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The fall play cast talks about why ‘Anne Frank’ resonates

Lyra Townsend, Associate Editor
Oct 10, 2025

The cast of “The Diary of Anne Frank” reflect on why the story still matters, pointing to the play’s urgency amid current events, the importance of free expression and the harm that follows when prejudice goes unchecked.

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...

Ironmen clinch playoff berth with win over Danville

Week 7 victory over the Vikings: By the numbers

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 16, 2024

Pajama night was a fitting theme for the Dick Tharp Field student section on Friday, with the Ironmen putting the game against the Danville Vikings to bed early with a decisive 71-12 victory. With the win, the Iron improved to 6-1 and clinched a spot in the 7A IHSA playoffs This year's playoff...

Breaking down the Ironmen’s Week 7 showdown vs. Danville Vikings

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 11, 2024

Ahead of the Ironmen’s Week 7 clash against the Danville Vikings, the Inkspot looks at how the teams stack up by the numbers. From season stats to the teams’ past 10 meetings, this breakdown gives you the full stastical story ahead of Friday night’s meeting. See what Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason...

Ironmen dominate Big 12 Battle vs. Bloomington

Week 6 win over Raiders: By the numbers

Zachary Knox-Doyle, Sports Editor
Oct 11, 2024

The Ironmen stormed their way atop the Big 12 Conference standings with a commanding Week 6 win over the Bloomington Raiders 44-14 on Oct. 4. With the win, Community improved to 5-1 on the season and 5-0 in league play, while the Raiders stand at 5-1 on the season and 4-1 in the Big 12. Dive into a...

Ironmen interview bingo

Inkspot Staff
Oct 10, 2024

Think you know what Coach Jason Drengwitz will say ahead of tonight's contest against the Danville Vikings in this week’s pregame interview? Give Ironmen Pregame Interview Bingo a go as you watch the Inkspot's exclusive video interview with Community's head coach.

By the Numbers: 2024 Ironmen boys basketball season

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Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter
Mar 20, 2024

Lady Iron basketball upperclassmen [gallery]

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 15, 2021

After the Lady Iron basketball team finished 14-16 last season (marking the first sub .500 finish in five years), Coach Dave Feeney was optimistic heading into the abbreviated '20-'21 season. The reason for Feeney's optimistic outlook, he said, was that the “core of our varsity” was returning from last season. Take a look at the Lady Iron upperclassmen who have helped lead the team to a 3-0 start.

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NCHS After Prom – Mapped Out

"Bright Lights Big City" is this year's After Prom theme, presented by the Junior Class Board. It takes place at NCHS from 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 to 4:00 a.m. Sunday, April 29. A ticket costs $12.50, sold outside the cafeteria during lunch hours from April 18th - 19th and 23rd - 25th. Get informed on the whats and wheres of After Prom.

Emily Schlueter, Staff Reporter
Apr 17, 2018

A Date’s Guide to Promposals

If you are struggling to come up with a creative promposal, we can help you out.

Katie Fata, Staff Reporter
Feb 27, 2018

Important Dates for a Prom Date

Saturday, April 28 is quickly approaching and a procrastinator might find themselves short on time to prepare for the dance. Use this guide to help you stay on top of the deadlines.

Ellie Sauder, Social Media Editor
Feb 24, 2018

Or, instead of waiting for the April 24 and 25 lunchtime ticket sales, get ahead of the game by ordering prom tickets online now.