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President Trump has removed the Associated Press from the White House press pool after the outlet continued to refer to the body of water he recently renamed the "Gulf of America" as the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump administration tussles with Associated Press, moves to select press pool
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • March 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s eventful first weeks in office have taken a turn toward the press, with the potential to redefine the relationship between the media and the presidency. On Feb. 18, Trump curtailed Associated Press access to the Oval Office...

Dylan Lam sinks a three point shot during Niles North's game against Taft, Feb. 26; Leo Bearman/leobearsnaps
Previewing the Winnetka Sectional: Champions, Ramblers, Wildkits, and Vikings
Anthony Bramley, Reporter • March 4, 2025

After a 55-43 victory against the Glenbrook South Spartans, the Niles North Boys Basketball team has made it to the sectional round. Their odds are good, but the field is tough: Loyola, Evanston, and Lane Tech all have something to say, and they are all...

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March 6 marked the beginning of Dance Marathon’s 2025 tBay auction,
held every year during the spring to help with the organization’s fundraising goals.
Sold! Dance Marathon holds annual tBay auction
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • March 14, 2025

Throughout the week of March 10, when walking past the south end of the Niles North cafeteria, one will notice a line of black tables with dozens of papers on them, supervised...

MSAN empowers 8th graders to lead a successful journey in high school.
MSAN empowers eighth graders, paving path to high school success
Kiswa Karim, Reporter • March 14, 2025

Niles North’s Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN) creates a way for eighth  graders to smoothly transition into high school, with a special focus on an inclusive...

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Blending baby animals and chainsawing dead whale heads don’t even scratch the surface of RFK Jr.’s danger to the U.S.
RFK Jr. will only provide America with a prescription of madness
Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor • March 14, 2025

“He enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.” Caroline Kennedy said. Caroline Kennedy is an immediate cousin to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the freshly appointed United States...

Trump's executive orders threaten future of national parks
Trump’s executive orders threaten future of national parks
Lolah Slagg, People Editor • March 10, 2025

As President Donald Trump continues to make decisions regarding public lands, many of his recent executive orders are raising serious concerns about the future of national parks across the country. These orders could have...

"Senioritis" refers to the lack of motivation high school seniors may face towards the end of the year.
Senioritis and the City: Seniors compete against second semester burn-out
Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2025

When the gun goes off, I sprint to get ahead. I strategize how I’ll maintain stamina throughout my race. And when I get to the end, I sprint to the finish. I’ve always thought about high school like one of my three...

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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 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 offseason...

Jonah Diehl, boys track is sprinting into a new season
Jonah Diehl, boys track is sprinting into a new season
Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor • March 13, 2025

“I try to talk to myself nicely, and remind myself ‘It’s just running. You do this every single day. You know how to race,’” senior Jonah Diehl said, when asked about his pre-race rituals. While I strongly despise...

Viking Baseball is Back and Better
Viking Baseball is Back and Better
Jacob Orenstein, Reporter • March 13, 2025

With the calendar turning to March, spring sports season at Niles North has begun, which includes baseball season. This year, the baseball team has a chance to flip the script of being an afterthought program in Skokie. Historically,...

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Real Dictators is a podcast by the Noiser network, available on Spotify.
PODCAST–Reed’s Recs: Real Dictators
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • February 28, 2025

Click above to listen to this episode! Hello, Niles North, and welcome to Reed’s Recs! I am Reed Larson-Erf, here to talk to you about everything you never knew you had to find. This week, I’m elated to share an amazing podcast with you called Real Dictators, from the Noiser network. Narrated by British actor Paul McGann, this narrative nonfiction podcast focuses on the lives of tyrannical...

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"Kinda Pregnant" is kinda cheesy
“Kinda Pregnant” is kinda cheesy
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, Social Media Manager • February 28, 2025

Kinda Pregnant is a 2025 comedy film featuring Amy Schumer as Lainy Newton, a 40-year-old English teacher who wants nothing more than to be a mother. When her best friend Kate (Jillian Bell) announces her own pregnancy, jealousy overtakes Lainy, leading her to purchase a fake baby bump and dive head-first into exploring the world of an expectant mother. This charade becomes quite complicated when she...

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“Who’s callin’ that phone?” It’s Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR on “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”
Annie Tumang, Reviews Editor • February 24, 2025

Coming off of what folks seem to believe was a battle lost to Kendrick Lamar, Drake surprisingly teams up with PARTYNEXTDOOR to drop their album titled “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”. Released on Feb 14, a day full of love and endearment, we were in for a treat.  Opening with “CN TOWER” an homage to the iconic structure in Drake’s hometown of Toronto, which is the same tower Drake sits on for...

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Kendall Baker, Senior
Kendall Baker, Senior
Lolah Slagg, People Editor • March 14, 2025

What is your name and grade level? My name is Kendall Baker, and I'm a senior. What activities are you involved in? I am involved in Auroris,...

Zeek is seen wearing the green hoodie standing next to Tenzin in the white.
Ezekiel Wilson-Porter, Junior
Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor • March 13, 2025

What’s your name and grade? My name is Ezekiel Wilson-Porter, and I’m a junior. What extracurricular activity is your favorite to participate...

Dani Gonzalez, Junior
Dani Gonzalez, Junior
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • March 13, 2025

What is your name and grade? My name is Daniel Gonzalez and I’m a junior. What is a skill you've always wanted to learn? Playing the piano,...

Rich Callaghan is one of several Niles North security officers stationed in the cafeteria.
Rich Callaghan, Safety Officer
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • March 6, 2025

What is your name and position? My name is Rich Callaghan and I am a cafeteria security guard. What does your job entail? How long have you...

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