Four Normal Community wrestlers secured their spots in the IHSA Class 3A State Finals after battling through the Joliet Central Sectional on Feb. 14-15. Leading the charge is senior Caden Correll (113 pounds), who claimed his third consecutive sectional title with authority. Correll, who has yet to...

The Iron and senior Kenna Malinowski aim to “make a splash” in the Regional championship against Rock Island after cruising past United Township 65-27 in the IHSA 4A girls basketball postseason opener. The Ironmen, head coach Mr. Dave Feeney said, have found their “groove” as they chase a...

He can’t shine the spotlights or change the gels. He can’t pace the catwalk on a “Little Women” showday, work the boards or program any cues. Still, when the curtain closed on Community’s winter production, one name stood out on the crew list—Gus. He’s new to the crew this year—popular,...

For over a decade, elementary school girls have invaded the cafeteria for a few hours each February, dressed to the nines, twisting and twirling with their dates as Taylor Swift blares through the speakers. For those few hours on a Saturday afternoon, Mr. Matt Schweinberg isn’t a social studies...

Seven Ironmen wrestlers punched their tickets to the Joliet Central Sectional after placing at the IHSA Class 3A Normal Regional on Feb. 8. Under head coach Mr. Trevor Kaufman, the group will take to the mat on Feb. 14, fighting for a shot at state. Senior Caden Corell dominated the 113-pound bracket,...

President Donald Trump’s proposed elimination of the Department of Education—echoing Republican efforts that date back to when the department was established in 1979—raises questions about how federal funding would be redistributed, how student protections would be maintained and what responsibilities...

Community’s annual Stay Another Day night highlights the growing impact of alum Mackenzie Nelson’s mental health movement, showing how a personal mantra has become a nationwide call for awareness and support.  

“Grease,” “Ferris Bueller's Day Off,” “Superbad,” “Booksmart,” “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” Senior year has served as a legendary backdrop for some of the most iconic coming-of-age films of all time. Chances are that long before we ever entered high school hallways, we...

Seven Ironmen wrestlers punched their tickets to the Joliet Central Sectional after placing at the IHSA Class 3A Normal Regional on Feb. 8. Under head coach Mr. Trevor Kaufman, the group will take to the mat on Feb. 14, fighting for a shot at state. Senior Caden Corell dominated the 113-pound bracket,...

The road to a fourth straight regional title and sectional championship appearance begins with top-seeded Normal Community facing No. 8 East Moline United Township in the opening round of the IHSA 4A Rock Island Regional. The Ironmen are heavy favorites in their Feb. 17 matchup, tipping off at 6 p.m....

The Iron’s co-ed cheer team made its first IHSA State Final appearance since 2019 on Friday, Feb. 7, finishing 24th in the preliminary round with a score of 82.90, ahead of Glenbrook North in the 25-team field. Community qualified for State with a third-place, no-deduction routine at the Mascoutah...

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...