The Paw Print

West cross country excited and ready for 2024 IHSA sectional race
Jack Hanks | November 2, 2024
Illinois Representative, Sharon Chung, visits Normal West
Raya Radoslavova | November 1, 2024
Wildcats ‘flip the switch’ as they head into 2024 IHSA state playoffs
Ben Stackhouse | November 1, 2024
The ‘cohesive’ Cats look to march on to the postseason
Hunter Reid and Jack Hanks | October 28, 2024
Embracing the future: Foreign Language Department rebrands as Modern Language Department
Raya Radoslavova and Abby Jackson | October 25, 2024
Normal Marching Band, led by recently award-nominated director, wrap up competitive season this weekend
Owen Voorheis and Ben Hargus | October 25, 2024
West social studies teacher prepares students for upcoming election
Katie Munson | October 25, 2024
Normal West boys and girls cross country get set for a postseason run
Jack Hanks, Contributing Writer | October 24, 2024
A young West boys soccer team heads into the postseason
Adsea Schieler | October 18, 2024
Normal West orchestra gets set to perform Olympic-themed ‘Hauntcert’
Jo Brown | October 17, 2024

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Illinois State Representative, Sharon Chung recently visited Normal West High School to explore various topics on how government works. Dr. Codron, West's principal arranged Chung to visit and tour Normal West's facilities on October 25.

Illinois Representative, Sharon Chung, visits Normal West

Raya Radoslavova • November 1, 2024

Whilst encouraging high school students who are first-time voters to get registered for the upcoming election, Normal Community West High School invited Illinois State Representative...

After a nationwide movement of colleges and high schools rebranding their language departments and dropping the word 'foreign,' Normal West has recently renamed their Foreign Language Department to the Modern Language Department. Val Higby, the department chair and German teacher, had a large part in this big change.

Embracing the future: Foreign Language Department rebrands as Modern Language Department

Raya Radoslavova and Abby Jackson • October 25, 2024

The Normal Marching Band are capping off a very successful competition season with their 3rd consecutive state championship title in the class 6A IHSA Marching Band Competition. They wrap up their competition season tomorrow at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

Normal Marching Band, led by recently award-nominated director, wrap up competitive season this weekend

Owen Voorheis and Ben Hargus • October 25, 2024

Veteran social studies teacher, Anthony Berardi not only helps students get registered to vote, but he also helps facilitate a mock election held the Friday before election day during each election cycle. Above, Berardi assists Senior Owen Voorheis to make sure he is ready and registered to cast his vote on November 5.

West social studies teacher prepares students for upcoming election

Katie Munson • October 25, 2024

The Normal West archives are full of memorabilia to celebrate 30 years of existence. The above article was written during the construction of Normal West High School.

Feature

Driven by tradition: Normal West turns thirty

Paw Print Staff • September 26, 2024

AI has made it really easy for anyone to create images with virtually any content imaginable. Above is a compilation of AI-generated images or images that incorporate AI. It was created in Canva.

Feature

Humans vs. robot: Is AI going to take over?

Jo Brown, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024

Feature

A deep dive into NCWHS 3 sport athletes

Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024

Sports

For the 4th-straight time, the Normal West volleyball team came away with a regional title on Thursday, October 31. They take on Normal Community in round 1 of Sectionals at Home on Tuesday, November 5.

West volleyball gets another regional title, looks to first round sectional matchup against NCHS

Hunter Reid and Owen Voorheis • November 2, 2024

For the 4th-straight time, the Normal West volleyball team came away with a regional title on Thursday, October 31. They take on Normal Community in round 1 of Sectionals...