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Proposed 1% sales tax would fund Unit 5 repairs, relieve property taxes
Proposed 1% sales tax would fund Unit 5 repairs, relieve property taxes
Community honors standout student success at Spring Walk of Champions
Community honors standout student success at Spring Walk of Champions
Officer Flood was named "Officer of the Year" in February for his life-saving actions last spring.
Officer Jeremy Flood named Normal PD’s “Officer of the Year” after saving two lives
Marine Band rocks the stage: San Diego unit brings high-energy set to Community music students [photo gallery]
Marine Band rocks the stage: San Diego unit brings high-energy set to Community music students [photo gallery]
Mock Trial showcased their 2025 case, "People of the State of Illinois v. Peyton Reed," to the majority of sophomore students on Feb. 24 in the auditorium. The presentation was a collaboration with English II teachers, aiming to help lay out how a criminal legal proceeding should function to support student's reading of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Mock Trial brings courtroom to the classroom with English II collaboration
Dance caps season with annual Guy/Girl performance [photo gallery]
Dance caps season with annual Guy/Girl performance [photo gallery]
YouTube, founded in 2005, was still in its infancy when Soulja Boy uploaded an instructional dance video for his track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" on the platform. The video quickly racked up millions of views, launching the young artist's career. Screencapture: YouTube // @Soulja Boy
From viral sensation to industry architect—Soulja Boy brings his legacy to Bloomington’s Castle Theatre
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
WWE RAW Raw debuted on Netflix in early January as part of a $500 million agreement between the TKO Group, the parent of WWE, and Netflix. Graphic Courtesy of: TKO Group
From Body Slams to brand deals: WWE’s Netflix era leaves some fans tapping out
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Studio Ghibli
Top 5 Studio Ghibli films
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Studio Ghibli
Top 5 Studio Ghibli films
‘Alien: Romulus’ returns to franchise roots [review]
‘Alien: Romulus’ returns to franchise roots [review]
Oscars under the lens: McWhorter, Krogmeier offer Academy Award predictions, perspectives
Oscars under the lens: McWhorter, Krogmeier offer Academy Award predictions, perspectives
1988's "Die Hard" follows New York City police officer John McClane as he tries to save his estranged wife and several others after they are taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Film Still // 20th Century Fox
Yippee-Ki-Holiday: The enduring legacy of ‘Die Hard,’ a Christmas classic
Promotional Image // Netflix
‘Fear Street’ trilogy on the cutting-edge of slasher tropes
YouTube, founded in 2005, was still in its infancy when Soulja Boy uploaded an instructional dance video for his track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" on the platform. The video quickly racked up millions of views, launching the young artist's career. Screencapture: YouTube // @Soulja Boy
From viral sensation to industry architect—Soulja Boy brings his legacy to Bloomington’s Castle Theatre
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Tyler, the Creator served as "Chromakopia's" producer, writer and arranger. Among some of the features on the album's 14 tracks are Daniel Caesar, Teezo Touchdown, Lil Wayne and Santigold. Album Art Courtesy of: Columbia Records
Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ delivers bold introspection, evolution
"Writing music and inspiring people is my passion, it's what I love to do," Benson Boone said in October 2023. Two years ago, the TikTok star turned 'American Idol' drop out wasn't so sure. Photo Courtesy: WB Music
Benson Boone: ‘American Idol’ exit to excellent EP ‘PULSE’ [review]
From guilty pleasures to surprising obsessions, our team looks at their top song of the year, peeling back the curtain on why their most-listened-to artists and songs racked up so many plays. Screen Capture // NCHSinkspot Spotify
Behind the beats: The Inkspot staff’s 2023 Spotify Wrapped reveal
Image Courtesy of: Spotify // Spotify Press Release
On the Spot: Unwrapped – Students, staff share their top Spotify streams of 2023
WWE RAW Raw debuted on Netflix in early January as part of a $500 million agreement between the TKO Group, the parent of WWE, and Netflix. Graphic Courtesy of: TKO Group
From Body Slams to brand deals: WWE’s Netflix era leaves some fans tapping out
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
Comfort viewing: 3 reasons I love ‘The Good Place’
Comfort viewing: 3 reasons I love ‘The Good Place’
Comfort Viewing: 3 reasons Pranathi Ganti loves ‘One Tree Hill’
Comfort Viewing: 3 reasons Pranathi Ganti loves ‘One Tree Hill’
Epic finales and epic failures: A tale of triumph, tragedy in TV shows finales
Epic finales and epic failures: A tale of triumph, tragedy in TV shows finales
Promotional Image // Netflix
‘Fear Street’ trilogy on the cutting-edge of slasher tropes
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
Epic Games rewinds time with Season OG, reignites Fortnite fervor
Epic Games rewinds time with Season OG, reignites Fortnite fervor
Connections, the newest of New York Times' game offerings, is the best game you aren't playing, according to the Inkspot's B.J. Dumas. Screenshot // New York Times
Finding ‘Connections’: the best game you aren’t playing
Top 10 Super Mario power-ups
Top 10 Super Mario power-ups
10 Skyrim Secrets
10 Skyrim Secrets
Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener
Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener
Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025
Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025
Kobe Walker was a standout this season, slamming home 34 dunks and setting the program record for single-season rebounds. Walker finished the year fourth all-time in career rebounds, with 764, despite just one season as a starter. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Iron resolve: Community defies rebuild talk; Repeats as Big 12 champs
In his lone season as a starter, senior Kobe Walker has been a prolific scorer, totaling 631 points. He ranks second in program history for most points in a single season, trailing only Dick Metzger, who recorded 719 points in 1953. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen, Blue Devils set for Sectional Final rematch
