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Senior packet released, students weigh in on events
With second semester beginning, many of the important, traditional events are approaching for senior students. Normal West offers a variety of activities for seniors to celebrate their final year...
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West seniors receiving college acceptance
Seniors at West are counting down to graduation and college move-in days. Many of the students have been accepted to various colleges to which they applied. Some students have also chosen their future...
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Oil prices begin to climb
A year ago, a gallon of gas costing $2.00 seemed nothing more than ludicrous. But in the last month, as a worldwide oversupply of oil has led to a huge drop in price, it’s become a reality. Though gas...
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Students react to new vaccination requirements
Vaccinations have been a hot topic as of late, and as Illinois law created new requirements for student immunizations that will be set in place next year, the conversation has been brought to Unit 5....
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Students speak out on PARCC
The PARCC test is an assessment that all sophomores and some juniors in geometry and English II will be taking on March 10th, 12th, and 13th. PARCC stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness...
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Illinois State to host Best Buddies “Friendship Walk”
Best Buddies is a new organization being introduced to West this year. The organization makes one-to-one friendships with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Schools all...
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Hawaii poised to raise smoking age to 21
Hawaii’s state legislature passed a bill on Friday to raise the minimum legal age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products from 18 to 21. The bill will reach Governor David Ige and if...
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Hundreds of hostages rescued from terrorist group Boko Haram
Last Tuesday almost 300 women and girls were rescued by Nigeria’s military, and progress continues today after more than 150 additional hostages were freed by Nigerian troops. This marks an enormous...
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Miller Park Zoo houses new Sumatran tiger
“It’s a great day to be a wildcat! Rawr rawr rawr!” And at Miller Park Zoo, it really is. On April 18th, Miller Park Zoo took in a new wildcat. On loan from the Los Angeles Zoo is a beautiful tiger...
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Despite student protesting, the second PARCC test still given
NORMAL- On Tuesday, April 27th, over 30 color coordinated West students sat in the middle of Uptown Normal to protest corporate control over their schools and debate PARCC testing. The students held...
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Blocking bullies with an app
In this day and age it is very common for young people to fill their time on technology, but shockingly 7 out 10 of those young people are victims of cyberbullying. Michele Joel from Tucson, AZ...
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West students work through the holidays
For students at Normal West High School who work in retail, this holiday season is one that will bring stress, long hours, and extra work. The effects of working long holiday hours will take a toll on...
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Unit 5 school hours being discussed
Unit 5 has recently been highly focused on saving money, and changing school hours may save money in the transportation department. As of right now, elementary school (grades K-5) is in session from...
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Budget cuts impact the freshmen mentoring program
The Freshman Mentoring Program is highly important to Normal West. This program allows freshmen to have an easier transition into high school with the help of upperclassmen. This program was first...
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Schools introduce restorative justice programs, removing resource officers
In recent years schools throughout the country have been introducing restorative justice programs, moving their disciplinary actions away from traditional punishments. Instead of suspending or...
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Students avoid slipping and sliding this winter
It is time for Normal West student drivers to brush up on winter driving safety because the season will be filled with rain, snow, and ice. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal...
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New Star Wars movie release date approaching
After more than 20 years since the release of the last film, fans of the Star Wars franchise finally have a new movie to look forward to with the upcoming release of “The Force Awakens”, the seventh...
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Ironmen, Wildcats headed to Disney
At the McLean County Unit 5 Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2015, an educational trip to the magical land of Disney was approved. On February 12, 2016, 12 Wildcats, 12 Ironman, NCWHS art...
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George 54 takes to the streets of Blono
Bloomington-Normal restaurant Two Blokes and a Bus has closed, however co-owner Steffan Block has brought a new “bustaurant” to the streets of the Twin Cities. Two Blokes and a Bus was a mobile...
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UFL starting soon
As the second semester of school at Normal West is well underway, the annual Ultimate Frisbee League season is right around the corner. Captain’s meetings were on Thursday, February 25th, and after...
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