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Hinsdale Central decorates commons with banners and ornaments hanging from the ceiling.

Hinsdale decorates for the holiday season

As the weather becomes cooler and the holiday season starts, many people decorate their houses with lights and props to enjoy the festive season.  “I love it when people put a lot of thought into...

To start the Hinsdale Central’s Swim and Dive season, Matthew Vatev, sophomore (left), and Jeffrey Hou, senior (right), dive into the pool during the Red vs. White intersquad meet on Nov. 25. The intersquad meet was the last part of the tryout process where the swimmers split up into two teams and competed against one another.

Matthew Vatev: Top ranked swimmer prepares for state meet

Kailee Tu, Contributor December 18, 2023

After training for months to hear his name announced for the varsity swim team, Matthew Vatev, freshman at the time, was excited for this day to arrive. Months and months of lifting, healthy eating, and,...

(Left to right) Heidi Angelopoulos, senior, Patrick Dugan, senior, and John Naisbitt, social studies teacher and club sponsor, watch Christopher Freiler, social studies teacher and club sponsor, give a speech about Veterans Day.

Citizens Club honors veterans on Veterans Day

On Friday, Nov. 10, Citizen Club honored local veterans with a ceremony at 7:30 a.m. “I think our Citizen Club sponsors, Mr. Freiler and Mr. Naisbitt, did a great job putting together a commemorative...

Club members pose for portrait.

Students start Filipino Club

Jocelyn Chou, Contributor December 6, 2023

The Philippines is a country of more than 7000 separate islands and islets. Filipino students at Central practice their culture by participating in the arts, following religions and living their daily...

Athletes signed with their respective colleges on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Athletes celebrate National Signing Day

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Hinsdale Central Athletics department celebrated National Signing Day, honoring 13 seniors who have committed to continue their athletic careers at the NCAA level. National...

Top left to right: Sarah Cardenas, junior, Emaan Sheikh, sophomore, Terrence Newell, junior, Joely Frustaci, sophomore, Madison Amolsch, junior, Madeline LaPointe, senior, Phi Rassi, senior, Brenden McPherson,junior, Alyson Motherway, senior. Bottom left to right: Emilia Drab, senior, Maya Hasim, junior, Kaleb Ramos, junior, Maya Ellis, junior, Samuel Malapati, junior, Presley Mulligan, junior, Victoria Dzanda, junior, Olivia Fulton, senior.

Students attend Operation Snowball retreat

Evolve club members attended Operation Snowball, a retreat in Frankfort from Nov. 3-6 in a camp-side area. Operation Snowball is a nationwide organization that spreads awareness of the usage of drugs,...

During the Day of Service, some students volunteered at the Hinsdale Public Library.

Red Devil Service Club hosts Day of Service

On Saturday, Oct. 21, the Red Devil Service Club hosted their annual Day of Service. Club members participated in activities such as volunteering at libraries and humane societies, making scarves and writing...

26 Different schools attended the Red Devil Challenge on Saturday, October 21.

Chess takes ninth place at the Red Devil Challenge

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Hinsdale Central hosted the Red Devil Challenge, a chess tournament consisting of 26 teams from across the state. The Devils placed ninth, with two points overall out of a possible...

(Left to right) Thomas DeBruin, senior, Ella Graeb, senior, and Naomi Cook, senior, assist those running the blood drive by providing snacks for those who donated.

National Honor Society hosts blood drive

Hinsdale Central hosted a blood drive on Oct. 21 in the library. The National Honor Society (NHS) ran it for another year, with it being its annual tradition.  Participants came during the hours of...

For the 2023-2024 school year, final exams at Central precede winter break.

Hinsdale Central changes final exams schedule

Yusuf Rafiq, Contributor October 20, 2023

Hinsdale Central students and teachers face a significant change to the 2023 winter finals schedule. It will affect their preparation and workload, while making for a more restful winter break.  Previously,...

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