President Donald Trump’s administration has found itself in a standoff with the administration of Harvard University over the institution’s refusal to take action against what the administration calls an antisemitic university environment. In response...
After 25 years, Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced on May 5 her retirement as the voice of Illinois District Nine in Congress. The district comprises Skokie, Evanston, Glenview, and parts of other areas. Schakowsky’s decision leaves open a House seat...
From April 25 to May 1, Niles North’s DECA chapter—one of over 3,000 participating schools nationwide—was away in Orlando, Florida competing at the International Career...
On my word. The timer ticked a second too fast, from the first tournament of the season at the Niles Township Invitational, to the last tournament, the Tournament of Champions...
For ages, the comic book industry has been dominated by two main publishers: Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Fans love to argue about which one is better, or “powerscale,” which means weighing fictional characters' strengths...
“Free speech” in the United States is a twisted phrase. We say it as though it were speech itself that needed freedom, like a statement of opinion was a thing that could be chased through a swamp by bounty hunters if...
Isn’t it crazy how one decision can change the trajectory of your life? Looking back to when I first started writing this article in February, I thought I knew where I was headed for college. I had my whole intro planned...
From torn ACLs to sprained ankles and shattered tailbones, athletes push their bodies to the limit every day—and injuries are an unavoidable part of the game. With over 3.5 million sports-related injuries annually, many...
On April 6, Alexander Ovechkin became the #1 goal-scorer of all time in the NHL. In their game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, the Washington Capitals’ captain scored his goal #895, officially overtaking Wayne...
Football fans have been joking that the Chicago 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...
Rust is, at heart, a movie about fate. Not about inevitability, mind you, about the wicked getting what is coming to them—on the contrary, when something is coming in this story, it does so for the innocent and the undeserving, and they rarely get to see it coming, either. The film opens with Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott), a young boy of thirteen who lives alone with his tiny brother...
Click above to listen to this episode of Reed's Recs! Good morning, Niles North, and welcome to Reed’s Recs! I am Reed Larson-Erf, and for much of this school year, I’ve been here to tell you about everything you never knew you had to find. Sadly, this week, I have to bring the series to a close, as I prepare to graduate from Niles North High School. Honestly, I’ve always hated it when...
This article contains spoilers for Thunderbolts* Marvel’s latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is Thunderbolts*. The film follows a group of mercenaries who were each hired by CIA Director Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) to assassinate each other. Once they–Yelena Belova A.K.A White Widow (Florence Pugh), John F. Walker A.K.A U.S. Agent...
What is your name and department. How long have you worked at Niles North? My name is Larissa Petrakis, and I've been a school counselor at Niles...
What is your name and department? How long have you worked at Niles North My name is Jean Attig and I’m in the Business Education Department. ...
What is your name and department? My name is Nevin Van Roeyen; I'm in the math department at Niles North. How long have you taught at Niles...
What is your name and department? Michael Beeftink, science department, I teach AP Environmental Science and biology. How long have you worked...