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Drew Farmer, Staff Writer

Drew is a junior at Normal Community who runs on the track and field team. This is his first year working with the Inkspot, and he is a staff writer.

In my free time I like to listen to music, hang out with friends, and watch movies.

My favorite movie is "Forrest Gump."

My favorite band is The Strokes.

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Race to the record books [video]

Ali Ince's run at history
Anna Dunne, Drew Farmer and Avani Rai May 23, 2022

Heading into the 2022 IHSA State Track and Field meet, Ali Ince had already achieved her share of accolades. Ince added two more State titles Saturday, May 21 -- taking first in the 800 and 400 -- before anchoring the Lady Iron's 3rd place 4x400 relay team. Check out the Inkspot's feature story...

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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

Since the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake was first m-introduced in 1970, flurries of fans have awaited March 1 for the season’s first sip of the minty green drink.  Over the decades, the Shamrock Shake has become a cornerstone of the St. Patrick’s day season, sparking an obsessive following. This...

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Lady Iron basketball celebrate win, seniors

Lady Iron basketball celebrate win, seniors

Anna Dunne and Drew Farmer Jan 31, 2022

The girls basketball team celebrated a win and the team's two seniors last Tuesday night, defeating the Springfield Southeast Spartans 67-44. While Karleigh Creasey and Paige Walker were recognized before the game, a trio of sophomores led the Lady Iron to the team's 19th victory. Giana Rawlings...

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With its student made ornaments and decorations, the Technology department expects its tree to stand out at the Festival of Trees --  We have wooded trees... We made a whole bunch of homemade gifts that were going to fill  two crates [with]. Theres well over 250 items that are on the tree, Mr. Don Whitman said.

Technology department collaborates on community service project

Over 300 students from 17 classes worked to design, construct decorations for a Christmas tree to be auctioned off at the Baby Fold's Festival of Trees
Anna Dunne, Drew Farmer and Isabella Fader Nov 16, 2021

The Technology department collaborated on a one-of-a-kind holiday display for auction at the Baby Fold's 28th annual Festival of Trees. Supported by a $5000 grant, over 300 Technology students designed ornaments to decorate a "rustic-theme[d]" Christmas tree to help support the local children's agency....

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Homecoming dress-up days [photo gallery]

Homecoming dress-up days [photo gallery]

Every year during Homecoming week, Community hosts themed dress-up days. Check out the Inkspot's photo galleries from Homecoming 2021 below.

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