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Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
To donate blood students must be at least 16 with parental permission and 110 lbs. Licensed Image: Envato
Student Council, Red Cross club to host blood drive amid critical need
In September 2024, while campaigning for re-election, Donald Trump made a “pledge to close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.” In early February of 2025, the Trump administration renewed that pledge. Image Courtesy: Department of Education // www.ed.gov
What happens if the Department of Education is eliminated? Local school leaders weigh in
Mental health in athletics is no longer a silent struggle. At Community’s annual Stay Another Day night, athletes took the floor not just for competition but for a cause—supporting alum Mackenzie Nelson’s growing movement.
Stay Another Day night: How a Community alum’s message is changing the conversation on mental health [video]
In the time that Mrs. Jennifer Kelly has overseen "Reverie," Community's yearbook, it has not featured senior quotes. A senior quote is a short phrase, saying or personal message that high school seniors submit to be printed alongside their yearbook photo. It’s typically a way for students to express their personality, humor or reflect on their high school experience.
Senior quotes introduced to ‘Reverie’ yearbook
The cast of "Little Women" rehearse for next month's show.
Theatre department brings ‘Little Women’ to the stage with creative vision
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
WWE RAW Raw debuted on Netflix in early January as part of a $500 million agreement between the TKO Group, the parent of WWE, and Netflix. Graphic Courtesy of: TKO Group
From Body Slams to brand deals: WWE’s Netflix era leaves some fans tapping out
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Studio Ghibli
Top 5 Studio Ghibli films
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Studio Ghibli
Top 5 Studio Ghibli films
‘Alien: Romulus’ returns to franchise roots [review]
‘Alien: Romulus’ returns to franchise roots [review]
Oscars under the lens: McWhorter, Krogmeier offer Academy Award predictions, perspectives
Oscars under the lens: McWhorter, Krogmeier offer Academy Award predictions, perspectives
1988's "Die Hard" follows New York City police officer John McClane as he tries to save his estranged wife and several others after they are taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Film Still // 20th Century Fox
Yippee-Ki-Holiday: The enduring legacy of ‘Die Hard,’ a Christmas classic
Promotional Image // Netflix
‘Fear Street’ trilogy on the cutting-edge of slasher tropes
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live
Tyler, the Creator served as "Chromakopia's" producer, writer and arranger. Among some of the features on the album's 14 tracks are Daniel Caesar, Teezo Touchdown, Lil Wayne and Santigold. Album Art Courtesy of: Columbia Records
Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ delivers bold introspection, evolution
"Writing music and inspiring people is my passion, it's what I love to do," Benson Boone said in October 2023. Two years ago, the TikTok star turned 'American Idol' drop out wasn't so sure. Photo Courtesy: WB Music
Benson Boone: ‘American Idol’ exit to excellent EP ‘PULSE’ [review]
From guilty pleasures to surprising obsessions, our team looks at their top song of the year, peeling back the curtain on why their most-listened-to artists and songs racked up so many plays. Screen Capture // NCHSinkspot Spotify
Behind the beats: The Inkspot staff’s 2023 Spotify Wrapped reveal
Image Courtesy of: Spotify // Spotify Press Release
On the Spot: Unwrapped – Students, staff share their top Spotify streams of 2023
Analog audiophiles’ playlist picks [Spotify Playlists]
Analog audiophiles’ playlist picks [Spotify Playlists]
WWE RAW Raw debuted on Netflix in early January as part of a $500 million agreement between the TKO Group, the parent of WWE, and Netflix. Graphic Courtesy of: TKO Group
From Body Slams to brand deals: WWE’s Netflix era leaves some fans tapping out
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
Comfort viewing: 3 reasons I love ‘The Good Place’
Comfort viewing: 3 reasons I love ‘The Good Place’
Comfort Viewing: 3 reasons Pranathi Ganti loves ‘One Tree Hill’
Comfort Viewing: 3 reasons Pranathi Ganti loves ‘One Tree Hill’
Epic finales and epic failures: A tale of triumph, tragedy in TV shows finales
Epic finales and epic failures: A tale of triumph, tragedy in TV shows finales
Promotional Image // Netflix
‘Fear Street’ trilogy on the cutting-edge of slasher tropes
Photo Illustration: Brad Bovenkerk // Image Partially Created Using Artificial Intellegence: Adobe Firelfly
Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year
Epic Games rewinds time with Season OG, reignites Fortnite fervor
Epic Games rewinds time with Season OG, reignites Fortnite fervor
Connections, the newest of New York Times' game offerings, is the best game you aren't playing, according to the Inkspot's B.J. Dumas. Screenshot // New York Times
Finding ‘Connections’: the best game you aren’t playing
Top 10 Super Mario power-ups
Top 10 Super Mario power-ups
10 Skyrim Secrets
10 Skyrim Secrets
Seven Normal Community wrestlers competed at last weekends' Joliet Central Sectional, with four advancing to the IHSA State Finals in Champaign Feb. 20-22 Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Trevor Kaufman
Ironmen send 4 to IHSA State Wrestling Finals, led by undefeated Correll
Kenna Malinowski has tied the Iron girls basketball program's single-season three point record with 85 triples. The senior's consistency has been a key factor in the team's success this season. While Malinowski is the Iron's leading scorer, averaging 10.9 points a game, she also limits other teams' chances. The senior has just 21 turnovers in 722 minutes of play, leads the team in deflections (61) and is second in steals (62), blocks (11) and defensive rebounds (80). Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Iron face Rock Island with Regional championship on the line
