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Google applications including the suite of programs Unit 5 relies on for remote learning began experiencing a service outage early Monday morning.

Google services, applications experience widespread outage

Inkspot Staff, Inkspot Staff
December 14, 2020
Class of 1997 graduate Jarrett Johnson is nominated for Grammy award for a song release this summer.

NCHS alum Jarrett Johnson nominated for Grammy

Charlotte Calmes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
While students may not have access to counselors in-person, they are available through digital appointments to help seniors navigate the college application process.

Counselors offer college planning advice during pandemic

Kennedy Coe, Staff Writer
December 3, 2020
Nearly 1/4 NCHS students and staff surveyed said they will be gathering with people outside of their household for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving amidst a pandemic; ISU public health expert weighs in

Jonah Kramer, Staff Reporter
November 25, 2020
Mental health stigmas are impacting teens’ ability to receive help.

Suffering in Silence: Teens struggle to seek mental health services

Laynee Scheck, Senior Staff Reporter
November 25, 2020
Survey reports that the Covid-19 pandemic is having an impact on teen mental health.

COVID-19 affects teen mental health

Laynee Scheck, Senior Staff Reporter
November 9, 2020
Coronavirus Update:

Coronavirus Update: “Stay-at-Home” order [3/21 8:00 a.m.]

Charlotte Calmes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
College Board announces AP testing revamp

College Board announces AP testing revamp

Mantra Dave, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Local impact and Illinois's response [3/20 2:35 p.m.]

Coronavirus Update: Local impact and Illinois’s response [3/20 2:35 p.m.]

Charlotte Calmes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
The limited selection of fresh meat products available at Walmart served as an inconvenience for many customers.

Coronavirus impacts grocers shelves [photo gallery]

Charlotte Calmes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
Fresh off the Press: Episode Two - Teacher shortage crisis [podcast]

Fresh off the Press: Episode Two – Teacher shortage crisis [podcast]

Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink
January 30, 2020
In the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, thousands of tons of waste materials are gathered by ocean currents. The mix of floating objects and sinking dense debris create a vortex of waste that poses risks for wildlife.

Lunch and Learn challenges students to rethink recycling

Gwendolyn Fieweger, Kacie Twyford, and Mac Jensen
November 22, 2019
ACT acts on policy; announces change

ACT acts on policy; announces change

Mantra Dave, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses the audience as the company took a field trip away from the site of its traditional announcements - heading to Chicago's Lane Tech High School - inviting members of the student media along. The focus of the day's announcements was Apple's renewed push into the classroom, aiming to blend

Apple unveils new educational products, pricing

Evie Snoeyink, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2018
Members of the Step Team seen kneeling during the national anthem.

Taking a knee: Students kneel during the national anthem

Nate Brown, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2017
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