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In 1977 and early 1978, a group of neo-Nazis, defended by Jewish ACLU lawyer David Goldberger, advocated for their right to hold a protest in Skokie.
Skokie Public Library hosts lawyer who defended neo-Nazis’ right to protest in Skokie
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • January 22, 2025

Nearly 50 years ago, the Illinois Supreme Court cleared the way for a group of neo-Nazis to stage a demonstration in the Village of Skokie. At the time, the village held a substantial Jewish population, including a number of Holocaust survivors. The National...

On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Congress' TikTok ban.
Supreme Court allows TikTok ban
Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief • January 17, 2025

The Supreme Court upheld Congress’s law banning the popular social media platform TikTok on Jan. 17. The Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, signed by President Biden in April 2024, would force the app, owned by...

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Marvel Rivals begins it's first official season: Eternal Night Falls
“Marvel Rivals” season one first half Eternal Night Falls recap
Josh Stasevsky, Reporter • January 22, 2025

Marvel Rivals debuted its first official season on Jan. 10. Titled Eternal Night Falls, the season comes with the addition of new playable characters, new maps, a balance...

What it’s like to be a dog volunteer at Community Animal Rescue Effort shelter
What it’s like to be a dog volunteer at Community Animal Rescue Effort shelter
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, Social Media Manager • January 21, 2025

Every Friday night, from 6-9 p.m., I work with a group of altruistic people who generously devote their time and energy to care for rescued animals. In my time with Community...

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Instead, Niles North opted to keep things up and running as normal.
Closing school on Tuesday should have been common sense
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • January 22, 2025

Common sense says school should have been closed on Tuesday. At 7 in the morning, wind chills reached nearly minus 20 degrees, temperatures capable of causing frostbites within tens of minutes. Meanwhile, a large majority...

Despite being illegal in all states and increased scrutiny after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, militia groups have not left American society.
We need to take stronger action against militia groups
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • January 22, 2025

Warning: This article contains references to violence which some might find disturbing. Technically, a “militia”--as the Second Amendment to the U.S. Bill of Rights uses the term–is a group organized by the state...

Clothing resellers have become increasingly popular as thrifting has gotten popular.
Clothing resellers are destroying the importance of thrift stores
Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor • January 22, 2025

One of the most common overconsumed goods in the United States is clothing. The average American now buys four times as many clothing items than they used to in 2000. Every few years, a new trend takes over. When the trend...

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Spring Into Action: Preseason Athletes Prep for Peak Performance
Spring Into Action: Preseason Athletes Prep for Peak Performance
Anna Kim, Reporter • January 23, 2025

As the winter season draws to a close, athletes at Niles North High School are gearing up for their exciting spring seasons. With determination and focus, athletes from a wide range of sports—including girls' soccer, track,...

On the left, senior wrestlers celebrate their accomplishments with their families.  

On the right, wrestlers celebrate their win against Niles West. (North Athletic Instagram)
Boys Wrestling powers through strong start to season
Kiswa Karim, Reporter • January 22, 2025

The Niles North Boys Wrestling team hit the mat off their 2025 season with anticipation and determination. The team trained endlessly during the off-season, pushing themselves in the weight room and on the mat, knowing their...

Viking Cheer celebrates a back-to-back CSL victory; Brett Bildstein/Niles North Athletics
Viking Cheer goes back-to-back in the CSL
Anthony Bramley, Reporter • January 17, 2025

The roles are reversed as Niles North students celebrate their Viking Cheer peers. On Jan. 16, the squad went to Niles West High School and met cheerleaders representing the Wolves, Highland Park, Maine East, Maine West,...

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“Creature Commandos,” a pleasure gone too soon
Josh Stasevsky, Reporter • January 23, 2025

*This article contains spoilers for DC Studios’ Creature Commandos.*   CONTENT WARNING: Creature Commandos contains violence, gore, nudity, and implications of sex.   Creature Commandos, the debut release in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU, concluded on Jan. 9. Written by James Gunn and directed by Sam Liu and Matt Peters, Creature Commandos follows a ragtag crew of non-human...

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An artist's depiction at the plot of One Of Them Days.
“One Of Them Days” is a laugh riot waiting to become a classic
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • January 21, 2025

I walked into a movie theater on a Saturday with a low-lying background fear of one day having to find an apartment. It was just another one of those growing-up anxieties, an apprehension of something I don’t yet know how to do—like cooking a complex meal or performing CPR on a baby. I left that theater absolutely terrified of finding an apartment, because, apparently, paying rent involves dodging...

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SZA pushes boundaries even further in “SOS Deluxe: LANA”
Annie Tumang, Reviews Editor • January 21, 2025

In December of 2022, SZA broke a five year studio album hiatus with SOS, a multi-genre album which is heart wrenching to say the least. In December of 2024, what feels like an early Christmas present to her fans, SZA released the deluxe version of her album, titled LANA. The album opens with “No More Hiding,” which is a great song, but it’s not my personal favorite. Unlike the other songs...

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Ms. G-S says, "The cold weather never keeps me from taking walks by the lake in the city!"
Allegra “G-S” Giulietti-Schmitt, College & Career Counselor
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • January 22, 2025

What is your name, position, and what are your pronouns? My name is Allegra Giulietti-Schmitt, my position title is college & career counselor,...

Ms. Mucha is one of the newest staff members, an English teacher, at Niles North.
Kellie Mucha, English Department
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • January 17, 2025

What is your name, position, and what are your pronouns? My name is Kellie Mucha; I’m an English and reading teacher, and my pronouns are she/her. What...

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Micah Chan, Junior
Lolah Slagg, People Editor • December 13, 2024

What is your name and grade level? Micah Chan, Junior. Who is someone that inspires you? My Dad definitely inspires me. Literally every time...

Jon'ta Frazier, Textbook Center Manager
Jon’ta Frazier, Textbook Center Manager
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • December 13, 2024

What is your name, your position, and what are your preferred pronouns? My name is Jon’ta Frazier (JON-tae FRA-zhur), my position is Textbook...

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