Caden Corell was one of two Ironmen to take home a regional championship in his weigh class. Jaren Frankowiak took the podium in at 175 pounds, his first time advancing to sectionals. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Trevor Kaufman
Survive and advance: Ironmen send seven wrestlers to Sectionals
The Ironmen girls basketball team heads into the postseason 25-6, favored to clinch a regional. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen enter postseason primed for deep run
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Senior center Kobe Walker leads the Ironmen this season, averaging 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen surge toward postseason after streak of statement wins
Headlined by senior Cassius Sharp and a strong junior core, the boys soccer team had its deepest playoff run since the 2018 season. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen soccer season ends in Sectional Finals
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
AJ Montoya, in addition to his defensive play, served as a goal line back for Community, rushing for 77 yards on the season and scoring four touchdowns. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Taylor, Montoya earn football All-State, Big 12 honors
Mt. Carmel enters Saturday's Quarterfinals contest with an 8-3 record, something that Ironmen coach Mr. Jason Drengwitz thinks speaks to how battle-tested the Caravan are.
Ironmen brace for toughest test yet in Round Three showdown against Mt. Carmel Caravan
IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Quarterfinals: Ironmen head coach on facing the Mt. Carmel Caravan [video]
IHSA 7A Football Playoffs Quarterfinals: Ironmen head coach on facing the Mt. Carmel Caravan [video]
Photo Courtesy of: @Tdotproduction // Instagram
Iron volleyball’s season ends in Sectional Semifinal loss to Wildcats as seniors leave legacy of camaraderie
Seven Normal Community wrestlers competed at last weekends' Joliet Central Sectional, with four advancing to the IHSA State Finals in Champaign Feb. 20-22 Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Trevor Kaufman
Ironmen send 4 to IHSA State Wrestling Finals, led by undefeated Correll
Kenna Malinowski has tied the Iron girls basketball program's single-season three point record with 85 triples. The senior's consistency has been a key factor in the team's success this season. While Malinowski is the Iron's leading scorer, averaging 10.9 points a game, she also limits other teams' chances. The senior has just 21 turnovers in 722 minutes of play, leads the team in deflections (61) and is second in steals (62), blocks (11) and defensive rebounds (80). Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Iron face Rock Island with Regional championship on the line
Caden Corell was one of two Ironmen to take home a regional championship in his weigh class. Jaren Frankowiak took the podium in at 175 pounds, his first time advancing to sectionals. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Trevor Kaufman
Survive and advance: Ironmen send seven wrestlers to Sectionals
The Ironmen girls basketball team heads into the postseason 25-6, favored to clinch a regional. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen enter postseason primed for deep run
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Senior center Kobe Walker leads the Ironmen this season, averaging 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen surge toward postseason after streak of statement wins
Jonah Roper has been a standout on a senior-heavy pitching rotation this season. The junior is second on the team in innings-pitched and strikeouts. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Ironmen look to set all-time season win record, go undefeated in Big 12
BN Lacrosse was outscored 147-56 in the regular season with opponents outshooting the co-op 391-225.
Bloomington Normal Boys Lacrosse ends regular season winless; Seek 1st win in sectional showdown
The girls track and field team are looking for a second sectional title after they clinched a third straight conference title last weekend. Last season at sectionals, the Iron sent 11 athletes on to the state meet. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Girls track & field clinches 3rd straight Big 12 Conference title, head to sectionals
Abigail Ziemer is looking for a fourth trip to state in the 1600-meter relay, winning the event in 2021 and 2023, and finishing third in 2022. Photo Courtesy: Mr. Jeff Christopherson
Girls track & field eye state podium return
Owen Cavanaugh had three hits and five RBIs in the Iron's last two contests. Cavanaugh is batting .300 on the season and has driven in 12.
Ironmen baseball restart win-streak, win two over Normal West Wildcats
Junior Jonah Roper has struckout 30 of the 55 batters he has faced this season. Roper has has allowed seven hits and two runs in 14 1/3 innings of worth this season.
Undefeated Iron baseball aims for 15th straight win
Gus, the mascot of the Community theatre program, front and center in the "Peter and the Starcatcher" cast and crew picture. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. David Vernon
From prop hunt to the playbill
Dads, daughters and dancing: A Community tradition continues
Dads, daughters and dancing: A Community tradition continues
Scottberg and Mrs. Jessica Murphy have made some changes to the nursing office, updating the space to make it more warm and welcoming.
New nurse, familiar face: Scottberg steps into Community role with connections, care
Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six." Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
Photo Courtesy of: Bodie Thompson
Skipping school for a rare bird? Meet the teen who’ll drop everything for a sighting
The Boy Wonder goes to college
The Boy Wonder goes to college
Gus, the mascot of the Community theatre program, front and center in the "Peter and the Starcatcher" cast and crew picture. Photo Courtesy of: Mr. David Vernon
From prop hunt to the playbill
Dads, daughters and dancing: A Community tradition continues
