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The Student Council's "King of Hearts" has been a favorite tradition for 20 years. This year's show will take place tomorrow night, February 8 at 7pm. Above, Seniors Benedicte Diamonika and Kiarra King work together to teach the 2025 contestants their choreographed dance.
Student Council’s ‘King of Hearts’ returns for another year with a ‘superhero’ lineup
Adsea Schieler, Contributing Writer • February 7, 2025

The Normal West Student Council's King of Hearts has been a tradition for more than twenty years, and this Saturday, February 8, the show will go on. King of Hearts is...

Senior Delilah Kozlovsky may be the only female in her STEM capstone class this year; however, she has not let that stop her from continuing towards her dream of one day becoming a Chemical Engineer. Kozlovsky, along with her classmates, enjoy the STEM capstone class for the hands-on and project-based approach. They are currently help to restructure/redesign the atrium balcony, as well.
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Breaking glass ceilings: how a female West student proves STEM is for everyone
Jo Brown, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2025
The Normal West Boxing Club restarted in the Spring of 2021, and advisor, Jim Rumps has continually grown the club's numbers as well as the impact the club has on its participants.
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Inside the ring: a look at Normal West’s Boxing Club
Raya Radoslavova and Abby Jackson January 30, 2025
The Wildcat Fight Song banner is on the wall in the North Gym, showing the infamous song's lyrics. The banner is dedicated to Melanie Smith, a cheerleader who passed away on August 3,  1997.
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The Fight Song: “A vital part of the school’s image”
Jo Brown, Editor-in-Chief • December 17, 2024
On Friday, Feb. 7 at 6:55pm  in Grossinger Arena, the Normal West Cheer Team will be performing at the state finals. Today, the students and staff lined the halls to celebrate the squad as they prepare for their competition.
Normal West Cheer marches on to state competition:
Jenna Washington, Contributing Writer • February 7, 2025

Senior Cadence Duvall is having a breakout season with Wildcat Lady Wrestling. She currently sits at ___-____ and is ranked in the top 10 in the State of Illinois.
10 questions with Cadence Duvall:
Ben Stackhouse, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2025
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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Season 3 – Episode 12 – Music In Our Lives
January 31, 2025
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