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Tommy Olsson

Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer

Tommy Olson is in his junior year at Normal Community High School. This is Tommy’s first year as a Staff Reporter for the school newspaper, Inkspot. 

The farthest I’ve been from home was on a trip to Ireland with my family two summers ago. I am most comfortable when I’m around people I know and enjoy being with – like my friends and family. My favorite film of all time is definitely Lion King.

 

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Student Council and the American Red Cross hope to exceed the 99 units collected at the November 22 Blood Drive. 
The year's second Blood Drive is being held Friday, February 28.

Blood Drive: What to expect

Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2020

After a record turnout in November, Student Council and the American Red Cross will host the second blood drive of the year Friday, Feb. 28 in the multipurpose room from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those interested in donating, walk-ins are welcome any hour on Friday. Before Donation Preparation  ...

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Big screen board games

Big screen board games

Adaptations - a Hollywood monopoly; rolling the dice with board games to get a piece of the action
Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2020

With the film version of Battleship (2012) and the Theatre department performing an on-stage adaptation of the movie Clue (1985), based on the popular board game, I couldn't help but wonder what other board games were deserving of coming to life on the silver screen. Hollywood continues to move away...

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The Redbirds defensive performance led to the team's 61-50 over Morehead State.

Redbird defense impresses in win over Morehead State

Tommy Olsson and Aidan Beigie
Dec 13, 2019

The Illinois State defense (4-6) posted their best performance of the year, forcing 16 turnovers and pulled down 31 defensive rebounds in a 61-50 win over non-conference opponent Morehead State (5-5) on December 7. The ‘birds closed the game out strong, giving up 26 points and holding the Eagles...

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Students victorious in competition at State Farm

Students victorious in competition at State Farm

Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer
May 29, 2019

Five NCHS students’ app prototype was chosen by a panel of judges as one of two winners in a State Farm sponsored programming competition the week of April 16. The group was one of three from NCHS competing against other local schools. Students from AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science...

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NCAA March Madness mascot bracket

NCAA March Madness mascot bracket

Tommy Olsson and James Broach
Apr 3, 2019

With the Final Four taking place this upcoming weekend, Inkspot staffers decided to complete a bracket of their own based on which teams' mascot would win in a head-to-head brawl. These picks have nothing to do with players, coaches or the team itself - they are strictly based on the threat potential...

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Increasing sub shortage in Unit 5

Increasing sub shortage in Unit 5

Tommy Olsson, Senior Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2018

Vacant teaching positions go unfilled by substitutes every day in Unit 5. In a district with over 900 teachers, it has shown to be difficult to find a replacement for every teacher that needs one. In a district as large as Unit 5, consistently finding substitute teachers has become a growing problem. Mrs....

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