Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Preview: Orchestra performs spring concert May 15

Preview: Orchestra performs spring concert May 15

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter May 15, 2018

An orchestra concert will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at the NCHS auditorium. The event will feature NCHS’s orchestras and will be directed by NCHS' Melissa Siebenthal and Bradley University Student Teacher...

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Gremlins after midnight

Gremlins after midnight

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter May 2, 2018

At the beginning of April, chemical attacks were reported in the Syrian town of Douma. The event in question led to the creation of a faction of western states: The United States, The United Kingdoms,...

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Spot the difference: Car show

Spot the difference: Car show

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Apr 5, 2018

Can you spot the difference between these two photos? Check the answers here          

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Spot the difference: Car show answers

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Apr 5, 2018

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Dancing with the Staff postponed until the fall

Dancing with the Staff postponed until the fall

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Mar 21, 2018

The canceling of the Dancing with the Staff event was announced on Tuesday. The event, which was scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 22 from 7-9 p.m., will be rescheduled during the fall of the 2018-2019...

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‘Steel Magnolias’ continues run

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Mar 6, 2018

The spring production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling, continues its two-weekend run, playing on March 8,9 and 10 at 7 p.m. in the NCHS auditorium. Steel Magnolias follows the story...

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Whos psyched for prom?

Who’s psyched for prom?

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Mar 1, 2018

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A forest of learning

A forest of learning

Speaker presents on agriculture in IMC
Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Jan 20, 2018

A student picks a raspberry from the bush and takes a bite. The fruit is sweet and the flavor of it washes over the student’s mouth. As the sensation ends, the student continues his walk through the...

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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: An average student

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2018

It was Youtube that inspired her to learn English so that she wouldn't have to read the subtitles for her favorite British YouTubers. Learn English, or continue to read Russian subtitles. The choice was...

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Actors, directors prepare for The Miracle Worker

Actors, directors prepare for ‘The Miracle Worker’

Aidan Smiser, Staff Reporter Nov 3, 2017

Student actors finalizing learning their roles as The Miracle Worker is set to open on November 3 in the NCHS auditorium, memorizing lines and choreography to the extent that each individual role requires. Since...

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