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Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Abby Stockmal

Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief

Abby Stockmal is a senior who, when not scrambling to finish an essay she that she procrastinated, can be found watching reruns of “Friends”, making an unnecessary amount of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, or taking extra long routes home so she can jam out to one last song in her car. Although people describe her as indecisive, she just attributes this to her curiosity and desire to try new things.  She loves manatees, fall, late-night ice cream runs, traveling, green tea, and mini-golfing (despite the fact that her hand-eye coordination is subpar).  If you ever need someone to lift your spirits through bad puns or stories of social ineptitude, you can contact Abby at [email protected].

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"Bird Box" is a thriller that has gone viral and has received very high ratings.

[Photo] Best new Netflix releases to binge during the cold weather

Masah Mourad, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
"The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" will be performing at the Oriental Theater in downtown Chicago in January, 2019.

Electrifying musical is perfect for Gods and Devils alike

Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2018
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Girls Gymnastics competed against Lyons Township in the field house. The team won with a score of 129.3-122.95.

Girls Gymnastics host senior night

Leah Stevens, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal
December 13, 2018
Students may find themselves choosing songs with a slower beat as winter approaches.

November Playlist

Lana Jawich, Thea Sankari, Section Editor, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal
November 20, 2018
David Brynan, freshman class board vice president, was one of the students who took part in the car wash held in the senior lot on Saturday, May 19.

Freshman class washes cars for extra fundings

Brandon Belgrad, Kabir Sawlani, and Abby Stockmal
May 22, 2018
On Thursday, May 3, band students kicked off a month full of performances with two spring band concerts at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Out of all of band's six performances this May, the spring concerts were the last performances in a professional, concert-hall-like venue in the auditorium.

Band students enter end-of-year frenzy

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2018
From Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21, Drama Club students performed in "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella", along with music students who performed in the pit orchestra. Both students and community members attended the performances of the classic fairytale.

Drama Club has a ball with spring musical

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2018
Kai Foster, senior; Ellie Pena, freshman; Amani Mryan, junior; and Ayana Otokiti, junior, have performed their poem "Trigger Warning" at the Louder Than a Bomb poetry festival and the National March for Lives in downtown Chicago. The group's video post of their performance has gone viral, and they have received numerous responses, including support from Emma Gonzalez, MSDHS student activist.

Kai Foster brings poetry to life at national march

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Puzzle Club, a relatively new club started by Michael Hu, junior, encourages students to think creatively while letting off some steam solving puzzles. Here, a student is being taught how to solve cipher puzzles at Puzzle Club's carnival on Wednesday, March 21.

Puzzle Club encourages students to think outside the box

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2018
In the cafeteria there was a variety of booths all featuring different puzzles students were able to solve.

Sarah Hughes, senior, taught kids at Lavizzo Elementary School in Chicago last semester through the Invitation to Teach program.

FACS Department inspires next generation of teachers

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2018
On Monday, March 12, Philharmonic and Symphonic Orchestra students will perform a variety of pieces for their March Concert. For the Orchestra, this March concert is just the first of numerous performances to come as spring progresses.

Concert springs orchestra into final performance season

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2018
Kate Melvin, junior, was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the IHSA State Wrestling Finals, where she performed a traditional and professional version of the song. Unlike Fergie, Melvin did not receive any audience disapproval or criticism for her performance.

Fergie: National treasure or national embarrassment?

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2018
"Rumors", a comedy about a chaotic and disastrous dinner party, requires an onstage house for set design. Stage crew has been building this house for the past two weeks.

Spread the word about Spring Show

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
Shalni Sundram, junior, is the leader of Women in Engineering Club. She led the club Thursday morning and went over what the club was about and what members would be doing.

New club inspires future generation of engineers

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2018
Members of the forensics team prepare with Mr. Wilbur (pictured left), coach and social studies teacher, for their events at a competition at Naperville Central High School on Sunday, Dec. 12.

Forensics team showcases talents in educational performance

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
Jonathan Tatooles, junior, started off the show with his "Drum Solo" act.

