As the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens neared, merchandise such as waffle makers and apparel hit stores everywhere. The hype and promotion for the long awaited movie was unavoidable. Many Hinsdale Central students saw the movie immediately, as they are long time fans of the franchise, where others were forced into watching it with their parents as family time. While some dedicated fans spent the time getting their hands on merch, a couple of students felt as if the advertising was everywhere and could even be compared to the overpromotion of Minions.

Check out what Central students had to say about this movie phenomenon.