2 trillion relief and stimulus package approved

Olivia Ostrowski, Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Quarantine can feel boring, but this list of books will keep you entertained until COVID-19 is over.

Bored? Here are five books to read while confined to your house

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020
District 86 has remote learning planned for Tuesday through Friday during the weeks of March 16 and March 23.

Is e-learning an effective substitute for a traditional classroom?

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2020
The Variety Show, held on Wednesday, March 11, showcased 17 different acts performed by several talented students. Seniors Alex Ovan and Nick Moawad hosted the show with skits and introductions between each act.

Annual Variety Show showcases students’ talent

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
In Illinois, physical education is mandated five days a week for grades kindergarten through 12.

Outdated gym requirements should be updated

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
At a forum in Washington, Ill., senatorial candidate Peggy Hubbard made claims of bringing a firearm into Hinsdale Central. She later retracted her statements.

Senatorial candidate retracts claims of firearm possession at Central

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
This month, a 2018 Jaguar F Pace was stolen out of an open garage in Hinsdale. The car was later recovered in Harvey, Ill.

Car break-ins become frequent in Hinsdale

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2020
"Parasite", a Korean film directed by Bong Joon Ho, won best picture, director, international film, and original screenplay.

The surprising victories and controversies of the 2020 Oscars

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
Sophomore Lanie Randle looked for a pass before driving to the basket.

Girls’ basketball faces off against LT

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Principal Walsh and senior Maiwen Amegadjie shadowed each other throughout the day on Monday, Jan. 27. Walsh got to engage with other students in Amegadjie's physics course.

Principal Walsh trades places with senior Maiwen Amegadjie

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2020
The Mr. Hinsdale pagent included many different skits performed by the competitors and host. The competitors dressed up as their favorite characters for the group opening dance.

Central crowns Mr. Hinsdale

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
Protests erupted in Iran after President Donald Trump authorized a missile strike that killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

Questions raised after Iranian general’s assassination

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020

How smart are Central students?

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2019

Disney+: Is it worth it?

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2019
Officer Cooker shares his inspiration for this reward program, modeling the different coins he has earned through his service.

District 86 security institutes challenge coins

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019
Teachers sampled chili and voted on their favorite concoction. This bake-off encourages teachers to participate in events during American Education Week.

Central staff participates in chili and brownie bake-off

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
AP Physics students work on their energy unit with a lab using simple machines.

District board moves to alter science sequencing

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2019
Economics teacher Jeff Waterman founded an investment firm which he worked at for nine years before retiring. He then went back to school to become an educator.

Economics teacher integrates field experience into classroom

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 2, 2019
Students clean up at the Maple Grove Forest Preserve during the Day of Service on Oct. 19.

Central hosts annual Day of Service

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2019
The sophomore team huddles in between sets, in front of balloons setup that decorated the event.

Central hosts “Volley For A Cure” fundraiser

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2019
These promotional images were used for Hotel, Asylum, and Cult, respectively.

Every season of American Horror Story: ranked

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2019
Habitat for Humanity board members and sponsors awarded medals to runners once they crossed the finish line outside the pool doors on Sept 22.

Habitat for Humanity hosts 5K

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2019
Junior Christine Kouria sits with senior Philip Fan, whose recent TikTok reached almost 200,000 views.

TikTok takes over Central

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2019
The sophomore team warmed up the varsity team before their game.

Girls’ varsity volleyball faces off against Riverside-Brookfield

Sophie Burns, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2019
Teacher Zano Dlamini with the student that she was shadowing, LEAP Club co-president Olivia Ostrowski pose after second period earth science Wednesday.

LEAP club welcomes South African teachers

Sophie Burns, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
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