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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
Jack Ging

Jack Ging, Writer

Jack Ging is a senior who really enjoys writing and music. He has written hundreds of music reviews and has a YouTube channel with video essays about various music related topics covering a wide array of genres. He also likes going to record stores, playing guitar, and watching shows like Community, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Atlanta. You can contact him at [email protected].

All content by Jack Ging
Here are some albums to add to your quarantine playlist.

Spice up your quarantine playlist with these albums

Natalia Berti, Jack Ging, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2020
UberEats is a necesary business in the current pandemic. Courtesy of starlandnews.com

Support these local restaurants through UberEats

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
With everyone stuck inside, we need a wide variety of music to listen to that'll help reflect on our situation.

Quarantine playlist to lighten your isolation

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2020
Sony's 4th home console, the PlayStation 4 was released in November 2013.

Top 5 PS4 games

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
Donald Glover (also known as Childish Gambino) released a new album titled "3.15.20" on March 15.

Childish Gambino returns with mysterious album “3.15.20”

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
The 11th 2020 Democratic Primary Debate occured on March 15.

Sanders and Biden participate in 11th Democratic Debate

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
The official cover art for Lil Uzi Vert's second studio album "Eternal Atake" represents the several themes incorporated into the songs.

Lil Uzi Vert releases “Eternal Atake” after two years of anticipation

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020
Adobe's Flash software has been used to make countless internet content over the years.

Top 10 Flash Games

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2020
"Mind Games" follows a therapist coping with the world as he knows it disappearing.

Drama club performs one-act plays

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
The "Birds of Prey" team comes together in the final act of the movie.

“Birds of Prey” plummets in box office and expectations

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
Central's girls' gymnastics team competed in several events against five other schools on February 11.

Girls’ gymnastics team competes in sectionals

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
"BoJack Horseman" recently aired its final few episodes on Friday, Jan. 31.

“BoJack Horseman” crosses the finish line

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
The 18-year-old pop artist Billie Eilish came home with five Grammy awards.

A Recap of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
This is the first win for Centrals girls' varsity basketball since playing Glenbrook South High School on December 28.

Gallery: Girls’ varsity basketball wins against Proviso West High School

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2020
The best music that the past 10 years have had to offer.

Top 10 albums of the 2010s

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
Juice WRLD a Chicago-based artist passed away at the age of 21.

A look back at Juice WRLD

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2019
Madrigal concerts were largely performed in the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. The students wore outfits to match.

Gallery: Choir gets in the holiday season with Madrigal concert

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
Senior, Bahar Abtahi brought her mom Razi Abtahi who won the water bottle for Group Exercise when she participated in Zumba dancing with her daughter.

Central celebrates staff during American Education Week

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
Students performed "Peter & The Starcatcher", the prequel to "Peter Pan" on Thursday Nov. 14 to Saturday Nov. 16.

Students shine in “Peter & The Starcatcher”

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2019
Central's Philharmonic Orchestra did a great job performing "Poet and Peasant Overture"

Orchestras close out the fall with concert

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 8, 2019
The cover art for "Jesus is King" seems simple when compared with Kanye West's other album covers.

Kanye West gets Biblical on “Jesus is King”

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019
The freshmen cast performed "The Women of Lockerbie", which told the story of the aftermath of a plane crash in Scotland.

Freshmen perform historical play

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2019
Students regularly use the Chromebooks in class and at home to complete online assignments and activities.

Chromebook update

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2019

Central’s push to go paperless

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2019
Nintendo released 'Mario Kart Tour", the long awaited version of "Mario Kart" for mobile devices in September 2019.

New Mario Kart Tour allows students to game at school

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2019
On May 25, seniors Luke Moran and George Boddicker perform at Evolution Music.

A Showcase of the school’s local talent

Jack Ging, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2019
Traditionally, students sit in a dark corner away from the door in case of an intruder. However, now, administrators want staff and students to fight back by barricading doors and attacking the shooter with objects if the shooter enters the room.

ALICE training prepares students for the worst

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 14, 2019
TOOL's long awaited album "Fear Inoculum" has had fans eagerly waiting for 13 years.

TOOL releases long-awaited “Fear Inoculum” to mixed reviews

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
Many students favor the new semester system because it gives them more time to raise their grades.

No More Quarters: Is This a Good Thing?

Jack Ging, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2019
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