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New Trier News

The student news site of New Trier High School

New Trier News

The student news site of New Trier High School

New Trier News

Junior Ben Yoder running at a New Trier open meet this season

Covid-19 complicates college athletics recruiting

Connor Caserio, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2020

Since school was called off due to COVID-19 on Mar. 12, the college recruitment process has been disrupted for spring athletes.  Though recruitment methods vary from sport to sport, in normal times,...

The class of 2020 could be participating in their graduation ceremony from their living rooms

Graduation in a time of COVID

Emma Mansour, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2020

   On April 9, Principal Denise Dubravec sent out an email concerning graduation. Specifically, what the school is planning on doing about it amidst the global pandemic. If you didn’t read it,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the status of the NBA and NHL’s postseasons in jeopardy, and both league offices have been pursuing alternative options for crowning a league champion

It’s time to pull the plug on the 2020 sports season

Matt Murray, Sports Editor
April 11, 2020

Ever since the COVID-19 virus forced millions of Americans into hibernation for the spring, there has been a national pause on public gatherings not seen since the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. And...

The COVID-19 rates map provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health as of 4/8

Kenilworth, Winnetka report highest rates of COVID-19 in northern suburban Cook County

Eva Roytburg, Opinions Editor & Managing Online Editor
April 9, 2020

Of the 125 suburban municipalities tracked by Cook County data, Kenilworth and Winnetka in New Trier Township have the 4th and 6th highest rates of COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday.  The first, second,...

Junior Amelia Senior has found ways to avoid too much screen time like practicing piano

The Ingenuity of Tech Breaks

Quentin Reeb, Features Editor
April 7, 2020

Hanging out with friends represents a big portion of what teens do when they  are not on devices, so now that that option is gone, sheltering in place seems even more boring.  Though screen time is...

Spring sports have been cancelled indefinitely, though teams hold on to the hope that they may resume.

COVID-19 postpones school sports, disappointing athletes

Brooks Herb, Sports Editor
April 7, 2020

COVID-19 has led to a wave of  school shutdowns, not only keeping students out of the classroom, but off the fields and courts as well.  Even though IHSA has a target date of resuming in May, the...

Local journalism matters now more than ever – NT students are helping to provide it

April 6, 2020

We at the New Trier News are heartbroken to hear that 22nd Century Media has been forced out of business by the impact of the coronavirus. The seven North Shore weekly papers that operated through the...

A woman in a mask walks her dog under the bridge on Winnetka Avenue

How our community looks under quarantine

Casey Bertocchi, Managing Editor
April 6, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak forces Americans to spend more and more time inside their houses to decrease their chances of contracting or spreading the virus, public spaces have become deserted. On Friday,...

With shelter in place rules and social distancing, coping with mental health issues is becoming a reality for more students

Shelter in place orders create challenge for students’ mental health

Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
April 4, 2020

It’s safe to say that this new period of isolation poses quite a significant change that most, if not all, of us weren’t expecting and certainly weren’t prepared for. This abrupt shift in our daily...

Stores like Marianos cannot keep their stock of toilet paper on the shelves during this pandemic

Stop the madness: save some toilet paper for others

Michael Howie, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is prompting many Americans to stock up on various grocery and household items. Most of them make perfect sense—canned food, hand sanitizer, soap, snack food—but some items...

Canvas is the main communication tool between students and teachers during the pandemic

Remote learning presents challenges to both students, teachers

Caroline Bewley, News Editor
March 30, 2020

Since New Trier’s closure in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school has implemented remote-learning lessons. The lessons started on Mar. 9 and will continue after Spring Break until Apr. 13, though...

Universities across the country are suspending visits through the summer, including Indiana University--Bloomington

College admissions changes for juniors and seniors

Amelia Jacobson, Features Editor
March 30, 2020

COVID-19 has caused multiple college campuses to shut down, which includes cancellations of campus visits and admitted students days for high school students. This has had an impact on the college decision...