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Fate of TikTok now in the hands of America after deal with China
Fate of TikTok now in the hands of America after deal with China
Annie Tumang and Justin Abraham October 10, 2025

Over the years, TikTok has been a recurring issue in the United States. It was first proposed that there was a serious breach of security for the people of the U.S. back in 2020. This January, the Supreme Court passed a law that would ban TikTok in the...

The government shut down, here's what you need to know
The government shut down, here’s what you need to know
Lily Howard, Editor-in-chief, News Editor • October 9, 2025

On Oct 1. at 12:01 p.m. the U.S. government was officially shutdown as a result of the democratic party refusing to pass the bill that would fund government services through October and beyond.   The theories for why the democrats refused to vote...

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Emmys 2025, tears, triumphs, television’s biggest night
Emmys 2025, tears, triumphs, television’s biggest night
Faaria Hussain, Reporter • October 2, 2025

The 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards were a showdown of fashion, art and drama, where the red carpet turned into the runway, speeches into monologues and the after parties into...

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Niles North Korean club is back, stop by and learn about Korean culture
Lily Howard, Editor-in-chief, News Editor • September 26, 2025

After two years, Niles North Korean Club has returned as one of the many clubs open to students after school. Sponsored by Nancy Cho, and Sharon Kim, who is the co-president,...

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A reputation tarnished before it begins: PRELUDE and the ethics of T&D
A reputation tarnished before it begins: PRELUDE and the ethics of T&D
Charlotte Emrich, Reporter • October 10, 2025

Wealth, publicity, and relevance: the Holy Trinity of the entertainment industry. These three words motivate just about every single decision made by every manager, producer, agent, and executive in the avaricious enterprise...

The research that missed half the players, female sudden cardiac death
The research that missed half the players, female sudden cardiac death
Lolah Slagg, Opinion Editor • October 2, 2025

In the past year, there has been a concerning increase in cardiac injuries among high-level female soccer players. In May, Savy King, an Angel City defender, collapsed on the field and required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation...

The secret key to success: naps
The secret key to success: naps
Lolah Slagg, Opinion Editor • September 26, 2025

As high school students, sleep is usually one of the first things we sacrifice. Between late-night homework, sports practices, club meetings, and social lives, rest can feel like wasted time. Yet sleep is the foundation for...

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Flag football at Niles North is back and better than ever
Annie Tumang, Reporter • September 18, 2025

After last year's very successful first season, the girls' flag football team is excited and ready to conquer this year. The program has drawn special attention and interest from students and fans. So far this season, the...

Girls Swim and Dive is Making Waves
Girls Swim and Dive is Making Waves
Lolah Slagg, Opinion Editor • September 12, 2025

As the school year kicks into full gear, the Niles North Girls Swim and Dive team is making a splash, and this year promises to be one to watch. Led by senior Sarah Gomez, the team is already showing that hard work, dedication,...

Angel Reese down, check out the progress of Chicago Sky.
Can the Chicago Sky soar without Angel Reese?
Faaria Hussain, Reporter • August 30, 2025

The Chicago Sky has had one of the worst records this season with star player Angel Reese on the sidelines, making fans doubt the team. Reese, having been struck with a lingering back problem, has been out since her last...

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An outdoor look at the Steel Fitness Cafe in Morton Grove.
Steel Fitness Cafe blends strength and flavor, powering up the gym experience
Abdul Feroz, Reporter • October 18, 2025

In a refreshing and nuanced twist on the traditional coffee shops that can be seen all around Skokie and Morton Grove, Steel Fitness Cafe takes upon a different approach. Straying away from the traditional calorie dense coffees and desserts, Steel Fitness Cafe prides themselves on their low-calorie and high-protein donuts, coffees, and refreshers.  The cafe, connected to the Steel Fitness gym,...

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The actor Marlon Wayans who starred in the recently released movie Him.
“Him” fumbles the ball on what could’ve been a great horror movie
Lolah Slagg, Opinion Editor • October 18, 2025

The movie Him was released on Sept. 19. Though I knew the film was supposed to be a horror movie, I really didn’t expect it to be executed so unevenly. It had an interesting idea, mixing the world of football with psychological horror, but the execution didn’t always work. Some moments really hit, but others just felt off and confusing. Let's talk Him. The film follows Cameron Cade, a rising...

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Sondra Radvanovsky in Lyric Opera’s performance of “Medea.”
Lyric Opera opens season with gripping “Medea”
Yoni Soloveychik, Reviews Editor • October 12, 2025

Any fan of Ancient Greek mythology would likely scoff at the question: “Who was Medea?” A key character in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, a classic of the genre, it is no surprise then that Luigi Cherubini’s Medea is the oeuvre which the Lyric Opera of Chicago chose for its opening performance of the 2025-26 season. It is a show filled with loads of raw emotion, beautiful singing, and...

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Senior Noah Tayone.
Noah Tayone, Senior
Yoni Soloveychik, Reviews Editor • October 12, 2025

What’s your name and grade? I'm Noah Tayone, and I’m a senior. What is your biggest pet peeve in life? My biggest pet peeve, I'd say,...

Gaba Gomez, Sophomore
Gaba Gomez, Sophomore
Charlotte Emrich, Reporter • October 8, 2025

What is your name, age, and year? My name is Gaba Gomez; I’m fifteen, and I’m a sophomore. What activities are you involved in at North? I...

Damien Barros, senior
Damien Barros, senior
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, People Editor • October 6, 2025

What is your name and grade? My name is Damien Barros, and I am a senior in high school. Do you have any niche interests? I'm really into...

Abdul Rafay Naeem, Senior
Abdul Rafay Naeem, Senior
Abdul Feroz, Reporter • September 12, 2025

What is your name and grade? My name is Abdul Rafay Naeem. I am currently a senior. Outside of school, what do you do in your free time?...

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