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The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Skylar Penland

Skylar Penland, Writer

Skylar, a senior, is excited to join the Devils’ Advocate Team. She loves dancing and doing yoga. Skylar is an executive member of The Community House’s Junior Board and serves as Communications Coordinator. She is a member of Breaking Down the Walls Club, LEAP Club, and Poetry Club. In her free time, she enjoys painting, volunteering, doing photoshoots, and spending time with friends. You can contact Skylar at 821455@hinsdale86.org.

 

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A view from the Cinque Terre Trail in Italy 2019.

Where to (and not to) travel this summer

Skylar Penland, Steven Pappas, Editor-in-Chief, and Kara Pearson, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
The Solstice magazine comes out every May; the cover featured here is from 2020.

Creative director of Solstice: John Tischke

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Crumbl's "party box" which comes with a dozen of their large cookies.

Is this TikTok-famous bakery worth the hype?

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2021
Emily Hopper starred in the Netflix film Moxie, directed by Amy Poehler.

Moxie follow-up: An Interview With Emily Hopper

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2021
Amy Poehler, the Director of "Moxie," also starred in the film as Lisa, Vivian's mother.

Is Netflix’s new movie, “Moxie,” worth a watch?

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
March 17, 2021
Mr. David Lange stands in front of his student interactive bulletin board, located outside of room 149.

Changing how we learn about Black History Month: featuring Mr. Lange

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2021
Cinnamon rolls made from a recipe by Food Network are a great option to ward off the cold this winter.

The best comfort foods to help get you through the cold

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2021
A collage of what your Valentine's Day could look like after reading this article.

10 things to do alone on Valentine’s Day

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 2021
Everything you need to come up with great New Year's Resolutions.

How to: Achieve your New Year’s Resolutions

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2021
Screenshots on Zoom showing what teachers see when students cameras are on.

A camera-on requirement will do more harm than good

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
December 15, 2020
Vice President Elect Kamala Harris after President Elect Joseph R Biden announced her as his running mate.

What the first woman of color vice president means for the United States

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2020
The official cover of the "After We Collided," directed by Roger Kumble, the sequel of "After."

Is the cheesy romantic comedy “After We Collided” worth watching?

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2020
Emily takes a selfie in her new apartment in Paris to show off the view to her Instagram followers.

“Emily in Paris”: amusant ou ringarde?

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett and Vice President Mike Pence on the steps of the Capitol before meeting with Senators Sept. 29.

Why Trump’s Supreme Court nomination is so controversial

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2020
An example contrasting online and in-person learning showing how teachers are struggling to adapt.

How e-teaching at Hinsdale Central is going

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2020
Here is a good example of all of my advice below: mirror effect, good lighting, simple background, hair down.

How To Look Your Best on Zoom

Skylar Penland, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2020
Sunflower in Skylar's Bedroom

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