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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Penelope Roewe

Penelope Roewe, Managing Editor & Opinion Editor

Penelope is a junior and this is her third year on NSN, serving as Managing Editor and the Opinions and Photos editor. She loves to express her opinions through writing. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching Gilmore Girls, and reading books.

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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
Its 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 Bidens 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 Proms 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 arent 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
Wills 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, its 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
Lejeune is in Auroris and choreographs dances for the group.

Jade Lajeune, Senior

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
March 16, 2023
Cut the confusion, not the comma: The Oxford comma is correct, clear, and concise

Cut the confusion, not the comma: The Oxford comma is correct, clear, and concise

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
March 2, 2023
Good Riddance album cover

Gracie Abrams will leave you in ‘The blue’ with debut album, ‘Good Riddance’

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
March 2, 2023
Its time we see the College Board as it really is

It’s time we see the College Board as it really is

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
February 16, 2023
Graphic via Canva

Relationship or not, spend this Valentine’s Day taking care of you!

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
February 10, 2023
Hey team, the pulse survey isn’t working

Hey team, the pulse survey isn’t working

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
February 2, 2023
Former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas was the subject of much controversy due to her win in the 2022 NCAA 500-yard freestyle.

Bills introduced to ban transgender athletes in schools, jeopardizing freedom to compete

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
February 2, 2023
Poets, bands, singers, and instrumentalists performed last year at Calliope Music and Poetry Night.

Calliope Magazine looking for performing acts for a celebration of music, poetry

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
January 20, 2023
D219 teacher’s Facebook hacked as an act of Anti-semitic hate speech

D219 teacher’s Facebook hacked as an act of Anti-semitic hate speech

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
January 20, 2023
The morality police enforces Irans strict hijab law.

Iranian attorney general claims morality police has been abolished, citizens say otherwise

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
December 19, 2022
Restaurant owner Lertchaipitak (center), her daughter, and NSN reporters Penelope and Yoni sitting inside Aubergine Cafe.

Thai restaurant owner serves up Pad Kee Mao with wisdom

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
December 2, 2022
The new Barnes & Noble opened earlier this month on November 16.

Barnes & Noble is back at Old Orchard, but it leaves behind the nostalgia

Penelope Roewe, Public Relations
December 2, 2022
Selena Gomez shows great vulnerability in new documentary, My Mind & Me

Selena Gomez shows great vulnerability in new documentary, My Mind & Me

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Junior Eva Shawver dives at State

Junior Eva Shawver dives at State

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
November 18, 2022
Cross Country reflects on end of season, personal growth

Cross Country reflects on end of season, personal growth

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Is journalism dying?

Is journalism dying?

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
November 2, 2022
NN Library prepares for a skele-ton of fun this October

NN Library prepares for a ‘skele-ton’ of fun this October

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
October 18, 2022
This autumn, don’t ‘leave’ these books behind

This autumn, don’t ‘leave’ these books behind

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Carrie Soto is Back, but is she better than ever?

Carrie Soto is Back, but is she better than ever?

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
September 21, 2022
Love is not black and white in Daisy Jones & the Six (review)

Love is not black and white in Daisy Jones & the Six (review)

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
May 13, 2022
Chinese students gather in the New Commons and wave to the camera.

NN Chinese classes connects with sister school in China

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
May 13, 2022
Filipino Club dances to third place in Battle of the Bamboo

Filipino Club dances to third place in Battle of the Bamboo

Reiana Rigodon and Penelope Roewe
April 29, 2022
Astronomy Club has a nebula-painting contest for the their first meeting.

The new Astronomy Club reaches for the stars

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
April 29, 2022
The Where the Crawdads Sing controversy explained

The ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ controversy explained

Penelope Roewe, Reporter
April 15, 2022
The flower pots that we painted at the park.

What can you do this Spring Break with $20?

Penelope Roewe and Reiana Rigodon
March 25, 2022
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