The Iron have their sights set on a 4A Regional Championship title when they host the 11-19 Pekin Dragons on Oct. 29 in the first round of regional play at 6 p.m. The goal won’t be an easy one, though, as head coach Ms. Christine Konopasek said postseason matches are the most emotionally charged...
The Ironmen clinched their second consecutive 3A Regional Championship with a 1-0 victory over the East Moline United Township Panthers on Oct. 26. With under two minutes to play in the first half of Saturday's match, junior Joyce Lubika delivered a decisive assist to Believe Avida, who netted the...
Two of Community’s girls tennis doubles teams competed in the 2A IHSA State tennis tournament on Oct. 24 following the team's first-place sectionals finish. Community was crowned Moline Sectional champions, narrowly edging out the tournament's host 22-21, on Oct. 18, in the sectional meet, the...
When Mr. Joel Swanson steps into the broadcast booth, it’s as if he’s entering his own laboratory—a place where the unpredictable elements of live sports mix and react. Over the airwaves, the veteran science teacher’s voice becomes the nucleus around which the game orbits, holding together...
Community's inaugural "Compassion in Action" event, a week-long philanthropic competition between the four classes, began Oct. 20. The initiative, which combines school spirit with charitable giving and is spearheaded by Junior Class Board sponsor Mrs. Karrin Hawkins, runs Oct. 20-25, with each grade...
This year's fall production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” marks the first show under newly appointed director Ms. Cassie Adelman. Ahead of Friday's 7 p.m. final performance, Adelman reflected on the personal and professional journey that led her here. Adelman steps into the role previously...
The snack vending machine in the fishbowl was out of order on Oct. 11 after students damaged the machine’s delivery bin and stole items from its bottom row. The damages and lost inventory, Mrs. Molly Stolfa, one of the directors of Community’s Student Support Program, said, will potentially cost...
Two of Community’s girls tennis doubles teams competed in the 2A IHSA State tennis tournament on Oct. 24 following the team's first-place sectionals finish. Community was crowned Moline Sectional champions, narrowly edging out the tournament's host 22-21, on Oct. 18, in the sectional meet, the...
Savanna Siegrist competed in the IHSA Girls Class 2A State Tournament at Hickory Point in Decatur on Oct. 18-19. The junior finished 65th in a field of 114, shooting an 85 and 84, respectively. Siegrist, the first individual qualifier from Community in over half-a-decade, earned her place in the tee...
The Ironmen advance to Saturday’s IHSA 3A Regional finals, defeating the Minooka Indians 2-1 in Oct. 22’s semifinal match. Cassius Sharp put Community on the board with 35:54 left to play in the first half of Tuesday’s game, netting his seventh goal of the year. The Indians knotted the score...
Casting a long shadow over the vast expanses of the “Alien” universe is the Weyland-Yutani corporation, a gluttonous mega-company that prioritizes profit over people and pursues corporate goals with little regard for the catastrophic consequences. “Alien: Romulus,” the franchise’s seventh...
A lot of television sitcoms have us wishing we could erase the memory of ever watching them, wishing to forget we ever saw a single episode of the show. “The Good Place” is one of them. You’ll wish the plot could be wiped from your memory just so you can watch and love it again and again,...
Every day, Snoop Dogg seems to make headlines for something new—whether he’s lighting up the Olympic torch, giving up smoke or joining “The Voice” as the show’s newest coach. This “whatever” attitude has been central to Snoop’s three-decade reign as one of hip-hop’s most enduring...
It’s been a decade since “The Sims 4” hit the shelves in September 2014. Yet, the digital dollhouse remains a staple of the simulation video game genre. At its core, “The Sims 4” distills the essence of daily life, cranked up to 11. It is more than just a life-simulation game; it’s...
“Insane” barely begins to scratch the surface of “Rick and Morty.” It's far too sane a word to describe the hit’s straightjacketed madness. For seven seasons on Adultswim, the animated sci-fi comedy series has made a name for itself a concoction of utterly chaotic characters...
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Oct 29, 2024
Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter - Community Sports
Oct 29, 2024
Inkspot Staff - Community SportsTwo doubles teams reach IHSA State Girls Tennis tournament after sectional win, fall in early rounds
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Oct 25, 2024
Inkspot Staff and Ben Kerber
Over 50 students registered to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 presidential election during a voter registration drive at Normal Community High School on Oct. 4. The event, organized by social studies teacher Ms. LaTisha Baker, marked the highest number of students registered since Baker began overseeing the drive in 2003. Volunteers...
