School cancellation policy creates headaches
Similar to the monster snowstorm on Feb. 1, Hinsdale Central was left reeling by calls for the cancellation of school on Feb. 18. Today’s temperature will reach 20 degrees below zero in some areas of...
View ArticleCan Oscar speeches spark social change?
This past Sunday, Feb. 22, the 87th Academy Awards dominated television screens all across the globe. Labeled the “biggest night in Hollywood,” the Oscars distinguishes the best actors, actresses,...
View ArticleShould the U.S. send ground troops to fight ISIS?
In recent weeks, Congress and the President have been debating whether or not the U.S. should send ground troops to join the Middle Eastern Nations in their war against ISIS, and while there are...
View ArticleAre you in club quality or club quantity?
Quality or quantity? It is the everlasting debate for high school students preparing for college when it comes to participating in clubs. So, is it better to be in one or two quality clubs, or is it...
View ArticleStudents can finally relax during their December break
After two consecutive disruptions to the finals’ schedule due to poor weather, the District 86 School Calendar Committee has finally approved a calendar with finals ending before winter break. I think...
View ArticleDo it for the state championship: what athletes sacrifice for success
With the recent winter recognition assembly, it is important to realize the high culture of sports here at Central. The Red Devil Nation Facebook page inciting school spirit before every major...
View ArticleLet them eat ONE SLICE of cake: Central celebrates its 135th birthday
While Central celebrates its 135th birthday, it would seem appropriate that Central throw a celebration to commemorate over a century of academic and athletic excellence. To put it in perspective, this...
View ArticleHow to college: juniors start the application process as seniors begin to relax
As college decisions come to a close, seniors are embracing the coveted condition known as “senioritis.” While they rejoice in their ability to kick back and relax, juniors are just entering the...
View ArticleSave the superlatives
Senior Superlatives, run by the Devils’ Advocate Print staff, dominate the school every Spring. At the end of the year, the current senior class looks forward to walking in the cafeteria to see rows of...
View ArticleTo AP or not AP?
As May slowly creeps up on unsuspecting students, AP tests are here. While these tests have no direct impact on kids’ grades, succeeding on them can earn future college-goers college credit. On the...
View ArticleWillowbrook attack hits close to home for Central students
Living in the Hinsdale area, students at Hinsdale Central usually aren’t used to hearing gruesome stories in the news that happened only a few miles away from their home. This past weekend, we...
View ArticleThe struggle of school technology
I’m sure many of you have tried to sign into your school account and been met with “Error: Username or Password Incorrect” (even after checking and double checking that your password is correct) or...
View ArticleCentral students face construction disruption
Everyday Oak Brook students at Hinsdale Central find themselves in a sea of traffic on the way home from school due to construction on Route 83. A ride that usually takes 10 minutes instead can take up...
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The stressful search for parking for sophomores and juniors
Once you turn 16, you become eager to drive everywhere. School, your friends’ houses, restaurants, and basically wherever you can. However there’s one minor problem with that list. Hinsdale Central...
View ArticleGet off your phone
Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, updates. What if I told you that these social networking sites are actually hurting you? Maybe not physically, but they are hurting the way we interact...
View ArticleTo bae or not to bae
Imagine yourself after a typical day, scrolling through your Twitter, Instagram, or Vine feeds. I would not be surprised if you saw exactly what I do each time I log on: for example, countless captions...
View ArticleThe lunch DJ blues
With homecoming week comes the excitement of pep rallies, dress days, and, of course, the dance itself. But there is always one dreaded day of the week for me and most students…the lunch DJ. Okay, so I...
View ArticleaBUNdance of man buns
I, just like every other girl, wake up every morning and look in the mirror. I have a pretty big decision ahead of me, I have to commit to a hairstyle for the next seven hours of school. I can curl,...
View ArticleTeaching teachers student slang
“Bro did you go to the concert on Saturday? It was lit af.” Most of the daily language of Hinsdale Central students is complete gibberish to teachers around the school. And, sometimes, even to...
View ArticleWhat use are dating tips?
I’m a sucker for a good trashy magazine. While I’ve never delved into tabloids and such, the ample versions of women’s advice magazines are just fun to me. But before I go any further, let me clarify...
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