Dads, daughters and dancing: A Community tradition continues
Scottberg and Mrs. Jessica Murphy have made some changes to the nursing office, updating the space to make it more warm and welcoming.
New nurse, familiar face: Scottberg steps into Community role with connections, care
Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six." Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
Photo Courtesy of: Bodie Thompson
Skipping school for a rare bird? Meet the teen who’ll drop everything for a sighting
The Boy Wonder goes to college
The Boy Wonder goes to college
Inkspot Madness contest
Inkspot Madness contest
Halloween candy cross section quiz [quiz]
Halloween candy cross section quiz [quiz]
Average Jonah? [quiz]
Average Jonah? [quiz]
The Inkspot's Cutest Canine Contest
The Inkspot’s Cutest Canine Contest
Prom dinner choice trivia
Prom dinner choice trivia
Quiz: Test your prom dress knowledge
Quiz: Test your prom dress knowledge
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Our two cents: Should we get rid of the penny?
The top 5 hottest presidents
The top 5 hottest presidents
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Discovery
Top 5: Most mind-bending ‘Rick and Morty’ episodes
Top 5: Godzilla films
Top 5: Godzilla films
Digital Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Going to the mat for pro wrestling
Head 2 Head: Wrigley Field vs. Busch Stadium
Head 2 Head: Pancakes vs. Waffles
Head 2 Head: Pancakes vs. Waffles
Head 2 Head: Meatheads vs. SmashBurger
Head 2 Head: Meatheads vs. SmashBurger
[Photos courtesy of Disney & Studio Ghibli]
Head 2 Head: Studio Ghibli vs Disney
Head 2 Head: Cherry Berry vs. Chill Out
Head 2 Head: Cherry Berry vs. Chill Out
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5: Iconic Snoop Dogg albums
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Top 5 must-have expansion packs for ‘The Sims 4’ Fans: From family drama to island escapes
Promotional Image Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Discovery
Top 5: Most mind-bending ‘Rick and Morty’ episodes
Top 5: Godzilla films
Top 5: Godzilla films
Photo Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Top 5: Fast food fails
Photo Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Top 5: Iconic teen films
Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
Up close with kidneys: Biology students dissect organs to study urinary system [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Cheer competes at IHSA Cheer State Final [photo gallery]
Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six." Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
Mental health in athletics is no longer a silent struggle. At Community’s annual Stay Another Day night, athletes took the floor not just for competition but for a cause—supporting alum Mackenzie Nelson’s growing movement.
Stay Another Day night: How a Community alum’s message is changing the conversation on mental health [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Senior Armoni Conner performed the national anthem for the third straight Ironmen girls basketball Senior Night game.
Armoni Connor shines on senior night with anthem performance [video]
Lily Mavros’ voice has taken her to magical worlds, mythic battlefields and Broadway-inspired stages. Her passion for musical theater began with "The Secret Garden" and was reignited this summer when she performed in "The Six." Photo Courtesy of": Mr. Jeff Christopherson
From the fourth-grade talent show to center stage: Lily Mavros’ musical journey
The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project
The Up-Beat – S.2, Ep. 1 – Orchards; Tyler, the Creator; Mr. Bovenkerk cries and the Impact Project
The Up-Beat – Ep. 5 – Daylight Saving time, Gordon Ramsay, snacks and Studio Ghibli
The Up-Beat – Ep. 5 – Daylight Saving time, Gordon Ramsay, snacks and Studio Ghibli
Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot's basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down the season so far. Digital Illustration: Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
Inside the Paint: Talking March Madness, post-season Ironmen basketball
The Up-Beat – Ep. 4 – Incense, school records, Speedos and ophthalmology
The Up-Beat – Ep. 4 – Incense, school records, Speedos and ophthalmology
The Up-Beat – Ep. 3 – GAMES! from video, the NBA All-Star Game, Red Racoon to Ironmen girls bball
The Up-Beat – Ep. 3 – GAMES! from video, the NBA All-Star Game, Red Racoon to Ironmen girls bball
Mental health in athletics is no longer a silent struggle. At Community’s annual Stay Another Day night, athletes took the floor not just for competition but for a cause—supporting alum Mackenzie Nelson’s growing movement.
Stay Another Day night: How a Community alum’s message is changing the conversation on mental health [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Ironmen in the hunt: Coach Feeney talks Big 12 Title race ahead of PND matchup [video]
Senior Armoni Conner performed the national anthem for the third straight Ironmen girls basketball Senior Night game.
Armoni Connor shines on senior night with anthem performance [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Coach Drengwitz on the loss to Mt. Carmel, 2024 season [video]
Inside the Huddle with Ironmen girls basketball [video]
Inside the Huddle with Ironmen girls basketball [video]
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
Image Courtesy of: Netflix Promotional Materials
Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Halloween [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Halloween [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Fall favorites [video]
On the Spot: This or That – Fall favorites [video]
On the Spot – Teachers tested on 2023’s hottest words [video]
On the Spot – Teachers tested on 2023’s hottest words [video]
Image Courtesy of: Spotify // Spotify Press Release
On the Spot: Unwrapped – Students, staff share their top Spotify streams of 2023
Digital Illustration // Mr. Brad Bovenkerk
On the Spot: This or That Thanksgiving
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Rachel Leman

