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For the second time in less than two months, the federal government was forced to pass a temporary stopgap bill to avoid the risk of shutting down its operations.
Senate passes stopgap bill to prevent federal government shutdown
Aiden Stanciu, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor • November 21, 2023

On Nov. 15, with government funding set to expire on Nov. 17, the Senate held a bipartisan 87 to 11 vote that passed a stopgap bill to create two new shutdown deadlines on Jan. 19 and Feb. 2. On Nov. 16, President Biden signed the temporary bill into...

Video chatting site Omegle shut down due to lawsuit file
Video chatting site Omegle shut down due to lawsuit file
Adessa Chawshin, Reporter • November 21, 2023

On Nov. 8, Omegle was shut down due to a lawsuit. The popular video chatting platform Omegle was created in 2009 but grew in popularity during 2020.  The Omegle website was founded by Leif K-Brooks, who created Omegle in 2009. Millions of people started...

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Poster promoting Dance Marathons Variety Show and displaying its acts and performers
Dance Marathon’s V-Show declares musical winners Chan, Garcia & Sotelo
James R Prizant, asst. People Editor • November 21, 2023

The NN Variety Show was performed on Nov. 10 putting on a spectacular hour of musical talent and skill from pianos, to guitars, to jazz, and even ukulele music; this showcase...

Melanie Martinez announces tour: Portal through her discography
Melanie Martinez announces tour: Portal through her discography
Tenzin Choenyi, Asst. Opinions Editor • November 21, 2023

On Nov.17, singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez announced that she was going on tour, “The Trilogy Tour.” It will run through May to June 2024, but the locations aren’t...

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D219 students and staff receive Nov. 22-24 off for Thanksgiving Break.
Give me a break: Thanksgiving Break is too short, students and staff need time to relax
Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor • November 21, 2023

The dreaded Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break. These two days should go by quickly in theory, but with the anticipation of the holidays, they’re all the more unbearable. It’s so hard to focus during these days,...

Customers on Black Friday
Black Friday deals steal from the true meaning of Thanksgiving
Lolah Slagg, Reporter • November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving, the day families gather for one day to enjoy each other's presence and bask in the feeling of gratitude and appreciation. The smell of pumpkin pie is in the air, and many people's stomachs feel content and full...

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Boys Basketball gears up for the 2023/2024 Season
Saif Salman, Reporter • November 21, 2023

Get ready for an exhilarating season of basketball as the Niles North High School boys hit the court with determination and skill. Anticipation is running high as the team gears up to showcase their talent, teamwork, and...

The top five leagues logos. Photo credited to: Adobe Stock
Underdog teams are shaking up the top five soccer leagues
Quinn Graham, Sports Editor • November 21, 2023

The top 5 leagues have been shaken up going into the international break, and here's how.  The leagues considered the  Top 5 in the world--England’s Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A, France’s...

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The album cover for the new album We Wish You The Merriest by Seth MacFarlane and Liz Gillies.
Home for the Holidays: Save your money, don't buy this album
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • November 21, 2023

The renowned filmmaker and musician Seth MacFarlane along with famous actress and singer Elizabeth “Liz” Gillies released their holiday album 'We Wish You The Merriest' on Nov. 3. The album features 13 tracks, all covers of beloved Christmas songs. For anyone who’s looking to get into the winter spirit early, you should check this out. The LP, released just a month or so before the beginning...

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Monica Rambeau, Carol Danvers, and Kamala Khan in The Marvels promotional poster. Credited to Popverse.
Twin Takes: The Marvels–triumphant Marvel return to form or illogical balderdash?
Griffin Larson-Erf and Reed Larson-Erf November 21, 2023

Reed: So, we watched that new MCU movie, The Marvels… Griffin: And it’s terrible! Reed: The heck? It’s a visually stunning, heart-stirring, nonstop-laugh-inducing work of cinema! Griffin: One of its central relationships is highly uneven! Among other illogical details! Reed: Oop! We’re doing that thing again where we get right into the criticism without explaining what the movie’s...

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Mr. Andy Klamm, Niles North Chemistry teacher and Head tennis coach.
Andy Klamm, Chemistry teacher, Head tennis coach
Yoni Soloveychik, Reporter • November 21, 2023

What is your name and profession? Andy Klamm. I teach chemistry and I coached tennis teams at Niles North. Can you tell me a little about...

Photo credited to Anel Kulic
Anel Kulic, Sophomore
Justin Abraham, Reporter • November 21, 2023

What's your name and grade level? My name is Anel Kulic and I’m a sophomore  What’s your favorite thing about Niles North? One thing...

Credited to Sean Delahanty.
Sean Delahanty, Math teacher
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • November 21, 2023

What’s your name, and what department do you work in? My name is Sean Delahanty, and I work in the Math Department at Niles North. How long...

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Kieran Tu, Junior
Lolah Slagg, Reporter • November 21, 2023

What is your name and grade level? Kieran Tu, Junior. What activities are you involved in at Niles North? I play volleyball for Niles North,...

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