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All content by Michael Claussen
While seniors will soon walk this field at graduation on May 19, some will likely return to it post-graduation to continue spring sports given the new school schedule this year.

Spring sport athletes to continue season post-graduation

Michael Claussen
May 10, 2016
Senior Alex Herbst shares in many athletes' frustration over the new study hall restrictions.

[Photo] To the makers of the new “Athletic Study Hall”

Kristina Boshardt, Contributor
March 23, 2016
Screenshot from the documentary "The Mask You Live In". The D86 Speaker Series recently showed the movie at the end of February.

D86 Speaker Series discusses masculinity

Matt Stockmal and Michael Claussen
March 7, 2016
With more than seven inches falling in Hinsdale over the Nov. 20 - 22 weekend, the school experienced damage with one of its courtyard trees cracking down the middle from the weight of the snow.

Snow damage begins

Michael Claussen, Editor
November 25, 2015
School WiFi has caused many connectivity problems making it difficult for students and teachers to access the internet.

The struggle of school technology

Libby McCarthy and Michael Claussen
September 10, 2015
The staff won the basketball game against the seniors 51-50 on May 14.

Staff remains undefeated

Michael Claussen, Editor
May 15, 2015

April Print Issue

Michael Claussen, Editor
May 5, 2015
Juniors Eamon McMahon and Eric Foley recently won the social chair position for next school year as part of Student Council elections.

Childhood friends turned Social Chairmen

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
April 23, 2015
Boys’ volleyball anxious to start season

Boys’ volleyball anxious to start season

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
March 27, 2015
Kombs serves a variety of tasty food

Kombs serves a variety of tasty food

Andrew Bitautas, Michael Claussen, and Christi Carras, Editor
March 25, 2015
Senior Brooke Istvan plays volleyball club year round. She recently committed to playing at Harvard University.

Istvan awarded for athletics and academics

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
March 17, 2015
The 2014-2015 varsity hockey team. The team made it to the second round of the playoffs.

Red Devil hockey rides into playoffs, but loses to Loyola

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
March 4, 2015
The seniors on the state Forensics team pose with their first place trophy. From left: Divya Surabhi, Libby Morris, Steven Chun, Christen Massouras, Jackson Dockery, Nick Giammanco, Toni Adeyemi, and Nicole Labun.

Forensics team rises to level of competition, secures its first ever state championship

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
February 26, 2015
Matt Allen, junior, poses after winning the Sectional meet.

Boys Wrestling advance to State

Michael Claussen, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
Berger directs the student section at the last home game against LT.

Berger stalked on his way home: have LT students taken it too far?

Michael Claussen, Christi Carras, Editor, and
February 5, 2015
Andrew Bitautas, junior, models Timberland boots.

Winter Fashion: Timberland boots

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
February 5, 2015
Jim DiDomenico, English teacher, poses with a copy of Into the Wild.

DiDomenico offers extra credit to students who give up technology

Michael Claussen and Sanjana Srinivasan, Editor
December 31, 2014
Michael Claussen, junior, plays Trivia Crack, an addicting app that has taken over Central.

Trivia crack app goes viral at Central – how long will it last?

Michael Claussen and Sanjana Srinivasan, Editor
December 18, 2014
Ginger Gerhold, junior, and Taylor Gray, senior, discuss world languages week while examining cultures around the globe.

World Languages Week helps promote foreign language study at Central

Michael Claussen and Sanjana Srinivasan, Editor
December 15, 2014
Senior Juwan Edmond is declared winner at recent wrestling match.

Edmond trains in effort to achieve wrestling state title

Michael Claussen
November 25, 2014
The boys' soccer team goes to meet the student section after beating LT in the sectional semifinal.

Boys’ soccer hits stride at the right time, wins State Championship

Michael Claussen and Sanjana Srinivasan, Editor
November 20, 2014
Jake Heiser, junior, works on his friendship bracelet during the club's weekly meeting.

Friendship bracelet club gains popularity at Central

Michael Claussen and Sanjana Srinivasan, Editor
November 3, 2014
Andrew Bitautas, junior, checks his roster on his fantasy football app.

Fantasy football craze instills friendly competition among students

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
October 24, 2014
Burrito Suizo topped with melted cheese and spicy red sauce is a favorite at the restaurant.

Taco Express serves tasty Mexican food

Michael Claussen, Andrew Bitautas, and Christi Carras, Editor
October 21, 2014
The annual pancake breakfast attracted students, parents, teachers and other community members.

Central hosts annual Pancake Breakfast

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
October 16, 2014
The Hinsdale Central student section shows its pride on America day at Dickinson Field during the Sept. 26 game against Glenbard West.

Central/LT rivalry heats up approaching the Oct. 3 football game

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
October 2, 2014
Loebig gets ready to pass the ball at the varsity soccer game.

Boys’ soccer expects nothing short of State Championship

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
September 17, 2014
Lilly O'Neill, junior, stands poolside in her lifeguarding uniform.

Students recount summer lifeguarding experiences

Michael Claussen and Christi Carras, Editor
September 14, 2014
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