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Mrs. Peyton leaving NCHS; transferring to Evans next year

James Broach, Sports Editor • May 29, 2019

Mrs. Caitlan Peyton will be transferring to Evans Junior High School next year to teach P.E. and Health after 10 years at NCHS. Peyton thought she “needed to switch things up” because she was getting...

Baseball is slow, not boring

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • May 29, 2019

Major League Baseball has been looking for ways to speed up games and make the already time-consuming sport shorter in game length to boost fan interest and attendance. The past seven MLB seasons' games...

Students predict NFL team draft needs

With the NFL draft starting on April 25 in Nashville, teams are looking to add talent and depth. Students shared the reasons behind why they support their team and what those teams should address in the draft.

James Broach , Sports Editor • Apr 25, 2019

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NCAA March Madness mascot bracket

Tommy Olsson and James Broach • Apr 3, 2019

With the Final Four taking place this upcoming weekend, Inkspot staffers decided to complete a bracket of their own based on which teams' mascot would win in a head-to-head brawl. These picks have...

NCHS sporting events during winter break

James Broach , Sports Editor • Dec 18, 2018

Looking for something to do during the long winter break? Come support NCHS winter athletics like boys and girls basketball, boys swimming, and other sports. Below are a list of all the home and in-town...

Lady Iron looks to bring ‘Iron mentality’ against Potters

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Nov 20, 2018

After a tough loss to Normal West in the Intercity tournament, the Lady Iron basketball team looks to bring the "Iron mentality" to the court against the Morton Potters on Tuesday: work, commitment, chemistry,...

Bears find their Monster of the Midway

James Broach , Sports Editor • Sep 6, 2018

The Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders agreed to a blockbuster trade that would send all-pro LB/DE Khalil Mack to Chicago on Saturday morning. The deal would send Khalil Mack, 2020 second-round pick,...

How the NBA can improve the All-Star weekend

James Broach, Sports Editor • Feb 16, 2018

With the NBA dog days wearing on every team, All-Star weekend (Friday, February 16-Sunday, February 18) is a well-deserved break. While All-Star weekend is an opportunity to see some of the best players...

VIDEO: Students share their opinions on finals

James Broach , Sports Editor • Dec 20, 2017

The final exam policy at Normal Community allows seniors with a grade of a B or better and 6 or fewer absences in a class to be exempt from that course's semester final. NCHS students share their thoughts...

NCHS students construct chapbooks

James Broach , Sports Editor • Oct 26, 2017

NCHS students made their own chapbooks, small, self-published booklets, with the direction of Mr. Steve Halle, Director of the English Publication Unit at Illinois State University, during a Lunch and...

NFL: No Free-Speech League?

NFL is dealing is currently attempting to deal with issues of free speech and protest during the performance of the national anthem. Supporters believe that the NFL cannot restrict the free speech rights of its athletes.

James Broach , Sports Editor • Oct 18, 2017

Boys soccer holds off West, wins share of Intercity title

James Broach , Sports Editor • Sep 14, 2017

Normal West, U-High, and Normal Community finished in a 3-way tie for the Intercity soccer title. Each team lost only one game during the tournament, but because of who each loss was at the hands of no...