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Trump’s tariffs on the Australian Heard and McDonald islands have left the islands’ diplomatic leaders, penguins, seeking retaliation.

Penguin leaders battle Trump tariffs as more to be implemented

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
April 9, 2025
Chez Lu’s Extraordinary Finds, on the corner of Oakton Street and Oakton Terrace, offers all sorts of “fun stuff,” “vintage and modern,” for purchase.

Chez Lu’s Extraordinary Finds has something unconventional for everyone

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
April 4, 2025
Reporters of North Star News have gone on strike, refusing to write stories for the paper.

North Star News reporters on strike

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
April 1, 2025
Signs promoting village mayoral candidates stand at the corner of Church Street and Kenton Avenue.

[Photo] What to know about the Skokie mayoral candidates

Griffin Larson-Erf, Penelope Roewe, and Reed Larson-Erf
March 17, 2025
Rich Callaghan is one of several Niles North security officers stationed in the cafeteria.

Rich Callaghan, Safety Officer

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
March 6, 2025
Members of Chess Club, Raphael Mangubat (left) and Zevyn Lindholm (right), prepare for a Saturday chess tournament.

Chess Team surges beyond expected performance, places 28th at State

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
February 27, 2025
“Becoming Led Zeppelin” retells the tale of how the band Led Zeppelin came to be, reigniting a passionate interest in older listeners everywhere.

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” painstakingly recounts “legendary” band’s beginnings

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
February 12, 2025
Superintendent Tom Moore laid out his new administration restructuring plan on Jan. 7.

[Photo] Niles North administrators, teachers, students react to new district restructuring plan

Penelope Roewe and Ruby Rosenberg
February 10, 2025
Featuring a unique cast and fluctuating pacing, “Dog Man” follows in the footsteps of the “Captain Underpants” movie, retelling the best parts of Dav Pilkey’s spin-off book series

Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” makes a “supa” entertaining movie

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
February 5, 2025
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Lenny Sposato, Safety Officer

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
January 29, 2025
Celtic Knot Public House, now on Central Street, offers its guests Irish food, music, and drinks, free to enjoy by people of all ages.

Cheers! Celtic Knot reopens in Evanston, reintroducing Irish culinary, social experience

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
January 24, 2025
On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Congress' TikTok ban.

[Photo] Supreme Court allows TikTok ban

January 17, 2025
Generative AI has received a mixed opinion from students and staff but is encouraged by administrators.

[Photo] Niles North debates implementation of AI

Penelope Roewe and Ruby Rosenberg
December 13, 2024
A new lock system on student Chromebooks, proposed by the District board, creates debate among the D219 community.

“Lock & Key System” to be implemented on all District 219 student Chromebooks

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
November 22, 2024
Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth recently visited Will's Place. In part because of this, North Star News was able to get in contact with her and have her answer a few political questions.

[Photo] Tammy Duckworth, US Senator, visits Will's Place

November 6, 2024
Many online content creators today have begun selling branded food and drinks to their fans, specifically children, but this is not the route these people should take.

YouTubers don’t know what they’re doing by selling food to children

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
November 6, 2024
Promotional bowling posters can be seen all around the school, signifying the beginning of the boys’ season, which is off to a roaring start.

Boys Bowling 2024–2025 season shows participation, dedication, expects high hopes

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
November 6, 2024
DC characters get reimagined with darker, sadder backstories.

[Photo] DC’s “Absolute Universe” puts dark new spin on fan favorite characters

Josh Stasevsky, Reporter
October 18, 2024
Many students attend Cteen Café, including students of Niles North, playing games and chatting with each other.

Jewish youth group Cteen shares inclusive environment, school connections

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
October 18, 2024
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, “Whiplash” rereleased in American theaters, but how should people approach this movie and view its message?

“Whiplash” is still entertaining after 10 years, but its theme is dangerous

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
October 4, 2024
Devil Dawgs, a Chicago based hot dog restaurant, continues to serve some of the city’s best hot dogs with its first official location outside downtown—in Evanston.

[Photo] Hotdog! Devil Dawgs rivals Chicago’s best, opens Evanston location

September 20, 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
The Illinois state flag stands tall at Skokie Village Hall with the possibility that its design may soon change.

Illinois holds vote on state flag redesign, student participation encouraged

James R Prizant, Copy Editor
September 13, 2024
Rumors have spread about the reputation of Tim Walz among those who knew him as a teacher and a coach. Many Republicans hope to use this story to worsen Walz’s public image.

[Photo] Opinion: Tim Walz is worse than you think, Republicans support claims

August 30, 2024
On May 25, 2024, Old Orchard Mall introduced Skokie to Tortazo, a rebranding of another one of Rick Bayless’ Mexican restaurants: Frontera Fresco. It sits between Macy’s and Levi’s, just past Potbelly’s.

