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

Bella Green, Maddie Lane and Bailey Kozlen

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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Bella Green, Editor-in-Chief

Bella Green is a senior at Normal Community High School. This is her second year working with the Inkspot where she is Editor-in-Chief. I like watching basketball, specifically my favorite teams such as the Boston Celtics and South Carolina Gamecocks. In my free time, I enjoy finding new and obscure series and movies. I am inspired by Dawn Staley and her poise as a leader.

Maddie Lane, Senior Staff Reporter

Maddie is a senior at Community; she is on the girls lacrosse team and is involved in the choir program. She is a senior staff reporter for the Inkspot. On the weekend, I enjoy spending time with friends. My all-time dream is to travel the world. My biggest pet peeves are stopping in the middle of hallways and rude people.

Bailey Kozlen, Staff Reporter

Bailey Kozlen is a senior at Normal Community High School. This is her second year working with the Inkspot as a staff reporter. She is involved with theatre and everything performing arts-related. In my free time, I love singing and going on long drives. My all-time dream is to live somewhere in a big city. My best advice is to take every chance and opportunity that comes your way.