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The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
All content by Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief
The Central team huddles before continuing the game.

Hinsdale Central boys basketball falls just short in thrilling game against Glenbard West

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2024
Tobi Oranu, senior, watches the "Gladiator" movie.

Directorial Disaster: “Gladiator 2” hits the big screen

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
Vanessa Jovanozic watching the new trailer for the movie Wicked.

Universal studios releases “Wicked”

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024
Zahra Haque, senior, poses with her brownie frappuccino.

Shaghf Cafe opens in Willowbrook

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2024
Vanessa Jovanovic, senior, Sarah Mahler, senior, and Willa Braden, junior , react to a play by the Bears.

Students have mixed reactions to the firing of the Bears coach

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2024
The varsity team plays defense against LT. Courtesy of Julia Sheripitis

Varisty girls basketball loses 47-66 to rival Lyons Township

Willa Braden, Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief, and Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2024

Central puts on A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024
Nathan Wietecha, senior, watches the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight on his Chromebook.

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in highly anticipated boxing match

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
Leah Packer, senior, prepares for upcoming break.

Students prepare for their upcoming Thanksgiving plans

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2024
Addison Griebenow, senior, looking at the movie poster for “Smile 2.”

Smile 2 does not dissapoint

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024

Q&A with Henry Crabb, class of 2028 student body president

Zahra Musabji, Natalie Jiang, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2024

Hinsdale Central Fit Checks

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
The varsity boys soccer team holds up their third place trophy.

Varsity boys soccer places third in state

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2024
Students (left-right) Addison Griebenow( senior), Sophie Dipasquale (senior) and Shruti Reddy (senior) showing how sick they are.

Coughing kids: pneumonia spreads around Central

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Vanessa Jovanovic, senior, looks at an interactive map of the electoral college for the 2024 election.

The 2024 Election: A Pivotal Moment in American Democracy

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX in Woodridge shows "Venom: The Last Dance."

Final Venom movie releases

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
Myra Dhillon, sophomore, runs the Diwali table during fourth lunch.

Central celebrates Diwali

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2024
(From left to right) Seniors Isaac Schloegel, Dru Devata, and Kevin Wesolowski taking a picture with the IHSA trophy.

Boys golf takes home first place in state championship

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
Junior Addison Krogsite, and senior Masons Baskels pumpkins.

Students enjoy pumpkin carving this Halloween

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
Students in the Red Devil Service Club, and other volunteers, supported the “Feed My Starving Children” organization by putting together meals for children in poverty around the world in the Hinsdale Central field house.

Students participate in Red Devil Service Club’s annual Day of Service

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024

Central loses to DGN 42-28

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
Around Hinsdale Central, the leaves on the trees are slowly changing colors.

Dressing up for Halloween sparks debate among students

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
The Greek Club made frappes and sold donuts to everyone outside of the cafeteria. From left to right: Elena Stavros, senior, Georgio Fotos, senior, Madeline Kubesh, junior, Nicoletta Andrews, freshman, Nikoleta Zervas, junior and Stefani Andrews, senior.

Greek Club sells frappés and donuts in the morning to celebrate Ochi Day

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2024
From left to right: Nora Bergin, junior, Caitlin Leddy, junior and Caitlyn Peterson, senior hitting the ball in the middle of a play.

Central wins “Volley for the Cure” volleyball game

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2024
Senior, Quinn Doorhy watches KSI song

KSI releases “Thick Of It”

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
Seniors Tobi Oranu, and Nathan Wietecha watching Mr. McMahon.

Netflix releases McMahon docuseries

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024
Izzy Tornabene watching “Outer Banks” on Netflix.

Outer Banks season four doesn’t live up to past seasons

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2024
A red tractor sits at the entrance of Kuipers Family Farm.

Top five fall activites

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Elias Argyris, junior, reads a news article on Hurricane Milton on his school computer.

Students at Hinsdale Central are affected by Hurricane Milton

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
This game was the “Salute to Service” game for the season. For one entire game each football season, the Hinsdale Central football team wears a camouflage patterned uniform to commemorate all veterans who went to Hinsdale Central High School. Before the game begins, they have a ceremony to pay respect to all veterans that attended the school.

Central defeats Proviso West 64-0

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2024
Advocate staff taking in the Northwestern campus while sitting in front of Deering Library.

Yearbook and Devils’ Advocate staff attend Medill High School Journalism Day

Lara Sankari, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
Teenagers play volleyball in the air court.

New Sky Zone opens up in Westmont

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
Lunchly fiesta nachos and turkey stack 'ems pictured above. Lunchly is available at Jewel Osco.

KSI, Logan Paul and MrBeast release Lunchly

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2024
Izzy Tornabene, junior, shows off her fall outfit which consists of a sweatshirt and sweatpants.

