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The official student news of Normal Community High School

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The official student news of Normal Community High School

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Charles (Charlie) Faulkner

Charles (Charlie) Faulkner, Staff Writer

Charlie Faulkner is a senior at Normal Community High School and is a part of the NCHS Experimental Music Ensemble. This is his first year of working with the Inkspot, and he is a staff writer.

I love all things music.

I have played guitar since I was six years old and can fake it with just about any other string instrument you give me.

My best advice is never forget the importance and power of forgiveness.

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The Inkspot interviewed two experts on Childrens Literature, retired professor of children and adolescent literature Dr. Roberta Trites and Mrs. Caroline Fox Anvick, master of library science, to hear their perspectives on diverse literature. Digital Illustration // Brad Bovenkerk

Experts emphasize impact of diverse children’s literature on empathy, tolerance as Scholastic reverses controversial decision

Pranathi Ganti, Charles (Charlie) Faulkner and Brody Roberts • Nov 14, 2023

After a storm of backlash, Scholastic reversed its decision to allow school districts to omit books that deal with race, LGBTQ+, and other issues related to diversity from publisher’s book fairs. The...

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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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[Video] Highlights: Ironmen 8-0 after shutout win against Peoria Notre Dame Irish [video]

Charles (Charlie) Faulkner, Staff Writer • Oct 16, 2023

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[Video] Highlights: Ironmen 5-0 after 34-0 win over Bloomington Raiders [video]

Charles (Charlie) Faulkner, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2023

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The Food Science Team had an hour to develop a new on-the-go snack: a donut. Developing a presentation on the product that considered quality control, cost of goods, target audience and food safety.

FFA’s Laney Maloy wins national Food Science championship, team takes 3rd

Ali Ince and Charles (Charlie) Faulkner • Sep 22, 2023

FFA’s Laney Maloy was named Food Science and Technology National Champion, taking first at the Eastern States Exposition on Sept. 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The competition tasked Maloy...

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Boys soccer takes second in 2023 Intercity tournament after narrow loss to U-High

Boys soccer takes second in 2023 Intercity tournament after narrow loss to U-High

Lucas Drengwitz, Charles (Charlie) Faulkner, Bayli Ferris, Pranathi Ganti, Bella Green, Ali Ince, Lyra Townsend and Abigail Ziemer • Sep 7, 2023

The boys soccer team finished second in the 2023 Intercity tournament, their lone loss coming in the tournament’s opening round to eventual Intercity champions U-High. Community fell 1-0 to the Pioneers...

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