Community's inaugural "Compassion in Action" event, a week-long philanthropic competition between the four classes, began Oct. 20. The initiative, which combines school spirit with charitable giving and is spearheaded by Junior Class Board sponsor Mrs. Karrin Hawkins, runs Oct. 20-25, with each grade level collecting donations...
This year's fall production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” marks the first show under newly appointed director Ms. Cassie Adelman. Ahead of Friday's 7 p.m. final performance, Adelman reflected on the personal and professional journey that led her here. Adelman steps into the role previously held by longtime director...
The Iron have their sights set on a 4A Regional Championship title when they host the 11-19 Pekin Dragons on Oct. 29 in the first round of regional play at 6 p.m. The goal won’t be an easy one, though, as head coach Ms. Christine Konopasek said postseason matches are the most emotionally charged of the season. “There’s...
The Ironmen clinched their second consecutive 3A Regional Championship with a 1-0 victory over the East Moline United Township Panthers on Oct. 26. With under two minutes to play in the first half of Saturday's match, junior Joyce Lubika delivered a decisive assist to Believe Avida, who netted the go-ahead goal. Avida leads...
Two of Community’s girls tennis doubles teams competed in the 2A IHSA State tennis tournament on Oct. 24 following the team's first-place sectionals finish. Community was crowned Moline Sectional champions, narrowly edging out the tournament's host 22-21, on Oct. 18, in the sectional meet, the doubles teams of juniors...
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Casting a long shadow over the vast expanses of the “Alien” universe is the Weyland-Yutani corporation, a gluttonous mega-company that prioritizes profit over people and pursues corporate goals with little regard for the catastrophic consequences. “Alien: Romulus,” the franchise’s seventh standalone installment,...
A lot of television sitcoms have us wishing we could erase the memory of ever watching them, wishing to forget we ever saw a single episode of the show. “The Good Place” is one of them. You’ll wish the plot could be wiped from your memory just so you can watch and love it again and again, revisiting it for all...
I was heartbroken when Tristan Dugray, Chilton Prep’s quintessential swoon-worthy bad boy, got the boot from “Gilmore Girls”; crushed when the character was sent to military school during the show’s second season. But somebody at the WB, the network behind the hit show, must have seen what I saw: that actor Chad...
When Mr. Joel Swanson steps into the broadcast booth, it’s as if he’s entering his own laboratory—a place where the unpredictable elements of live sports mix and react. Over the airwaves, the veteran science teacher’s voice becomes the nucleus around which the game orbits, holding together the action, the drama and...
The second Sunday in May, a day circled in bright red ink on the calendar–Mother's Day: a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers. While Mother’s Day is a heartwarming occasion, it can also be a source of stress for sons, daughters and partners as they hunt for the perfect gift. Roses or tulips? Lindt or...
Dexter Niekamp squints against the glare of the lights, a towering figure with a focused gaze. The senior’s eyes are filled with determination and anticipation as he waits to strike. There is the snap, the jerk of the line... His movements—fluid and precise. This is another chance for the future Division...
The Inkspot quizzed the Community's resident ornithologist, Mr. Kevin Suess, on all things avian in honor of April 26's National Audubon Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of birds and the importance of preserving their habitats. The holiday recognizes the work of John James Audubon, the American ornithologist,...
Every day, Snoop Dogg seems to make headlines for something new—whether he’s lighting up the Olympic torch, giving up smoke or joining “The Voice” as the show’s newest coach. This “whatever” attitude has been central to Snoop’s three-decade reign as one of hip-hop’s most enduring icons. In a genre where...
It’s been a decade since “The Sims 4” hit the shelves in September 2014. Yet, the digital dollhouse remains a staple of the simulation video game genre. At its core, “The Sims 4” distills the essence of daily life, cranked up to 11. It is more than just a life-simulation game; it’s a place where the mundane...
“Insane” barely begins to scratch the surface of “Rick and Morty.” It's far too sane a word to describe the hit’s straightjacketed madness. For seven seasons on Adultswim, the animated sci-fi comedy series has made a name for itself a concoction of utterly chaotic characters and absurdist storylines. Since...
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of the King of Monsters. Since first laying waste to Tokyo in 1954, the grandfather of kaiju has been featured in 38 films, with the latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” hitting theaters on April 12. But Godzilla...