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Harvard University has drawn attention by resisting changes demanded by the Trump administration.
Harvard University opposes Trump administration’s demands on discrimination, information
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • May 15, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration has found itself in a standoff with the administration of Harvard University over the institution’s refusal to take action against what the administration calls an antisemitic university environment. In response...

Both before and after Jan Schakowsky's retirement, several individuals have launched bids for her seat in the House, with more expected to do so later. Photo courtesy of Jan Schakowsky via Wikimedia Commons.
Schakowsky retirement announcement attracts multiplicity of successor candidates
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • May 14, 2025

After 25 years, Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced on May 5 her retirement as the voice of Illinois District Nine in Congress. The district comprises Skokie, Evanston, Glenview, and parts of other areas.  Schakowsky’s decision leaves open a House seat...

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Niles North's DECA chapter at Magic Kindom.
Niles North DECA brings 23 students to national competition in Orlando
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • May 13, 2025

From April 25 to May 1, Niles North’s DECA chapter—one of over 3,000 participating schools nationwide—was away in Orlando, Florida competing at the International Career...


The Niles North Debate Team had many accomplishments in the 2024-2025 school year.
Time ticked toward triumph, North’s debate team accomplishes a historic season
Kiswa Karim, Reporter • May 9, 2025

On my word. The timer ticked a second too fast, from the first tournament of the season at the Niles Township Invitational, to the last tournament, the Tournament of Champions...

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HHS Secretary's plan to establish an autism registry will probably have, and already is having, disastrous consequences.
No good can come from RFK Jr.’s autism registry plan
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • May 16, 2025

At a press conference on April 16, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took heat for comments he made about a topic he has long had an embattled relationship with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD....

Comic fans forcing themselves to pick sides on a subject they should all agree on
Marvel vs DC is an argument we shouldn’t be having
Josh Stasevsky, Reporter • May 14, 2025

For ages, the comic book industry has been dominated by two main publishers: Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Fans love to argue about which one is better, or “powerscale,” which means weighing fictional characters' strengths...

From protestors in the United States to journalists in the Gaza Strip, those who resist or document Israel's actions in Gaza are under threat.
From the U.S. to Israel, no government should control what we say about Gaza
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • April 18, 2025

“Free speech” in the United States is a twisted phrase. We say it as though it were speech itself that needed freedom, like a statement of opinion was a thing that could be chased through a swamp by bounty hunters if...

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Common sports injuries
From confidence to setbacks: athletes confront the unexpected toll of injuries
Anna Kim, Reporter • May 6, 2025

From torn ACLs to sprained ankles and shattered tailbones, athletes push their bodies to the limit every day—and injuries are an unavoidable part of the game. With over 3.5 million sports-related injuries annually, many...

Alex Ovechkin, the now most goal-scoring NHL player in history.
Ovechkin overtakes Gretzky in most NHL goals ever scored
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • April 15, 2025

On April 6, Alexander Ovechkin became the #1 goal-scorer of all time in the NHL. In their game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, the Washington Capitals’ captain scored his goal #895, officially overtaking Wayne...

A satirical graphic depicting Bears' "Offseason Champion" banners
Bears make bold offseason moves, awaiting Results
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • March 14, 2025

Football fans have been joking that the Chicago Bears are once again “offseason champions” after another round of impressive moves which, in previous years, have not led to much. This year, the Bears look to convert their...

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An artist's depiction of the major theme of the movie "Rust."
With “Rust,” tragedy births a worthwhile fable of cruel fate
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • May 12, 2025

Rust is, at heart, a movie about fate. Not about inevitability, mind you, about the wicked getting what is coming to them—on the contrary, when something is coming in this story, it does so for the innocent and the undeserving, and they rarely get to see it coming, either.  The film opens with Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott), a young boy of thirteen who lives alone with his tiny brother...

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Thanks so much to everyone who's listened to Reed's Recs since the beginning.
PODCAST–Reed’s Recs: Finale
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • May 12, 2025

Click above to listen to this episode of Reed's Recs! Good morning, Niles North, and welcome to Reed’s Recs! I am Reed Larson-Erf, and for much of this school year, I’ve been here to tell you about everything you never knew you had to find. Sadly, this week, I have to bring the series to a close, as I prepare to graduate from Niles North High School. Honestly, I’ve always hated it when...

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Thunderbolts* is the start of a new era of the MCU
Thunderbolts* is an emotional masterpiece disguised as a superhero film
Josh Stasevsky, Reporter • May 9, 2025

This article contains spoilers for Thunderbolts*   Marvel’s latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is Thunderbolts*. The film follows a group of mercenaries who were each hired by CIA Director Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) to assassinate each other. Once they–Yelena Belova A.K.A White Widow (Florence Pugh), John F. Walker A.K.A U.S. Agent...

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Mrs. Al-Bazi.
2025 Retirees: Carmen Al-Bazi, World Languages department
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • May 16, 2025

What is your name and department? My name is Carmen Al-Bazi; I work in the World Languages Department and also in the Multilingual Learners Department. How...

Mrs. Schlack.
2025 Retirees: Michelle Schlack, counselor
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • May 16, 2025

How long have you taught at North? 24 years. What has been your favorite part of Niles North? The students, hands down. I’ve worked with...

2025 Retirees: Larissa Petrakis, Counselor
2025 Retirees: Larissa Petrakis, Counselor
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • May 15, 2025

What is your name and department. How long have you worked at Niles North? My name is Larissa Petrakis, and I've been a school counselor at Niles...

2025 Retirees: Jean Attig, Business Education
2025 Retirees: Jean Attig, Business Education
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • May 15, 2025

What is your name and department? How long have you worked at Niles North My name is Jean Attig and I’m in the Business Education Department. ...

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