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After piloting select exams digitally, the College Board is moving to all-digital testing by 2024. The digital exams, students said are easier to take, educators believe are Easier to administer.

Digital exams bring student-friendly changes to test experience

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023

Community students from three Advanced Placement courses—English Literature, English Language and Computer Science Principles—took their AP exams digitally for the first time this May. The College Board offered digital exams for seven of its 38 AP subjects this year ahead of offering shorter,...

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Watch 10 Fast and Furious films, earn $1K

Watch 10 Fast and Furious films, earn $1K

Brayden Blackwell and Libby Price
May 12, 2023

$55 an hour?  Without having to leave the comfort of your couch?  That summer job could be yours courtesy of Finance Buzz, a website that provides financial tips, advice and recommendations. With May 19’s release of “Fast X,” the newest installment in the blockbuster Fast and Furious...

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Why Bruha doesn’t break

Why Bruha doesn’t break

Calling a spade a spade in the game of kings
Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023

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Music In Our Schools Month sees a capella groups, Jazz Ensemble perform during lunch hours [video]

Music In Our Schools Month sees a capella groups, Jazz Ensemble perform during lunch hours [video]

Community's annual March celebration of Music In Our Schools Month featured performances from the Jazz Ensemble, Voice Male and Key of She acapella groups during lunch hours on March 23.  

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Passion for pickleball fueling Feeney’s competitive spirit

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
Apr 1, 2023

The Feeney family has a history of presiding over courts.  Sisters Sophia (’23) and Madison (’21) reigned over Community’s basketball and volleyball courts, tallying up All-Conference honors year after year.  Mrs. Amy Feeney’s husband, Judge Charles Feeney III has served more than two...

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Mr. John Bergmann and Dhanush Gurrala (’23) channeled the “King of Pop’s” spirit with their dance to a medley of Michael Jackson hits, moonwalking their way to the Dancing with the Staff trophy.

‘Dancing with the Staff’ supports March of Dimes amid maternal death crisis

Anna Dunne, Senior Staff Reporter
Mar 22, 2023

The FBLA’s Dancing with the Staff competition raised $525 for their national charity partner, March of Dimes, on Tues., Feb. 21. The organizations’ partnership dates back to 1975 when FBLA chapters began raising awareness and funds to support the March of Dimes—a national non-profit working...

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The impact of the 10% reduction to each department’s material and supply budget will be substantial, several Community staff members said.

Budget cuts reduce hands-on learning opportunities

Inkspot Staff
Mar 8, 2023

Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle said ultimately, students will suffer due to the nearly $2 million in budget cuts approved during Jan. 31’s special board meeting. “Our students,” Weikle said, will be “negatively impacted” by the budget cuts, including eliminating co- and extracurricular...

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The Battle for F.I.R.S.T.

The Battle for F.I.R.S.T.

MetalCow robotics engineers victory
Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 14, 2023

There’s a storm inside Houston's Brown Convention Center. Lightning flashes, crackles, zigzags… Multicolored beams of red, blue and gold dance across the amphitheater, spotlighting the match taking place in the arena below.  There’s the booming commentator, the referees’ piercing whistles,...

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Pam’s and Dave’s yearbook pictures in the ’97-’98 school year—the year they first met

A Storybook Romance

Avani Rai and Marielsie Iglesias
Feb 14, 2023

He was the youngest of five siblings—the self-proclaimed baby of the family.  She—the oldest of four. He grew up in Morton, Illinois—a rural town with a population of under 14,000.  She went to high school in the suburbs of Chicago—graduating in a class of 500.  He was an athlete,...

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Sweet Spot: Volume Five

Sweet Spot: Volume Five

Mallory Thomison's Valentine's Day Cake Pop Recipe review
Dylan Wehmeyer and Anna Dunne
Feb 14, 2023

In the February Issue of the Inkspot magazine, Mallory Thomison offered up an easy and affordable Cake Pop recipe. Like Valentine's Days from years gone by, Thomison brought her cakey creations into class to share. This edition, the Sweet Spot breaks the regular mold -- veering away from the norm....

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Sweet Spot: Volume Four

Sweet Spot: Volume Four

Crumbl Cookies’ Peppermint Cupcake cookie review
Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Jan 5, 2023

The Sweet Spot puts desserts from eateries around town to the test, deciding whether they hit the spot or miss the mark. Two Inkspot staffers review each product based on taste, presentation and value - separating the savory sweets from the crummy confections. This week, Abby Ruebush and Avani...

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Senior Spotlight 1/2: Mason Burns

Senior Spotlight 1/2: Mason Burns

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 2, 2023

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Beyond State

Beyond State

Marching band's 'Beyond the Sea' goes beyond trophies in historic season
Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 18, 2022

The Normal Marching Band (NMB) saw its most successful season since Community’s and West’s programs combined five years ago. The competitive co-op band earned first in Class 6A and second overall at the Illinois State Marching Band Championships on Oct. 22. At last season’s Championships, the...

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Senior Spotlight 12/12: Makenzie Albert

Senior Spotlight 12/12: Makenzie Albert

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 12, 2022

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Senior Spotlight 12/5: Hannah Pendleton

Senior Spotlight 12/5: Hannah Pendleton

Abby Ruebush, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 8, 2022

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