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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Penelope Roewe

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief

Penelope is a senior, and this is her fourth year on North Star News. She’s inspired by journalist icons like Carrie Bradshaw and Andie Anderson. In her free time, she loves listening to Taylor Swift, watching Gilmore Girls, and making matcha lattes.
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Lucy Emrich, senior

Lucy Emrich, senior

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2025
"Senioritis" refers to the lack of motivation high school seniors may face towards the end of the year.

Senioritis and the City: Seniors compete against second semester burn-out

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time's performance was postponed due to a snow day and water main break

Despite days off, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ cast prevails

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2025
Superintendent Tom Moore laid out his new administration restructuring plan on Jan. 7.

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

Penelope Roewe and Ruby Rosenberg
February 10, 2025
Auroris Dance Company's Allure production will take place on Jan. 23-25, with Saturday and Sunday posts at 7pm.

Auroris Dance Company shines in Allure performance

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Congress' TikTok ban.

Supreme Court allows TikTok ban

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2025
Generative AI has received a mixed opinion from students and staff but is encouraged by administrators.

Niles North debates implementation of AI

Penelope Roewe and Ruby Rosenberg
December 13, 2024
Evan Parker has been in Cross Country since his sophomore year. He became a two-time All-State competitor on Nov. 9.

Senior Evan Parker balances disappointment and optimism following second All-State achievement

Penelope Roewe and Griffin Larson-Erf
November 22, 2024
Niles North voters are most concerned with abortion, immigration, and gun control.

Abortion, gun control, immigration most important to Niles North voters in 2024 presidential election

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Georgia Taxakis, Math Department

Georgia Taxakis, Math Department

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Seniors find it stress-inducing to balance school work, extracurriculars, jobs, sports, and college applications

Stress looms over Seniors as Nov. 1 approaches

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Niles North is hosting this year's Girls Volleyball Regionals tournament.

Girls Volleyball prepares for Regionals, reflecting on grit, friendship

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
WHO club assisted Climate Change Club with adding plants to the garden.

Climate Change Club’s new garden to beautify school, bring community together

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2024
The exterior of a facility run by Aid for Women, a Crisis Pregnancy Center operation, in Edgewater. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Crisis pregnancy centers mislead women in need

Griffin Larson-Erf and Penelope Roewe
October 4, 2024
Chicago Refugee Coalition will hold its annual Day of Dignity on Sept. 21. (Photo attributed to Chicago Refugee Coalition)

Dance Marathon selects Chicago Refugee Coalition as 2024-2025 primary beneficiary

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
47 D219 students traveled to five Chinese cities in July.

D219 students reflect on China trip, cultural takeaways, new friends

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
Country pop is gaining more popularity.

Country music moseys its way to Niles North

Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her Vice President pick Tim Walz took the DNC stage. (Photo courtesy to The New York Times)

DNC draws supporters from all sides of the political spectrum, protests from Pro-Palestinian activists

Penelope Roewe and Ruby Rosenberg
August 30, 2024
Athletes who have participated in a sport for three seasons each school year are awarded the Iron Viking title at the Awards of Distinction every year.

[Photo] Iron Vikings show off immense dedication after 12 athletic seasons

North Star Journalism team
May 17, 2024
Lou Kovitz, a Niles West alumni ('83), took home the Support Staff Member of the Year award on May 9.

Receiving and Distribution associate Lou Kovitz earns 2024 Support Staff Member of the Year award

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
May 17, 2024
D219 Chinese language students will depart from Chicago on June 29 and come home on July 13.

48 D219 students to travel to China for free this July, continuing relationship with sister school

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
May 17, 2024
Niles North girls soccer took home their first conference championship in ten years.

Girls Soccer takes home first Conference win in ten years, reflects on team dynamics

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
May 10, 2024
Students took a bus to Springfield, IL to attend Illinois State History Fair.

Juniors garner a passion for history fair projects, 11 go to State

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
May 3, 2024
While some highly selective universities are moving back to test required this year, many remain test optional.

Submitting test scores might be the right (or wrong) option for you

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
May 3, 2024

[Video] VIDEO: Students have a blast at Six Flags Physics Day

North Star Journalism team
May 3, 2024
We are handing out superlatives to our 13 Taylor Swift standout songs.

Most wordy: Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department requires a dictionary

Ruby Rosenberg and Penelope Roewe
May 3, 2024
Students observe solar eclipse through special eclipse glasses distributed by the school.

VIDEO: Niles North observes rare solar eclipse

Annie Tumang and Penelope Roewe
April 12, 2024
After the D615 school board voted to switch out the modern furniture to medieval furniture, wheel barrows, morning stars, and iron plates were installed.

Local School Board spends $2 Million on medieval torture desks to punish English Department

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
April 12, 2024
Senior Ava Le photographed portraits of Uprise members to show the duality of female athletes.

Uprise empowers female athletes, building foundations for next generation

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
April 12, 2024
It's important to rest during Spring Break to prepare for the end of the year.

