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Qualitative comparison using synchronized images and WiFi signals
AI used to turn any Wi-Fi router into a camera, what do people think about AI?
Ivan Shalaev, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Recently, Carnegie Mellon University developed a method for detecting people through Wi Fi signals so it would send a signal out through a normal WiFi router and then that signal could be traced back to create 3D augmented shapes of people to pinpoint...

Israel and Hezbollah have been engaging in border skirmishes since the start of the conflict in Gaza.
Israel vows to continue fighting against Hezbollah
Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor • March 8, 2024

As Israel wages war in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continue skirmishes with Hezbollah on the border with Lebanon. Hezbollah is a far deadlier enemy than Hamas could ever hope to be, whether or not Israel should maintain its aggressive stance...

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The Proms curtain call at the community performance on March 8. Performances will continue this weekend, March 8 at 7 pm and March 9 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
'The Prom’ Spring musical highlights important themes of inclusion
Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor • March 8, 2024

On March 8-9, the Theatre Department will put on its spring musical The Prom. The show highlights important themes of love, acceptance, and celebration.  The Prom tells...

BSU celebrated Black History Month by highlighting 50 years of hip-hop in the annual assembly.
BSU hits the right note with ‘50 years of hip-hop’ Black History Month assembly
Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor • March 8, 2024

Hip-hop is one of the most popular styles of music today, but many students fail to recognize the genre's history. Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual Black History...

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell s helped after the 81-year-old GOP leader froze at the microphones as he arrived for a news conference, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Congress is too old, but age limits aren't the solution you think
Sam Dababneh, Reviews Editor • March 8, 2024

As the ends of political polarization split further, opposite ideologies find common ground in one belief: Congress is too old. The concerns are  justified, but the popular solution of outright age limit is misguided. ...

An artist’s rendition of what the 2026 NASA mission to the moon will look like from space.
Dear President Biden, don’t send people to the moon until we’re safe on planet Earth
Griffin Larson-Erf, Reporter • March 8, 2024

“A man done gone to the moon,” the lady tells the crowd. Her words draw a clamor from them, subsiding after a moment to let her continue. “I went as far as Baltimore with ‘em, then I got off.” If you’re a documentary...

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Gearing up for greatness, Niles North’s softball season starts
Gearing up for greatness, Niles North’s softball season starts
Lily Howard and Oliver Dreznick March 8, 2024

As the Spring season approaches, so do spring sports. Softball season has officially started, and the first game will be held on Mar. 12 here at Niles North. The game will be at 4:45 pm against Rolling Meadows. The full...

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The madness of March Madness: what to expect this year
Quinn Graham, Sports editor • March 8, 2024

March Madness is rapidly approaching, and here’s what you need to know about it.  March Madness, one of the most watched tournaments in American sports, is the Division 1 national tournament for basketball.  Although...

Caitlin Clark, a record-breaking legend in NCAA basketball history
Caitlin Clark, a record-breaking legend in NCAA basketball history
Emily Mathee, Asst. Sports Editor, Asst. Features Editor • March 8, 2024
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Plateup is the best party game of 2024
Edison Wong, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Plateup is a newly released game on Nintendo. It was first released on steam on August 4th, 2022 by the company It’s Happening. It is often known as being compared to Overcooked. August 4th, 2022, a new party game was released known as Plateup. A party game with friends to play in an enclosed restaurant with customers and upgrades. Plateup was first released on Steam for Alpha test for players...

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The album cover for MGMT’s newly released album, Loss of Life.
MGMT’s new album is a creative nod to the past
Yoni Soloveychik, Asst. People editor • March 8, 2024

MGMT, a band once deemed a “one-hit wonder,” released their latest album Loss of Life on Feb. 23. Changing up their traditional indie music style, the group incorporated different elements of, strangely, 80’s pop, creating something both revolutionary and sentimental. For music fans who often find themselves nostalgic for the times of yesterday, you’re in luck; this is just the album for you. Before...

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Griselda the Godmother of Miami is bibbidi bobbidi brilliant
Melissa Morales, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Griselda, the story of a powerful crime boss who rises in the Miami drug scene, came out on Netflix on Jan. 25th, 2024.   The series is 6 episodes long, each an hour long. Each episode shows how Griselda became a powerful drug lord with suspense and mystery. Watching the show you see yourself at the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next.  Each episode has new plot twists that...

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Addison Lockerby, Junior
Addison Lockerby, Junior
Gabby Mattison, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Name and grade? Addison Lockerby, junior. How did you first get into Track & Field? I first got introduced to track during the spring...

Lucah Du, Sophomore
Lucah Du, Sophomore
Oliver Dreznick, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Who has been a role model to you? My dad moved here from China, so I really appreciate all the work he’s done for me and my family here. How...

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Lauraghy Alexandre Colon, Senior
Gabby Mattison, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Name and Grade? Lauraghy, Senior Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what initially drew you to participate in track and Mock Trial?...

Photo of Rinchen Rikha at the Niles North library.
Rinchen Rikha, Sophomore
Tenzin Choenyi, Asst. Opinions Editor • March 8, 2024

What is your name and grade? Rinchen Rikha and I’m a sophomore. Where were you born and what is your zodiac sign? I was born in Chicago,...

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