The dog, for one, doesnβt seem too concerned about the encampment. The person walking it spares a glance, but then follows the pet, crossing the grass without looking. Itβs early evening on a Friday, the sun setting golden over the campus. The...
As summer rolls in, an almost too familiar noise hums in the background. After a long hiatus, the millions of cicadas in Illinois are throwing the ultimate party. Billions of year 13 and 17 year cicadas, part of brood XIII and XIX, are emerging together....
Troy Bennett, Social Studies teacher What key experiences growing up inspired you to pursue a career in education? To be honest with you, Iβm sure there are high school...
Looking to do something fun over the summer? You donβt have to look far, because we have the Skokie Public Library. The library has something for everyone regardless of...
Truthfully, if you had told me back on Aug. 31, 2020 that responding to an email from my bedroom desk would completely change the course of my high school career, I would have stared at you in disbelief and called you insane....
As a young athlete, something you should always be looking forward to is going to practices and games to be able to see your friends and your coaches, but what happens when you lose your love for the sport because of something...
The boardroom buzzed with anticipation as students gathered for the May 7 board meeting of District 219. This meeting was more than just another date on the calendarβit was a pivotal moment for our school community to address...
Every year during the Awards of Distinction ceremony, athletes who have participated in a sport for three seasons each school year are awarded the Iron Viking title. Five members of the Class of 2024 earned this prestigious...
The supporter-filled bleachers cheered as the boys volleyball team became conference champions for the first time in 26 years following their May 15 win against Highland Park. This accomplishment is both well-deserved and...
The Atlanta Hawks had a 3% chance to land the first-overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery. The Chicago Bulls had a 2% chance. By some miracle, the Hawks climbed through the late lottery, into the top five, and at last,...
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes released on May 8. The movie is 2 hours and 25 minutes long, portraying a science-fiction-type setting. When I first heard about the movie I had my doubts about it. The concept of a kingdom of apes was strange to me but I gave it a shot. The CGI used in the movie is great. You canβt tell what's real or not and some of the captured images are amazing. The...
The Idea of You came out May 2, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, based on a book written by Robinne Lee.Β The movie portrays a love affair between a single mother and the lead singer of a popular boy band, which unravels a lot of problems for the family. Anne Hathaway is a great actress who took this character from a book and created it into a real-life person. By her side is Nicholas...
Itβs time for students and staff to think about some fun things to do over summer now that the school year is almost over. Fortunately for Niles North and its feeder schools, there are some great animated, PG movies to see once the end of May rears its sunny head. For a movie already in theaters, IF, released on May 17, seems like a good and interesting start. Though not entirely animated, this...
What is your name and grade? My name is Grace Michaels and I am a senior at Niles North. What are some for your hobbies? I like to bake, watch...
What is your name, department, and pronouns? My name is Jonathan Okon. I work in the English Department as a paraprofessional, my pronouns are...
What is your name and grade? My name is Shaked Bega and Iβm [a] freshman. What are your favorite classes? Well, I like most of my classes....
Whatβs your name and occupation? My name is Katie Kannokada. I am the AVID coordinator and AVID 12 elective teacher at Niles North. Can...
