Will Dowell

[Photo] NCHS alum retires from pro baseball

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Feb 1, 2019

Chad Hinshaw's baseball career timeline

Baseball is slow, not boring

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • May 29, 2019

Major League Baseball has been looking for ways to speed up games and make the already time-consuming sport shorter in game length to boost fan interest and attendance. The past seven MLB seasons' games have all averaged at or above the 3-hour mark - a trend that is continuing. The average length of...

Watch a winter movie

Will Dowell recommends some winter-time favorite films

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Dec 21, 2018

Polar Express A young boy who doubts his belief in Santa Claus gets offered an opportunity to take an overnight trip to the North Pole. The boy goes on a journey to find his Christmas spirit and makes friends along the way. A fantastic movie to watch to get you into the holiday spirit. Home Alone A...

Ways to make winter fun

Will Dowell, James Broach and Caitlin Wonsowski • Dec 21, 2018

The Inkspot staff has put together some ways to make winter break enjoyable. If this doesn't help check out our winter dessert recipes and photo gallery walkthrough.

Watch ‘The Office’ Christmas episodes

Will Dowell ranks 'The Office' Christmas movies just in time for the holiday season

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Dec 21, 2018

[Video] Lady Iron basketball “Feit” for redemption; Charge past West

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor • Dec 13, 2018

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

Reid Watkins, Sports Editor • Nov 30, 2018

Lady Iron looks to bring ‘Iron mentality’ against Potters

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Nov 20, 2018

After a tough loss to Normal West in the Intercity tournament, the Lady Iron basketball team looks to bring the "Iron mentality" to the court against the Morton Potters on Tuesday: work, commitment, chemistry, and passion. The focal point of the game versus Morton will be the team's defensive play....

[Video] Video: Step by Step: A look at diving

Junior diver Anya Weber breaks down the steps of an inward pike dive

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Oct 26, 2018

Hirsch, ISU O-line secure Homecoming win

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Oct 23, 2018

The Illinois State Redbirds did not disappoint their alumni during Homecoming weekend with a 51-3 win over the Salukis Saturday, October 13. The 1-4 Southern Illinois Salukis could not handle the 12th ranked ISU team and standout running back James Robinson. Robinson ran for 202 yards on 25 carries...

By the Numbers: vs. Peoria High

A look at how NCHS stacks up against week 9 opponent Peoria High

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Oct 17, 2018

Setting the Court: Varsity volleyball players explain their positions

James Broach and Will Dowell • Oct 17, 2018

[Video] By the Numbers: vs. Centennial

A look at how the playoff bound Ironmen match up against the Centennial Chargers of Champaign

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Oct 11, 2018

[Video] By the Numbers: vs. Danville

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Oct 1, 2018

FFA helps local farmers, food pantries

Will Dowell, Multimedia Editor • Sep 25, 2018

A U.S milk surplus has dairy farmers nationwide struggling to make a profit on the product. In response to this issue, the NCHS FFA has joined a movement to help relieve farmers of this surplus and spread awareness to the issue which American dairy farmers are currently facing - this movement is the...