Spring-clean up your life this spring break

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Katie Britt gave the Republican rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address on March 7.

Katie Britt’s performance in the kitchen foreshadows a dark, regressive future for American women

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
The Prom's 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
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
High school students should know their local politicians because they make decisions that affect the nearby community.

[Photo] It’s important to know your local politician

Alexander Boukalis, Freelance Reporter
March 8, 2024
Photo credited to Ashley Amelianovich

Ashley Amelianovich, English Teacher

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
The Chess team traveled to Peoria Feb. 9-10 for State, placing 22nd.

Chess team places 22nd in State, prepares for Nationals in April

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
AI can be used to generate "deepfakes" of celebrities, politicians, and the average civilian.

We are in AI deepfake danger

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
February 8, 2024
Five Niles North music students attended the conference. Junior Ella Sorkin and senior Tev Elmayan sang for the All-state choir. Senior Becca Blatt participated in the Future Music Educators program. Sophomore Sarah Gomez played French horn for the band. Junior Benjamin Fernandez played cello for the orchestra.

Band, choir, orchestra students travel to Peoria for Illinois Music Education Conference

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
February 8, 2024
Does hate really have no home here? Despite the giant sign outside of Niles North, some students really aren't sure.

[Photo] Eviction notice: Hate still has a home here

North Star Journalism team
January 25, 2024
Journaling is the habit to help your mental health

Journaling is the habit to help your mental health

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
Andy Swedberg, Counselor

Andy Swedberg, Counselor

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
December 19, 2023
Students often struggle with a work-life balance, especially during finals season.

The future is far: It’s okay to take a break, even during finals season

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
December 7, 2023
Coding Club meets every other Tuesday in room 1410.

Coding the future: The revived Coding Club strives to create passion

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
December 7, 2023
D219 students and staff receive Nov. 22-24 off for Thanksgiving Break.

Give me a break: Thanksgiving Break is too short, students and staff need time to relax

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
November 21, 2023
Junior Evan Parker places 14th in State, takes home Boys Cross Country All-State title

Junior Evan Parker places 14th in State, takes home Boys Cross Country All-State title

Penelope Roewe and Griffin Larson-Erf
November 9, 2023
NSN students visited downtown Boston.

North Star News takes Boston; group travel allows for new opportunities

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
Will Sterbenc, Junior

Will Sterbenc, Junior

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
November 9, 2023
Instagram infographics can be misleading. (Graphic created via Canva)

Instagram infographics do more harm than good, misinformation spreads quickly

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
Ari Elmayan, Senior

Ari Elmayan, Senior

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film opened on October 13, becoming the highest-grossing concert film ever.

Hold onto the memories with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (concert film)

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
October 25, 2023
After over a year of construction, the new building addition opened in August, including a front entrance, lobby, administrative offices, and a new commons.

[Photo] The Skyloft falls short of high expectations

North Star Journalism Team
October 5, 2023
The mural was designed on Adobe and printed on vinyl.

New mural in lobby highlights Niles North unity

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
October 5, 2023
The thrift shop is help every year around homecoming season, as well as in the spring.

Dance Marathon hosts thrift store, raises money for Will’s Place

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
September 22, 2023
The updated College and Career Resource Center is here for you

The updated College and Career Resource Center is here for you

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
Activities Fair invites students to explore clubs, extracurriculars

Activities Fair invites students to explore clubs, extracurriculars

Penelope Roewe and Emily Mathee
September 15, 2023
Will's Place opened on July 8, 2023, with a line stretching around the block to order sandwiches.

Will’s Place named Dance Marathon’s 2023-2024 beneficiary

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
September 1, 2023
The Point is located in the center of Niles North.

Get to The Point: Niles North’s tutoring center expands staff, learning resources

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor
September 1, 2023
The exterior of the school was renovated, giving the Main Entrance a clean, new look.

Niles North unveils new three-story addition, library, more improvements

Penelope Roewe and Aiden Stanciu
August 11, 2023
Let’s show some spirit for our Girl Viking teams

Let’s show some spirit for our Girl Viking teams

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
May 19, 2023
Batool Salman, Senior

Batool Salman, Senior

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
May 19, 2023
'The Sins We Created' goes on with the show

‘The Sins We Created’ goes on with the show

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
May 8, 2023
Felton (right), pictured beside student.

Marlon Felton, Assistant Principal

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
May 8, 2023
Embedded English Honors creates a more equitable learning environment

Embedded English Honors creates a more equitable learning environment

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
April 19, 2023
Schmelzer at the Jeff Awards.

NN Alum Lauryn Schmelzer wins Jeff Award for choreography in ‘The Wild Party’

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
April 11, 2023
Photo credited to Chiku Elue

Chiku Elue, Senior

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
April 11, 2023
The TV show released a soundtrack with this gorgeous album cover, however, it's not at all what was described in the novel.

Daisy Jones & The Six TV adaptation is slightly off-key, but it works

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
March 23, 2023
The Willow Project is more risk than reward

The Willow Project is more risk than reward

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
March 23, 2023
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