Students in Mrs. Sydney Batty’s 6th-hour Molecular and Structural Biology class dissected lamb kidneys on Feb. 19 as part of their unit on the urinary system. The hands-on lab allowed students to explore kidney structures up close, reinforcing concepts studied in class. “In Biology,” Batty said,...

The Iron’s co-ed cheer team made its first IHSA State Final appearance since 2019 on Friday, Feb. 7, finishing 24th in the preliminary round with a score of 82.90, ahead of Glenbrook North in the 25-team field. Community qualified for State with a third-place, no-deduction routine at the Mascoutah...

Lily Mavros’ love for music began with an impromptu fourth-grade performance, but her journey didn’t stop there. From local productions to starring roles, the Community senior has worked tirelessly to hone her craft. In this episode, we explore how she balances AP classes, voice lessons and performances—while...

Community’s annual Stay Another Day night highlights the growing impact of alum Mackenzie Nelson’s mental health movement, showing how a personal mantra has become a nationwide call for awareness and support.  

With a 4-1 Big 12 record, the Ironmen girls basketball team sits behind undefeated Bloomington (6-0) and Peoria Notre Dame (5-0) in the conference standings. The Ironmen host the PND Irish tomorrow in a critical matchup that could shake up the title race. The Inkspot's Bella Green caught up with...

While the Iron girls basketball team delivered a commanding Senior Night performance, defeating the Champaign Centennial Chargers 59-11 on Jan. 14, Armoni Connor's standout moment came before the contest even tipped off. Connor performed the national anthem for the third consecutive Senior Night,...

The Ironmen boys basketball team captured their second straight Intercity championship on Dec. 2, opening the season 4-0 with dominant wins over their Bloomington-Normal rivals. The Inkspot takes a by the numbers look at Community in the State Farm Bloomington-Normal Intercity Boys Basketball Tournament.   Check...

Boxing legend Mike Tyson, 57, is stepping back into the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, in a highly anticipated exhibition match on Nov. 15. The bout, set to stream live on Netflix at 7 p.m., will follow a modified rule set with eight two-minute rounds and fighters wearing 14 oz gloves,...

The Ironmen advanced to the 2024 IHSA 7A quarterfinals is a 52-49 shootout victory over the Prospect Knights of Mt. Prospect. Take a look at Community's offensive leaders from 11/8.