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Juniors compete in tug-a-war during the homecoming kickoff assembly on Monday, Sept. 16. The assembly featured Olympics and Greece-themed class contests in honor of the homecoming theme "Vacation to Greece."
Homecoming dance to be held on Saturday, themed 'Vacation to Greece'
Cole Miller, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
District updates reassessment policy to 85% maximum
District updates reassessment policy to 85% maximum
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • September 18, 2024
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz celebrate during the balloon drop on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention. The Harris-Walz ticket won 98.9% of the delegate vote, earning the Democratic nomination for President and Vice President.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Democratic National Convention
Jay Deegan, Sarah Segvich, and C.J. Getting • September 17, 2024
Cars sit in traffic on the Washington Street Bridge on Sept. 10. The west side of the bridge is currently demolished as the east side's two lanes are open to traffic.
Delayed and disrupted: Washington Street faces 3 construction projects
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2024
Trending Stories
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Tracy Rootham stepped down from her position as the principal's secretary after 6 years in the position.

Principal's secretary steps down after 8 years at Central

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Delayed and Disrupted: The Consequences of Naperville's Construction Efforts

Delayed and Disrupted: The Consequences of Naperville's Construction Efforts

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Photo Credit: Island Records

Review: ‘Short N’ Sweet’: A ranking of Sabrina Carpenter's astonishing new album

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The spotlight shines on Senior Jamie Kwon, and the audience showers her with applause after a musical number, "Bend and Snap," while playing the role of Paulette in Central's 2024 spring musical, "Legally Blonde," during the musical's Saturday showing.
Senior star shines on and off stage
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • September 16, 2024
New Staff 2024: Meghan Pawelkiewicz
New Staff 2024: Meghan Pawelkiewicz
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Delayed and Disrupted: The Consequences of Naperville's Construction Efforts
Delayed and Disrupted: The Consequences of Naperville's Construction Efforts
Vanshika Shahdadpuri, Opinions Editor • September 13, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Michael Keaton stars as Beetlejuice in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
Review: It's Showtime: Beetlejuice Returns in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
Lola Schwerha, Correspondent • September 14, 2024
Sports
Central goalkeeper Connor Waite, a senior, celebrates during a game against Bartlett on Sept. 3. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. The Redhawks have started their season with a 4-1-3 record.
‘Commitment’ leads boys soccer to 4-1-3 start
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Girls flag football is set to be offered as a sport at Naperville Central starting in the fall 2025 athletic season. Multiple clinics are being offered in September and October 2024. Photo courtesy of Jeff Plackett.
Central holds girls flag football clinics, set to create full team for 2025 season
Marina Micic, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
Wide receiver DeShaun Williams (1), a senior, celebrates with teammate Vincent Bern, a junior, after scoring a touchdown. Williams would rack up two touchdowns for the Redhawks by the end of the game, which was a 24-21 victory for Naperville Central.
Crosstown three peat highlighted by 25 yard game winning field goal
Lola Schwerha, Correspondent • September 8, 2024
Editorial
Editorial: New swearing policy out of touch with social norms, reality
Editorial: New swearing policy out of touch with social norms, reality
Central Times Editorial Board • September 18, 2024
Opinions
Opinon: Digital Cameras: To buy or not to buy
Opinon: Digital Cameras: To buy or not to buy
Rabiyah Syed, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Opinion: Minga should min-go
Elaine Zhou, Profiles Editor • September 5, 2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during the final night of the DNC. Whitmer currently serves as the co-chair of the Kamala Harris campaign.
Blog: Diary at the DNC, Day 4
C.J. Getting, Operations Managing Editor • August 25, 2024
Photography
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz celebrate during the balloon drop on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention. The Harris-Walz ticket won 98.9% of the delegate vote, earning the Democratic nomination for President and Vice President.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Democratic National Convention
Jay Deegan, Sarah Segvich, and C.J. Getting • September 17, 2024
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