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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Henry Rothenbach

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter

Henry Rothenbach is a junior at Niles North who has been with North Star News since freshman year. He enjoys reading and writing in his free time.

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The Varsity bowlers on the Boys Bowling line up before starting the Regional tournament at Habetler Bowl in Chicago.

Boys Bowling ends strong 2024-25 season

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
February 10, 2025
Nuclear energy is the future, and the future’s already here.

Nuclear is the future of energy production

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
January 29, 2025
Chicago hardcore band Pegboy, performing at The Metro.

Punk in Chicago isn’t dead—it’s “the mosh pit of life”

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
December 13, 2024
On Nov 6. the German governing coalition fell apart after the dismissal of finance minister Christian Lindner.

Germany faces government collapse following Trump election

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
November 22, 2024
BRICS leaders meet at Kazan, Russia.

BRICS alliance holds 16th annual summit

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
November 6, 2024
The app TikTok opens on a Niles North student's phone.

Illinois sues TikTok alongside 12 other states, D.C.

Griffin Larson-Erf and Henry Rothenbach
October 18, 2024
Screenshot 2024-10-04 15.15.18

Israel launches ground incursions into Lebanon; Middle East conflict expands

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
October 4, 2024
In response to much protest from students regarding poor bathroom policy, the District 219 Board have closed down all bathroom at Niles North and Niles West.

District 219 student bathrooms shut down, staff deny any previous existence

Henry Rothenbach and James R Prizant
September 13, 2024
Ukrainian soldiers crossed the border into Russia on Aug. 6.

Ukraine war continues; humanitarian crises on both Russian, Ukrainian sides

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
August 30, 2024
NATO's military remains too small to be properly prepared for future conflicts.

Times are changing, NATO needs to be prepared for military conflict

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
May 17, 2024
Iran and Israel exchange missiles elevating tensions in the Middle East.

Iran conducts missile strike against Israel; met with retaliation

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
May 3, 2024
On March 29, award-winning film Oppenheimer released in Japan

Oppenheimer released in Japan

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2024
Historically preserved Renault FT-17 U.S. light tank on display

[Photo] North Star journalists dive into success in the City of Fountains at JEA Spring 2024 convention

Aiden Stanciu, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor
April 12, 2024
Russian President of 24 years, Vladimir Putin, has recently announced an expectedly temporary leave from the world of Russian presidency and politics to pursue his secret passion: chess boxing

Putin resigns despite landslide presidential victory to pursue chess boxing

Henry Rothenbach and James R Prizant
March 21, 2024
On Mar. 7, Sweden was accepted into NATO.

Sweden joins NATO after one year since application

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
March 21, 2024
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
Map of Russian occupation as of Mar. 2024

Ukraine faces shortage in munitions, manpower as Russia reaches more achievements

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2024
Children in Gaza have faced numerous trials and struggles since the start of the conflict.

Amid conflict in Gaza, children suffer

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
February 23, 2024
Iran-backed drone strike kills three U.S. army reservists.

Middle East tensions skyrocket as Iran kills three U.S. servicemen

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2024
NRA faces accusations of corruption.

NRA faces lawsuit amid CEO resignation

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
January 25, 2024
Robert Crimo III opts to represent himself

Highland Park shooter opts to represent self, father released from prison

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
December 19, 2023
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappearance occurred a decade ago yet still affects the families of those involved

Chinese court begins hearings for family of Malyasia flight MH370 victims

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
December 8, 2023
Former Congressman George Santos

George Santos ousted from Congress

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
December 7, 2023
On Oct. 27, Israeli forces began their counter-attack into Gaza.

Gaza conflict continues as Israeli Defense Forces ground invasion advances

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
November 21, 2023
Mike Johnson was elected as Speaker of the House on Oct. 25

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson offers unique viewpoint to federal government

Henry Rothenbach, Asst. News Editor
November 9, 2023
Since Oct. 7, the Israel-Hamas conflict has fatally taken the lives of thousands of Israeli and Palestinian civilians (Image attributed to NBC News)

People watchfully await outcome of Israel-Hamas conflict

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2023
Image from Incharge.org

U.S. government narrowly avoids shut down; shut down still imminent

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2023
photo from kunr.org

Game of Thrones authors sue ChatGPT

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
October 5, 2023
Photo attributed to NPR

First round of Republican primary debate sets stage for presidential season

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
September 1, 2023
Ukraine war intensity rises for the first time since Spring

Ukraine war intensity rises for the first time since Spring

Henry Rothenbach, Assistant News Editor
September 1, 2023
House speaker Kevin McCarthy is leading the debate to lower spending.

Debate forms over U.S. debt ceiling as economic default approaches

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Thousands of immigrants were heading to the border in the hours before Title 42 expired.

Trump era immigration policy, Title 42, expires

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Gun control should focus on secondary issues concerning gun violence instead of outright banning guns.

Gun control activism is too radical

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Graphic by James R Prizant

Fox News reaches settlement with Dominion Voting systems

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
May 5, 2023
Shooting at Nashville Covenant school takes lives of six, causes push for gun control

Shooting at Nashville Covenant school takes lives of six, causes push for gun control

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Photo attributed to New York Post

Hershey’s receives heavy backlash on Women’s History Month advertisement featuring trans woman

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
March 23, 2023
Photo attributed to the BBC

North Korea threatens United States and allies with larger nuclear arsenal

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Ukraine starts to face bloodiest weeks of the war

Ukraine starts to face bloodiest weeks of the war

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Germany’s Far-right, prominent Neo-Nazi groups rise in popularity

Germany’s Far-right, prominent Neo-Nazi groups rise in popularity

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Illinois implements ban on assault weapon selling and manufacturing

Illinois implements ban on assault weapon selling and manufacturing

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
February 2, 2023

“All Quiet on the Western Front” movie successfully shows the German’s perspective of WWI

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
December 19, 2022
Ukraine’s counteroffensive initiated through smaller territorial changes

Ukraine’s counteroffensive initiated through smaller territorial changes

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Photo of Imran Khan after the shooting from The San Diego Tribune

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in assassination attempt

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Police overuse of tear gas is something to cry about

Police overuse of tear gas is something to cry about

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
November 3, 2022
North Korea conducts missile launches close to, over Japan

North Korea conducts missile launches close to, over Japan

Henry Rothenbach, Reporter
October 18, 2022
President Putin leaves Russian citizens scared, looking to avoid drafting

President Putin leaves Russian citizens scared, looking to avoid drafting

James Prizant and Henry Rothenbach
October 6, 2022

Recent interview with Principal James Edwards confirms new A/C in Main Gym and Field House

James R Prizant and Henry Rothenbach
October 6, 2022
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