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter

Rachel Leman is a fourth-year student at Normal Community High School and a member of the NCHS Marching Ironmen. This is her first year at the Inkspot, and she takes the role of a staff reporter.
I tend to be the most comfortable in front of a computer, when I feel like anything is possible because of new international reach. The Internet has changed the way we communicate, and communication between cultures, lifestyles, and personalities is what inspires me the most. The central hub of cultural-blending is an urban city life, which is why my dream is to spend my days writing in New York City, Washington DC, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Paris, or basically any big city across the world. I would even learn a new language if it meant I could write in Dubai, Cairo, or New Dehli, but at this point, the farthest I’ve been from home is NYC.

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Photo Gallery: Night life of Central Illinois

Photo Gallery: Night life of Central Illinois

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Jun 11, 2016

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Alice Again: A look at “Alice: Through the Looking Glass”

What to expect when Wonderland returns
Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • May 19, 2016
They borrowed so much from Looking Glass, it’s interesting how they’re gonna work it out.
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Adventures in Uptown

Adventures in Uptown

Featuring Seniors Kate Hollingsead, Amanda Swift, and Katelin Dirr, Staff Reporter Rachel Leman follows how friends can have fun in Uptown Normal.
Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • May 17, 2016

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AUDIO: Review of Ruth B's 'The Intro'

AUDIO: Review of Ruth B’s ‘The Intro’

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • May 3, 2016

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Video: Behind the scenes of ‘Children of Eden’

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Apr 30, 2016

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Quote Collection: How NCHS students want to change the world

Quote Collection: How NCHS students want to change the world

Rachel Leman asked Normal Community students how they would like to change the world. Here are their responses.
Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Apr 7, 2016

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Opinion: School start times

Opinion: School start times

Melissa Schill and Rachel Leman • Mar 20, 2016

The Unit 5 School Board unanimously approved changes to school hours for the 2016-2017 school year during a special session on March 16. The approved school hours for next year are: Elementary Schools: 7:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. High Schools:  8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Junior High Schools:  8:45...

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Changing start times: Actually pretty good

Changing start times: Actually pretty good

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Mar 20, 2016

The Unit 5 School Board has officially announced the official change in start times for the 2016-2017 school year. For the majority of students, this change will lead to a lot of improvement. The new start times and bus schedules will hopefully lead to a reduction in cost and therefore a smaller...

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Editorial Cartoon: Choose Your Side

Editorial Cartoon: Choose Your Side

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Mar 1, 2016

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Rachel Leman investigates the shifting definition of "the American dream."

