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Jobs or not?

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Mar 15, 2013

Many high school students balance their free time with various activities including studying, sports, clubs, friends and family, etc. With all these going on it may be hard to balance a job too. Results...

Wishes Boutique

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Mar 5, 2013

Prom is quickly approaching and there are many people who are worried about how they will be able to afford tickets, dinner, a dress/tuxedo, shoes, accessories, etc. This year is a little different than...

Stepping up to new levels

Feb 22, 2013

Saturday morning, Normal Community Step Team members woke up early to drive one and a half hours to their first competition in Tuscola, Illinois. The team was one of two teams to compete in the step category...

The Castle Theater

Lindsay Gleason , Expressions • Jan 24, 2013

The lights are dimmed and a slow roar spreads throughout the crowd, chanting the band’s name in anticipation. Everyone closely packed waiting for the excitement to start. Concerts are a fun way to hang...

Cliques at NCHS

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Jan 24, 2013

“Who’s that?” “I’ve never even heard of that name?” “That person is in this class? I had no idea.” Most of us probably don’t mean to miss people or ignore others in our classes, but it...

Chess Club heading toward success

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Dec 27, 2012

The Ironmen Chess Club players, coached by Mr. Rich, can hardly wait to begin their meets. Last year, they took twelve players to State and ranked 67th out of 125 teams. The whole team is looking forward...

Tips to stay sane during finals

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Dec 13, 2012

It’s here: Finals! Here are just a few quick tips to make these last few weeks of school the most wonderful time of the year versus the most stressful time of the year. Study with SHORT breaks...

Meals on wheels

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Nov 27, 2012

In 1917, Billy Shellper founded the HomeSweetHome Mission. HomeSweetHome is a Christian organization that helps those in need. Now, 95 years later, people are still helping the HomeSweetHome deliver their...

20 States start secession petitions

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions • Nov 19, 2012

Just two short weeks after President Barack Obama’s re-election, 20 states that have begun secession petitions. The Republican and Democratic voters in theses states are upset about President Obama...