Fall ushers in new fashion for Central students

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
Senior Katelyn Hernandez checks out the new iPhone 16.

Students react to the release of the iPhone 16

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
Vanessa Jovanovic, senior, watches the Vice Presidential debate on her phone.

Vice Presidential candidates face off in debate

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
MSA had henna tattoo stalls during lunch periods for students to come and get henna done on Oct. 1. From left to right: Dalia Bajwa, junior and Ayesha Ahmed, senior

MSA hosts Islamic Awareness Day activities

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024

Hinsdale Central varsity soccer takes home the silver brick against LT rivals

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
Crumbl cookies releases new flavors each week, keeping chocolate chip cookies for each menu.

Crumbl Craze: Students try Crumbl flavors this week

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-chief
October 1, 2024
York players prepare to begin a play against Central on Sept. 27 at York. Courtesy of @RedDevilsAD on X

The York and Central rivalry comes to a head in Friday night football game

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
A guest speaker, Jill Griebenow, from the community speaks to the Women in Business Club. From left to right: Jill Griebenow, Addison Griebenow, Shahnoor Shafi, and Mia Herman

Women in Business Club: Empowering young women at Hinsdale Central

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
The documentary, Monsters, which is about the murder case of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989, captivated students attention when Netflix released it on Sept. 19.

Netflix releases Monsters: The story of the Menendez brothers

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2024
MIXTAPE PLUTO is now available on various streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Future released his latest album on Sept. 20.

Future releases new album: MIXTAPE PLUTO

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2024

Central triumphs over Morton 56-0

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2024
The Hinsdale Central Homecoming Court got ready to cheer on the football team at the game last Friday night on Sept. 20. (left to right) Brody Robinson, Pavle Ivkovic, Penelope Pollitt, Hudson Brzozowski, Presley Mulligan, Molly Waldron, Charlie Gjeldum, Morgan Wyent, Ronan Byrne, Addy Linn, David Turek, Izzy Plumpe, Mikey Ditomasso, Ruby Miller, Shreemann Patel, Therese Moraleda, Jack Crabb, Peyton Moncrief, and Leah Theoharous.

Meet the Homecoming Court: Celebrating school spirit and tradition

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
A student asks a college representative a question about the university.

College representatives come to Central

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
Senior team who played in the Powderpuff game pose for a photo. From left to right: Therese Moraleda, Najya Shadi Khan, Arianna Messana, Padmasri Thirunarayanan, Leila Sulivan, Grace Massery, Juliana Waters, Kennedy Hannah, Nuha Shadi Khan, Aurora Allen.

Junior and senior girls compete in annual Powderpuff games

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" poster hung up in an AMC theater in Oak Brook, Ill.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” doesn’t live up to original

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2024
Ava Towery, senior, watches Kendrick Lamar’s announcement video.

Students react to Kendrick Lamar headlining Super Bowl

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024
Players snap the ball to the quarterback.

Central falls to LT 21-16

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2024

Sports practices start as fall season begins

Vanessa Jovanovic, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Seniors wearing their togas at the football game between Hinsdale Central and Bolingbrook on Friday.

Seniors dress-coded during toga day

Sarah Mahler, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Andrius Marchertas, senior, watches the game.

Chicago Bears season opens against Tennessee Titans

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
One of the entrances to the pool at Hinsdale Central is boarded up as the pool is temporarily closed for construction.

Girls swim and dive team relocates practice due to Central pool construction

Willa Braden, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2024
Outdoor area to eat lunch at Pronto.

Go to Pronto Italian Sandwiches, Pronto!

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
Enzo Cinque, senior, battles for possession during the Sept. 5 game against Brother Rice.

Varsity boys soccer loses 0-1 to Brother Rice Crusaders

Nathan Wietecha, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
Senior Tobi Oranu looks at his fantasy football lineup during a break in his afternoon classes.

Students partake in fantasy football as the NFL season begins

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
Zahra Ghadeer, senior looks at Hinsdale Central NHS schedule.

National Honor Society members vote for student leaders

Sadiyah Alam, Leah Packer, Editor-in-chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-chief
September 4, 2024
Sofia Nucifora, junior, itches her mite bite in the courtyard.

“How’d you get in my bed?!” The takeover of cicada mites.

Jiya Joshi, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2024
New AP Euro teacher, Greta Leader, demonstrates how to answer a free response question

Q&A with new teacher Greta Leader

Jack Copeland, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2024
Kaan Turkyilmaz, senior, listening to “Short n’ Sweet” in class.

Sabrina Carpenter sweetens back to school season with latest album

Lara Sankari, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
From left to right: Janu Suthan (senior), Emma Murphy (senior), Kaan Turkyilmaz (senior), and Lily Hodneland (junior) attend Link Crew training prior to the first day of school.

Central welcomes new students

Zahra Ghadeer, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2024
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