The Up-Beat – Ep. 1 – Spotify discoveries, a daily dose of Dr. Zbrozek, Pizza Olympics & bowling balls

Welcome to “The Up-Beat,” where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what’s been making them smile this week.
B.J. Dumas, Lyra Townsend, Terrion Darnell and Bayli Ferris share what is making them happy this week.

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About the Contributors

Brantley Dumas II, Senior Staff Reporter

Brantley Dumas is a senior at Normal Community High School. He is the president Black Student Union and is on the varsity bowling team. He is a second-year Staff Reporter on the Inkspot. If I were to win a million dollars I would definitely pay for college, then buy all the shoes and clothes I could ever want. I enjoy fashion, making and listening to music and anime. So, if you like any of those we can probably be friends. My biggest pet peeve is when people chew too loud. Gross.

Lyra Townsend, Staff Writer

Lyra Townsend is a sophomore at NCHS and this is her first year working with the Inkspot. Her current role is a staff writer. My favorite movie is “Jaws.” On the weekends I like to fly planes. The slogan I live by is "Dream as if you'll live forever, fly as if it's your last flight."

Bayli Ferris, Staff Writer

Bayli Ferris is a senior at Normal Community High School where she's involved in clubs such as Generations Connect and Younglife. This is her first year as an Inkspot staff writer. I like Phoebe Bridgers, ice cream and warm weather. On the weekend I like to get coffee with my dad and hang out with friends. My favorite movie is “The Edge of Seventeen.”

Terrion Darnell, Staff Writer

Terrion Darnell is a senior at Normal Community High School, he is a member of the varsity basketball and track team. Terrion is a staff reporter for the Inkspot with this being his first year as a staff writer. I am most comfortable when I am with my friends or family. On the weekend I hang out with friends and make music. I'd really like to meet Jayson Tatum. A random fact about me is that I am adopted.