“Gatsby” goes big

Jena Sugay
May 15, 2013 • 126 views
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This weekend I had the pleasure of seeing “The Great Gatsby,” which was a box office hit, according to CBS News. The movie made $51.1 million just this weekend alone, and if there was ever a movie that deserved to have such a phenomenal opening weekend, I would definitely say that this was it. There... Read more »

Lollapalooza tickets sold out in minutes

Elizabeth Foulston and Kelly Kachidurian
April 24, 2013 • 132 views
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I stared at my computer and continuously refreshed the page for the 10 am release of Lollapalooza tickets online. At 10:00:01, I was already waitlisted for the three-day passes. I worried I wouldn’t be able to buy a ticket at all. A notification popped up and confirmed that the early bird passes had... Read more »

Jade Dragon– Experience over Food

Jade Oremosu, Writer
April 2, 2013 • 148 views
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Jade Dragon, a Chinese restaurant located amidst downtown Hinsdale’s madness, is popular with both middle and high school students, and for good reason. It caters to the tastes of many different people, offers a variety of dishes, and has a friendly staff. Each dish ordered comes with one of three... Read more »

Upcoming Concerts April-May 2013

Elizabeth Foulston and Kelly Kachidurian
March 20, 2013 • 145 views
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Wavves- April 1st, 7:00 pm Subterranean, Chicago Sigur Ros- April 2nd 8:00 pm, UIC Pavilion Mika- April 3rd 7:30 pm, Lincoln Hall, Chicago A Day to Remember- April 6th 6:30 pm, Congress Theatre Bob Seger- April 6th 8:00 pm, United Center Modestep- April 6th 8:30 pm, House of Blues Andy... Read more »

“Grease” was the word

Jade Oremosu, Writer
March 15, 2013 • 145 views
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Aside from a few minor problems concerning lighting and plot development, Central’s production of “Grease” definitely did the original musical justice, predominantly because of the amount of talent on stage. “Freddy, My Love” sung by Marty played by Jena Sugay and the Pink Ladies was fantastic.... Read more »

Former student makes it onto Idol

Anna Konstant, Writer
February 20, 2013 • 586 views
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After waiting  hours on a hot, steamy July day with thousands and then waiting to perform with 500 others, Jayne Jaeger, 2012,  auditioned with American Idol and made it to round two in October. In October, the contestants auditioned in front of executive producers, and that is where Jaeger received... Read more »

Upcoming Concerts and Events

Elizabeth Foulston and Kelly Kachidurian
February 5, 2013 • 495 views
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Upcoming concerts: Allstar Weekend, Feb. 9 at 6:00pm, Bottom Lounge in Chicago Ty Segall, Feb. 9 at 7:00pm, Empty Bottle in Chicago Of Mice and Men, Feb. 12 at 5:00pm, Bottom Loung in Chicago Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball, Feb. 14 at 7:30pm, 1901 W Madison St in Chicago Swedish House Mafia,... Read more »

Vinyl Surprise EP offers a pleasant surprise

Jeff Lauer, Writer
January 30, 2013 • 436 views
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Vinyl Surprise EP 4/5 On their debut EP student band Vinyl Surprise produces four tracks that are enjoyable and stay comfortably within the realm of blues rock. By far the band’s most consistent aspect is their atmosphere. Each track is bluesy with a laid back feel, that not only calls back... Read more »

Art show displays variety of mediums

Katherine Kiang, Writer
January 22, 2013 • 330 views
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Glass cases showed off rings, necklaces and bracelets. Illuminated shelves displayed clay dishes. Walls and corkboards were home to watercolor and pastel paintings. Tables with paper mache sculptures lined the edges of the room. The sun glistened behind vibrant photographs. All the while, students milled... Read more »

Synthetic sounds drum up the holiday assembly

Jena Sugay, Writer
December 19, 2012 • 241 views
Filed under A&E, Top Stories, Video

At the annual holiday concert, band, jazz band, the choirs and orchestra perform seasonal tunes to bring out the holiday spirit. But this year, band director Mr. Matt Kurinksy decided to bring a new sound to the stage. Their percussionists played a song, Techno Pop, which featured a set of synthetic... Read more »