DATING DEVILS

50.4% 27% 14.9% 7.8% they are a good learning experinece They are fun They cause too much drama They are pointless

11.4% Of students have been dating for over a year

What do you Think of highschool relationships?

DATING DEVILS

72.1% SOMETIMES

21.1% 6.8% YES NO

77.4% OF STUDENTS ARE SINGLE 15.8% OF STUDENTS ARE taken 7.8% OF STUDENTS SAY IT’s COMPLICATED

DATING DEVILS

based on 150 student responses

DO RELATIONSHIPS CAUSE A LOT OF DRAMA BETWEEN FRIENDS?

MEET THE... LIBRARY STAFF

Q1: What’s your favorite thing about working in the library? Q2: What’s your favorite book right now? Q3: If you wrote a book, what genre would it be?

Judith Jolicoeur Q1: I really enjoy working with and helping the students. I like the fact that no two days are the same. The space in the library is bright and open which helps me keep a positive frame of mind. Q2: Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys Q3: Historical or realistic fiction

Myles Laffey Q1: Teaching in English classrooms. Q2: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life by Eric Idle Q3: Realistic fiction

Karen Cartwright Q1: I love the people and the kids are great. Every day is different, there’s always something going on. Q2: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson Q3: Mystery thriller

Kerrin Riley Q1: When you can help a student find the information or find the book they are looking for. Q2: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Q3: Realistic fiction

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Comical Quotes Heard In the Halls of Central

Universal Love With Valentine’s Day having just passed, the world celebrated love in many different ways. However, each country has its own take on the holiday, and it’s not all just chocolate and flowers. Test your Valentine’s Day knowledge with the crossword below!

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How does food turn into meat?” “

“It’s horrifying and I can’t look away.

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“Is Texas in South America?”

“I’m a hot mess and I’m not even hot.

Across 2. In this country, there is a special bus called the “Love Bus” that singles take in hopes of meeting someone. 5. In this country, Valentine’s Day celebrates friendships rather than romantic relationships. 6. People from this country honor the saint matchmaking by writing men’s names on pieces of paper, and later picking one to reveal their future husbands. 7. The people of this country typically exchange orchids on Valentine’s Day. 8. While men do most of the gift-giving in the U.S., the opposite is true on Valentine’s Day in this country. Clues

Answers Please check your email next month for an opportunity to submit what you’ve heard in the hallways.

Down 1. This country does not celebrate Valentine’s Day. Instead Día del Amor is celebrated on Sept. 21. The day honors friendship and love among friends, families, companions, etc. 3. Valentine’s Day is officially banned in this country, and it is illegal to sell flowers and love themed cards in the days before Feb. 14. 4. Instead of roses, this country celebrates with snowdrop flowers.

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DEVILS’ ADVOCATE Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant Streets Hinsdale, IL 60521