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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Ruby Rosenberg

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor

Ruby is a senior and this is her second year writing for North Star News. Ruby loves thrifting, discussing politics, playing with her corgi Maxine, the oxford comma, and drinking iced pumpkin cream chai lattes (light ice).

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Blending baby animals and chainsawing dead whale heads don’t even scratch the surface of RFK Jr.’s danger to the U.S.

RFK Jr. will only provide America with a prescription of madness

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
March 14, 2025
Jonah Diehl, boys track is sprinting into a new season

Jonah Diehl, boys track is sprinting into a new season

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
March 13, 2025
Oyinkansola Ajana, Senior

Oyinkansola Ajana, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
March 3, 2025
Kristen Tang, Senior

Kristen Tang, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2025
Laney Petersen, Senior

Laney Petersen, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2025
Works Trump doesn’t want to support will have one fewer place to go to make money.

[Photo] Everyone should be scared by Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover

Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor
February 25, 2025
Players and organizations should not have to stay quiet about what they believe in. 

[Photo] Politics should not be hidden to protect a sports game

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
February 24, 2025
Recently, I’ve noticed that my news-reading habit is harvesting more rotten than ripe fruit.

No news, good news? Foster balance in your news intake

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
February 21, 2025
We ought to be extremely bothered by West's recent actions.

We need to be bothered by Kanye West’s blatant antisemitism

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
February 18, 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

“Eusexua” by FKA Twigs was a euphoric masterpiece

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2025

[Video] Video: Niles North and West Choirs explored Disney World, singing workshops in Orlando

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
January 28, 2025
It’s no secret that a hierarchy exists as to which ones are considered better than others.

[Photo] Choosing a college is stressful enough, judgment makes things worse

Lily Howard, Managing Editor, Features Editor
January 24, 2025
Superintendent Thomas Moore outlined several restructuring changes to the district at the administrative level.

Breaking news: Superintendent Moore announces administrative overhaul

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2025

Nosferatu had lots of hype, and just a little bite

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
January 14, 2025
Students of Niles North had mixed reactions: some strong and some indifferent, some disappointed and some ecstatic.

‘Very happy,’ ‘Not surprised,’ ‘Disappointed’: Niles North reacts to election results

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2024
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
If you happen to be extremely financially privileged, you may apply to your dream school through Early Decision (ED).

Early Decision is unfair; high-income students benefit

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
November 6, 2024
SAD isn't just typical winter blues. It is the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain.

More than just the “winter blues”, Seasonal Affect Disorder hurts students

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
November 6, 2024
Eva Spiro, Senior

Eva Spiro, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024

Nobody should love “Nobody Wants This”

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024
Amidst all the terror we’ve experienced for the past year, are we able to find solace in mourning and remembering?  If so, how?

Jewish communities cope with Oct. 7 one year later amidst ongoing war

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2024
Hartheim, an Austrian castle and killing center for the T4 Program. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Remember the disabled victims of the Holocaust, a Jewish girl and a boy on the autism spectrum say

Reed Larson-Erf and Ruby Rosenberg
October 4, 2024
People of all minorities use humor to cope with trauma.

“Taylor Swift wraps Tefillin?” Minorities use humor to cope with trauma

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
October 4, 2024
Yochanan Posner, Rabbi

Yochanan Posner, Rabbi

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
September 20, 2024
Clockwise from top left: Ori Danino, Carmel Gat, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Serusi, all of whom were found dead in Rafah, Gaza, on August 31. Image courtesy of ABC News via Bring Them Home Now via Reuters.

Six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza, Jewish populations “heartbroken”

Ruby Rosenberg, Opinion Editor
September 13, 2024

“Longlegs” had killer looks, but a dead story

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
August 30, 2024
Look out for these 4 special Vikings at all-school events.

Who are your VV Viking Voices?

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
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
Congratulations to the retirees of 2025 for all their hard work and dedication to Niles North.

[Photo] Niles North honors the retiring staff of 2024

May 17, 2024
A state of peace remains distant, with Hamas and Israel’s government at odds. 

