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Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Michalea Halikias

Michalea Halikias, Managing Editor

Michalea Halikias is a senior who can often be found shopping online, listening to music, or hanging out with her friends. She loves watching Master Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, or anything with Gordon Ramsay for that matter. When she’s not doing the above, she is probably practicing her calligraphy skills, chilling with her dogs, or singing along to Selena. You can contact Michalea at [email protected].

All content by Michalea Halikias
If your corsage doesn't match your dress perfectly, don't even bother going to the dance.

[Photo] The Devils' declassified Prom survival guide

May 3, 2019
AP exams take place May 6 through May 17.

A guide to preparing for APs

Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2019
The prom dance is on Saturday, May 4.

[Photo] Students finalize prom plans

April 17, 2019
The prom dance is on Saturday, May 4.

Students finalize prom plans

Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2019
Many students traveled to different places over this spring break.

Humans of Hinsdale Central: Spring Break

Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8, the Conservative Club hosted Kyle Kashuv, a Parkland shooting survivor and gun rights activist, to speak to students in the library.

Parkland survivor speaks about gun control

Michalea Halikias, Thea Sankari, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2019
Third quarter ends on Friday, March 15.

Humans of Hinsdale Central: Third Quarter

Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2019
Even though prom is months away, students are already buying their dresses and organizing their table. Pictured above is a student scrolling through the 2019 Hinsdale Central Prom Dress Facebook group, which is dedicated to ensuring every girl has a different dress.

Prama has officially begun

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2019
Winner Patrick Hsiao and escort Christina Kaufman beamed over the big win.

Introducing your 2018 Mr. Hinsdale: Patrick Hsiao

Thea Sankari, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2018
A popular way to get in the autumn mood is to light scented candles, such as this "Fresh Picked Heirloom Pumpkin" candle from Bath & Body Works.

Students and staff share favorite fall activities

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chef, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2018
As deadlines for college applications quickly approach, many students are trying to manage their stress.

The ultimate guide to college applications

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
The senior students vote for 13 senior girls and 13 senior boys to make up the Homecoming Court each year. The assembly to announce this year's selection was held on Friday, Sept. 14.

Introducing the 2018 Homecoming Court

Michalea Halikias, Thea Sankari, and Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
The three most popular and recent Netflix Originals of the moment are "To All The Boys I've Loved Before", "Insatiable", and "The Kissing Booth".

Reviewing The Most Talked About Netflix Originals

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2018
In my Group Exercise class, students now wear T-shirts affiliated with Hinsdale Central.

New gym uniform policy limits clothing choices

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-In-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
August 23, 2018
Netflix has many of the following shows and movies, such as 13 Reasons Why, The Kissing Booth, On My Block, and When We First Met.

Top movies and shows to watch this summer

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2018
With summer quickly approaching, many students have thought of fun activities to do during the time off from school.

The ultimate summer bucket list

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2018
Family members were seen taking numerous pictures of their loved ones before the buses took the students downtown.

Gallery: Prom pictures take place in main gym

Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2018
There was a silver limo with the words "Hinsdale Central H.S. Prom" on it to take pictures behind or in front of.

The theme for this years prom is "an evening at Gatsby's".

Behind the scenes of prom preparations

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2018
With prom quickly approaching, many students are beginning to decide what to do with their hair and makeup.

[Photo] Prom Hair and Makeup Ideas

Thea Sankari, Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief, and Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2018
For many colleges, the personal essay is a large component in deciding whether or not a student is admitted into that college.

Juniors begin to plan college essays

Michalea Halikias, Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, Abby Stockmal, Editor-in-Chief, and Kabir Sawlani, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2018
The gardens that Ecology Club planted four years ago grow herbs which are sometimes used in student lunches in the cafeteria.

Ecology Club brings Earth Week to life

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2018
Earth Week is held from Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27 this year, while Earth Day is on April 22 annually.

On Tuesday, April 10, all juniors took the SAT during the school day.

Standardized testing: Where do we draw the line?

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Last week, the boys varsity tennis team traveled to Tennessee to compete. Danny Schmelka and Ansh Shah, freshmen, who are two of the teams up-and-coming athletes both competed in Tennessee.