The Ironmen celebrate their historic fifth consecutive regional title after defeating Minooka 51-38. Now they look to avenge their first loss of the season when they face Rock Island in a rematch in the sectional semis. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen clinch fifth straight regional title, set for rematch with Rock Island in sectional semifinal
Breaking records, building legacies: Malinowski, Walker, Smith cement their status in Ironmen history
Breaking records, building legacies: Malinowski, Walker, Smith cement their status in Ironmen history
Headlined by senior Cassius Sharp and a strong junior core, the boys soccer team had its deepest playoff run since the 2018 season. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen soccer season ends in Sectional Finals
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
AJ Montoya, in addition to his defensive play, served as a goal line back for Community, rushing for 77 yards on the season and scoring four touchdowns. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Taylor, Montoya earn football All-State, Big 12 honors
Mt. Carmel enters Saturday's Quarterfinals contest with an 8-3 record, something that Ironmen coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz thinks speaks to how battle-tested the Caravan are.
Ironmen brace for toughest test yet in Round Three showdown against Mt. Carmel Caravan
IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Quarterfinals: Ironmen head coach on facing the Mt. Carmel Caravan [video]
IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Quarterfinals: Ironmen head coach on facing the Mt. Carmel Caravan [video]
Photo Courtesy of: @Tdotproduction // Instagram
Iron volleyball’s season ends in Sectional Semifinal loss to Wildcats as seniors leave legacy of camaraderie
Kobe Walker was a standout this season, slamming home 34 dunks and setting the program record for single-season rebounds. Walker finished the year fourth all-time in career rebounds, with 764, despite just one season as a starter. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Iron resolve: Community defies rebuild talk; Repeats as Big 12 champs
In his lone season as a starter, senior Kobe Walker has been a prolific scorer, totaling 631 points. He ranks second in program history for most points in a single season, trailing only Dick Metzger, who recorded 719 points in 1953. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen, Blue Devils set for Sectional Final rematch
The Ironmen celebrate their historic fifth consecutive regional title after defeating Minooka 51-38. Now they look to avenge their first loss of the season when they face Rock Island in a rematch in the sectional semis. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen clinch fifth straight regional title, set for rematch with Rock Island in sectional semifinal
Breaking records, building legacies: Malinowski, Walker, Smith cement their status in Ironmen history
Breaking records, building legacies: Malinowski, Walker, Smith cement their status in Ironmen history
Wade Pyle returns to State after two record-setting performances last season. Photo Courtesy of: Community Athletics deptartment
3 Ironmen to compete at IHSA Boys Swimming State Finals
Basketball, Ironmen head coach Mr. Dave Feeney believes, isn't about basketball, its about the relationships and memories the athletes form that have nothing to do with the stat sheet or the scoreboard. Its the comraderie that continues to draw multisport athletes to the program despite the demands of the 30+ game season. Pictured: Community's senior class, left to right: Emma Harrison, Rayna Powers, Camry FIsher, Tatum Yokley, Marco Reynolds, Kenna Malinowski, Armoni Conner and A'meah Lester. Photo Courtesy of: Charles Green //@cgmojo
One last run: Multi-sport seniors on the court for a final season together
Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener
Community cruises to 5-0 win over Metamora in season opener
Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025
Ironmen baseball: Reloaded, ready for 2025
Jonah Roper has been a standout on a senior-heavy pitching rotation this season. The junior is second on the team in innings-pitched and strikeouts. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen look to set all-time season win record, go undefeated in Big 12
BN Lacrosse was outscored 147-56 in the regular season with opponents outshooting the co-op 391-225.
Bloomington Normal Boys Lacrosse ends regular season winless; Seek 1st win in sectional showdown
The girls track and field team are looking for a second sectional title after they clinched a third straight conference title last weekend. Last season at sectionals, the Iron sent 11 athletes on to the state meet. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Girls track & field clinches 3rd straight Big 12 Conference title, head to sectionals
Abigail Ziemer is looking for a fourth trip to state in the 1600-meter relay, winning the event in 2021 and 2023, and finishing third in 2022. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Girls track & field eye state podium return
Caden Correll’s historic run
Caden Correll’s historic run
The red wolf is critically endangered with less than 25 animals in the wild and 241 in captivity. Photo Courtesy of: Ceci Butler
Beyond the glass: Freshman’s love for animals turns into hands-on wildlife work
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Jonah Roper’s next pitch
Basketball, Ironmen head coach Mr. Dave Feeney believes, isn't about basketball, its about the relationships and memories the athletes form that have nothing to do with the stat sheet or the scoreboard. Its the comraderie that continues to draw multisport athletes to the program despite the demands of the 30+ game season. Pictured: Community's senior class, left to right: Emma Harrison, Rayna Powers, Camry FIsher, Tatum Yokley, Marco Reynolds, Kenna Malinowski, Armoni Conner and A'meah Lester. Photo Courtesy of: Charles Green //@cgmojo
One last run: Multi-sport seniors on the court for a final season together
Students gear up for an unpredictable 2025 F1 season
Students gear up for an unpredictable 2025 F1 season
Gus, the mascot of the Community theatre program, front and center in the "Peter and the Starcatcher" cast and crew picture. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. David Vernon
From prop hunt to the playbill
