Una excursión a Chicago
Por la clase de Sra. Lopez, Español 3 honores
December 10, 2019
Jueves el 14 de noviembre y viernes, el 15 de noviembre las clases de Español 3 y 3 Honores fueron al barrio Pilsen en Chicago. Pasamos mucho tiempo en el bus. Empezamos con una caminata por las calles de Pilsen. Miramos los murales en los muros o paredes. También fuimos a una panadería y compramos...
School participates in multiple drives
Michelle Szul, Maggie Walker, Staff Reporter, Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
There are many different opportunities to help support the community. One way that the school is involved with the support is through a multitude of drives throughout the school year, but especially during the holiday season. Soldier Drive The Soldier Drive is a student lead project that was run...
North hosts exchange student from Chile
Shalynn Billings, Entertainment Editor
December 10, 2019
Alonso Fuentes came to North in mid-October from Santiago, Chile, after he had found out he had family in American and wanted to spend a year getting to know them and going to school here. Alonso didn’t arrive at the beginning of the school year like a regular exchange student does; everything he...
Deacon takes on new role
Claire Armstrong, News Editor
December 10, 2019
Dawn Deacon’s recent promotion to the special education department chair allows her to better help students not only in high school, but also as they transition from middle school to high school, and even into college and beyond. “I help the special education teachers advocate for students to get...
West manages football team
Isaiah McIntyre, Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
Jakub West is a manager for the varsity football team. West is also a part of the Special Olympics basketball team and LBC program. West also enjoys track because he likes participating in throwing for the track & field team. Jakub’s favorite sports are football and track. He has liked football...
How some athletes get away with harassment
Natalie Smith, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
Pro athletes in a modern day society should be role models not only for little kids to look up to but also for teenagers. Instead of this being the case, many of these athletes are committing crimes like sexual harassment or assualt and getting away with it. This privilege starts from a young age when...
Human Rights Month celebrates equality
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
December 10, 2019
Throughout the course of recent years, the idea of human rights has become more and more of a topic to talk about. With the month of December being Human Rights Awareness Month, the school and community all share their opinions about what human rights means to them specifically. “Human rights is an...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month offers support
Danielle Broege, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2019
Many students and their families have relatives around them that have suffered from Alzheimer’s. There are support groups, awareness groups, counselors, and social workers to help those who are affected by Alzheimers. There are over 5.8 million cases of Alzhiemers in the U.S. per year, according to...
Disney Week 2019 promotes inclusivity in students
Claire Armstrong, News and Entertainment Editor
December 10, 2019
Today’s society is reliant on reading and literacy, especially in schools, so it is more important than ever to acknowledge learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, and less common ones that affect reading and writing. Dyslexia is a fairly common reading disability, according to dyslexi...
Dangers of human trafficking affect community, nation
Nadia Hernandez, Co-Executive Editor
December 10, 2019
There is a common misconception that human trafficking does not occur within the United States; however, Polaris, a non profit organization for awareness, recorded 37,400 cases in the U.S. from 2007 to 2017. Victims are often lured through lying, manipulation, and coercion. Victims range from children...
History of Halloween
Brain Kenebrew, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
ny people at North are excited for the trick or treating and the family festivities. Many students like senior Jack Winters, “[remembers] trick or treating as a kid,” and many staff are like Rob Nicoletti who “ [enjoys] taking his kids trick or treating and celebrating with my family.” Why...
Campaigns celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019
Miranda Rogina, News and Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
Breast Cancer Awareness month is here, and GNHS wants their students to be aware of certain ways students can make a difference. To make a difference, students can start with very simple tasks such as joining walks or 5Ks. Spreading awareness for breast cancer is important because it reduces the stigma...
Is Christmas too commercialized?
- Yes! It's lost its' roots. (50%, 3 Votes)
- No, I love Christmas everything! (50%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 6
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