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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

North Star News
Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

North Star News
Lily Howard

Lily Howard, Editor-in-Chief

Lily is a senior at Niles North. She is on varsity debate, in environmental club, and has been writing for NSN since freshman year.

All content by Lily Howard
The government shut down, here's what you need to know

The government shut down, here’s what you need to know

Lily Howard, Editor-in-chief, News Editor
October 9, 2025
Follow nnkoreanclub on Instagram

Niles North Korean club is back, stop by and learn about Korean culture

Lily Howard, Editor-in-chief, News Editor
September 26, 2025
Join Associated Student Body and spread school spirit

Join Associated Student Body and spread school spirit

Lily Howard, Editor-in-chief, News Editor
September 25, 2025
Take SIRS or AP Research and step into a world sure to prepare you for your future

Take SIRS or AP Research and step into a world sure to prepare you for your future

Lily Howard, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2025
From left to right, Kosta Kougias, Dianna Yu, Katie Kannokada, and Matt Krueger.

Meet the Assistant Principals, a new way of student support

Kiswa Karim and Lily Howard
September 3, 2025
The Wellness Kits that can be found in the library

Pick up a wellness kit from the NN library, learn how to manage your mental health

Lily Howard, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2025
During our first meeting, we met reparation recipients.

Learning about Evanston’s Black history through Shorefront Legacy Center

Penelope Roewe and Lily Howard
May 20, 2025
Science Olympiad makes their way to State after major Regional win

Science Olympiad makes their way to State after major Regional win

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
March 14, 2025
Zeek is seen wearing the green hoodie standing next to Tenzin in the white.

Ezekiel Wilson-Porter, Junior

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
March 13, 2025
Student Council vs DECA compete in feminine product drive

Student Council vs DECA compete in feminine product drive

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
March 4, 2025
Players and organizations should not have to stay quiet about what they believe in. 

Politics should not be hidden to protect a sports game

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
February 24, 2025
Students were given shirts to wear throughout the Summit

Students and staff celebrate Black History Month with Black Teen Summit

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
February 11, 2025
Students can’t deny that it was helpful in getting familiar with the material so the real test was a lot easier. 

The ACT is right around the corner, but there’s still time to prepare, here’s how

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
January 31, 2025
District 219 Dance Marathon seeks nominations for 2025-26 beneficiary

District 219 Dance Marathon seeks nominations for 2025-26 beneficiary

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
January 28, 2025
It’s no secret that a hierarchy exists as to which ones are considered better than others.

Choosing a college is stressful enough, judgment makes things worse

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
January 24, 2025
Clothing resellers have become increasingly popular as thrifting has gotten popular.

Clothing resellers are destroying the importance of thrift stores

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
January 22, 2025
The Uplifting Health logo

New Uplifting Health Club fights for equal healthcare access

Lily Howard and Kiswa Karim
November 22, 2024
Photo credited to Joseph Obrycki

Joseph Obrycki, Math Department

Lily Howard, Features Editor, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Photo from Shorefrontlegacy.org

Shorefront Legacy Center offers education about Black reparation recipients through student journalism

Lily Howard, Features Editor, Managing Editor
November 6, 2024
Extracurriculars offer unique experiences for students, enriches high school experience

Extracurriculars offer unique experiences for students, enriches high school experience

Lily Howard, Features Editor, Managing Editor
November 6, 2024
D219 announces free AP testing for 2024-25 school year

D219 announces free AP testing for 2024-25 school year

Lily Howard, Features Editor, Managing Editor
September 20, 2024
New girls golf team swings into success

New girls golf team swings into success

Emily Mathee and Lily Howard
September 13, 2024
Canva graphic

Exposing the reality of our overconsumed world

Lolah Slagg and Lily Howard
September 13, 2024
Your vote matters

Your vote matters

Lily Howard, Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Even if it feels like there's no place to go, there is always a new place to explore!

7 places to help cure your summer boredom

Lily Howard, Features & Peoples editor
May 17, 2024
Dawn Staley has proven many times just how impressive she is. These accomplishments have led her to have an extensive record, and leads her teams to victory

Behind the scoreboard: Dawn Staley, a key pillar in the WNBA

Tenzin Choenyi and Lily Howard
May 3, 2024
The WNBA is a league made up of 12 different teams all throughout the United States

She shoots, she scores: The WNBA gains recognition

Lily Howard, Emily Mathee, and Yoni Soloveychik
May 3, 2024
All 12 students who went on the trip in front of a sign after landing in Costa Rica

12 D219 students travel to Costa Rica during Spring Break

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
April 12, 2024
Noah Majors, Freshman

Noah Majors, Freshman

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
April 12, 2024
D219 has announced the Unity Summit which was set to take place in April has officially been postponed until Fall of 2024

Unity Summit postponed; more time, planning needed

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
April 12, 2024
Emily Wagner a student who goes to Staley High School in Kansas City, MO

Emily Wagner, Sophomore

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
April 12, 2024
Having fun, but staying safe during spring break should be on every student's mind. Whether you're in high school or college, it's important to stay away from the things that lead to injuries or deaths during this break

Having fun, but staying safe during Spring Break

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
March 21, 2024
Lexi Gabriel, Sophomore

Lexi Gabriel, Sophomore

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features Editor
March 21, 2024
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
Graphic by Lily Howard

Young kids need stronger restriction to keep them off social media

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
March 8, 2024
Niles North Kapit Bayan after receiving their win

Kapit Bayan makes history with first place win

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
February 23, 2024
District D219 has recently announced a change in the affinity summit programs that have been held in previous years at both Niles North and West. To ease the concern, District D219 has announced a new "cultural/identity" day which is set to take place in April.