Israel’s military sieges Rafah crossing; peace talks yield limited success

Ruby Rosenberg and Griffin Larson-Erf
May 17, 2024
Students

[Photo] Students speak out against unity assembly, advocate for summits at May 7 board meeting

May 17, 2024
Kayla Fingerman, Senior

Kayla Fingerman, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
May 3, 2024
While Passover’s story is one of deliverance and freedom, this joyous holiday rang differently for Jewish families worldwide.

The freedom holiday of Passover was celebrated differently this year

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
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
To minimize or attempt to simplify this conflict does a grave injustice to all parties involved, even if you intend to amplify unheard voices.

An American Jew’s take on Israel’s approach to Gaza

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Love on the Spectrum does a phenomenal job at showcasing the fun and romantic parts of dating but doesn’t cut clips of the not-so-perfect, and even awkward moments that naturally come with dating.

Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum swoons audiences with the best charm yet: authentic love

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Arava Institute is one of many institutions paving the way to a future of Justice and peace in the Middle East.

Israel’s Arava Institute is blooming its way to a better political, environmental future

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
April 12, 2024
This month serves as a period to honor the extraordinary women of the past, present, and future.

Woohoo! March is Women’s History Month!

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
March 21, 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

[Photo] Having fun, but staying safe during Spring Break

Lily Howard, People Editor, Features editor
March 21, 2024
It is so silly to pretend to take the moral high ground when you don’t actually care about children once they are born.

Alabama’s abortion absurdity rolls back rights

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
March 8, 2024
Students at the Ever Restaurant. This was a field trip where the whole Commercial foods class went and weorkshopped with the chef. They visited the kitchen and the house.

Michelin Star restaurant serves up memorable experiences for culinary students

Ivan Shalaev, Edison Wong, and Ruby Rosenberg
February 23, 2024
Whether it be those heated Thanksgiving table debates or arguing with a peer over something they posted on their Instagram story, politics seems to be ripping the fabric of our society into pieces. 

We need to make friends with different political views

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
February 23, 2024
What could possibly be the one thing every lovebird longs for? A vocal Valentine, of course! 

Choir spreads heartfelt harmonies with Vocal Valentines

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
February 23, 2024
As women in these regions continue to struggle with the trauma induced by this war, their struggles go unseen and rarely covered.

Israel-Hamas war rages on; silently affects women

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All healthy donors (ages 16+) are urged to donate due to the blood shortage.

Love is in our blood! Student Council to host Valentine’s Day blood drive

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
February 8, 2024
Sign displayed in Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland, "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

“Never Again” is now: Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Mural by Assyrian Club displayed in Niles North

The Assyrian global population is facing extinction; don’t be silent

Ruby Rosenberg and Elyana Kachaochana
January 25, 2024
Photo credited to Anna Raiber

Anna Raiber, Hebrew/ESL Teacher

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
December 19, 2023
Embracing diversity, culture can alter America's distraught political climate

Embracing diversity, culture can alter America’s distraught political climate

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Photo credited to Jelly Dacpano,

Jelly Dacpano, Senior

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
December 7, 2023
"Take me out and take me home" ...to watch the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie

“Take me out and take me home” …to watch the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Image credited to NFTY

200+ Jewish teens attend the NFTY Collab at Camp OSRUI

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
November 21, 2023
Lewison, Maine mass shooting hits close to home for Chicago area residents

Lewison, Maine mass shooting hits close to home for Chicago area residents

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
November 9, 2023
New desks are seen everywhere, taking over Niles North and student dignity.

Niles North faces new furniture fiasco

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Image attributed to Huff Post

Ongoing Uber sexual assault case yields small victory

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
October 25, 2023
Actors in Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

The “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” was spectacular

Ellis Ma and Ruby Rosenberg
October 25, 2023
Image credited to Variety Magazine

Dylan Mulvaney: Strutting Runways, Stomping Stereotypes

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
October 5, 2023
(Image credited to Stanford Daily)

Hints, secrets, surpises, Taylor Swift is the mastermind behind Easter eggs

Ruby Rosenberg, Reporter
October 5, 2023
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