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Bailey Kozlen

Bailey Kozlen, Staff Writer

 

Bailey Kozlen is a junior at Normal Community High School. This is her first year working with the Inkspot as a staff writer. She is involved with theatre and everything performing arts-related.

In my free time, I enjoy making coffee 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.

 

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Bloomington Normal Girls Lacrosse aims for redemption in 2024

Bloomington Normal Girls Lacrosse aims for redemption in 2024

2024 girls lacrosse season preview
Bailey Kozlen, Staff Writer Apr 2, 2024

When the 2024 girls Bloomington Normal Lacrosse season opens against Dunlap on April 4 the team is hoping to bounce back from last season’s 4-8 record. Last season, BN Lacrosse was winless against opponents with three or more victories on the season. The program’s wins came against Dunlap, Edwardsville...

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Model U.N. tackles zombie apocalypse in crisis summit

Model U.N. tackles zombie apocalypse in crisis summit

Eight members of the Model United Nations grappled with a global crisis scenario involving the spread of a zombie-inducing virus during the crisis summit on Nov. 17. Hosted by Bloomington High School, the summit brought together young diplomats from BHS, Normal Community, West, Central Catholic and...

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“The students have really bought into improving their individual marching and their individual kind of talents within the group,” NMB Co-Director Mr. Paul Carter said of the band’s growth this season. 

“They’ve made tremendous strides…and thats leading to more success for the whole group because a chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” Carter said.
Photo Courtesy of: @normalmarchingband // Instagram

Normal Marching Band celebrates season with second State title, international recognition

Bella Green, Bailey Kozlen and Leonor Rivas Nov 10, 2023

Despite the Normal Marching Band falling short of their start-of-season goal to make a finals run at the Bands of America Super Regional, the group garnered numerous accolades throughout the 2023 season. Among them was a first-place finish at the 6A Illinois State Marching Band Championships at Illinois...

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In honor of Croctober the Inkspot investigates the Croc fashion phenomenon. 
Promotional Image // Crocs Inc.

Sole searching: Exploring the Crocs craze

The Inkspot investigates the footwear frenzy
Inkspot Staff Oct 27, 2023

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That first show we didnt complete the full show, Band Director Mr. Paul Carter said.  Last week was our first time having the whole show on the field, but we were still learning at that point. 
Over the next few weeks, well continue to refine and continue to develop and improve... and strive for that excellence that were always going for.

Normal Marching Band kicks off 2023 season with consecutive 2nd place finishes

Bella Green, Bailey Kozlen and Leonor Rivas Sep 22, 2023

The Normal Marching Band took second in their first two competitions, debuting the 2023 season show “The Game.” The season opener at the Washington Invite was a rematch of last year's State Finals, with the NMB once again finishing 2nd behind the defending 6A State Champions from Morton High School. The...

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Boys cross country takes first at Normal Community open, girls place 6th

Boys cross country takes first at Normal Community open, girls place 6th

Boys cross country takes top honors at season opener The boys cross country team took first in the Normal Community Co-Ed Open Sept. 1 at Maxwell Park, edging out Elmwood Brimfield 39-48.  Two Ironmen posted top-five finishes, with Joey Yaros taking second and Jack Thomas finishing fourth out of...

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