Anonymous author of satirical social media account, Pen Blemish, reveals self [video]

Eli Benson, Eleni Lockett and Ethan Scott • May 24, 2022

An Instagram account, penned by an anonymous author, began posting satirical news articles mocking Normal Community High School in late January.

In mid-May, after publishing 28 articles, the person behind the humorous account revealed their identity.

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Eli Benson, Staff Reporter

Eli Benson is senior at Normal Community High School and is involved in Varsity basketball, Senior Class Board, Social Studies club, and Internship Program. This is his first year with the Inkspot and he is a staff writer. My favorite film of all time is “Shawshank Redemption.” On the weekends I enjoy hanging out with my friends and working my part-time job.

Eleni Lockett, Staff Writer

Eleni Lockett is a senior at Normal Community High School and is involved in Key of She through the choir program. This is her first year working with the Inkspot, and she is a staff writer. My all-time dream is to be a circus performer at ISU. The farthest I have been away from home was when I went to Taiwan with my family when I was nine. In my free time, I enjoy writing and hanging out with my friends.

Ethan Scott, Staff Writer

Ethan Scott is a senior at NCHS, where he participates in theatre. This is his first year as a member of the Inkspot staff. In my free time, I like to watch football and baseball. My dream is to become a beat writer for the Packers. I hope to study sports journalism in college.