Study hall changes increase productivity
For those in varsity sports, the school gives the option to opt out of a gym class, for a study hall during the period. But this year, things were a bit different. Unlike years past, music and food...
View ArticleBringing learning to the twenty-first century: Central’s quest for 1:1
Hinsdale Central administration has been discussing switching to 1:1 Chrome books for the past two years so they can make Central a better learning environment. Administrators want to understand the...
View ArticleHinsdale Central kids become Chicago Marathon runners
October 11, 2015 was a special day for three Hinsdale Central students: It was the Chicago Marathon. As the three lined up to get started, they all thought of the reason as to why they wanted to run...
View ArticleGirls’ tennis second doubles win state title
The girls’ tennis season ended on a high note as they took the team, the individual, as well as the doubles title in the state championship on Oct. 24. Senior Sandra Keta and Sophomore Stephanie...
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Confused on the upcoming election?
November 3rd is the national election day for state offices such as some gubernatorial and state legislations in a few states, as well as a multitude of citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and other...
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To ditch or not to ditch: Senior class can’t decide
As elusive as the Senior class has attempted to be, word spread in regards to the alleged Senior Ditch Day on Thursday, November 5, last week. Using the Senior class Facebook group, one student...
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R. Kelly and Snoop Dogg take on Oak Brook
Oak Brook, known for its glitz and glamour, is usually a relatively quiet town. However, this small town caused a frenzy when R. Kelly filmed a music video for his song “Backyard Party” with Snoop Dogg...
View ArticleNew Technology: For Better or for Worse?
District 86 recently implemented several new communications tools and upgraded existing technologies. Although the progression to more advanced programs was intended to make both students and staff...
View ArticleFeed My Starving Children fundraiser
You may have heard “It’s a Small World” playing on the intercom all of last Thursday. This is because of a new Hinsdale Central Student Council fundraiser for Feed My Starving Children. It is so the...
View ArticlePeer Leadership holds annual volleyball tournament
Peer Leadership held its annual volleyball tournament last Sunday, Nov. 8, in an effort to bring students together to unwind and have fun in the flurry of ACT, college apps, and stress onset by school....
View ArticleSnow damage begins
On Monday Nov. 23, students likely noticed that one of the trees in the courtyard had literally split down the middle. The damage had been caused by the snow that fell over the weekend, which mounted...
View ArticleHC Devil’s swimming off to a new season
After last year’s phenomenal ending to the Red Devils’ swim team season as state champions, the team is now ready to take on another exciting run. “Last season, we had a lot of success, a lot of fun,”...
View ArticleISBE honor for first time in school history
On behalf of more than two million public school students in Illinois, an eighteen-member council provides the perspective of high school students on a number of issues, delving into topics such as...
View ArticleHoliday Assembly once again showcases talent
Yesterday’s Holiday Assembly happened to be a yuletide treat for all. Central’s own Choir and Bands came together in order to spread Holiday Cheer for Central’s student body. This yearly event...
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Central’s season of giving begins
The holiday season is upon Central, and now it’s easier than ever to help a family in need. Thanks to Devil’s That Care, an annual event hosted by Varsity Club, clubs, teams, or classes can adopt...
View ArticleModel UN participated and won awards at the Chicago International Model...
Model UN is a place to debate and engage in real world problems. During Dec. 10-13, Central’s Model UN club attended the annul CIMUN conference or Chicago International Model United Nations. Out of the...
View ArticleStudents’ response to new finals schedule mostly positive
Exactly 365 days ago on January 12, 2015, Central students found themselves in the most dreaded week of the entire semester: finals week. Kids were coming to school early for cumulative reviews,...
View ArticleBrodell incorporates a digital exchange into her curriculum
A central component of learning a new language is applying skills learned in the classroom to real life situations. Srta. Brodell’s digital exchange program with Padre Poveda School in Guadix, Spain is...
View ArticlePizza Wars comes to Central
Pizza Wars, a fundraiser for Feed My Starving Children, will take place at Central on Jan. 20 from 5- 7 p.m. A variety of pizzas from Home Run Inn, Rosati’s, Spice It Up, Fox’s, L & F Pizza, and...
View ArticleMaster Facilities Plan to build new pool, music center
On Thursday, January 21st the District 86 school board authorized the new Master Facilities Plan (MFP). If approved, the plan will take out the existing pool and replace it with a new music central,...
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