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

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

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No Mixed Emotions: 20 picks for the perfect love song playlist

No Mixed Emotions: 20 picks for the perfect love song playlist

Tyler Chapman and Marielsie Iglesias Feb 14, 2023

Once upon a time, to make someone a mixtape meant hours of dedication -- waiting in front of the radio for a certain song to come on, pressing record just after the opening notes played, inevitably cutting...

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Sounds Off: Top 10 movie soundtrack songs

Sounds Off: Top 10 movie soundtrack songs

Kelsey Kern and Hannah Kocar Feb 13, 2023

James Cameron’s epic, action-packed "Titanic" returns to theaters Friday, February 10, in celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary.  The box office sensation — a tragic romance set aboard the...

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Off the Record: Top 10 Taylor Swift Tracks

Off the Record: Top 10 Taylor Swift Tracks

Jan 4, 2023

In honor of the release of Taylor Swift’s 10th original studio album, “Midnights,” Senior Staff Reporters Tyler Chapman and Marielsie Iglesias rank their Top 10 Swift songs in the first edition of...

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10 years later, Hunger Games franchise still survives among die-hard fans

Changing the game

10 years later, Hunger Games franchise still survives among die-hard fans
Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief Apr 11, 2022

Chaotic.  Dystopian.  Entertaining.  Every time Mr. Ricky King revisits the iconic Hunger Games franchise, these words fly into his head like one of Katniss Everdeen’s razor-sharp arrows. The...

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The shake that sham-rocks the world

The shake that sham-rocks the world

Three Inkspot reporters review the McDonald's seasonal Shamrock Shake
Drew Farmer , Anna Dunne and Avani Rai Mar 15, 2022

Since the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake was first m-introduced in 1970, flurries of fans have awaited March 1 for the season’s first sip of the minty green drink.  Over the decades, the Shamrock Shake...

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Alfred Hitchcock Day -- March 12 -- celebrates the genius of “The Master of Suspense”

The psycho behind ‘Psycho’

Alfred Hitchcock Day -- March 12 -- celebrates the genius of “The Master of Suspense”

Recognized by film buffs as one of the most influential directors of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s place in film history often goes underappreciated by modern audiences.  Hitchcock, the filmmaker...

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Chaos ensues on stage as the seven mini-plays collide towards the end of the show.

Theatre program jumps back into action with fall comedy ‘Zap!’ [review and photo gallery]

Nayonika Banerjee and Charlotte Calmes Nov 2, 2021

80 minutes, give or take, is the time it takes to watch two episodes of Netflix's "Squid Game," ½ of "Titanic," or to listen to 25 Taylor Swift songs. 80 minutes of "Squid Game" delivers suspense and...

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Homecoming 2021 student suggestion playlist

Homecoming 2021 student suggestion playlist

The Ironmen let us know what they wanted to hear at Homecoming 2021 -- take a listen to the playlist
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30 years later and the lambs are still screaming

30 years later and the lambs are still screaming

The lasting legacy of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling
Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 14, 2021

Anthony Hopkins flawlessly executed his portrayal of world-renowned psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter in 1991’s "Silence of the Lambs". For 30 years, Hopkins’ performance has had...

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Students, staff spotlight their favorite cinematic duos [video]

Students, staff spotlight their favorite cinematic duos [video]

Dylan Wehmeyer, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 14, 2021

Buzz Lightyear and Woody from "Toy Story", Doc Brown and Marty McFly from the "Back to the Future" franchise, and Marlin and Dory from "Finding Nemo". These on-screen pairs are all classic cinematic duos. Whether...

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Counting down the top five worst Harry Potter characters

Counting down the top five worst ‘Harry Potter’ characters

Kelsey Kern, Senior Staff Reporter Sep 7, 2021

5.) Draco Malfoy: Sorry Malfoy fans, but I despise this character. He was a little butt for seven books and eight movies. A large portion of my childhood was taken up watching Malfoy be a terrible human-(wizard)being...

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20 Years  of movie magic: ‘Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone’ celebrates anniversary

20 Years of movie magic: ‘Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone’ celebrates anniversary

Kelsey Kern, Senior Staff Reporter May 25, 2021

The tan pages of an adored children’s book were transfigured 20 years ago into colorful pixels, bringing a magical universe to the silver screen. The adaptation of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's...

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Harry Potter bingo: Re-igniting the magic after repeat views

Harry Potter bingo: Re-igniting the magic after repeat views

May 15, 2021

  Like handmade sweaters with your initials lovingly sewn in, the Harry Potter series has provided endless feelings of comfort. But if Polyjuice potion has taught us anything, even the most magical...

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