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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...

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.
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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.
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Humans vs. robot: Is AI going to take over?
Jo Brown, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024
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A deep dive into NCWHS 3 sport athletes
Ezekial Waters, Contributing Writer • May 20, 2024
Junior, Maliq Givens has been a key player for the Wildcats all season. It is no surprise, then, that he came up huge in round one of this year's IHSA state playoffs. Givens and company take on powerhouse, East St. Louis, on Saturday, November 9 at 2 p.m. in East St. Louis.
A six-game winning streak prepares Wildcats for round 2 of IHSA playoffs against 6A giant, East St. Louis
Ben Stackhouse, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024

Head Coach Nathan Fincham and the Normal West Wildcats football team hope to shock the state with a win over nationally-ranked East St. Louis. ESL has played “bully ball”...

With the release of her 11th studio album which includes a secret 15-song album, Taylor Swift continues to blow the minds of Swifties from all over the world. Normal West is home to a few Swifties, themselves, and they share their thoughts on the newest album in this fun feature.
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The resident Swifties of Normal West react to Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Natalie Spath, Rachel Evans, Katie Lopez, Leah Smolen, and Anna Klaire Hawkins April 19, 2024
Senior Editor-in-Chief, Leah Smolen is here to take readers through some of the top releases in the music industry this past April and March.
Entertainment
Best Recent Releases – March-April 2024
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024
Seniors Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins are gearing up for the latest Taylor Swift album titled, "The Tortured Poets Department, which drops on Friday, April 19.
Entertainment
Taylor Swift set to release 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19
Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins April 15, 2024
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PodCATS PE Department Spotlight
PodCATS PE Department Spotlight
October 25, 2024
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Final cycle of Kat-itude announced!
Paw Print Staff May 21, 2024

Congratulations to the following students and staff members who are being recognized for “catching the kat-itude!" Zeke Rice Xavion Grismore Sam...