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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
Tobi Oranu

Tobi Oranu, Writer

Tobi Oranu, senior, is ecstatic to be a writer for the Devils’ Advocate. He likes Popeyes, plays for the Hinsdale Central Red Devils varsity football team and likes to play Fortnite. As well, he is a Carolina Panthers fan. You can contact Tobi at [email protected].

All content by Tobi Oranu
Image from the prior ALS ice bucket challenge.

USC ice bucket challenge spreads to Central

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2025
This is the opening scene in the movie.

“A Minecraft Movie” fails to impress

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2025
People look at the menu outside of Bruster's.

Bruster’s Ice Cream opens in Lombard

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2025
This was one of the pre-card fights with Jalin Turner and Ignacio Bahamondes. Bahamondes won.

UFC 313 was an exciting watch for students

Tobi Oranu and Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2025
Gulf of America is the name present on Google Maps.

Gulf of Mexico new name brews controversy

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2025
A foul is called on senior guard Vince Buzelis. courtesy of HCHS instagram account

Hinsdale Central basketball loses to Lyons Township at the last second

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2025
DeVonta Smith (6) catches a touchdown in the second half of the game.

Students have mixed feelings about Super Bowl 59

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2025
Senior Andrius Marchertas watching the “Dog Man” trailer.

“Dog Man” movie brings nostalgia for students at Central

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2025
Senior Andrius Marchertas catches up on some school work.

Ideas for a three-day weekend

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Nathan Wietecha, senior, playing ddakji, a traditional South Korean game featured in “Squid Game” Season 2.

“Squid Game” Season 2 leaves students wanting more

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2025
Seniors Owen Stamer, Joao Lourenco, and Jack Copeland facing Naperville Central.

Boys bowling season begins

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2024
Jack Carlin, senior, looking at the new Fortnite season.

Fornite OG just isn’t the same

Tobi Oranu, Leah Packer, Editor-in-Chief, and Yusra Shakaib, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 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
(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
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
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
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
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
Boys lacrosse celebrating after scoring a goal.

Boys and girls lacrosse prepare to end the season strong

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2024
"WE DON'T TRUST YOU" is available for streaming on Spotify.

Metro Boomin and Future release “WE DON’T TRUST YOU”

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2024
Jack Copeland watches one of the March Madness games on his phone.

Students celebrate March Madness

Tobi Oranu, Jack Copeland, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2024
"Kung Fu Panda 4" follows Po in his fight against villains from his past.

“Kung Fu Panda 4” doesn’t live up to series’ expectations

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2024
Tyler Thick, junior and varsity player, attempting a layup.

Red Devils lose to Simeon Tigers 46-44

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
A dozen of Duck Donuts' donuts served in their box.

Reviewing Duck Donuts

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Vince Buzelis, junior and varsity player, attempting a layup.

Central falls to Lions 57-52

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2024
Eric Kozys, junior, guards a Lyons Township player.

Red Devils fall to Lions 48-45

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2024
Brady Koschick, senior, hand fighting Downers Grove North opponent.

Varsity wrestling falls to Downers Grove North

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2023
(Left to right) Heidi Angelopoulos, senior, Patrick Dugan, senior, and John Naisbitt, social studies teacher and club sponsor, watch Christopher Freiler, social studies teacher and club sponsor, give a speech about Veterans Day.

Citizens Club honors veterans on Veterans Day

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2023
Joao Lorenco, junior and varsity wrestler, shaking hands with his opponent from York.

Central’s wrestling falls to York 57-14

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2023
Student watches "The Wolf of Wall Street" on Netflix.

Top five fall movies for the season

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
"Kitchen Nightmares" is available for streaming on Fox, BBC and Netflix.

“Kitchen Nightmares” releases new season

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2023
(Left to right) Thomas DeBruin, senior, Ella Graeb, senior, and Naomi Cook, senior, assist those running the blood drive by providing snacks for those who donated.

National Honor Society hosts blood drive

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2023
"Mutually Assured Destruction" took place on Oct. 12-14 in Central's auditorium.

Drama Club presents “Mutually Assured Destruction”

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
Participants ran the 5K indoors due to inclement weather.

Habitat for Humanity hosts Raise the Roof 5K

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2023
Starbucks released their fall menu, with new drinks and food items, on Aug. 24.

Starbucks releases their new fall menu

Tobi Oranu, Clara Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Anjika Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023
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