“Another day,” she told herself, pulling into the Community parking lot every morning.  “Another day,” she thought, sitting alone at the back of the classroom.  “Another day,” she said, crying in her bedroom after softball practice.  Stay another day, just one more day. The phrase...

Few phrases have echoed louder in the ears of wrestling enthusiasts than “Wrestling is fake.” It’s a statement more haunting than The Undertaker, one that casts just as large of a shadow over the world of professional wrestling. Professional wrestling has consistently captivated audiences of...

TikTok.  Instagram. Snapchat. YouTube.  Despite growing concerns over social media’s effect on teen mental health, a new Pew Research Center survey reveals adolescents won’t be deleting their accounts anytime soon.   17% of teens surveyed described their social media use as “almost...

The competitive cheer team took second in the Big 12 Conference competition Wednesday, Jan. 17, finishing behind Normal West.  The finish marked an improvement over 2023's conference results, an indication that the team's dedication and determination is paying off.   Last season, the team took...

When the red carpet rolled out for the 75th Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, television’s best were recognized for their outstanding work. Among the nominees stealing the spotlight were the cast and crew behind the sensational Amazon original series “Daisy Jones and the Six.” Ahead of the award ceremony,...

The Ironmen boys basketball team take on the DePaul College Prep Rams in Saturday’s When Sides Collide Showcase. Community (18-3) tips off against the Rams (17-1) at 1 p.m. at Lisle’s Benet Academy looking for a win against an elite opponent.  Community’s three losses this season have all come...

Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Lucas Drengwitz, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down...

The Iron boys basketball team sit atop the Big 12 Conference standings after defeating the Peoria Richwoods Knights 57-49 Friday night.  The highly anticipated “unofficial Big 12 Championship,” with Community and Richwoods each entering the contest 5-0 in conference play, lived up to fan expectations...

The Ironmen (15-1) boys basketball team looks to extend their eight-game win streak Friday when they host the Peoria Richwoods Knights (12-3) in Big 12 action. The 7:30 p.m. matchup has large conference title implications as both the Ironmen (5-0) and the Knights (5-0) are undefeated in Big 12 competition.  Winning...

A TV series finale may very well be the most important episode of a show’s entire run, making or breaking the entire journey. Regardless of how captivating the episodes or seasons have been, the show must stick the landing. The ultimate test of a show’s legacy lies in its final episode–the moment...

Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends,” died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54, after being found unresponsive in his hot tub. The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled Perry’s death accidental, according to the autopsy report released Dec. 15. After...

Check out this edition of On the Spot, where the Inkspot tests teachers' knowledge on 2023's top terms, quizzing teachers on "rizz," asking them to share their thoughts on "situationship" and more.  Want to know more about the 2023 Word of the Year? Read the article here.

It’s that time of year again.  Spotify Wrapped. YouTube Recap. Duolingo Year in Review.      Every online platform wants to tell users the artists, videos and creators that they engaged with the most in 2023—including your online dictionary.  As 2023 wound down, platforms like Merriam-Webster...