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

Inkspot

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

Inkspot

Bad News Blackhawks: Breaking down the comeback that wasnt

Bad News Blackhawks: Breaking down the comeback that wasn’t

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Apr 25, 2018

After nine consecutive playoff trips, the 2012-2013 Presidents’ Trophy, and three Stanley Cups, for the first time in a decade the Chicago Blackhawks have traded in their sticks for clubs and will spend...

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Print Edition Extra Feature: A (closer) look at non-traditional sports

Print Edition Extra Feature: A (closer) look at non-traditional sports

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Mar 21, 2018

The special 70th anniversary print edition of the Inkspot includes a story about "5" non-traditional sports. A close reader may have noticed that it only included four of those sports. Take a look at the...

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Breakdown of Super Bowl LII

Breakdown of Super Bowl LII

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Feb 3, 2018

After two very exciting conference championship games, the AFC New England Patriots will play the NFC Philadelphia Eagles in the 52nd Super Bowl on Feb. 4.  With two 13-3 teams, picking this year's...

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Senior Benjamin Mailloux competed in the IHSA State bowling competition. Bowling, as an IHSA sport, began in 2003. Mailloux is Normal Communitys first ever competitor in the tournament.

Senior places 71st in IHSA State bowling competition

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Feb 3, 2018

NCHS senior Benjy Mailloux finished Friday's preliminary State bowling tournament tied for 71st with an average of 193.7 points per game and a total of 1162 pins. Mailloux became the first NCHS student...

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10 Things That All NCHS Seniors Should Miss After They Graduate

A look at some of NCHS's greatest hits as the Class of 2018 prepares to leave.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Jan 11, 2018

#1: Most of the teachers As hard as it is to admit, we’ve all been blessed with the faculty at NCHS. No matter what subject, there are teachers who go above and beyond to connect with their students....

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Spot the difference: Miracle Worker

Spot the difference: ‘Miracle Worker’

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Nov 15, 2017

Can you spot the five differences between these two photos?   Check the solution here

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Spot the difference: ‘Miracle Worker’ solution

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Nov 15, 2017

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By The Numbers: Chicago Mount Carmel

By The Numbers: Chicago Mount Carmel

The undefeated Ironmen will face the Chicago Mount Carmel Caravan in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4 for their second-round playoff game.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 30, 2017

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ISU takes the bite out of Coyotes in Homecoming game

ISU takes the bite out of Coyotes in Homecoming game

The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the University of South Dakota Coyotes 37-21 in the ISU Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 21.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 25, 2017

The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the University of South Dakota Coyotes 37-21 in the ISU Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 21. Saturday was the epitome of college football - a sunny, 73-degree...

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By The Numbers: Downers Grove North Trojans

By The Numbers: Downers Grove North Trojans

The Normal Community Ironmen will face the Downers Grove North Trojans in the first game of the playoffs. Kickoff will be 1pm, Oct. 28 at Normal.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 24, 2017

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By The Numbers: Champaign Central Maroons

By The Numbers: Champaign Central Maroons

The Normal Community Ironmen will face off against the Champaign Central Maroons in the final game of the regular season. The game will be Friday, Oct. 20 at 7pm in Champaign.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 16, 2017

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By The Numbers: Danville Vikings

By The Numbers: Danville Vikings

The undefeated Normal Community Ironmen will face off against the Danville Vikings in their final home game of the regular season on Oct. 13 at 7pm.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 11, 2017

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NFL Week Four Scores

NFL Week Four Scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 4, 2017

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By The Numbers: Champaign Centennial Chargers

By The Numbers: Champaign Centennial Chargers

The Normal Community Ironmen will face off against the Champaign Centennial Chargers for the Oct. 6 homecoming game at 7pm.
Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Oct 2, 2017

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NFL Week Three Scores

NFL Week Three Scores

Ashleigh Brady, Managing Editor Sep 28, 2017

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