The American Imagination

Investigating the American Dream
Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Feb 23, 2016

Whether it be a melting pot, salad bowl, or mosaic of cultures and ethnicities, America has been the grand home of hope for the “huddled masses” flocking to its shores since the colonial days. Inside American borders, the American Dream, the promise of happiness and better lives to countless immigrants,...

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NCHS to host blood drive

NCHS to host blood drive

Melissa Schill and Rachel Leman • Feb 23, 2016

Biannually, the NCHS student council hosts a blood drive run by the Red Cross. Each semester, school and  community members, ages 16 and older, have the opportunity to donate blood and medically aid people across the country. This semester, the blood drive will be held on February 26. Each semester...

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Multimedia: IHSA Cheer Competition

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Feb 11, 2016

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'Lemonade Mouth' promotional image

‘Lemonade Mouth’ underrated

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Jan 31, 2016

"That is the hottest guy I have ever seen. He looks like something a gay guy designed in a laboratory" is how Seth Rogan's character  describes High School Musical veteran Zac Efron in the 2014 film Neighbors. Camp Rock’s Demi Lovato has become a pop music icon with three Teen Choice awards, three...

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The Millennial President

The Millennial President

How the new generation can change the 2016 vote
Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Jan 23, 2016

Since the Baby Boomers started to vote consistently in the 1990s, that traditionally conservative population has had a controlling stake over the politics of America. The Baby Boomers' vote has resulted in a Republican controlled Congress for the majority of the last two decades. Yet, President Barack...

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'Reign' season 2 promotional poster.

Long live the Queen: ‘Reign’ review

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Dec 11, 2015

Game of Thrones-esque violence, with the emotion and drama of Downton Abbey, while keeping the politics of The Tudors and the sex scandal suspense of Grey’s Anatomy or any Shonda Rhimes show. These are the elements that build the CW show Reign. Acting led by Teen Wolf’s Adelaide Kane, Reign fits...

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NCHS color guard captain to appear in national performance

NCHS color guard captain to appear in national performance

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Nov 25, 2015

 In San Antonio, Texas, one week before NBC airs the US All-American Bowl, hundreds of high school seniors from across the country pile out of buses. Each carrying a week’s worth of clothing and a confidence that comes with being selected to participate in the US Army All-American Bowl. Most of the...

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Ashlyn Martin (12) and Melody Brewster (12) take a selfie together to remember Ashlyn's ceremony.

Ashlyn Martin (12) and Melody Brewster (12) take a selfie together to remember Ashlyn's ceremony.

Ashlyn Martin (12) and her coach, Hannah O'Flynn pose together after the ceremony celebrating Ashlyn's acceptance into the Army Band.

Ashlyn Martin (12) and her coach, Hannah O'Flynn pose together after the ceremony celebrating Ashlyn's acceptance into the Army Band.

“Infection” legitimacy controversial

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Oct 22, 2015
The senior class participated in a game of "Infection" at school on Wednesday, September 30. "Infection" is a contagion game in which one or more participants begin as "infected" and spread the infection through sharpie marks on other players' shirts.
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Photo Gallery: Photo of the day September 21-25

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Sep 29, 2015

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Maddie and Tae's debut record featuring "Girl in a Country Song" was released on Aug. 28.

Feminism infiltrates country music

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Sep 23, 2015

Breakout country duo Maddie and Tae have released their first single, “Girl in a Country Song,” along with a video that draws attention to sex inequality in modern country music. “Basically, we wrote the song out of pure annoyance at how women were being portrayed in country music,” Tae Dye,...

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NCHS junior as Buzz Lightyear

Photo Gallery: Character day

Sam Knoll and Rachel Leman • Sep 22, 2015

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Chase O'Neal (12) grooves while Elvis music plays from a speaker in his backpack.

Photo Gallery: Decades day

Rachel Leman, Staff Reporter • Sep 22, 2015

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Morgan Reeps (12) and Lexi Rice (12) show off their costumes of Cosmo and Wanda.

[Photo] Homecoming week activities

Inkspot Staff • Sep 22, 2015

Morgan Reeps (12) and Lexi Rice (12) show off their costumes of Cosmo and Wanda.

Evan Milsteadt (10) and Natalie Alfeo (11), dressed as two members of the Scooby Gang, snap a shot with their famous car.

Evan Milsteadt (10) and Natalie Alfeo (11), dressed as two members of the Scooby Gang, snap a shot with their famous car.

Courtnee Madsen (12) works on her laptop while dressed as Batman.

Courtnee Madsen (12) works on her laptop while dressed as Batman.

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