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Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Janicek, NHS co-sponsors, educated future applicants on the process.

Juniors apply to National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) has begun to introduce the application process to current juniors for next year. The club sent out invitations to students whose weighted GPA was above a 4.5 and invited...

Last year, the Tell Your Story Prompt was Still.

Tell Your Story prompt announced

On Thursday, Feb. 15, the English Department will host its fourth annual Tell Your Story event, and this year’s prompt has been announced as “Current”. The event is similar to a program NPR has...

Due to the clubs large size, some Key Club meetings are held in the auditorium.

Clubs partake in Halloween festivities

This October, Key Club and Varsity Club have gotten students into the Halloween spirit by spreading candy throughout the school. Key Club sold ‘boo bags' filled with treats that students could send...

The band marched in New York on Veterans Day in 2013, and this year they are able to go on the same trip again.

Band and choir travel to New York

On Thursday Nov. 9, band and color guard members will travel to New York City to perform in the Veterans Day parade, which is something they haven't done in four years. Choir students will also attend...

The spikeball tournament, hosted on Sunday, Oct. 22 by Peer Leadership, drew in teams from every grade level competing to win it all.

Peer Leadership hosts end-of-quarter Spikeball tournament

On Sunday, Oct. 22, Peer Leadership held a Spikeball tournament as a fundraiser to host future club activities. The event took place in the field house instead of the soccer field due to the rainstorms. “We...

The annual fundraiser, Mr. Hinsdale, will take place on Dec. 7; nominees have already been chosen and will begin the selection process this week.

Mr. Hinsdale to take place in December

On Thursday, Dec. 7, the school will host its annual Mr. Hinsdale Pageant to raise money for the Anthony Rizzo Foundation.  The contestants will be from both the senior and junior class, and...

West Orange High School in Florida allows its students to paint their parking spots, which is what Central is trying to accomplish with this fundraiser.  However, the school does not guarantee that the spot seniors paint will be designated as their parking spot.

Senior board hosts new painting fundraiser

On Sunday, Nov. 5, the senior student board will host the very first parking lot painting event in order to raise money for their prom. Students will be able to customize parking spots themselves for $10....

The WMS Boathouse at Clark Playlot Park attracts many rowers of all ages and fitness levels.

Chicago Rowing Foundation brings crew to high school students

Within the past few months, many students have joined the Burr Ridge branch of the Chicago Rowing Foundation. Founded in 1998 with a grant from the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Chicago Rowing Foundation...

The renovation gives the new Starbucks a calm and trendy atmosphere that is perfect for after school study sessions.

Starbucks renovation draws students

The Hinsdale Starbucks's month-long renovation was completed last month, leaving a more modern style in the old building. Everything but the ceiling is new. “Every five years we do a light renovation,...

Right now, the police alarms are uncovered; however, soon they will have plastic coverings like the fire alarms to prevent people from accidentally triggering them to prevent what happened on Oct. 10 from occurring again.

Police alarm accidentally pulled after school

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, a police alarm was accidentally pulled after school, resulting in the arrival of many police vehicles. The police alarms are only meant to be pulled when there is an active shooter...

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