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Arenz repeats as IRA Sycamore runner up
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 15, 2024 – In his various journeys to a variety of different tracks throughout the Midwest with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series over the past two seasons, Travis Arenz appears to have taken a special liking to Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill.
Corina Miller comes through as a sophomore for Aurora Central Catholic. The future? ‘Nothing more you can ask.’
This is no fish story. But Aurora Central Catholic pitcher Corina Miller — sadly — has a tale to tell of one that got away. The sophomore right-hander was pure magic in the circle Friday afternoon in what could only be described as a classic pitching duel with a regional championship on the line. “Going forward, it’s good that she’s only a sophomore,” ACC coach Mark Pasqualini said. “She ...
Learning from everywhere & exploring the underlying purpose of education | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, we’re talking with Joseph Flynn. He’s an associate professor of curriculum & instruction at Northern Illinois University. He’s also the university’s executive director of equity & inclusion. And, if you are a regular WNIJ listener -- you probably know...
Column: Years later, former pitcher Corinne Pugh thrives behind plate for Kaneland. ‘I could get used to this.’
Try it, you’ll like it. Hey, at least it didn’t involve tasting a strange-looking vegetable. So in seventh grade, when pitcher Corinne Pugh heard her travel coach suggest moving to the other side of the plate to give catching a try, she didn’t turn up her nose at the first mention. Now, look at Kaneland’s senior catcher. A third-year varsity player for the Knights, Pugh is getting ready for ...
Perspective: Getting sentimental over nostalgia
Lucy Atkinson was a student in Northern Illinois University's Journalism 401 class, Editorial & Opinion Writing, in Spring 2024. We'll bring you more Perspectives from the class in the coming days. When I was little, I kept a stack of folded papers in my room. Each paper had the name...
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