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Devils' Advocate

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Devils' Advocate

The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate

The freshmen cast performed The Women of Lockerbie, which told the story of the aftermath of a plane crash in Scotland.

Freshmen perform historical play

On Thursday, Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 19, the Hinsdale Central Drama Club performed “The Women of Lockerbie” for their annual freshman play in the school auditorium. Students rehearsed for six weeks...

Students clean up at the Maple Grove Forest Preserve during the Day of Service on Oct. 19.

Central hosts annual Day of Service

cHinsdale Central hosted its third annual Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. During this event organized by Red Devil Service Club, formerly known as Key Club, individual students...

The boys varsity golf team finished seventh place in at the IHSA state finals. 

Boys’ golf team loses state championship streak

On Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20  the boys' varsity golf team finished in seventh place at state finals. During the two-day event, they played at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington,...

Sophomores Zoe Limparis and Katie Dollens win doubles at sectionals on Oct. 19.

Girls’ varsity tennis serves a win at sectionals

The girls' varsity tennis team played against several schools on Friday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. on LT’s home court. The team won both conference and sectionals.  In...

Hinsdale Centrals band marches while performing their musical repertoire.

Central’s band sets the tempo for middle schoolers at Bandamonium

On Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., middle schools feeding into Hinsdale Central performed with Central’s band in the gymnasium for the annual Bandamonium event.  Bands from Westview Hills, Butler,...

Juniors were required to take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, an approximately four-hour standardized test.

PSAT schedule prompts backlash

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, all juniors took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in the field house. The test started at 8 a.m. and ended at approximately 12 p.m.  Across...

Students use websites like Canvas during flexible learning days.

Flex-learning helps teachers organize

This school year, District 86 started a new electronic learning system called flexible-learning days (flex). Flex-learning days are counted as full school days as students come to school for half the day...

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors everyone from Hispanic descent.

A tribute to National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15. This month is important because it recognizes Hispanic culture and tradition. It allows people to be proud of their heritage and background.  “To...

Students regularly use the Chromebooks in class and at home to complete online assignments and activities.

Chromebook update

On Thursday, Oct. 3, an update was made to student-assigned Chromebooks, causing them to entirely shut down every time they closed. This update was undone on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The change was first...

Mohammad Ahmadi, junior, received the School Service Award after offering to help Mrs. Barb Deane, technology specialist, get the Chromebooks ready for this school year.

Tech-savvy student receives school service award

Mohammad Ahmadi, junior, received the first quarter School Service Award on Oct. 3 for his help over the summer interning for Central’s technology department and Mrs. Barbara Deane, technology specialist....

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