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Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

Many students and families struggle between the expensive price tag of Ivy League colleges and the benefits of those schools.

Brown University and the middle class, glass ceiling

Matt Stockmal and Riley Kowalski, Editor April 20, 2016

When I read the first ‘c’ in ‘congratulations’, I threw my laptop into the air and spread my arms out-wide, airplane style, like I had just won the World Cup with a single click. Brown admitted...

Sophomore Colin Yandel designs a razor blade handle in Engineering Honors.

Engineered for success

Caroline Kealy and Matt Stockmal March 10, 2016

Engineering students in Mr. Schmidt's course competed in a local engineering event, IDEA Regional Competition in Architecture & Engineering, on Feb. 26 at Moraine Valley Community College. Fourteen...

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

Students, parents, and coaches confronted the question of what it truly means to be a man. The D86 Speaker Series, a PTO sponsored event that showcases important documentaries for students and faculty,...

Senior Suraj Khatau climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa in February.

Reaching new heights: Mt. Kilimanjaro

Sofia Lyazkowska and Matt Stockmal March 7, 2016

Pushing through five days of straining, he climbs. Powering through rain, sleet, and snow, he finally makes it to the top. It's Feb. 12, and Suraj Khatau summits Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in...

Standard Tacos & Margaritas, located on
333 East Ogden Avenue, opened in late May

Standard Tacos ups the standard

Sanya Sawlani and Matt Stockmal September 13, 2015

Standard Market and Standard Market Grill have been local favorites for years. The Westmont location is the perfect spot for grabbing a quick lunch or picking up groceries. Standard Market’s newest extension,...

Mr. Russo plays guitar and sings one of his favorite songs "Home Grown Tomatoes" by Guy Clark.

Sounds of the Summer

Sofia Lyazkowska and Matt Stockmal September 13, 2015

The summer gives us lots of time to explore new music and re-listen to old albums. Some tracks stick with you more than others do, and some tracks must be kept on repeat. This is what Mr. Korfist, Mr....

Masked Slow Magic plays the drums, programmed to bass, over electronic music.

North Coast Music Festival: Summer’s Last Stand

Sofia Lyazkowska and Matt Stockmal September 13, 2015

The sixth annual North Coast Music Festival, held on Labor Day Weekend at Union Park proved to be the best way to spend the weekend. From rap to funk, indie to electronic dance music, this festival...

Holly Swasko wears a long cardigan to keep her shoulders warm with her otherwise summery outfit

How to transition from summer style to fall fashion

Emily Tomkinson and Matt Stockmal September 9, 2015

While walking to school, the weather is cool, but while leaving it’s hot outside. When the weather takes a turn midday, it’s tricky to decide whether to wear a summer or fall outfit. Here are some key...

Fuller House in full swing

Fuller House in full swing

Sanya Sawlani and Matt Stockmal September 9, 2015

Fuller house, located in the heart of Hinsdale, is a full service family pub opened in June 2015. The recently opened restaurant offers something different to the area, serving everything from burgers...

Julianna Burlet chooses to take a gap year through the Vanguard program instead of jumping into college.

Burlet takes a detour on the road to college

Brianna Ary and Matt Stockmal May 27, 2015

It’s one of the most talked about days of the year; decision day. When May 1 finally rolled around, seniors showed up to school in their newest, flashiest college t-shirts, except for one proud student. Next...

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