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Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Alex Herbst

Alex Herbst, Photographer

Senior Alex Herbst is a photographer for Devils’ Advo.  He enjoys spending time with his friends, watching movies, and spending time outside.  Alex is a member of both the football and baseball teams, as well as a counselor for Hinsdale YoungLife.  You’ll typically find Alex at the Willowbrook Center, enjoying Chipotle, Meatheads, or Portillos with his friends.

You can contact Alex at [email protected]

All content by Alex Herbst
The lacrosse team will face rival LT on May 7 at Dickinson Field.

[Photo] Boys’ Lacrosse rematches rival LT

Shannon Ging and Riley Kowalski, Editor
May 6, 2016
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[Photo] To my cell phone

Jorune Gurevicius, Contributor
April 12, 2016
Freshman Carolyn Wagner helps feed the betta fish in the bookstore.

[Photo] Special Education at Central

Sophie Pecilunas, Feature Writer
March 1, 2016
Rugby coach Nick Gebhart prepares the new rugby team for its practice. Rugby became a Central team recently and will begin competing against other schools in April.

[Photo] Rugby Team joins Central

Shannon Ging, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
Junior JP Medick shares a table with one of the librarians as he gets ready to read for pleasure.

[Photo] Required or recreational reading?

Mackenzie Murtaugh, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
While some students enjoyed singing valentines, others endured silent dancing on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Dancing valentines

Riley Kowalski, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
Spring sports, like track, have already started indoor training.

[Photo] New season, new technique for boys’ track

Shannon Ging, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
Blair Wilder sings in the 2016 Variety Show which did a two day show on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21.

[Photo] Variety Show provides excitement and awe

Mackenzie Murtaugh, A&E Writer
January 22, 2016
Students in Ms. Brodell's Spanish class use a digital exchange program to communicate with international students.

[Photo] Brodell incorporates a digital exchange into her curriculum

January 15, 2016
Central boys' basketball played Lyons Township on Friday, Jan. 8 in an anticipated rivalry game. LT won the game in overtime 59-53.

[Photo] The Return of the Red Sea

Shannon Ging and Michael Claussen, Editor
January 11, 2016
The band and choir worked together to put on a holiday concert show for classes on Dec. 8. They performed for 45 minutes for three different audiences of students.

[Photo] Holiday Assembly once again showcases talent

December 9, 2015
Senior Lily Eck sometimes practices routines during breaks in her study hall. She is on varsity cheerleading.

[Photo] We do more than cheer

Olivia Jeannin, Contributor
November 20, 2015
Senior Aida Kasetaite has lived in an apartment for five years and shares why it has been both a headache and a blessing.

[Photo] Small, Public, and Problematic: The Truth Behind Living in an Apartment

November 23, 2015
Peer Leadership's volleyball tournament winning team, Team Barb. The club hosts the volleyball tournament annually.

[Photo] Peer Leadership holds annual volleyball tournament

Andrew Bitautas and Michael Claussen, Editor
November 13, 2015
Central's first playoff football game falls on Halloween night. They are playing Neuqua Valley at home Oct. 31.

[Photo] Saturday night lights: Halloween edition

Sophie Pecilunas and Matt Stockmal, Editor
October 30, 2015
The single survival course prepares students for when they leave home, whether it be for college or the next step, by teaching them how to write checks and other 'adult' responsibilities.

[Photo] How to find obscure courses

Julia Baroni, Contributor
October 29, 2015
The school administration is currently piloting a 1:1 tablet program that, if implemented, would eliminate the need for lab space by providing each student a tablet at a fee. If approved, the program would go into effect after March 2016.

[Photo] Bringing learning to the twenty-first century: Central’s quest for 1:1

Lila Hutcherson, Contributor
October 19, 2015
Coach Michael Wiggins works with boys' varsity soccer at a practice. He has recently been chosen to coach a national game in North Carolina in December.

[Photo] Boys’ Soccer Coach Recognized at National Level

Shannon Ging, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
Some students have complained about new rules, such as no electronic devices, while in study hall arguing that listening to music or looking up information is beneficial for studying.

[Photo] Study hall changes increase productivity

Jacob Belgrad, Contributor
October 15, 2015
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[Photo] Girl’s volleyball team looks to build off new talent

Zak Marinko and Michael Claussen, Editor
September 17, 2015
Senior Spencer Garnett sports the latest trend to hit men's hair: the man bun.

[Photo] aBUNdance of man buns

Barbara Heidkamp, Contributor
September 29, 2015
Students check their phones during study hall.

[Photo] Get off your phone

Frank Saltiel, Contributor
September 22, 2015
Boys cross country is off to a strong start as it looks ahead to a possible state championship.

[Photo] HC boys’ cross country aims to continue successful season

Zak Marinko, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
Hinsdale Central Varsity Football runs onto the field before their game against Downers Grove North on Sept. 11.

[Photo] Hinsdale Central defeats DGN in a 43-0 Blowout

Shannon Ging, Staff Writer
September 15, 2015
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