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New Trier prides itself in being a welcoming place for all students, presenting part of its motto on the wall
Executive order to ban radical indoctrination won’t stop NT from being a safe space for students
March 21, 2025
Incoming Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chimille Tillery (left), incoming Associate Principal for Northfield Campus Dan Paustian (middle), and incoming Chief Human Relations Officer Dr. Nashwa Mekky
NT promotes 2 administrators, hires another for 2025-26 school year
March 20, 2025
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
March 20, 2025
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
March 13, 2025
NT plans to shorten science minutes in 2026-2027 school year
NT plans to shorten science minutes in 2026-2027 school year
March 12, 2025
New Trier female athletes participate in a variety of sports
Women in Sports Club brings community to female athletes at NT
March 18, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
Scarlett Harper stands in front of Gorner Glacier in the Monte Rosa massif, near Zermatt, Switzerland, which has experienced significant melting in the past few years
NT sophomore, climate activist Scarlett Harper steps into political world
February 24, 2025
Senior Cate Martin and her dancers practicing 'Windswept' on stage during during tech week
Annual Kinesis dance concert reflects dancers’ creativity, expression
February 21, 2025
Left: A Chick-fil-A meal comprised of medium waffle fries, 8-count chicken nuggets, and a lemonade. Right: A Cane’s ‘three finger combo’ of fries, three chicken fingers, Texas toast, and a lemonade.
Chick-fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s: Which chicken chain prevails?
February 6, 2025
New Trier Green poses for a photo after securing their 1-0 win on March 16 at the United Center
NT hockey team wins state championship
March 19, 2025
Some of the many state trophies New Trier has acquired over the years
Sports at all levels of competition enrich NT experience
March 17, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
With an explosion of deals emerging from the deadline, the NBA has radically changed
Grading each NBA team’s trade deadline deals
February 27, 2025
The ‘Dear Mama’ singer was known by many names: Makaveli, 2Pac, MC New York. But in this song, he’s Tupac Shakur: a guy who simply loves his mom.
2Pac’s ‘Dear Mama,’ is (still) a feat of familial love
March 6, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Doechii’s rise to fame is a win for authenticity in music
Doechii’s rise to fame is a win for authenticity in music
February 25, 2025
Copies of 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller, 'Clytemnestra' by Costanza Casati
3 books to read to prepare for the upcoming ‘Odyssey’ film adaptation
February 14, 2025
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is adventure in its truest form
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ is adventure in its truest form
February 7, 2025
Sofia Fernadez works on in-class assignment
NT stifles academic growth
March 19, 2025
Various mailings from colleges and universities
Flawed but necessary: The case for standardized testing in 2025
March 17, 2025
Award shows are a place for politics
Award shows are a place for politics
March 6, 2025
I should have taken this as a sign for what was to come. Instead, I took my signs for granted.
The Hidden Horror of The North Shore: Gonzo Special
February 20, 2025
The ultimate spearmint gum showdown
What brand of chewing gum is actually the best?
February 10, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
February 24, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
Sports QOTD, Ep. 4
March 14, 2025
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
NT community expresses mixed reactions to Super Bowl halftime show
February 27, 2025
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
Sports QOTD, Ep. 3
February 24, 2025
Rodgers Out: A look at a 25-year legacy in Illinois high school basketball
Rodgers Out: A look at a 25-year legacy in Illinois high school basketball
February 19, 2025
Nation's top 10 junior class prospect dominates NT courts
Nation’s top 10 junior class prospect dominates NT courts
February 3, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 7: NT boys basketball send-off
March 7, 2025
John O'Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
John O’Connor reflects on 21 years of Lit Fest
March 7, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 6: Inside look at NT girls soccer preseason
February 20, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 5: Inside look at NT boys lacrosse preseason
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 5: Inside look at NT boys lacrosse preseason
February 11, 2025
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 4: Inside look at NTG hockey
Trevian Sports Spotlight, Ep. 4: Inside look at NTG hockey
February 5, 2025
Wise, second from left. with three fellow EMTs in Bello Colombia
Junior spends six months working in Colombian Hospital
May 19, 2021
Seniors seen excited to be leaving NT
Cruisin’ on!