[Photo] Back to Bayless: Tortazo opens in Old Orchard Mall

August 30, 2024
On May 25, 2024, Old Orchard Mall introduced Skokie to Tortazo, a rebranding of another one of Rick Bayless’ Mexican restaurants: Frontera Fresco. It sits between Macy’s and Levi’s, just past Potbelly’s.

Back to Bayless: Tortazo opens in Old Orchard Mall

James R Prizant, Reporter
August 30, 2024
The opening of The Hijab Vault and Sweet Reserve Bakery highlight the friendly inner workings of local business around Chicago

Muslim businesses open in downtown Skokie due to owner partnership

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 17, 2024
After eight active years at Niles North, Dr. Jim Edwards will officially be relieved of his duties as principal on July 1, 2024

Dr. Jim Edwards to leave principal position after eight years at Niles North

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 17, 2024
This summer, an interesting and well-received list of animated kids movies will be released, leaving plenty of entertainment between school years

The top summer movies to see while not thinking about school

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 17, 2024
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Shaked Bega, Freshman

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 17, 2024
Since the release of “Civil War,” people have critiqued its unrealistic and vaguely told backstory despite generally positive reviews regarding depictions of war and death

Civil War film showcases horrors of war yet critiqued for strange story

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 3, 2024
The Tasty Crab location in Skokie on Gross Point Rd & Skokie Blvd

Seafood, eat it: The Tasty Crab opens in Skokie, offering cajun authenticity

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
May 3, 2024
Local history teacher Pankaj Sharma has announced that he will be cutting down parts of Emily Oaks forest to provide his AP students with study guides and packets, preparing them for final exams

[Photo] Sharma cuts down Emily Oaks in preparation for finals

May 3, 2024
Purple Minimalist Modern Music Instagram Post

Spotify now plays universally irritating noises to promote companies, premium service

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
April 12, 2024
After the release of the trailers for “Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate” and the film itself, the internet burst into flames, criticizing the movie’s deviations, its plot, and its animation

[Photo] Megamind sequel universally hated, rated worst DreamWorks film ever produced

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
A rare sight: an empty, usable, relatively clean bathroom at NN

Niles North reserves bathrooms for vaping “goons”; more to be built

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
March 21, 2024
President Biden exemplifies competence, power, and commitment, in his annual speech

Biden energetically highlights nation’s issues in annual address, contrasting “sleepy” persona

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
March 21, 2024
Fat Rosie’s’ location in Lincolnwood on West Touhy and Lincoln Ave

Fat Rosie’s showcases “friendly-oriented” environment, opportunity, quick success

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
March 8, 2024
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“Denazification” discussed while Tucker Carlson in Russia, creating propaganda

James R Prizant, asst. People Editor
February 23, 2024
Among a swath of more popular music, a 1978 adaptation of H.G. Wells' famous invasion novel breaks new ground regarding the concept of music and albums, yet almost no one has heard of it.

“The War of the Worlds” album displays theatrical prog-rock adaptation of book

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
February 23, 2024
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[Photo] YouTubers "retiring" makes a rough start to 2024, what's going on?

February 8, 2024
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[Photo] MLK Day’s lesser known history shows reluctance, divisions in Americans

January 25, 2024
Discord mobile’s new messages tab (for iOS), featuring visible activity from other users and other accessible tabs

Discord’s biggest new update is not as bad as you think it is

James R Prizant, asst. People Editor
December 19, 2023
Bowlero Vernon Hills minutes before the start of the Varsity Tournament

Boys Bowling’s first tournament underway, shows challenges, improvement

James R Prizant, asst. People Editor
December 7, 2023
Poster used to promote "Five Nights at Freddy's"

Twin Takes Mediation: Five Nights at Freddy’s movie creates online quarrels

James Prizant, Griffin Larson-Erf, and Reed Larson-Erf
November 6, 2023
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Jackie Ehrlich, Science teacher

James R Prizant, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Posters promoting Boys Bowling Informational Meetings

Boys Bowling sees rise in promotion, participants as season starts

James R Prizant, asst. People Editor
October 22, 2023
Posters promoting French Club (left) and French Club’s first 2023 - 2024 meeting (right)

French Club underway, now every month, activities announced show promise

James R Prizant, Asst. People Editor
September 15, 2023
MrBeast has helped cure thousands of people from blindness, deafness and other physical disabilities.

MrBeast’s “controversial” publicizing of charity creates online quarrels

James R Prizant, Reporter
May 19, 2023
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[Photo] Financial Corner: a teen’s guide to the stock market

April 11, 2023
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[Photo] Having a Slavic new year: The untold story of “Russian Christmas”

James R Prizant, Reporter
December 19, 2022

The bowling season begins, there are great expectations

James Prizant, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Principal James Edwards confirms new air conditioning and new furniture

Principal James Edwards confirms new air conditioning and new furniture

James Prizant, Reporter
October 6, 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
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