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Devils' Advocate

Freshmen include the first class to need the new civics requirement credit for graduation.

Civics class added to graduation requirements

Sabrina Leon, Contributor March 2, 2017

The school has a new graduation requirement, where students in the Class of 2020, and following classes will take a mandated civics course. The school will offer two courses: American Politics and AP Government...

Aerobics class make over

Aerobics class make over

Amelia Taylor, Contributor March 2, 2017

The aerobics class received a new name this year: group fitness. In the past years the class has been known to be easy going and relaxed but lately that has all changed. Students who have taken the...

Students from all classes were invited to a town hall style discussion about racism on Feb. 24 as a part of Black History Month.

Town hall offered to students for Black History month

On Friday, Feb. 24, the Black History Month committee (BHMC) hosted a town hall featuring minority students during all periods which teachers were invited to sign up their classes to attend, or stream...

The 24-hour relay at Hinsdale South on Feb. 25 included running, walking and games while raising money for local organizations. This photo shows the event from last years in May 2016.

Hinsdale South hosts 24-hour relay

On Feb. 25, Hinsdale South hosted the annual 24-hour relay where students from Central and South were divided into teams of eight to 12 and scattered around the field house. The team that completed the...

Hinsdale Central students participate in the Hidden Figures poster challenge in honor of Black History Month.

Hidden Figures for Black History Month

On Friday, Feb. 17, submissions to the Hidden Figures Challenge, which entailed classrooms showcasing little known African Americans, living or dead, who shaped the success of America, were finalized....

Student Council elections for the 2017-2018 school year were held on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Executive Board Candidates give their pitch

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the school will hold elections for the 2017-2018 Executive Board. Executive Board positions include President, Vice President, Secretary, Social Chair and Public Relations Manager. Candidates...

The class board is hosting a school-wide bingo night on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the cafeteria.

Bingo Night to raise money for Prom

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the class board is hosting a school-wide bingo night to help the senior class board raise money for prom.  This is a break from years past, as it was previously a senior specific...

The Muslim Student Association organized a basketball tournament on Feb. 19 to fundraise and compete for the grand prize.

MSA hosts second tournament to benefit students and charities

On Feb. 19, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) held their second basketball tournament this year. Fourteen teams of five people competed in ten-minute long games, and the winning team was able to win...

The Performance in Round group celebrates after moving on from sectionals to the state competition, which took place on Feb. 17 and 18.

Forensics’ state run

Brandon Belgrad, Contributor February 21, 2017

On Feb. 11, at Downers Grove South, the Forensics team advanced 24 students to the state tournament. The state meet took place on Feb. 17 and 18 in Peoria, Ill. Central finished seventh at the state competition.  To...

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