District D219 announces Cultural/Identity Anti-bias Education Summit

Lily Howard, People Editor & Features Editor
February 8, 2024
Photo credited to Audacy and ESPN

Idolizing celebrities creates unhealthy parasocial relationships

Lily Howard and Annie Tumang
February 8, 2024
GSA has long been a fixture in the Niles North extracurricular scene–they advertise at the extracurriculars fair at the start of the school year, and walk in the parade of clubs during the Winter Pep Assembly.

[Photo] GSA makes queer, trans students feel welcome

Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter
January 25, 2024
Photo credits to Pitchfork

Kali Uchis new album “ORQUIDEAS” is worth the listen

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features Editor
January 25, 2024
Photo credits to seatgeek

Despite the reschedule, Drake’s tour is something to look forward to

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
January 25, 2024
Photo cutesy to NNDebate instagram

Niles North Debate celebrates the Dowling win

Lily Howard, Features editor and Peoples editor
December 19, 2023
Graphic made by Lily Howard

Visit the Christkindlmareket, ZooLights this Christmas season

Lily Howard and Yoni Soloveychik
December 7, 2023
Photo credits to Auroris Instagram

Learn more about the Auroris dance team

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
November 21, 2023
Photo credited to Pitchfork

Brent Faiyaz’s new album “Larger Than Life” is leaving fans bored

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
November 9, 2023
Infographic by Lily Howard

Fun Halloween activities for all

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
October 25, 2023
Photo credited to Facebook

DMs annual Variety Show is back, come support!

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
October 25, 2023
Megan Rapinoe during the 2023 World Cup

Megan Rapinoe, beloved USWNT player has reached the end of her career.

Lolah Slagg and Lily Howard
October 5, 2023
Photo from to WGAW

The Hollywood writers strike finally comes to an end with an “exceptional” deal

Lily Howard, Features Editor and Peoples editor
October 5, 2023
Photo credits to Pitchfork

Laufey’s new album ‘Bewitched’ is truly casting spells on its listeners

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features Editor
September 21, 2023
Finished set of "To Die For"

Niles North Theater’s “To Die For” truly killed

Lily Howard and Ruby Rosenberg
September 15, 2023
Graphic credited to Lolah Slagg and Camila Pulex

Join NN Animal Club

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features Editor
September 1, 2023
Photo credited to Ticketmaster

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has impacted the economy more than we realize

Lily Howard and Tenzin Choeyi
September 1, 2023
The Smashing Pumpkins did not smash their new album

The Smashing Pumpkins did not smash their new album

Lily Howard, People Editor
May 19, 2023
Alex Burkman, Sophomore

Alex Burkman, Sophomore

Lily Howard, People Editor
May 19, 2023
The new library plans

NN library prepares for a full remodel

Lily Howard, People Editor
May 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of Amber Weatherspoon

Amber Weatherspoon, Freshman

Lily Howard, People Editor
May 5, 2023
Celebrating Earth Month all of April

Celebrating Earth Month all of April

Lily Howard, People’s Editor
April 19, 2023
Photo credited to Mr. Langiya

Mohmed Langiya, Math and Social Studies department

Lily Howard, People Editor
April 11, 2023
Recent cybersecurity risks have led to bans of the app “TikTok” on government devices

Recent cybersecurity risks have led to bans of the app “TikTok” on government devices

Lily Howard, People Editor
March 23, 2023
Ramadan Mubarak: What is Ramadan, how is it practiced?

Ramadan Mubarak: What is Ramadan, how is it practiced?

Lily Howard, People Editor
March 23, 2023
Lauren Velazquez

Lauren Velazquez, History teacher, Debate Coach

Lily Howard, People Editor
March 16, 2023
Photo credited to CNN

Colleen Hoover’s release of a coloring book is highly inappropriate

Lily Howard, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Students collaborated, finding ways to end gender violence

Apna Ghar educates students on gender violence

Lily Howard, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Bringing sensitivity to a desensitized issue: Why we should learn the names of victims in mass shootings

Bringing sensitivity to a desensitized issue: Why we should learn the names of victims in mass shootings

Lily Howard, Reporter
February 2, 2023
Community members stand on behalf of BSU to solve racism within D219

Community members stand on behalf of BSU to solve racism within D219

Lily Howard, Reporter
January 20, 2023
Shakespeare's timeless classic continues to live on in the classroom

Shakespeare’s timeless classic continues to live on in the classroom

Lily Howard, Reporter
January 20, 2023
Black students at D219 demand change at board meeting.

Hate has no home here, or does it? D219 BSU’s take a stand

Joanna Eaddy and Lily Howard
December 19, 2022
Graphic by Lily Howard

With a spike in hate crimes, it’s important to be alert

Lily Howard, Reporter
December 19, 2022
Underdeveloped countries receive necessary help to combat climate disasters

Underdeveloped countries receive necessary help to combat climate disasters

Lily Howard, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Student Council urges eligible students, staff to donate blood

Student Council urges eligible students, staff to donate blood

Lily Howard, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Green Council for School Improvement returns to Niles North

Green Council for School Improvement returns to Niles North

Lily Howard, Reporter
November 2, 2022
What is the controversy of the SAT?

What is the controversy of the SAT?

Lily Howard, Reporter
October 21, 2022
“A display of books that have been challenged/banned in schools by Caitlin Greener"

Banned books are being taken out of school libraries

Lily Howard, Reporter
October 5, 2022
Upcoming Variety Show slated for a huge success

Upcoming Variety Show slated for a huge success

Lily Howard and Yoni Soloveychik
September 23, 2022
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