![Inkspotlight – Victor Rodas on his musical passion, process](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/victor-feature-square.png)
Inkspotlight – Victor Rodas on his musical passion, process
Inkspotlight – Ep. 1: The 2024 Ironman winner sat down with the Inkspot and talked all things music [video]
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![Inkspotlight – T-Dot talks his beginnings and ‘New Beginnings’](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TDot-New-Beginnings-feature-image2-1-1200x800.png)
Inkspotlight – T-Dot talks his beginnings and ‘New Beginnings’
Inkspotlight - Ep. 2: Terrion Darnell shares how 'Rapstar' led to his musical aspirations [video]
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![Junior Ryan Baxter leads BN Lacrosse in goals (7) and assists (7). Baxter has 12 shots on the season. Shooting opportunities have been a weak spot this season as the team struggles to control possession.](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/153A8048.jpg)
BN Boys Lacrosse starts season 0-3
Defense struggles to limit opponents' scoring chances
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![Junior goalie Erica Elofson has held opponents scoreless after three matches this season. The Iron face defending 1A State champs U-High on the road in their second Intercity contest Wednesday.](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/soccer-striking-start-1-1200x800.png)
Iron soccer make striking start to season: 3-0 after shutout streak
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Inside the Paint: Talking March Madness, post-season Ironmen basketball
[Inside the Paint podcast Ep. 3]
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![Community won their first Sectional title since 2015 on March 1 in with a buzzer-beating dunk from Jaheem Webber.
With the win over Quincy, Community will face Downers Grove North in Supersectional action.](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Sectional-champs.png)
Buzzer-beating dunk ends Quincy’s season in Super-Sectionals upset
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![The case for a gymnasium rebranding](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Castle-mascot-logo-1200x800.png)
The case for a gymnasium rebranding
Why it is time to reforge the East gym's identity
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Social media switch: Inkspot’s Top 10 social media picks to sooth your stress
From cute critters to culinary adventures, the Inkspot staff shares their favorite uplifting social media accounts
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Inside the Paint: Talking Ironmen basketball heading into the 4th quarter of the regular season [podcast]
[Inside the Paint podcast Ep. 2]
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Inside the Paint: Midcourt Check-In – A look at the Ironmen basketball seasons so far [podcast]
[Inside the Paint podcast Ep. 1]
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![The Ironmen fell to the Thorton Wildcats 44-37 on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Southern Illinois Classic Shootout.
The matchup was on of Communitys first real tests of the season as they faced the top-ranked high school player in the state in Morez Johnson, a University of Illinois commit.
Image Courtesy of: Southern Illinois Classic Shootout](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_6764.jpg)
Ironmen fall to top-ranked Thornton Wildcats in close contest at Southern Illinois Classic
Top-ranked boys basketball teams post season-low scores in defensive battle
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[Video] On the Spot: Unwrapped – Students, staff share their top Spotify streams of 2023
In this edition of On the Spot, the Inkspot asked: "What's on your Spotify Wrapped?" [video]
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On the Spot: This or That Thanksgiving
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Coach Drengwitz recaps the IHSA Semifinals game, looks back at the 2023 season [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz discussing the Semifinals loss to Downers Grove North, and looked back at the 12-1 season
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Coach Drengwitz previews the IHSA Semifinals, recaps win over Glenbard [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz previewing the Semifinals matchup versus Downers Grove North, looking back at the comeback win against Glenbard East
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![Six of Normal Communitys student athletes signed their commitment letters to play Division I and Division II athletics next year after school Nov. 7 in the cafeteria.](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-10-171552-1200x702.png)
6 Iron athletes sign National Letters of Intent
Check out the Inkspot's Q & A with the athletes and their career highlights
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Coach Drengwitz recaps Ironmen’s 31-30 playoff victory over Bradley-Bourbonnais [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz discussing the Iron's overtime win against the Boilermakers
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Coach Drengwitz previews Ironmen playoff contest vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's match up against the Boilermakers
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Coach Drengwitz previews Ironmen’s playoff clash vs. Argo [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's match up against the Argo Argonauts
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![Seniors Kruthi Sudhir and Anna Mayes competed at State the last three seasons the IHSA Tennis Finals were held. This season, they made school history by finishing fourth.
Photo Courtesy of: Iron Athletics Instagram // @Iron_Athletics1](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tennis-state.png)
Tennis doubles team makes Community history with 4th place State finish
Anna Mayes, Kruthi Sudhir record school's best finish at IHSA 2A State Tennis Tournament
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![In honor of the anniversary of Gilmore Girls premiere, Zach Knox-Doyle ranks Rorys romances.
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk
Promotional Images // Warner Bros., Netflix](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gilmore-1200x800.png)
Starry-eyed in Stars Hollow: Ranking Rory Gilmore’s romances
A look at which of Rory's boyfriend was the best on the 23rd Anniversary of 'Gilmore Girls' Premiere
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Pre-game interview with Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's Week 5 match up versus the Bloomington Raiders
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Pre-game interview with Ironmen head coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz [video]
The Inkspot sat down with Coach Drengwitz ahead of the Iron's Week 4 match up versus the Peoria Lions
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![MarQuan Gary pulls in a 27 yard touchdown. Gary had four receptions for 86 yards and scored on a nine-yard run in the season opener.
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[Video] Ironmen dominate defending 4A Champs in team-effort
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![The district will go forward with the implementation of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program at both high schools, a program that offers low-cost nutritious, balanced meals at both high schools.
The program offers the district a funding source through the government.](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Unit-5-School-Board-reverses-majority-of-budget-cuts-for-2023-24-900x600.png)
Unit 5 School Board reverses majority of budget cuts for 2023-24
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![JV girls basketball coach Mr. Mike Goodwin addresses Community during a December game against Urbana.
While Community may be able to increase the number of athletes on a JV roster, varsity girls basketball coach Dave Feeney said, “That means theres more kids and less adult supervision, less instruction, less coaching,”](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DSC_2495_original-900x600.jpg)
Community coaches express concerns over athletic program cuts
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![Cross country teams take 2nd at Intercity](https://nchsinkspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Intercity-XC-e1665074456360.jpg)
Cross country teams take 2nd at Intercity
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