Variety Show showcases vocals, hidden talents, and more

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2018
Students this year will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" for the spring musical. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" is a Tony award-winning adaption of the classic fairytale.

Get to know the cast of “Cinderella”

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Allie Moreton, junior, has acted and helped direct many school shows such as "Metamorphoses" (pictured). Moreton will be playing the role of Charlotte, an evil stepsister, in "Cinderella.

Allie Moreton, junior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Emma Gordon, sophomore, will be playing the role of Cinderella.

Emma Gordon, sophomore

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
In addition to acting in this year's September Show, junior Tim Moser, seated right, will be acting as Jean-Michel in "Cinderella".

Tim Moser, junior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
In addition to playing Sebastion in "Cinderella" this year, Raunak Malhotra, senior, also performed in "Metamorphoses", which was this year's fall show.

Raunak Malhotra, senior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Megan Melia, senior, will be playing the Madame, otherwise known as Cinderella's evil stepmother, in the spring musical.

Megan Melia, senior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Chloe Bassett, senior, will be playing Cinderella's fairy godmother.

Chloe Bassett, senior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Alex Martin, far left, is seen acting in "Save the Date", this year's September show. He will be playing Lord Pinkleton this year in "Cinderella".

Alex Martin, senior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Duncan Usher, junior, will be playing Prince Christopher in "Cinderella".

Duncan Usher, junior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Katie schaber, who played the bride in the September show, "Save the Date", will be playing Gabrielle in 'Cinderella"

Katie Schaber, senior

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Many of the films that were honored at this year's Golden Globes are still playing in local theatres, such as "Lady Bird" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."

Feminist movements bring controversy to Golden Globes

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2018
HIghly anticipated movies, such Star Wars: The Last Jedi, are hitting theatres this December.

Highly anticipated movies to see this month

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2017
On Monday, Dec. 4, the Madrigals performed their annual winter concert at the Community House.

Music students perform through holiday haze

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017
Extra-curricular musical ensembles such as Holiday Winds perform festive tunes for their peers and parents at Jingle bell Java, and often dress up in holiday colors and Santa-Hats.

Jingle Bell Java to bring holiday joy

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017
Numerous students attended famous DJ Whethan's concert at Concord Music Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Students experience ‘good nights’ at Whethan concert

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2017
While rehearsals go on almost every day after school, crew members also work for hours to set up the stage and lighting for the play.

Drama Club makes a splash with Fall Show

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2017
The band performed at Brookfield Zoo's "Boo! at the Zoo" parade on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Band performs at local Halloween festival

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2017
Women's Chorale performed "Make Believe," "In Paridisum," and "All my Trials" at Tuesday's concert.

Choir sets the stage with fall concert

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2017
Bandemonium, which is on Thursday, Oct. 19, is one of Band's largest concert of the year, with more than 670 students expected to perform.

Bandamonium unites music students

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2017
You can see the popular horror movie "IT: Chapter One" at the nearby Lagrange Theatre.

New scary movies to see this October

Abby Stockmal, A&E Writer
October 13, 2017
New seasons of highly popular shows such as "Stranger Things" are returning this fall.

Five shows to watch this fall

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2017
Students draw hopeful messages and designs on the bags that they pass out.

Let’s Help Out spreads hope to the homeless

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2017
Susan Cao, senior, seeks to uncover the different college admissions obstacles that students face in her upcoming documentary The Common Applicant.

Susan Cao documents the common applicant

Abby Stockmal and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2017
Experience the culture of the 1980s by watching some of the most iconic films from the era.

Relive the ’80s through its most iconic films

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2017
Students will perform "Save the Date" for a full auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Save the date for the September Show

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2017
The new RDN app, now available for free on the Appstore, makes attending school events more convenient and rewarding.

RDN app installs school spirit

Abby Stockmal, Ali Ardehali, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2017
Visiting teachers meet with club members to discuss the LEAP experience.

African Teachers LEAP into Central

Abby Stockmal, Contributor
September 21, 2016
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