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Students practice scene for upcoming fall musical: "Freaky Friday".

The Theater program is set to preform fall musical: “Freaky Friday”

Annie Wolfe, A+E Staff October 17, 2025

With the fall season approaching, so is the fall musical, and this year, the NC theatre is putting on the production of Freaky Friday. Freak Friday is about a mother and daughter who swap bodies, and...

The girls cross country team at Indy Scream Park as one of their fun fall break activities

Cross country stays for fall break

Meera Khurshid, A+E Staff October 13, 2025

North Central’s boys and girls cross country teams are required to stay during fall break, as many important meets take place that week. While many may feel this is an unfortunate circumstance, many...

This is a hoodie that all students in journalism receive when they join the class.

Past, Present, Future

Barry Rosenberg, Sports Staff October 13, 2025

North Central’s journalism program is highly regarded as one of the best in the state. The past members built a strong foundation for the current staff members and editors to work on, setting the future...

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...

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