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In the third episode of "The Up-beat," Inkspot reporters Pranav Bhookya, Anna Chang and Coelton Harris share what’s been making them happy this week: the return of snow, a four-day weekend, progress on the winter play set and Illinois’ road upset over Purdue.

Nico Salvati, Liv Lively and Rex Rowley share what is making them happy this week in the second episode of “The Up-Beat,” talking “Stranger Things,” the Chicago Bears and the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” update.

Lyra Townsend, Elijah Conda and Arwen Georgas share what is making them happy in the season three premiere of “The Up-Beat,” talking Telestrations, cows and "Lord of the Rings."

Welcome to Generation Gap—the podcast where the Inkspot's Gen Z students and millennial Mr. Bovenkerk teacher tackle headlines from opposite ends of the age divide.  In our first episode, we break down the chaos surrounding "A Minecraft Movie," discussing if this is the downfall of movie theater etiquette or just another short-lived viral trend.

From shy kid to showstopper, Lily Mavros has come a long way since her first classroom solo. Now, she’s tackling "Mamma Mia!" as Community’s leading lady. But it’s not just about the spotlight—Lily juggles school, gigs and teaching young musicians, all while keeping the dream alive.  Tune in as we dive into her journey, the hard work behind the music, and what it takes to shine on stage.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   Bella Green, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making them happy this week.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   Bryce Hickman, Leonor Rivas, Kirsten Santana and Carter Hull share what is making them happy this week.

Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball.  Join us as we break down the end of the girls' season and the boys' State push.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   Pranathi Ganti, Malachi McCool, Zachary Knox-Doyle and Brody Roberts share what is making them happy this week.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   Ali Ince, Ben Kerber, Bella Green and Charlie Faulkner share what is making them happy this week.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   Abigail Ziemer, Brayden Blackwell, Anysia Russell and Lucas Drengwitz share what is making them happy this week.

Welcome to "The Up-Beat," where each week a group of Inkspot reporters take a break from breaking news to share what's been making them smile this week.   B.J. Dumas, Lyra Townsend, Terrion Darnell and Bayli Ferris share what is making them happy this week.

Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot’s basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons. Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Lucas Drengwitz, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down the season heading into the home stretch of the regular season. Join us as we break down the teams' seasons so far.

Inside the Paint is a roundtable discussion where the Inkspot's basketball beat reporters dive deep into the Ironmen boys and girls basketball seasons.  Zachary Knox-Doyle, B.J. Dumas, Bella Green and Ben Kerber offer a courtside pass to all things Ironmen basketball, breaking down the season so far as the Ironmen head into the heart of the season. Join us as we shine a spotlight on this season's standouts, take a look at what's been working and where the Iron need to improve and highlight some matchups ahead.  You can check out all our basketball coverage at NCHSinkspot.com