June 24, 2020
It was the best of times
It was the best of times
June 22, 2020
Students mingle during the Homecoming Dance in 2019
Highs and lows: seniors reflect on the best and worst of NT
June 22, 2020
130 AP Government students at the convention center where the Iowa Caucus was held
AP Government students observe caucus in Bettendorf, Iowa
February 21, 2020
Seniors miss projects
June 24, 2020
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Times that made us LOL
June 24, 2020
Graphic includes respondents to both the NT News destinations survey and the ntseniors2020 Instagram account
More seniors taking gap year
June 24, 2020
Seniors seen excited to be leaving NT
Cruisin’ on!
June 24, 2020
Senior athletics photos
Senior athletics photos
June 23, 2020
130 AP Government students at the convention center where the Iowa Caucus was held
AP Government students observe caucus in Bettendorf, Iowa
February 21, 2020
Democrats: electability is a lie
February 21, 2020
Who’s on the ballot? Know who you’re voting for
February 21, 2020
Do political ads belong in the Super Bowl?
February 21, 2020
Tinker at the Journalism Education Association Conference in Washington D.C. on Nov. 22, 2019
Tinker speaks to next generation of student activists
February 21, 2020
Looking back at a century of the NT News
November 8, 2019
Looking back at the wars of the past century
November 8, 2019
100 Years of Race at NT
November 8, 2019
100 years of learning
November 8, 2019
Benefits behind legalizing cannabis
November 8, 2019
Minorities respond to N-word presentations
December 13, 2019
No excuse to use N-word
December 13, 2019
100 minutes is not enough time to tackle complex issues
December 13, 2019
A video of Ta-Nehesi Coats was shown in the N-word presentation
We shouldn’t have to hear homophobic and sexist slurs in advisery
December 13, 2019
NT News 12/13/2019 – Special Section: Race
December 13, 2019
Psychologist, students discuss impact of social media on mental health
September 27, 2019
Graphic depictions of suicide in media can lead to copycats, studies show
September 27, 2019
Complex causes behind rising suicide rates among men
September 27, 2019
Students support assemblies and seminars to discuss mental health
September 27, 2019
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New Trier prides itself in being a welcoming place for all students, presenting part of its motto on the wall
Executive order to ban radical indoctrination won’t stop NT from being a safe space for students
Margy Burgoon, Features & Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Incoming Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chimille Tillery (left), incoming Associate Principal for Northfield Campus Dan Paustian (middle), and incoming Chief Human Relations Officer Dr. Nashwa Mekky
NT promotes 2 administrators, hires another for 2025-26 school year
Isabella Castro, Lorelei Hansen, and William Karr
March 20, 2025
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
2025 college admissions: a roller coaster of deferrals and postponements
Avery Reis, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2025
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
Technology professional runs on caucus slate for NT Board of Education
Izzy Elkin and William Karr
March 13, 2025
Features
New Trier female athletes participate in a variety of sports
Women in Sports Club brings community to female athletes at NT
Margy Burgoon, Sports & Features Editor
March 18, 2025
Scarlett Harper stands in front of Gorner Glacier in the Monte Rosa massif, near Zermatt, Switzerland, which has experienced significant melting in the past few years
NT sophomore, climate activist Scarlett Harper steps into political world
Margy Burgoon, Sports & Features Editor
February 24, 2025
Senior Cate Martin and her dancers practicing 'Windswept' on stage during during tech week
Annual Kinesis dance concert reflects dancers’ creativity, expression
Lorelei Hansen, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2025
Left: A Chick-fil-A meal comprised of medium waffle fries, 8-count chicken nuggets, and a lemonade. Right: A Cane’s ‘three finger combo’ of fries, three chicken fingers, Texas toast, and a lemonade.
Chick-fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s: Which chicken chain prevails?
Mara Saltzman, Entertainment & Opinions Editor
February 6, 2025
Sports
New Trier Green poses for a photo after securing their 1-0 win on March 16 at the United Center
NT hockey team wins state championship
Declan Quigley and Carolina Mangum
March 19, 2025
Some of the many state trophies New Trier has acquired over the years
Sports at all levels of competition enrich NT experience
Devin Brainch, Contributing Reporter
March 17, 2025
With an explosion of deals emerging from the deadline, the NBA has radically changed
Grading each NBA team’s trade deadline deals
Declan Quigley and David Rhee
February 27, 2025
New Trier High School girls gymnastics team after winning sectionals, which took place on Feb. 13 at Mundelein High School.
NT girls gymnastics looks to stick the landing again
Isabella Castro, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2025
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The ‘Dear Mama’ singer was known by many names: Makaveli, 2Pac, MC New York. But in this song, he’s Tupac Shakur: a guy who simply loves his mom.
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