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The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Emily Tomkinson

Emily Tomkinson, Managing Editor

When she’s not running after Mr. Jensen in the science hall, Emily Tomkinson, senior, can be found shopping, watching clueless, or aspiring to be Gigi Hadid. In the mean time Emily enjoys traveling as much as possible. You can contact Emily at [email protected]

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With prom rapidly approaching, many girls are in a frenzy to figure out where and when to make their appointments for nails, hair, etc. Keema Salon in Burr Ridge is a great pick for hair options.

Prom prep guide

Emily Tomkinson and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
Students get ready for prom 2016

Prama is real

Emily Tomkinson, Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Libby McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2017
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[Photo] How to make your own Shamrock Shake

Joseph Miscimarra
February 27, 2017

Dancing Valentines from Devils" Advocate Online on Vimeo.

Dancing Valentines

Emily Tomkinson
February 13, 2017
Annual D86 24 hour relay returns

Annual D86 24 hour relay returns

Emily Tomkinson
January 19, 2017
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Student expresses love for healthy food through Instagram

Emily Tomkinson and Riley Kowalski, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2016
Contestants of the Mr. Hinsdale pageant went through a selective nomination process.

Junior Kevin Qin named Mr. Hinsdale

Emily Tomkinson and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2016
The 'positive' view for students walking from the Social Studies hallway to the English hallway.

JKB creates a positivity hall for Anti-Bullying month

Emily Tomkinson and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2016
Formal presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will speak at North Central College on Nov. 18.

Bernie Sanders to speak at North Central College

Emily Tomkinson, Libby McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief, and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016
Seniors commit during fall season

Seniors commit during fall season

Emily Tomkinson and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
Why multiple supplement essays are necessary

Why multiple supplement essays are necessary

Emily Tomkinson, Libby McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief, and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2016
Students and families have many activities and events to choose from in the area for the Halloween season.

Local Halloween activities

Emily Tomkinson and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2016
The three presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton (left), Donald Trump (middle) and Gary Johnson (right).

Presidential candidate crash course

Emily Tomkinson, Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Kunal Jobanputra, News Editor
October 6, 2016
Chromebooks are stored in certain classrooms for upperclassmen to use.

Board of Education approves technology fee reduction

Emily Tomkinson, Kunal Jobanputra, News Editor, and Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in- Chief
September 21, 2016
"A language can't hurt you; it will only enhance your life and open doors," said Mrs. Julie Conroy, who is pictured here helping a student.

Why take four years of a world language?

Emily Tomkinson, Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Libby McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2016
Instead of 10 a.m. starts on select Wednesdays, late starts will now begin at 8:50 a.m. on most Mondays.

New late start: bad decision or worst decision?

Emily Tomkinson, Sanya Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Riley Kowalski, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2016

Class of 2016 reflects on their time at Central

Sanya Sawlani, Libby McCarthy, Emily Tomkinson, and Riley Kowalski, Editor
May 23, 2016

Mr. Wilbur Reads Rate My Teacher Reviews from Devils" Advocate Online on Vimeo.

Mr. Wilbur reads ratemyteacher.com reviews

Emily Tomkinson, Zach Wols, and Sanya Sawlani, Editor
May 13, 2016
Looking for gift ideas for your mom this Mother's Day? Devils' Advocate has you covered

Advocate’s Mother’s Day gift guide

Libby McCarthy and Emily Tomkinson
April 25, 2016
2016 Senior Superlative Nominations

2016 Senior Superlative Nominations

Emily Tomkinson, Zach Wols, and Sanya Sawlani, Editor
April 22, 2016
Junior Caroline Langan uses her Vera Bradley backpack while hiking

Backpacks are back

Emily Tomkinson, Riley Kowalski, Editor
April 21, 2016
Application packets can be found outside of he Deans' Office. Applications are due May 5.

Senior parking applications now available

Emily Tomkinson
April 12, 2016
Central's prom will be held April 30 at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. Below includes a guide to help girls find their perfect dress.

Prom dress survival guide

Emily Tomkinson
March 10, 2016
Chris Stella, junior, is one of many students who balances school work with sports. He plays varsity hockey for a club team for Central.

Life of a student athlete

Emily Tomkinson and Shannon Ging
March 8, 2016
How to fit the Turnabout dress code

How to fit the Turnabout dress code

Emily Tomkinson, Fashion Columnist
February 18, 2016
Athleisure, a trend of wearing traditional workout clothes for everyday use, is one way to stay comfortable during class.

Athleisure and how to relax

Libby McCarthy and Emily Tomkinson
February 10, 2016
Happy club poses for their first Happiness Project video

Be happy

Emily Tomkinson, Libby McCarthy, and Michael Claussen, Editor
February 5, 2016
In January, 38 ski/snowboarders from Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) posed for a group photo during a break from the slopes. OAC plans to take another ski trip later this month.

Devils at Devil’s Head

Emily Tomkinson and Libby McCarthy
February 4, 2016
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The secret to surviving the polar vortex: turtlenecks

Emily Tomkinson, Libby McCarthy, and Matt Stockmal, Editor
January 25, 2016
Students in Ms. Brodell's Spanish class use a digital exchange program to communicate with international students.

Brodell incorporates a digital exchange into her curriculum

Emily Tomkinson and Libby McCarthy
January 15, 2016
Grace Lu and Madison Andoniadis display their personal fashion sense. They just started their own club designed around a passion for fashion.

Meet Central’s newest club: Atelier

Libby McCarthy and Emily Tomkinson
January 15, 2016
Cheerleaders may homage to older uniforms.

Cheerleaders return to traditional uniforms

Emily Tomkinson and Libby McCarthy
December 11, 2015
Photo illustration provided by Zach Wols and Riley Kowalski

PSA on PDA

Emily Tomkinson and Michael Claussen, Editor
December 4, 2015
With an outfit from Forever 21 and shoes by Steve Madden, this outfit looks great at a holiday party or just for a night out.

Holiday outfit ideas

Emily Tomkinson, Columnist
November 26, 2015
Francesca Halikias sports a tropical patagonia to keep warm.

Fratagonia, Patagucci, Patagonia

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
November 16, 2015
To merge or not to merge: Hinsdale District 86 High School

To merge or not to merge: Hinsdale District 86 High School

Emily Tomkinson and Michael Claussen, Editor
October 29, 2015
Trick your friends into thinking you are walking a monkey around with you.

Trick-or-doggie-treat: Halloween costume Ideas for your pup

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
October 26, 2015
Nordstrom displays their Brandy Melville range in the BP section

Brandy Melville comes to Nordstrom

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
October 16, 2015
Joseph Miscimarra models a navy blue sweater

Burnt orange, blue, and army green; The fashionable fall palette

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
October 13, 2015
The inside of Falco's Pizza provides plentiful seating

[Photo] Falco’s Pizza proves to be a favorite

Sanya Sawlani, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015
Abby Lee models her black mayari style birkenstocks.

Stock up on Birkenstocks

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
September 23, 2015
Beth Schaller models an H&M and Aritzia outfit. Schaller started her own fashion blog and interns at Nordstrom

The central trend: Beth Schaller

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
September 20, 2015
Juniors Serena Martinath and Margot Weiss prepare for their second homecoming

Homecoming advice for freshmen

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal, Editor
September 13, 2015
Holly Swasko wears a long cardigan to keep her shoulders warm with her otherwise summery outfit

How to transition from summer style to fall fashion

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal
September 9, 2015
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