Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Making our mark in any medium... the official student news of Normal Community High School

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Olivia Plangger

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Olivia Plangger is a senior at Normal Community and a second-year Inkspot reporter. Throughout her time in high school, she has competed on the Lady Iron basketball team, performed with the NCHS Chamber Orchestra, and formed bonds while in Generation Connect club. 

A favorite film of mine is the Sandlot. The best advice I could give to an underclassman is to take advantage of every opportunity, stay involved, and enjoy your time.

All content by Olivia Plangger
In Focus: Christopherson and his camera

In Focus: Christopherson and his camera

Charlotte Calmes and Olivia Plangger
Apr 29, 2022
Lacrosse programs celebrate first wins, head into second half of season

Lacrosse programs celebrate first wins, head into second half of season

Eli Schneider and Olivia Plangger
May 21, 2021

Q & A with the Lady Iron basketball seniors [video]

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 30, 2021
Ironmen junior Zach Cleveland goes for the ball in a 2021 regular season game against the Bloomington Raiders.

Boys, girls basketball advance in Big 12 Conference tournament

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 12, 2021
Karleigh Creasey (22) transitions down the court in the Lady Irons season opener win over Moline.

Lady Iron return to play

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 5, 2021
Lady Iron basketball upperclassmen [gallery]

Lady Iron basketball upperclassmen [gallery]

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 15, 2021
Lady Iron seniors Madison Feeney, Maylin Henning, Briana Mathews, Mallory Oloffson, and Miriam Zappa celebrate senior night.

Successful Lady Iron senior night; NCHS defeats Peoria Manual

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 12, 2021
Briana Mathews, who scored eight points against Moline, pulled up for a jumper under the hoop.

Lady Iron clinch comeback win against Moline

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 9, 2021
Actors of the NCHS play, Ghosts in the Machine by Eric Coble posed for the screen capture during their Zoom rehearsal.

‘The Show Must Go On’

Drama programs collaborate to host virtual theatre festival
Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 16, 2020
The Normal Community girls cross country team finished in 3rd place at the IHSA Sectional -- the best 3A team finish in school history. Freshmen Ali Ince was the Sectional champion with a time of 17:46.61.

Crossing finish lines, crushing records

Lady Iron cross country finishes 3rd at Sectionals
Olivia Plangger and Eli Schneider
Nov 9, 2020
Seniors’ ab-‘normal’ fall athletic seasons

Seniors’ ab-‘normal’ fall athletic seasons

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 4, 2020
Out of 65 individual competitors, Alyvia Burr placed in Sectionals top ten after competing at the University of Illinois golf course.

Burr goes out swinging, places 9th at Golf Sectionals

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 19, 2020
While the 2020 Lady Iron Golf team concludes their season together, Alyvia Burr individually moves forward to Sectionals.

Burr heads to IHSA Girls Golf Sectionals after tying for second at Regionals

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 13, 2020
The 2020 Lady Iron Swimming and Diving team looks to move to the next level of competition.

After loss to West, 8-1 Lady Iron swimming & diving face U-High in Senior Day meet

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 6, 2020
New Faces of Normal

New Faces of Normal

Charlotte Calmes, Colin Flack, Kelsey Kern, Hannah Kocar, Eli Schneider, and Olivia Plangger
Sep 17, 2020
The 2020 Lady Iron varsity tennis team heads into Senior Night play with a team record of 7-1.

Lady Iron tennis ‘set’ for Senior Night success

Eli Schneider and Olivia Plangger
Sep 17, 2020
MIX host Chris Petlak on air from his wifes closet during the Illinois Stay at Home order

Adding a closet into the MIX: ISU alum on radio hosting during COVID

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Jul 15, 2020
Senior Showcase Galleries

Senior Showcase Galleries

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
May 26, 2020
Senior Showcase Gallery Five

Senior Showcase Gallery Five

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
May 26, 2020
Senior Showcase Gallery Four

Senior Showcase Gallery Four

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
May 26, 2020
Senior Showcase Gallery Three

Senior Showcase Gallery Three

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
May 26, 2020
Senior Showcase Gallery Two

Senior Showcase Gallery Two

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
May 26, 2020
Senior Showcase Gallery One

Senior Showcase Gallery One

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
May 26, 2020

Crave Chronicles: Episode Two – Wing Stop v. Buffalo Wild Wings [video]

Jessalyn Baer, Jaxon Creasey, and Olivia Plangger
May 21, 2020
Bloomington Area Career Center Culinary Arts students gathered together before they began their Regional events.

BACC culinary students roast the competition at SkillsUSA regional; COVID simmers State competition hopes

Olivia Plangger and Jessalyn Baer
Apr 25, 2020
Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

With Satya Garapati
Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Apr 24, 2020
Four-year Lady Iron soccer player Courtney Dage (20) plays during the 2018-2019 campaign.

IHSA cancels spring tournaments

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Apr 21, 2020
Q & A: Senior Athletes Speak Up

Q & A: Senior Athletes Speak Up

With Kailah Carter
Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Apr 17, 2020
Kennedy (left) and Piper (right) Coe model two different patterned masks they sewed.

Sewing for safety: Coe family combats coronavirus

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Apr 12, 2020
Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

With Sheri Stewart
Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Apr 12, 2020
Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

Q & A: Seniors Speak Up

With Sabrina Chang
Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Apr 8, 2020
IHSA remains hopeful for return of spring sports seasons

IHSA remains hopeful for return of spring sports seasons

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Apr 6, 2020
5 throwback movies to watch

5 throwback movies to watch

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Apr 1, 2020
5 things to do to keep your mind active

5 things to do to keep your mind active

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Mar 26, 2020
Let, second serve: Iron Tennis warms up for new challenges

Let, second serve: Iron Tennis warms up for new challenges

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Mar 25, 2020
Coach Short, Ironmen seniors offer opinions ahead of baseball season

Coach Short, Ironmen seniors offer opinions ahead of baseball season

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Mar 25, 2020
NCHS Favorite Teacher: March Madness

NCHS’ Favorite Teacher: March Madness

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Mar 13, 2020
Loving Valentines cards and decorations were made from the eco-friendly paper they created; a positive effort made to spread compassion while helping the planet.

Earth Club’s reusing and repurposing: Valentine’s Day

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Feb 15, 2020
The athletic trainers utilize the Healthy Roster App to insure a smoother system of treating student injuries.

Athletic trainers implement Healthy Roster

Olivia Plangger and Jessalyn Baer
Feb 14, 2020
Movie Guide: How to spend your Valentines Day

Movie Guide: How to spend your Valentine’s Day

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Feb 12, 2020

Crave Chronicles: Episode One – Dunkin’ Donuts v. Krispy Kreme [video]

Jessalyn Baer, Jaxon Creasey, and Olivia Plangger
Feb 8, 2020
Varsity wrestling prepares for post-season

Varsity wrestling prepares for post-season

Olivia Plangger, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 8, 2020
Sivani Sayani (left) and Sunny Shaheen (third from left) collaborate with other interns while developing the framework for the CSHS.

Computer Science Honor Society boots up for first year

Olivia Plangger and Mantra Dave
Dec 18, 2019
Lady Iron swim & dive seniors cap off their athletic careers

Lady Iron swim & dive seniors cap off their athletic careers

Mantra Dave and Olivia Plangger
Dec 9, 2019
FFA members pose with their award.

FFA recognized among nation’s top chapters

Jessalyn Baer, Jillian Murphy, and Olivia Plangger
Nov 11, 2019
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