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Oreo review

April 8, 2015

Oreos have been a favorite snack in America since its introduction in 1912. New flavors have been released since, but none of them top the original Oreo. 1. The original Oreo is a perfect mix of chocolate and cream. It is the best version of Oreo to break apart and eat separately. 2. The double stuff cookie is features one chocolate outside and...

Manning breaks record at Big 12 Indoor

Tommy Lebow, Staff Reporter

March 13, 2015

Senior Courtney Manning broke the triple jump record at the Girl's Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship on Monday, March 9th. Manning posted a jump of 35 feet and 11 and 3/4 inches to break the previous meet record. Manning also won the 400 Meter Dash, with a time of 1:01.58,and 60 Meter Hurdles, with a time of 9.52. Senior Brooke Catherine added wins in the High Jump, with a jump of 4'10", and Pole Vault, with a vault of 12'6", while junior Danielle Beckstead won the 800 Meter Run. Sophomore Nikki Ogorek finished second to Catherine in the Pole Vault, while...

Wrigley Field vs Busch Stadium

Tommy Lebow, Staff Reporter

October 28, 2014

Wrigley Field 1. This year, Wrigley Field celebrates it's 100 birthday. No other team in the MLB can say their stadium has as much history as Wrigley. 2. 1937 was a historic year for the Friendly Confines. In that year, the Cubs installed their hand operated scoreboard in center field. Today, that scoreboard is the only of it's kind left in the league. 3. Can't find a seat in the bleachers? No problem! Wrigley Field offers extra bleachers on the rooftops across the street from Wrigley. 4. If a casual fan were to say what makes Wrigley special, they would say t...

Success at Holiday Classic

Tommy Lebow, Staff Reporter

January 29, 2014

December proved to be a good month for Normal Community mens basketball. A strong performance at the State Farm Holiday Classic, despite being seeded 11th, showed that the Ironmen can play with anybody. Normal Community entered the State Farm Holiday Classic seeded 11th out of 16 teams. With the low seed, NCHS was focused on playing well. The Ironmen accomplished their goal, upsetting South Holland Thornwood in the first round. The momentum helped NCHS beat Rock Island, 53-52. Despite playing very well in the first two rounds, the Ironmen ran into Chatam Glenwood in...

Quick start for Ironmen basketball

Tommy Lebow, Staff Reporter

December 23, 2013

The NCHS basketball season is underway. A strong sense of optimism at the beginning of the season has translated into strong play the Ironmen, even though a 4-3 record suggests otherwise. The Ironmen hope to continue their strong play as the season kicks into full gear. Despite the team’s 4-3 start, head coach Dave Witzig likes the way his team has been playing. Witzig mentioned how important the leadership of the team’s three seniors, Grant Donath, Ben Wylde, and Alex Prus have been for a team that is made up of mostly juniors. While crediting tough opponents,...