On September 8, Niles North students received a surprise no one saw coming. The Pledge of Allegiance was read over the intercom during homeroom. For many, it was the first time hearing it since elementary or middle school. According to Assistant Principal...
In February, District 219 Superintendent Thomas Moore announced a district restructuring plan, which includes replacing deans with assistant principals for the 2025-2026 school year, one for each grade level at both Niles North and Niles West High Schools. Kosta...
STEM and research are areas of study that many students decide to pursue after high school. If this is true for you, SIRS (Stem Inquiry and Research) or AP Research may be...
Each year, D219’s Dance Marathon chooses a primary beneficiary to support through different events such as fundraising, volunteering, and awareness. This organization becomes...
Tears, frustration and determination filled the air at the U.S.Capitol Hill this past week, when the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring gathered to demand justice and take the only thing the government...
If you’re like me and like to pass time with some brain teasers, you’d look no further than the New York Times Games. They offer games like the Wordle, Connections, and the notorious crossword and mini crossword. The...
Picture this: it’s a Thursday night during your junior year. You’re at your desk, foot bouncing, eyes locked on a never-ending list of assignments. Your eyelids grow heavy, and for a moment, sleep feels like the only...
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,...
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...
With the start of school brings a new and exciting season of fall sports. Boys soccer is back, and is ready to get things kicked off for the 2025-2026 season. With a 13-3-6 record last year, the Niles North boys soccer...
The Mall of America in Bloomington Minnesota attracts visitors from around the country with its massive size, variety of stores, and amazing attractions. With over 500 stores, an indoor low amusement park, and many restaurants, the mall offers a full range of experiences Tourists and families are drawn to attractions like Nickelodeon Universe, Sea Life Aquarium, and the new M&M’s store. It’s...
When you hear the name “Conan Gray”, another name is often attached to it: “Heather”. The love-sick teenage jealousy anthem, the theme song of quarantine, the one that appeared time and time again on your TikTok feed as you sat in your cow print bed sheets, surrounded by blinding LED lights and plastic vines. With over 2 billion streams on Spotify, how could “Heather” not be the melody...
Surrounded by the once-great Lincolnwood Mall, XSport Fitness stood tall, an icon of the area. Dating back to 2013, XSport Fitness was a harbor for gym-goers within Skokie and the Chicagoland area. Today, it still stands, but what makes it different? On July 16th, 2024, a headline broke in the fitness community: “Fitness International Acquires XSport Fitness, Expanding Presence in Chicagoland,...
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?...
What is your name and grade level? My name is Cassey Delos Reyes, and I am a senior. What activities are you involved in? I am involved...
What’s your name and grade? I'm Hussain Khan, and I’m a senior. What is your favorite music artist? Ooh, that's a really good question....
What is your name, and what is your position at Niles North? I am Mr. John Kretsos, and my position here is a high school chemistry teacher. What...