Caden Correll’s historic run
Caden Correll’s historic run
The red wolf is critically endangered with less than 25 animals in the wild and 241 in captivity. Photo Courtesy of: Ceci Butler
Beyond the glass: Freshman’s love for animals turns into hands-on wildlife work
Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Jonah Roper’s next pitch
Basketball, Ironmen head coach Mr. Dave Feeney believes, isn't about basketball, its about the relationships and memories the athletes form that have nothing to do with the stat sheet or the scoreboard. Its the comraderie that continues to draw multisport athletes to the program despite the demands of the 30+ game season. Pictured: Community's senior class, left to right: Emma Harrison, Rayna Powers, Camry FIsher, Tatum Yokley, Marco Reynolds, Kenna Malinowski, Armoni Conner and A'meah Lester. Photo Courtesy of: Charles Green //@cgmojo
One last run: Multi-sport seniors on the court for a final season together
Students gear up for an unpredictable 2025 F1 season
Students gear up for an unpredictable 2025 F1 season
Gus, the mascot of the Community theatre program, front and center in the "Peter and the Starcatcher" cast and crew picture. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. David Vernon
From prop hunt to the playbill
Inkspot Madness contest
Inkspot Madness contest
Halloween candy cross section quiz [quiz]
Halloween candy cross section quiz [quiz]
Average Jonah? [quiz]
Average Jonah? [quiz]
The Inkspot's Cutest Canine Contest
The Inkspot’s Cutest Canine Contest
Prom dinner choice trivia
Prom dinner choice trivia
Quiz: Test your prom dress knowledge
Quiz: Test your prom dress knowledge
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A work glove, located on a reflective post in the median of the intersection of Airport and Raab, is decorated for St. Patrick's Day.
The glove that won’t go away (and why it’s kind of awesome)
Bryce Hickman doen't believe that the movie theater is a thing of the past; we are just forgetting the magic. Photo Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Cinema’s not dead—we just need to remember why it matters
Licensed Image: Envato
Our two cents: Should we get rid of the penny?
The top 5 hottest presidents
The top 5 hottest presidents
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
A work glove, located on a reflective post in the median of the intersection of Airport and Raab, is decorated for St. Patrick's Day.
The glove that won’t go away (and why it’s kind of awesome)
Bryce Hickman doen't believe that the movie theater is a thing of the past; we are just forgetting the magic. Photo Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Cinema’s not dead—we just need to remember why it matters
Digital Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Going to the mat for pro wrestling
Head 2 Head: Wrigley Field vs. Busch Stadium
Head 2 Head: Pancakes vs. Waffles
Head 2 Head: Pancakes vs. Waffles
Head 2 Head: Meatheads vs. SmashBurger
Head 2 Head: Meatheads vs. SmashBurger
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Discovery
Top 5: Most mind-bending ‘Rick and Morty’ episodes
Top 5: Godzilla films
Top 5: Godzilla films
Photo Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Top 5: Fast food fails
Photo Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Top 5: Iconic teen films
Community honors standout student success at Spring Walk of Champions
Community honors standout student success at Spring Walk of Champions
Marine Band rocks the stage: San Diego unit brings high-energy set to Community music students [photo gallery]
Marine Band rocks the stage: San Diego unit brings high-energy set to Community music students [photo gallery]
Dance caps season with annual Guy/Girl performance [photo gallery]
Dance caps season with annual Guy/Girl performance [photo gallery]
Senior guard Conner Smith slammed down a dunk on the fast break, his teammates reacting and jumping with him. Smith, who averages 6.6 points per game, contributed six points in the game.
Win over West secures Iron’s second straight Big 12 title; teams face off in a rematch in the playoff opener
Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six." Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project
The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project
The Up-Beat – Ep. 5 – Daylight Saving time, Gordon Ramsay, snacks and Studio Ghibli
The Up-Beat – Ep. 5 – Daylight Saving time, Gordon Ramsay, snacks and Studio Ghibli
Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot's basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down the season so far. Digital Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Inside the Paint: Talking March Madness, post-season Ironmen basketball
The Up-Beat – Ep. 4 – Incense, school records, Speedos and ophthalmology
The Up-Beat – Ep. 4 – Incense, school records, Speedos and ophthalmology
The Up-Beat – Ep. 3 – GAMES! from video, the NBA All-Star Game, Red Racoon to Ironmen girls bball
The Up-Beat – Ep. 3 – GAMES! from video, the NBA All-Star Game, Red Racoon to Ironmen girls bball
Mental health in athletics is no longer a silent struggle. At Community’s annual Stay Another Day night, athletes took the floor not just for competition but for a cause—supporting alum Mackenzie Nelson’s growing movement.
Stay Another Day night: How a Community alum’s message is changing the conversation on mental health [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Senior Armoni Conner performed the national anthem for the third straight Ironmen girls basketball Senior Night game.
Armoni Connor shines on senior night with anthem performance [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Inside the Huddle with Ironmen girls basketball [video]
Inside the Huddle with Ironmen girls basketball [video]
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Halloween [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Halloween [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Fall favorites [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Fall favorites [video]
On the Spot – Teachers tested on 2023’s hottest words [video]
On the Spot – Teachers tested on 2023’s hottest words [video]
Image Courtesy of: Spotify // Spotify Press Release
On the Spot: Unwrapped – Students, staff share their top Spotify streams of 2023
Digital Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
On the Spot: This or That Thanksgiving
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Brooklyn Shaw

