Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

Inkspot
Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

Inkspot

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief

Avani Rai is a senior at Normal Community High School and is a part of the Speech Team, FBLA, and Swim team. This is her second year working with the Inkspot, where she is a senior staff reporter.

Random fact about me is I've been to 10 countries outside of the United States.

My hidden talent is that I am a fantastic procrastinator.

My slogan to live by is never be afraid to make someone's day. Whether that's something small, like complimenting someone in the hallways, or something big, like advocating for what you believe in.

 

 

All content by Avani Rai
Inkspill – ‘Community at Normal Community’ – Mr. Brad Bovenkerk [Ep. 8]

Inkspill – ‘Community at Normal Community’ – Mr. Brad Bovenkerk [Ep. 8]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
May 22, 2023
Peter Metivier receives historic recognition from Illinois FFA

Peter Metivier receives historic recognition from Illinois FFA

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2023
Nina Osborne received the Dual Language recognition award for standout performance in two AP-level language classes.

Foreign Language Awards Night recognizes excellence in language learning

Two seniors receive special recognition
Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023

Inkspill – ‘A Unicorn in the Classroom’: Navigating ‘double minority’ status – Mr. Chris Belt [Ep. 7]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
May 3, 2023
Gibson Smith (23), Leslie Burton (23) and Killian Boyd (23) star as the shows leads, playing Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood.

Musical ‘The Lightning Thief’ brings striking theatrical elements to Community’s stage

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 20, 2023
Following Holi traditions, attendees arrived to the celebrations in white attire.

South Asian Performing Arts’ ‘Holi Moli’ celebrates community, inclusion

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Apr 17, 2023
This April’s ballot includes two issues with potential large-scale impact on Unit 5 students: the election of members to the Unit 5 School Board and a vote on the Unit 5 tax referendum.

Voter registration drive promotes local political participation

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 24, 2023

Inkspill – ‘A Special Recipe: Cultivating Growth’ – Ms. Erin Sanders [Ep. 6]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Mar 21, 2023
Black Student Union organizes Black History Month celebration in organization’s first year

Black Student Union organizes Black History Month celebration in organization’s first year

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 13, 2023

Inkspill – ‘Uno Reverse Card: No Singular Story’ – Mr. Ricky King [Ep.5]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Feb 23, 2023
The Battle for F.I.R.S.T.

The Battle for F.I.R.S.T.

MetalCow robotics engineers victory
Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 14, 2023
Pam’s and Dave’s yearbook pictures in the ’97-’98 school year—the year they first met

A Storybook Romance

Avani Rai and Marielsie Iglesias
Feb 14, 2023
Sweet Spot: Volume Four

Sweet Spot: Volume Four

Crumbl Cookies’ Peppermint Cupcake cookie review
Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Jan 5, 2023

Inkspill Episode 4 – ‘A Sense of Empowerment’: Mr. Patrick Lawler[podcast]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Jan 4, 2023

Inkspill Episode 3 – ‘Not Much Financial Cents’: Ms. Tara Pendleton [podcast]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Nov 29, 2022

Inkspill Episode 2 – ‘Pearls of Wisdom’: Mr. Mike Roller [podcast]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Oct 24, 2022
The Midterm elections are often overlooked, yet their impact and importance cannot be overstated.

Why the Midterms matter; Turning point in politics

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Oct 18, 2022

Inkspill Episode 1 – ‘LSD Every day’: Señora Mary Esther Baldwin [podcast]

Abby Ruebush and Avani Rai
Oct 17, 2022
News Briefs for Sep. 17 – Sep. 30

News Briefs for Sep. 17 – Sep. 30

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 30, 2022

On the Spot: Ep. 3 – ‘Homecoming Hopes & Hype’ [video]

Anna Dunne and Avani Rai
Sep 29, 2022

Avani: Missed the mark

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Sep 26, 2022
Sweet Spot: Volume One

Sweet Spot: Volume One

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese muffin review
Avani Rai and Marielsie Iglesias
Sep 26, 2022
News Briefs for Aug. 29 – Sep. 9

News Briefs for Aug. 29 – Sep. 9

Avani Rai and Marielsie Iglesias
Sep 14, 2022
New Faces of Normal 2022-23

New Faces of Normal 2022-23

A Q & A with Community's nine new instructional staff members
Tyler Chapman, Anna Dunne, Marielsie Iglesias, Avani Rai, Abby Ruebush, Mallory Thomison, Dylan Wehmeyer, and Jeffery Woodard
Sep 9, 2022

Race to the record books [video]

Ali Ince's run at history
Anna Dunne, Drew Farmer, and Avani Rai
May 23, 2022
The shake that sham-rocks the world

The shake that sham-rocks the world

Three Inkspot reporters review the McDonald's seasonal Shamrock Shake
Drew Farmer , Anna Dunne, and Avani Rai
Mar 15, 2022
Student Council hosts blood drive amid blood crisis

Student Council hosts blood drive amid blood crisis

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Mar 14, 2022

Inkspot Asks: Should Unit 5 have the full week of Thanksgiving off? [video]

Avani Rai and Anna Hawkins
Nov 23, 2021
While Bloomington Normal has shown economic growth, Unit 5 struggles to fill vacant positions in the food service and custodial departments and is in need of substitute teachers, teaching assistants, and bus drivers.

Community feels impact of staffing shortages

Avani Rai, Editor-in-Chief
Nov 17, 2021
Meet the court [photo gallery]

Meet the court [photo gallery]

Avani Rai, Ethan Scott, Abigail Ruebush, Izzy Fader, and Samantha Coleman
Sep 23, 2021
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