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IMC update: Collab lab

IMC update: Collab lab

IMC remodels former computer lab space
Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Sep 1, 2017

The IMC went through some remodeling over the summer,. The computer lab that once existed in the IMC was removed and replaced with a collaboration center. Mrs. Fox-Anvick, the head librarian, stated that “since everybody has a laptop, we wanted a better use of this space. It was a big, ugly bank of...

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Fall event schedule

Fall event schedule

Use the calendar below to keep up with all of the fall semester events
Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Aug 24, 2017

Note: The Homecoming week schedule has changed - the new events can be found here.

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Q&A: Bollmann reflects on career

Q&A: Bollmann reflects on career

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2017

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Spring Finals Schedule

Spring Finals Schedule

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Apr 21, 2017

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Brewsters car after the accident.

Driver charged with numerous offenses after crash

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Apr 19, 2017

A vehicle, driven by Joshua Brewster, crashed into a utility pole at the corner of Airport Road and College Avenue this past Monday, April 10 around 5:00 PM. Brewster’s wife, Melonie, along with their three children, ages 4, 3, and 2, were also in the car. Although the accident was not fatal, it...

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Get to it Pruitt!

Get to it Pruitt!

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Mar 2, 2017

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A la carte items feeding obesity epidemic

A la carte items feeding obesity epidemic

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Feb 23, 2017

First course is whisked out: raw beets in vinaigrette. Next comes the braised salmon with lentils and leeks. To top off the meal, some Brie or Maroilles are served as part of the cheese course. This sounds like a five-star restaurant in the Hamptons, but it’s not. The setting of this fine dining experience...

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Students denounce immigration ban to LaHood

Students denounce immigration ban to LaHood

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Feb 13, 2017

Over 50 NCHS students gathered at Congressman Darin LaHood’s office to express their disapproval of the immigration ban after school on Thursday, February 2. President Trump signed the executive order on January 27, 2017, suspending entry into America for 90 days for immigrants from Iraq, Syria,...

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From left to right: Kaylee Rippeon (11), Sudesh Sahu (11), Cora Sease (11), Logan Rice (11). Rippeons goal is to work out more in the coming year. Sahu states that he hopes to get on top of all of [his] commitments and not procrastinate. He continues, I realized that I have a lot of things going on and in order for me to effectively do all them, I need to make sure that I stay on top of everything. Sease aspires to be a better person. I want to be known as a nice person, she states. Rice resolved to get all of his schoolwork done. He adds, I dont want to get grounded.

NCHS students share New Year’s resolutions

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Jan 13, 2017

With the start of a new year comes new opportunities. Many people choose to create resolutions in order to make the most of the new year. Others choose to not make goals, and instead take the year as it comes. These NCHS students share their hopes for 2017.

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First semester 2016 finals schedule

Foregoing the finals frenzy

How to manage the stress of finals
Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Dec 13, 2016

Finals: sleepless nights, endless packets, extensive math problems, undetermined grades, constant studying, stress. A lot of stress. Finals are coming. Unfortunately, these end-of-the-semester tests are inevitable (unless you’re one of the lucky seniors that has maintained a B and has less than...

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VIDEO: NCHS students share high school goals

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Nov 16, 2016

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Fashion club premieres at NCHS

Fashion club premieres at NCHS

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Oct 2, 2016

Fashion club founders Sanjana Saxena and Pavani Nukala led the new club's first meeting, with sponsor Mrs. Laura Thomas, on Thursday, September 15. Saxena and Nukala noticed that the school had three fashion courses, yet no fashion club.  Saxena states, “We wanted to be able to do activities...

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Upcoming tests for NCHS juniors

Upcoming tests for NCHS juniors

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Sep 21, 2016

The Junior agenda is full of various standardized and placement tests in the coming year.   PSAT registration is occurring.  The PSAT offers students the opportunity to gain SAT experience before the actual test happens in the spring.  Students wanting to take the PSAT should enroll by midnight...

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Active garden changes landscape of West Bloomington

Active garden changes landscape of West Bloomington

Melissa Schill, Editor in Chief
Sep 19, 2016

The cool September breeze rustles through the thick, green leaves.  The rich smell of soil and basil mix in the air.  Small, red tomatoes hang from thick vines, and green peppers hide between leaves.  A butterfly lands on a flower, and a bird chirps in the distance.  Five children crouch in the...

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