With their soulful performances and dreamy voices, NCHS' very own Voice Male captures audiences absolutely.  Similar to the female a capella singing group here at school, Cloud Nine, Voice Male not only performs, but entertains. The cluster of young men includes students Josh Everly (11), Jake Vogel...

Many people may consider Valentine’s Day as only a fun holiday without realizing its true meaning.  Those that take part in celebrating this time of romance often forget that Valentine’s Day is actually St. Valentine’s Day.  For this reason, the history behind St. Valentine and Valentine’s...

With the New Year comes new… laws.  As of January 1st, 2014, the state of Illinois has put numerous new laws into effect.  However, one regulation may affect the average Illinoisan more than others.  2014 has taken on another rule of the road: drivers will be unable to use cell phones in vehicles,...

One of the many objects made my students at NCHS from the 3D printer. An orange cube that can transform into an irregular solid.

Summer is almost here!  As the students of NCHS count down the days until freedom and fun, a lot of you lose your motivation for anything school related.  School is an extremely hard thing to focus on when sleeping in and sun tanning are the only things in mind.  These three tips to stay attentive...

Although it may not feel like it, spring is on its way! That means that it’s time to break out your warm weather clothes… if they aren’t “out of date” or they no longer fit. However, before you go through your wardrobe and decide what to throw away, open your mind!  The things that go unnoticed...

Although St. Patrick's Day mainly captures an Irish culture setting, its celebration grasps the attention of many different ethnic backgrounds and places on Earth.  But you may still be wondering, why is St. Patrick so honorable? Here's the story -  St. Patrick was believed to have been kidnapped...

Mac Miller’s new TV show, titled Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family, premiered Tuesday, February 26, at 10:30 p.m. central time.  The next episode in the six-episode season will be shown on MTV2 on March 5, 2013 and soon after that will come the rest of the season. The reality show follows Mac...

Recently, frozen yogurt seems to be an extremely hot topic in the towns of Bloomington and Normal.  There are many places that would satisfy a fro-yo need in town, including Chill Out, Cherry Berry, and the soon to come Cocomero Frozen Yogurt.  But what is the tasty treat? Frozen yogurt is generally...

Musical artist Tyga has gained a lot of success in the past year with his most recent album Careless World and mixtape Well Done 3.  Although he has been busy with music and his newborn baby boy, King Cairo, Tyga has also managed to collaborate with Reebok Classic. Tyga has been creating his signature...

Everyone has their favorite music artists, but keep an open mind and look into the fresh tunes of these individual musicians in the new year! The Weeknd- Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye started his music career by simply uploading three of his original tracks to YouTube.  He has a matchless style...

As the school year continues, and is only half way over, students seem to be more tired than ever.  As with many teenagers these days, coffee is starting to become a part of their early morning routine.  Starbucks, McDonald’s, and various other places that offer coffee may be visited to gain your...

The holidays are here!  Although it is a great time of year, it can also be a stressful few weeks.  Time with family is important, and the last thing anyone wants to do is to forget about purchasing a gift for someone you care for. If you are on the hunt for a holiday present, a PajamaGram just might...

When most people hear the name Chris Brown, they can’t help but think of his past issues involving singer, and former girlfriend, Rihanna.  Although the domestic violence case has affected his career since the dispute in 2009, he has made an effort to become a new man. Chris Brown has realized...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about giving.  As we all know, gifts are usually given to family members or friends during this festive time.  Although it is typical to get physical objects as presents, there are many other options. Family generosity is definitely...