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Shae Simmons

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor

Shae Simmons is a senior at Normal Community High School and a fourth-year member of the varsity Iron Dance team. This is her second year working with the Inkspot, and she is the Multimedia editor. On the weekends I like to watch movies and hang out with friends. A slogan to live by is live for the moments you can't put into words. My all-time dream is to travel around the world.

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[Video] Passion for pickleball fueling Feeney’s competitive spirit

Jeffery Woodard, Senior Staff Reporter Apr 1, 2023

The Feeney family has a history of presiding over courts.  Sisters Sophia (’23) and Madison (’21) reigned over Community’s basketball and volleyball courts, tallying up All-Conference honors year after year.  Mrs. Amy Feeney’s husband, Judge Charles Feeney III has served more than two...

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Shae Simmons interviews three subjects on the topic of the differences between deodorant for men and deodorant for women.

Deodorant for men vs. deodorant for women: Which is better? [video]

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Mar 10, 2020
Three female high school students address the gendered marketing of deodorant as either "for men" or "for women" - attempting to determine what deodorant actually is best.
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Girls basketball: Creasey voted team MVP

[Video] Girls basketball: Creasey voted team MVP

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor Mar 4, 2020

Sophomore guard Karleigh Creasey was announced as the winner of team MVP voting at the Lady Iron basketball banquet on Tuesday, March 3. Voting for the MVP title was done by players on the varsity level leading up to the banquet. “It means a lot to me that I could make a big impact on my teammates...

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The Lady Iron varsity basketball team huddles before their annual Pink Game versus Normal West. The Wildcats won 45-26.

[Photo] Postseason preview: Lady Iron are set to play Normal West, again

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor Feb 14, 2020

The Lady Iron varsity basketball team huddles before their annual Pink Game versus Normal West. The Wildcats won 45-26.

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An up close look at Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley).

Spoiler Alert: I’m Watching You

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Feb 12, 2020

Traits of the ideal partner: attractive, kind, funny, compassionate. Notice what's not on that list: stalkerish, possessive, clingy….  In a day and age where social media users strive to build their followers, they don't expect to gain literal followers, watching them through their windows.  At...

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Fresh off the Press: Episode Two - Teacher shortage crisis [podcast]

Fresh off the Press: Episode Two – Teacher shortage crisis [podcast]

Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink sit down with Mrs. Jennifer Renchen from the ISU college of Arts and Sciences to discuss the recent teacher shortage crisis.
Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink Jan 30, 2020
Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink sit down with Mrs. Jennifer Renchen from the ISU college of Arts and Sciences to discuss the recent teacher shortage crisis.
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Schneringer aided by NCHS athletic trainer and Coach Mann after injuring her knee versus Danville.

[Photo] Schneringer out for season after ACL injury

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor Dec 28, 2019

Schneringer aided by NCHS athletic trainer and Coach Mann after injuring her knee versus Danville.

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Fresh off the Press: Episode 1 - Hong Kong protests [podcast]

Fresh off the Press: Episode 1 – Hong Kong protests [podcast]

Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink Dec 18, 2019
Shae Simmons and Evie Snoeyink meet with Mr. Kelly Keogh, NCHS social studies teacher, to discuss the events happening in Kong Kong.
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Peace and Justice club’s 2019-2020 focus [video]

Normal Community's Peace and Justice club focuses it's 2019-20 goals on localizing activism
Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Dec 11, 2019
Shae Simmons sat down with the Peace and Justice club to preview the organization's goals for the 2019-20 school year.
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Unspoken etiquette of NCHS

Unspoken etiquette of NCHS

There are common rules of etiquette students of NCHS should take into consideration on a daily basis; however, some fail to follow these basic manners and mannerisms - Here are 20 rules NCHS students should follow
Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor May 17, 2019

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The 300 word series is inspired by Brady Denniss St. Petersburg Times column.

300 Words: Anticipation

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Feb 19, 2019

July 2, 2018. A scream sounded from underneath the bathroom door, echoing out in a silent presence. She shook with happiness.  With disbelief. Joy. But Mrs. Kristina Chase didn’t know how excited she could truly be about her pregnancy. Only her best friend and husband knew that first...

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[Video] Lady Iron “steal” win over Champaign Centennial

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor Nov 30, 2018

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A 3D printer resting in the computer science room of NCHS available to programming classes and the Girls Who Code club.

Female interest sparks new club

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Nov 27, 2018

Girls Who Code, a national organization that aims to increase the number of women in computer science, was introduced at NCHS in September by Joshmita Chintella (12) and Vidya Kothakota (11). As faculty sponsor of the after school club, AP Computer Science teacher Mrs. Amy Feeney provides a learning...

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The Lady Iron started the season off 3-1 in the Intercity tournament and guaranteed themselves a share of the Intercity title.

[Video] Lady Iron earn share of Intercity title

Inkspot Staff Nov 20, 2018

Before the 2018-2019 Lady Iron basketball team even took the court, they defined their team goals for the season; tonight, the team will be able to check off one of those boxes. Intercity champions. "I always like to set our goals high," Coach Marcus Mann said after Saturday's game, "and that...

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A shot from the halls outside of a classroom during passing periods.

Larger population as positive for students?

Some faculty members see the large student population as having a positive effect on students. With higher attendance numbers, students are provided with more social opportunities. The higher enrollment at Community can provide students with more opportunities to build peer relationships, to learn...

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[Video] Video: Stem Capstone hosts carnival

Shae Simmons, Multimedia Editor Oct 7, 2018

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