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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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Niles North High School | Skokie, IL

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The flag for the Village of Skokie hangs on a wall in the Niles North Main Gym, destined to be redesigned and replaced.
Skokie flag to change, community encouraged to redesign
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • May 19, 2025

Residents of Skokie now have the opportunity to change the design of the village’s flag. As per an announcement made on the suburb’s website on May 13, “community members of all ages” are encouraged to participate in a redesign of the village...

Harvard University has drawn attention by resisting changes demanded by the Trump administration.
Harvard University opposes Trump administration’s demands on discrimination, information
Reed Larson-Erf, Reporter • May 15, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration has found itself in a standoff with the administration of Harvard University over the institution’s refusal to take action against what the administration calls an antisemitic university environment. In response...

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Backlot Bash festival brings the Skokie community together
Backlot Bash festival brings the Skokie community together
Emily Mathee August 28, 2025

This past weekend, Skokie rounded up the community for its annual downtown summer street festival. Backlot bash caters to the interests of everyone, including their large...

Pickledilly Skokie and its owners have experienced great success as the business’ members are entertained and energized by the new pickleball courts.
Pickledilly Skokie promotes athleticism, social bonding through pickleball
James R Prizant, Copy Editor • May 20, 2025

When one hears the name “Pickledilly Skokie,” one wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that it’s some recently opened, unique, themed restaurant. After all, many of Skokie’s...

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Sydney Sweeney faces backlash over her American Eagle jeans ad.
Sydney Sweeney has great controversy
Kiswa Karim, Managing Editor • August 26, 2025

When you hear the name of the actress Sydney Sweeney your mind may go straight to Euphoria or Anyone But You, as she is known for her roles as Bea and Cassie Howard, but not for everyone. Recently, Sweeney was featured in...

Being a part of NSN has led me to new friends, opportunities, and memories.
Taking the risk and finding my voice: Signing off as NSN’s 2024-25 Editor-in-Chief
Penelope Roewe, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2025

My voice wavered when it was my turn to introduce myself.  “Hi, my name is Penelope, I’m a freshman, and I’m taking Journalism because my mom told me to.” I was one of three freshmen in the classroom; everyone...

Female athletes deserve the same level of care, attention, and scientific research as their male counterparts.
ACL Injuries Sideline Women, Research Isn’t Playing Catch-Up
Lolah Slagg, People Editor • May 19, 2025

Three weeks after undergoing ACL surgery on my right knee, I was lying in bed, scrolling through TikTok, doing quad sets, and trying to lift my leg. Suddenly, a video appeared on my feed discussing how women are more prone...

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Image from UFC.com, Illustration by Abdul Feroz
Unstoppable Force Meets Immovable Object: Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis, a battle for the middleweight belt
Abdul Feroz, Reporter • August 28, 2025

Past the skyline of our Windy City Chicago, UFC 319 unfolded just this past weekend under the blinding lights of the United Center. On Saturday, August 16th, a fight for the middleweight belt took place. A question lingered...

Khamzat Chimaev in the aftermath of UFC 319 (Yahoo Sports).
Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC’s ‘boring’ problem
Sam Dababneh, Reporter • August 27, 2025

On Saturday, August 17, Khamzat Chimaev reached the top of the mountain. After a meteoric rise to superstardom, once derailed by injuries and missed weight-cuts, he at last became UFC champion. By unanimous decision, Chimaev...

Girls badminton team
Astonishing success: girls 2025 badminton season
Anna Kim, Reporter • May 19, 2025

This 2025 girls varsity badminton season was a great success, and undoubtedly one worth celebrating. The girls demonstrated endless hard work, dedication, individual growth, and victories. Most importantly, the team was knit...

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My take on puppy yoga: relaxing, fun, but pricey
My take on puppy yoga: relaxing, fun, but pricey
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, Social Media Manager • May 19, 2025

I recently tried puppy yoga, and it was such a fun and unique experience. The class was held in a local studio in Chicago, where puppies roamed freely as we followed a beginner yoga class session.  The instructor was very kind and accommodating. She designed the itinerary of the class so that everyone of all abilities was able to enjoy the activity. She never pressured anyone to go beyond what...

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New season of "You" unmasks the dark side of love and obsession
New season of “You” unmasks the dark side of love and obsession
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, Social Media Manager • May 19, 2025

If you’re into thrillers, plot twists, and dark psychology, You might be perfect for you. This Netflix series follows bookstore worker Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), who hides a much darker, obsessive side. What starts as a love for Joe quickly spirals into stalking, manipulation, and even murder. All told through the perspective of Goldberg himself.  This show keeps me hooked with every new season....

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An artist's depiction of the major theme of the movie "Rust."
With “Rust,” tragedy births a worthwhile fable of cruel fate
Griffin Larson-Erf, News Editor • May 12, 2025

Rust is, at heart, a movie about fate. Not about inevitability, mind you, about the wicked getting what is coming to them—on the contrary, when something is coming in this story, it does so for the innocent and the undeserving, and they rarely get to see it coming, either.  The film opens with Lucas Hollister (Patrick Scott McDermott), a young boy of thirteen who lives alone with his tiny brother...

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Ally Kent, English Department
Ally Kent, English Department
Lolah Slagg, People Editor • August 26, 2025

What is your name and position? My name is Ms. Kent, and I am an English teacher.  Who inspired you to begin pursuing a career in teaching?...

Adela Hanic, junior
Adela Hanic, junior
Emily Mathee, Sports Editor, Social Media Manager • May 20, 2025

What is your name and grade?  My name is Adela Hanic and I am a junior.    What inspired you to join DECA? Ever since I began...

Support Staff of the Year Awardee John Fitzpatrick; Photo courtesy of Visual Image Photography
John Fitzpatrick, 2025 Support Staff of the Year
Anthony Bramley, Reporter • May 19, 2025

What is your name and job? John Fitzpatrick, Vocational Paraprofessional in the Special Education Department Where did you go to school? Northern...

Lauren Syfu
Lauren Syfu, Junior
Anna Kim, Reporter • May 19, 2025

What is your name and grade level? My name is Lauren Syfu, and I’m a junior. Who is someone that inspires you? My mom inspires me because...

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