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Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six."

Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson

From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey

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...

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Stay Another Day night: How a Community alum’s message is changing the conversation on mental health [video]

Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 3, 2025

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.  

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Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]

Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]

Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 21, 2025

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...

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Senior Armoni Conner performed the national anthem for the third straight  Ironmen girls basketball Senior Night game.

Armoni Connor shines on senior night with anthem performance [video]

Ania Gwarda and Bailey Kozlen
Jan 17, 2025

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,...

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Breaking down Ironmen boys basketball’s Intercity Championship by the numbers

Breaking down Ironmen boys basketball’s Intercity Championship by the numbers

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Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Dec 4, 2024

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...

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Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Nov 26, 2024
The Inkspot sat down with Ironmen football head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz to talk about the 49-42 loss to the Mt. Carmel Caravan and the 2024 season as a whole.
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Inside the Huddle with Ironmen girls basketball [video]

Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 26, 2024
Ths Inkspot asked the 2024 Iron girls basketball seniors several rapid fire basketball questions ahead of the season.
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Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]

Carter Hull, Staff Reporter
Nov 15, 2024

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,...

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IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Quarterfinals: Ironmen head coach on facing the Mt. Carmel Caravan [video]

Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot and previewed Nov. 16’s contest against 15-time State champions the Mt. Carmel Caravan
Inkspot Staff
Nov 13, 2024
Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot and previewed Nov. 16’s road contest against 15-time State champions, the Mt. Carmel Caravan
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The Ironmen’s IHSA Class 7A Round 2 offensive leaders by the numbers [video]

Inkspot Staff
Nov 11, 2024

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.

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IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Round 2: Ironmen football’s head coach on the Propsect Knights [video]

Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot and previewed Nov. 8's contest against Mt. Prospect's Prospect Knights (8-2)
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Nov 7, 2024
Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot previewing the Ironmen's playoff matchup against the West Chicago Wildcats and recapping Community's Week Nine Big 12 Title-clinching win against the Peoria Lions
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Ironmen football’s head coach previews Round 1 of the IHSA 7A Football Playoffs [video]

Mr. Jason Drengwitz on the West Chicago Wildcats matchup
Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Nov 1, 2024
Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot previewing the Ironmen's playoff matchup against the West Chicago Wildcats and recapping Community's Week Nine Big 12 Title-clinching win against the Peoria Lions
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On the Spot: This or That – Halloween [video]

Bailey Kozlen, Staff Reporter
Oct 29, 2024
Bailey Kozlen hit the halls of Community to find out students' Halloween favorites in the Inkspot's lastest 'This or That' video.
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Coach Drengwitz talks Week 9 vs. the 7-1 Peoria High Lions, the chance to win outright Big 12 title [video]

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 25, 2024
Mr. Jason Drengwitz sat down with the Inkspot's Zachary Knox-Doyle and Mr. Joel Swanson, reflecting on Week 8's win over the Champaign Centennial Chargers and previewing Week 9's contest against the Peoria High Lions
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The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project

The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project

Welcome to “The Up-Beat,” where a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what’s been making them smile this week. Bella Green, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making them happy in the season two premiere.

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