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Reading can help pass the time during winter break, and can also be a source of entertainment.

Five books to read before 2022

2021 is coming to an end. This year has been filled with all sorts of weird adjustments we have had to make to our lives. But in the midst of it all, one thing has helped me escape our odd reality: books....

Woodfield Mall, a shopping center in Schaumburg, lll., was swamped with eager customers on Friday, Nov. 26.

Black Friday is over, but online deals continue

Black Friday is known as the ultimate kick-off for the holiday season. Stores open at the crack of dawn, waiting for customers to arrive and begin their day of plentiful spending. Many people dedicate...

Art teacher Laura Milas mentors students in her painting course in September.

Art survives despite pandemic

Nisara Sripraram, Contributor November 1, 2021

When the lockdown and remote learning took effect in March of 2020, many instructors and students pivoted to online learning; however, with courses that inspire through their hands-on approach, the task...

With Halloween quickly approaching, many students may be struggling to figure out what to dress up as.

Five last-minute Halloween costumes

As Halloween quickly approaches this year, many students are eager to show off their costumes. Others, however, may still not know what to dress up as this weekend and don’t have the time or money to...

Super Chorale takes a moment during practice to snap a photo on Sept. 27.

Singing a different tune as restrictions ease

Anjika Kumar, Contributor October 25, 2021

Choir Students of Hinsdale Central High School have been preparing nonstop for the upcoming fall choir concert on Oct. 26 for their first live show since December of 2019 due to COVID-19. Jennifer Burkemper,...

The cast of The Laramie Project practices on the stage to prepare for their performances on Oct. 21 and Oct. 23.

“The Laramie Project”: ‘Having conversations with theater about LGBTQ+ issues is a really powerful tool’

Caroline Petersen, Contributor October 19, 2021

This year’s September Show discusses the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard and the effects his death had on the LGBTQ+ community. After a year where Central’s Drama Club could not perform a typical...

Daniel Craigs final movie as James Bond, No Time to Die, hit theatres on Oct. 8.

Daniel Craig’s “No Time to Die” releases in theatres

On Oct. 8, after being pushed back for nearly a year, Eon Productions released the final movie of Daniel Craig’s “James Bond”, “No Time To Die.” The movie takes place after Bond has retired,...

The Trader Joe’s in Downers Grove is only about ten minutes away from Hinsdale Central. This makes it a very popular grocery store for Red Devil families.

Top three snacks to try from Trader Joe’s this fall

Every year in late September, many Trader Joe’s shoppers look forward to the grocery store chain setting out their seasonal fall treats. Since there’s a location in Downers Grove, about ten minutes...

Must have fashion trends for this summer

Must have fashion trends for this summer

The end of the school year is near. As summer quickly approaches, it's time to begin thinking about switching your wardrobe with fresh summer fashion trends. Below you will find some essential items to...

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman star in Academy Award-nominated performances as Anthony and his daughter, respectively

Florian Zeller’s “The Father” is as heartbreakingly riveting as it is perfectly executed

Steven Pappas, Writer May 14, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 26, “The Father” was released to select theaters in the United States. It follows Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), an elderly man suffering from dementia. He refuses all help as he further...

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