STEAM Day celebrates STEM and arts
Shalynn Billings, Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2019
STEAM day was held on October 22 for students in 7th through 10th grade to introduce them to the variety of classes North has to offer. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, English, Arts and Math and represents all of the types of classes new and recurring students might find enjoyable. “It’s...
PSAT changes to be optional
Michelle Szul, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
Students used to take the PSAT in the fall at the start of the school year. The PSAT has been mandatory to take, but this was the first year that the PSAT was made optional for all juniors, giving the students a choice if they would want to take advantage of the free practice available. “Sometimes...
AAPPL test brings opportunities
Alexis Rios Ayala, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
AAPPL Testing, the acronym standing for ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages, took place throughout the school on October 22-24, and it will take place again two more times later in the year. The AAPPL test consists of reading, writing, listening and speaking portions to accurately...
Trump impeachment inquiry explained
Ashley Greene, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2019
The House of Representatives is gathering evidence for an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump under the belief that aid to Ukraine was withheld for information on possible rival in the 2020 elections, former Vice President Joe Biden. On Sept. 24, 2019, the House of Representatives voted...
Students want to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day
Claire Armstrong, News and Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2019
North promotes inclusivity, and for the past three years, students have made the administration prove that the inclusive campaign is more than empty words. The students are doing this with a petition to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. “Some of the students were caught by the realities...
Public reacts to Green New Deal
Gracie Schultz, Co- Executive Editor
November 6, 2019
Within the recent years, there have been many different ideas passed around to see how the world can help to combat climate change and the effects of climate change. “It’s an idea that Democrats put up about a year ago now. It’s lead by especially the more liberal side of the party, and it’s...
Drastic actions effect environment
Maggie Walker, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
In today’s society, it could possibly be viewed as Millennials and Generation Z are caring more for the Earth, more than other generations. With the fad of metal straws to using toothbrushes made of wood, people have been doing what they think is best for the environment and way of life. “Right...
German exchange students come to North
Morgan Buckley, News Editor
November 6, 2019
German exchange students came to North to help learn English and understand the culture better. Every year, students from Germany and Spain visit North. Students are encouraged to host an exchange student. “It’s really easy to do, and it’s a lot of fun. I now have many friends in Germany and...
Movie nights celebrate different cultures
Natalie Smith, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
The movie nights celebrating heritage months are improving students’ knowledge on culture and are making the schools a better environment. The idea of playing these movies came from Knights Way. They wanted more people to get the opportunity to see how other heritages go through life and to see challenges...
Top Knight created to be more inclusive
Gracie Schultz, Co-Executive Editor
November 6, 2019
For this school year, the annual Mr. GNHS has changed to Top Knight in hopes of continuing the school’s ideas of being inclusive to all. “The National Honor Society thought the show would be more fun and inclusive if females and males were allowed to participate, especially since there are many...
Marching Band competes at University of Illinois Championships
Bryan Angeles, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2019
The Grayslake North Marching Knights earned second place at the University of Illinois Championships on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The band finished their marching season with this competition. “I think we did pretty good. We could’ve done better if we got to perform on the field,” said fre...
Psychology Club held kindness week for Social Studies Week
Ashley Greene, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2019
At GNHS, there are numerous amounts of week long events to celebrate different things. On the week before homecoming week, Psychology Club held kindness week for Social Studies Week. According to Mrs.Dodd, the head of the Psychology Club, the club does “service or kindness to others to spread positi...
Are you going trick or treating?
- Bring on spooky time (90%, 9 Votes)
- No! That's for babies! (10%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 10
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