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Best Recent Releases – March-April 2024
Leah Smolen, Editor-in-Chief | April 18, 2024
Taylor Swift set to release 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on April 19
Leah Smolen and Anna Klaire Hawkins | April 15, 2024
37th annual FFA Auction supports both Unit 5 High Schools
Jacob Hughes, Contributing Writer | April 9, 2024
Blast from the past: The Paw Print staff revisits some of our favorite childhood TV shows
Paw Print Staff | April 2, 2024
Combi-Nation: An Art Exhibition opens its doors once again
Voltaire Grant, Editor-in-Chief | April 1, 2024
The Power of Art: A Mr. Akyuz Feature
Joshua Stearns and Leah Smolen | March 27, 2024
March Madness hits Normal West: who is your pick to go to the big dance?
Paw Print Staff | March 20, 2024
Daniels takes care of Wildcat athletes through sports medicine career
Makinzee Boyer, Contributing Writer | March 20, 2024
West Senior bowling phenom on the rise
Jacob Hughes, Contributing Writer | March 20, 2024
Normal West set to perform ‘Shrek: the Musical’ in late April
Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer | March 20, 2024

PROM 2024!

Be safe & have fun, Wildcats!

News

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will all take the PSAT/SAT tomorrow, Wednesday April 10 during an all-school testing day.

PSAT/SAT 'testing day' set for Wednesday

Leah Smolen and Joshua Stearns • April 9, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Normal Community West High School will hold the annual PSAT/SAT testing day. All freshman, sophomores, and juniors will participate in testing,...

As all of the pieces come together for the 2024 Prom and After Prom celebrations, be sure to get your tickets ordered. See the links and additional information within the article.

Normal West Prom set for April 20 at Brown Ballroom

Tatum Gaines, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2024

Shrek: The Musical is set to hit the Normal West stage in late April. The students and staff associated with the musical are busy preparing for the show. More information about the show as well as ticket prices, etc will be announced later!

Normal West set to perform 'Shrek: the Musical' in late April

Anna Klaire Hawkins, Contributing Writer • March 20, 2024

Senior Eden Husarik tests out her eclipse glasses. We have a rare chance to see an eclipse, one of nature’s most intriguing sights. The next one is set for 145 years in the future.

Partial eclipse to darken Normal West

Voltaire Grant • March 20, 2024

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.

Feature

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

Mr. James Rumps began the Normal West Boxing Club to provide a safe place for students of West. Each year, a variety of students join the club.

Feature

Instructor James Rumps light sparring with student at 'Band of Brothers'

Jordan Richard, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2024

Members of the Unit 5 FFA programs recently held a auction to benefit both programs.

Feature

37th annual FFA Auction supports both Unit 5 High Schools

Jacob Hughes, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2024

Sports

The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team has struggled this season; however, they are hopeful that they can continue to grow through the rest of the season.

BN Boys Lacrosse struggling in 2024 season, but looks to right the ship

Jossie Rood, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2024

Following their winning 2023 season, the Bloomington-Normal Boys Varsity Lacrosse team can’t seem to get back in their groove. BN is currently 0-6 on the season, outscored...