Boys varsity tennis team introduces star freshmen players

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2018
Louder Than a Bomb is the world's largest youth poetry festival, hosting over 1,000 young poets annually.

Poetry Club speaks “Louder Than a Bomb”

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2018
Junior Planning Conferences take place throughout the school day.

Junior Planning Conferences prepare students for life after Central

Michalea Halikias, Samantha Moriarty, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2018
Although summer is months away, students have already begun to choose summer programs that fit their interests.

Students scope out summer programs

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2018
In many gym classes, both girls and boys can be seen wearing the clothes they wore to school to participate in the activities.

Return of the uniforms

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2018
There are 19 new members joining the Devils' Advocate staff next year, with eight joining DA Online and 11 joining DA Print.

Introducing Devils’ Advocate’s newest members

Michalea Halikias, Samantha Moriarty, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Gabby Costello, junior, will be joining the website's staff.

Gabby Costello, junior (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Katie Sharp, sophomore, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Katie Sharp, sophomore (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Olivia Beargie, sophomore, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Olivia Beargie, sophomore (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Anchal Kumar, sophomore, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Anchal Kumar, sophomore (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Disclaimer: Sami was unavailable for a picture at the time of the interview.

Sami Imam, junior (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Cameron Garber, junior, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Cameron Garber, junior (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Nadia Karim, sophomore, will be joining the website's staff.

Nadia Karim, sophomore (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Catherine Dolan, sophomore, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Catherine Dolan, sophomore (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Saba Ali, sophomore, will be joining the website's staff.

Saba Ali, sophomore (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Rima Rafiq, sophomore, will be joining the magazine's staff.

Rima Rafiq, sophomore (Print)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Rachel Wagner, sophomore, will be joining the website's staff.

Rachel Wagner, sophomore (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Lia Reichmann, sophomore, will be joining the website's staff.

Lia Reichmann, sophomore (Online)

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2018
Hall monitors such as Mr. Simpson carry walkie-talkies around at all times in case of a school crisis.

Protocol during school crises

Michalea Halikias, Samantha Moriarty, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2018
Architecture & design classes work on making models of houses.

Architecture courses: Building a foundation for success

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2018
Many students traveled to warm locations over winter break.

Students jet off over winter break

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2018
Attendance: one of the scariest moments of a student with a difficult name's life.

How to pronounce students’ names

Michalea Halikias, Samia Douedari, Section Editor, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
Managing stress as first semester finals approach

Managing stress as first semester finals approach

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2017
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[Photo] What it means to take advanced

October 10, 2019
A select group of students are chosen each quarter by their teachers due to achievements they've made that stick out among their class. A meeting is held before school each quarter recognizing these students and their accomplishments, alongside their parents and the teachers that chose them.

Students of Second Quarter announced

Michalea Halikias, Samantha Moriarty, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2017

Backtrack to breezy days with throwback hits

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
Break Down the Walls White's goal is to spread positivity throughout the school. On Nov. 13 members will clip happy messages throughout the school.

Breaking Down The Walls highlights Anti-Bullying Month

Samantha Moriarty and Michalea Halikias
November 10, 2017
Grace Doyle and Marissa Rohan, seniors, have their own show where they broadcast local Chicago bands.

On air with WHSD

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2017
Many students accepted the dare for this week and spread kindness through the school by filling up a friend's water bottle for them.

HCHS Daredevils dares you to promote kindness

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2017
With all of the Halloween decorations being put up around the school, teachers and students are getting into the spirit. Mr. Liaw of the Science Department decided to put up a fake bloody hand.

Students and faculty embrace the Hallowing spirit at school

Samantha Moriarty, Michalea Halikias, and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2017
This month is "Adopt a Dog Month" at the Hinsdale Humane Society. Their main goal for this event is to get as many dogs as they can out of the shelter and into a new home. Bo, Holly, and many more dogs came to the Humane Society from Florida after Hurricane Irma.

Gallery: A local look into Adopt-A-Dog Month

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2017
Wheaton College's football team is currently ranked fourth in the country in Division III. It recently made news when five members were investigated for a hazing incident in 2016.

High school hazing: does it exist?

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2017
Students can search Naviance for information on colleges they're considering attending.

Naviance: A necessity for upperclassmen

Michalea Halikias and Hannah Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2017
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