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Eva Whitmyer stands as the goalie for North Central in the first half. The Panthers faced off against their big rival, Carmel High School

Team Leader Eva Whitmyer Heads to American University

Henry Ruble, Opinion Staff October 2, 2025

As team captain of the girl’s soccer team, Eva Whitmyer brings years of knowledge and experience to the team, leaving a lasting impact on her teammates. Whitmyer is playing goalie for her last year...

Mascot jumps on railing to hype up student section.

Life of the high school mascot

Jackson Dinnsen, A+E Staff October 1, 2025

The person behind the mask is someone who brings great school spirit and helps bring the students together. For our school mascot, it is about giving back to the community. “I love interacting...

First-year teacher Graeme Gump finds inspiration in family, basketball

Jack Ferry, News Staff September 15, 2025

Most teachers find their passion for education through personal experiences, but for Graeme Gump, teaching is a family legacy. In his first year at North Central, Gump said the welcome he has received...

Math teacher Jimmy Lawson balances his work with coaching while his players get a water break.

Teachers share secrets to balancing coaching and classroom duties

Meera Khurshid, A+E Staff September 11, 2025

Chad Wallace starts his day at 7 a.m., heads to school to teach until 3 p.m., and then goes to practice after finishing last-minute schoolwork. Practice lasts until 6 p.m., after which he heads home, eats...

Vape detector near upper M hall way. It will light up when activated.

The vapor trail: A dangerous addiction

Alaina Hall, A+E Staff September 9, 2025

The smell of sweet fruit or cotton candy drifting down the hallway might seem harmless. For many North Central students, though, that smell is a sign of something far more dangerous. Vaping, a habit...

Jackson Giegerich referees flag football game at I9 sports.

Summer job teaches Jackson Giegerich lifelong lessons

Zane Winings, A+E Staff September 4, 2025

Jackson Giegerich, a junior at North Central High School, spent his summer reshaping his view on responsibility and hard work. While many of his classmates chose to relax by the pool, Jackson took...

Senior Isa George interviews Formula One and IndyCar world champion, Mario Andretti. Andretti lives in Pennsylvania but traveled to Indianapolis to watch and support drivers racing in the Indy 500, a race he won in 1969.

Mario Andretti, inside the life of the IndyCar and F1 world champion.

Isa George, Sports staff September 3, 2025

Formula One and IndyCar world champion, Mario Andretti, was born in Montona, Italy (now Motovun, Croatia). Andretti is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the NASCAR Daytona 500, and the Formula...

Freshman AVID students collaborate with each other on a TRF. TRFs are an important part of the AVID process and help students gain a deeper understanding on challenging topics.

Freshmen, listen up

Claire Akers, Opinion Staff September 2, 2025

Coming into North Central as a freshman can be a terrifying experience. With the size of the school and the amount of course offerings available, getting advice from upperclassmen can be very useful. For...

Suriel hosts a Passover Seder dinner with Rosenberg and his friends. Suriel strives to stay involved in his local Jewish community.

Musa Suriel champions community, culture

Dominica Dandelet Vento and Charlotte Mallon April 21, 2025

Advocating for his community is integral to senior Musa Suriel’s life. As a member of the Indianapolis Jewish community, Suriel is passionate about bringing awareness and educating others about his religion.   “Outside...

English teacher Chris Huntington works with students. Huntington opted not to rally at the statehouse.

WTS stays open amidst teacher protests at statehouse

Abel Flessner, Editor-in-chief April 15, 2025

Sunday night, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and Pike Township canceled school for yesterday. The cancellation was due to the massive teacher absences caused by protests at the statehouse.   Teachers'...

The Panthers listen to a post-game talk after losing to Fishers on August 31, 2025. The loss kicked off another winless season for the Panthers.

New football head coach instills hope, discipline

Coleman Wever, Opinion Staff April 7, 2025

For the past decade, the football program has struggled to find success.  Despite a spell of winning records from 2018 to 2020, the program has had losing seasons since 2012, four of which ended with...

Students utilize "Snapchat" to talk to significant others. "Snapchat" has grown into one of the most used social media platforms.

Opportunity, risk: social media shapes teenage romance

Elizabeth Rocchio, Arts and Entertainment Staff February 13, 2025

Now more than ever, the internet and social media influence teens’ romantic relationships. According to the Pew Research Center, 24% of all teens say they’ve dated or hooked up with someone they met...

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