Brooklyn Shaw, Staff Reporter

Brooklyn is a senior at Normal Community High School. This is her first year as an Inkspot staff reporter. She is not involved in any extra-curricular activities, but enjoys painting and listening to and playing music in her free time. Most comfortable when I am jamming out in my car. Guilty pleasure Watching horror movies and eating ice cream even though I’m lactose intolerant. Biggest pet peeve When people don’t use their turn signal. I’d really like to meet Brooklyn Beckham because I want to marry him so he can introduce us as Brooklyn and Brooklyn Beckham.

 

 

 

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Rolling Stone writes that Harry Styles solo album "has the personal yet witty spirit of the cover photo." The range of the album's diverse tracks show Styles as emotionally raw, it is deeply personal, and vulnerable.

Sign of the times…to come? Styles solo album a masterpiece

Brooklyn Shaw, Staff Reporter • May 18, 2017

Boy bands have captured the hearts of listeners globally for years, dating back to the Beatles first performance live television appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. Then came the Monkees and the Beach Boys and Jackson 5. Boy bands, with their choreographed dance moves, matching outfits, and enticing...

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“Inner Demons” helps spark inner hope

Brooklyn Shaw, Staff Reporter • May 3, 2017

We all have bad days. They’re inevitable. You can’t stop them, can't wish them away, can't close your eyes and pretend they don’t exist. And if you’re anything like me - sadness takes over your body and your depression kicks in and inhabits your entire being. Those bad days don’t ever seem...

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Julia Brennan's "Inner Demons": Is the new artist worth your time?

Julia Brennan’s “Inner Demons”: Is the new artist worth your time?

Brooklyn Shaw and Keyairah Sinclair • May 3, 2017

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17 things to know for the upcoming semester.

17 for ’17

Brooklyn Shaw, Elyse Schneider, Alex Perez, Lindsay Wallace, Nick Schaber, Will Dowell and Tyler Moore • Jan 30, 2017

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Twitter announced that it would be shutting down the Vine application in late October.

Goodbye Vine, it’s been real!

Brooklyn Shaw, Staff Reporter • Dec 15, 2016

“I can’t believe the app that got me where I am today is gonna be taken down...so many memories just thrown away,” Matthew Espinosa, a well-known Vine user, tweeted. Espinosa has uploaded over 280 vines, has over 3 million followers, and over a billion views on his account. He has accumulated his...

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