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Devils' Advocate

Policy practices

Policy practices

Ashley Fodor, Contributor February 27, 2018

The school recently made changes and updates to absence, detention, and suspension policies due to state wide laws dating to 2015.  According to Illinois law, students, age six to 17, must attend...

The rise in flu illnesses nationally might have contributed to lower attendance this winter season.

Flu season hits home

Olivia Beargie, Contributor February 26, 2018

From America to Hinsdale, what makes this flu season stand out and its impact on students This past flu season has included a rare that has caused deaths and many hospitalizations, according to the CDC.  The...

Since the Parkland shooting, many students across the nation have protested publicly against current gun laws through walkouts and marches.

Students prepare for National School Walkout

On Wednesday, March 14 and Friday, April 20, students across the US plan to walk out of their schools for stronger gun control laws. These protests are a result of the recent shooting at Stoneman...

Safi Nadir, junior, taught kids how to write their names in traditional calligraphy. Along with this, students participated in other activities such as receiving henna tattoos, listening to a speaker, and wearing a hijab for a day.

MSA hosts Islamic Awareness Week

Throughout the week of Monday, Feb. 12, the Muslim Student Association Club (MSA)  hosted Islamic Awareness Week activities at school. The purpose of this nationwide event is to raise awareness about...

Most students, like Melina Slone and Jessica Joy, found ways to enjoy themselves during the district wide snow day on Feb. 9.

sNOw days off

Hannah Ahdab, Contributor February 22, 2018

Multiple inches of snow lead to district wide school closures and a makeup day   On Feb. 8, District 86 called a snow day for Friday Feb. 9 due to adverse weather conditions.   According...

With the schools second signing day of the year, many more seniors committed to pursue their athletic and academic careers at various colleges.

Seniors commit on winter signing day

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 16 seniors signed letters of commitment to continue their sport in college. The event took place before school in the Community Room. The schools were from all three divisions,...

For those who didnt make it to the registration at school, there are still plenty of ways to register online.

Seniors register to vote

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, voter registration took place in the Social Studies hallway. Students born before Nov. 6, 2000 are eligible to register for this election cycle, so many seniors took the opportunity...

The community engagement session began with the goal to receive feedback from the attendees.

School hosts community engagement session

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, District 86 held its first community engagement session at Central's campus; the second one will take place at South on Feb. 12. The session was part of the district’s drafting...

Valentines Day is always full of activities, and last years junior class board introduced a new tradition with its matchmaking questionnaire.

Class board organizes Valentine’s Day matchmaking

On Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Thursday, Feb. 1, the senior class board sold Valentine’s Day matchmaking questionnaires for $1 during all lunch periods to raise money for prom and scholarships. The participants...

This years winter dance fell on Saturday, Feb. 3. With the theme being Dancing in the Moonlight, the fieldhouse was decorated with starry lights and scenes of the night sky.

Winter dance makes students “dance in the moonlight”

This year’s winter dance, held on Saturday, Feb. 3 in the field house, was marked by an effort to encourage more people to attend the event, with the posts throughout school and social media containing...

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