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Parents Furious After Transgender Student Wins Multiple Girls’ Events at Middle School Track Meet
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Parents Furious After Transgender Student Wins Multiple Girls’ Events at Middle School Track Meet

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A transgender student’s participation in a middle school track meet in Illinois has some parents up in arms.See the Story
Review: Lana Del Rey’s Waiting Game
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Review: Lana Del Rey’s Waiting Game

Lana Del Rey has been teasing fans with an album since Sep. 2024, when she was supposed to release “Lasso.” Fans saw no progress until July 2024, when she released her single “Tough.” Del Rey told fans that the album name had changed to “The Right Person Will Stay” and it would be released on May 21, 2025. Unfortunately, we will not be graced with this possibility. Del Rey has now shared that the album will no longer be released on this date, mu…See the Story
Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?
Naperville · Naperville

Is it time to say goodbye to final exams for good?

Finals season. The worst few weeks of the semester. Stressed students, frustrated teachers, staying up late and that one lingering fear: What if I fail? As we are quickly approaching the end of the school year, I have realized that finals are a different kind of torture in classes where I already have an A before taking the final exam. It’s simply unnecessary for students with a high grade in the class to have to take a final. The purpose of fin…Read Article

Yearbook editor wins at state

Senior Carter Speckmann won Naperville Central’s first IHSA state title in yearbook copy writing at the IHSA State Journalism Championship on April 25 at Heartland Community College in Normal, Ill. Speckmann placed first at sectionals for both copy writing and caption writing, which qualified for state in both events. There, he placed first in copy writing, but did not place in caption writing. “[Speckmann] won an award for copy writing at the J…Normal · NormalRead Article

Central inducts three graduates as Distinguished Alumni

Naperville Central honored Mayor Scott Wehrli, retired Lt. Col. Morgan Laird and Ben Winterrowd during its 26th annual Distinguished Alumni Recognition Celebration on May 2. Wehrli and Winterrowd attended the ceremony, while Laird was unable to attend because his wife was about to deliver their third child. The day began with an assembly where Wehrli and Winterrowd participated in a panel discussion,  answering questions from the senior class. T…Naperville · NapervilleRead Article

2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark

The Central Times Editorial Board has named senior running back Aiden Clark the Central Times’ Male Athlete of the Year, following two years starting on the varsity football team and helping to lead the Redhawks to their first semifinal appearance since 2013 in his senior season. Clark is also a sprinter on the track and field team, as played baseball for three years.  “Coming in as a freshman, it was always like my dream as a kid to play for Na…Naperville · NapervilleRead Article

‘Advisory’ to be implemented during SOAR

Naperville Central is planning to implement an advisory program for the 2025-2026 school year, which will be a revision to the current homeroom system. In advisory, an adult will discuss academic progress and organizational skills with a class of students. This initiative comes in response to staff and student feedback and aims to improve attendance, student engagement and overall academic performance. SOAR was implemented in the spring of 2022 …Naperville · NapervilleRead Article

How much caffeine is too much? Doctors say to beware of overcaffeination symptoms

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Super-charged energy drinks are everywhere. They might keep you going, but how much is too much caffeine?HealthSee the Story

Senator Harriss: School Mascot Ban Stalls in the Senate

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce that House Bill 1237, the proposed School Mascot Ban, has failed to advance in the Illinois Senate following Friday’s Senate committee procedural deadline for moving House bills out of committee. “This is a great win for schools across Illinois that were faced with the uncertainty of having to erase longstanding traditions and absorb yet another unfunded mandate …Native American · AltonSee the Story

Baseball falls to Naperville North in three game series

Naperville Central’s Boys Baseball team played a three game series against Naperville North starting on Monday, April 21 through Thursday, April 24.  While Central won the first game, Naperville North came out victorious the next two game.  “Our senior pitcher, Chase Reeder, got us off to a great start,” said head coach Mike Stock about the April 21 game. Reeder pitched a shutout for the first time this season during Monday’s game, pitching for …Sports · NapervilleRead Article

Dave & Buster’s and J.Crew Factory opening soon at Mayfaire Town Center

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two new businesses are opening at Mayfaire Town Center next month. J.Crew Factory will open its doors on Wednesday, May 15, at 920 Town Center Drive. According to a news release, shoppers can expect exclusive styles, in-store events, and a surprise grand opening offer between May 15 and May 18. Later in the month, Dave & Buster’s will open a 22,000-square-foot location at 953 Town Center Drive on Monday, May 26. The new e…AppsSee the Story

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