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Lindsay Gleason

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions

Lindsay Gleason is a junior at Normal Community High School. She writes for the Inkspot and works with the Expressions desk, which is an awesome area of our newspaper that allows all of you to submit your creations into the Inkspot. Lindsay loves the fact that the whole school is able to be a part of our newspaper. She enjoys writing poetry, short stories, and journaling -- and has been doing so since about sixth or seventh grade. Lindsay is also a part of the NCHS Step Team and Junior Class Board.

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Jobs or not?

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Mar 15, 2013

Many high school students balance their free time with various activities including studying, sports, clubs, friends and family, etc. With all these going on it may be hard to balance a job too. Results from a survey taken by students from Normal Community show many different answers, but the majority...

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Wishes Boutique

Wishes Boutique

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Mar 5, 2013

Prom is quickly approaching and there are many people who are worried about how they will be able to afford tickets, dinner, a dress/tuxedo, shoes, accessories, etc. This year is a little different than before since Mrs. Kobel and Mrs. Budak have started a new donation organization at our school called...

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The Castle Theater

The Castle Theater

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Jan 24, 2013

The lights are dimmed and a slow roar spreads throughout the crowd, chanting the band’s name in anticipation. Everyone closely packed waiting for the excitement to start. Concerts are a fun way to hang out with your friends while enjoying music that you love. The Castle Theater located in downtown...

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Cliques at NCHS

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Jan 24, 2013

“Who’s that?” “I’ve never even heard of that name?” “That person is in this class? I had no idea.” Most of us probably don’t mean to miss people or ignore others in our classes, but it seems like we do. I don’t think I have been in one class this year where I haven’t heard someone...

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Chess Club heading toward success

Chess Club heading toward success

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Dec 27, 2012

The Ironmen Chess Club players, coached by Mr. Rich, can hardly wait to begin their meets. Last year, they took twelve players to State and ranked 67th out of 125 teams. The whole team is looking forward to taking even more people to state this year. They have been practicing hard since September to...

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Tips to stay sane during finals

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Dec 13, 2012

It’s here: Finals! Here are just a few quick tips to make these last few weeks of school the most wonderful time of the year versus the most stressful time of the year. Study with SHORT breaks - YouTube Breaks are the best way to let your mind rest a little before you start tackling another...

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Volunteers helping at HomeSweetHome Mission

Meals on wheels

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Nov 27, 2012

In 1917, Billy Shellper founded the HomeSweetHome Mission. HomeSweetHome is a Christian organization that helps those in need. Now, 95 years later, people are still helping the HomeSweetHome deliver their mission to help those the needy providing thousands of hot meals annually. During Thanksgiving,...

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20 States start secession petitions

20 States start secession petitions

Lindsay Gleason, Expressions Nov 19, 2012

Just two short weeks after President Barack Obama’s re-election, 20 states that have begun secession petitions. The Republican and Democratic voters in theses states are upset about President Obama serving another term as president and they are voicing their opinions. The peoples’ "right to petition"...

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